Columbus and Zoo Trip

Oh.......we love taking trips to Columbus to visit Nana, Pawpaw, and Sisi. We went last Friday, Justin came back Sunday afternoon after visiting with friends in Tupelo. Jordan and I stayed in Columbus until Wednesday and Anna brought us back to Southaven. When we got back, I realized my cell phone wasn't working and many people had tried to get in touch with me and my text that I had sent didn't go through. I have another phone that will work for now. Yesterday, we all loaded up and went to the Zoo. This was Jordan and Anna's first trip to the Zoo. We had so much fun that I will never forget!! Anna had the camera and took plenty of pictures. I am posting some pictures now and will post more later!! So glad Anna is here! Wish we lived closer so we could spend more time like this together!

Washing clothes and being lazy.......

I am getting clothes ready to go stay in Columbus for the weekend and an extra couple of days. We haven't been to Columbus since the beginning of May. It seems like it has been forever! I am so ready for mama, daddy, and Anna to see Jordan! I have been posting pictures to keep them updated, but it is nothing like watching him grow up day to day. He is truly a blessing and is growing up so fast! He loves to snuggle and love on his mama in the mornings and I wouldn't trade anything in the world for the time that we share!

I haven't posted any new pictures of Jordan the last couple of days! Here are some updated ones :) He is so tired in all of these! I thought he looked so sweet!!

My Boys Playing in the Sprinkler on a Hot Summer Day :)

My Sweet cheeks :)

Justin running through the sprinkler with Jordan. They had so much fun playing!

Good Test Results....More Pictures of Jordan

Jordan being silly! He pulled his shorts off and decided to place them on his head and do tricks! He is so talented!! He learned that from his daddy :)

Went and had my 3 Hour glucose test done today and.....I PASSED!! I didn't know what to feel like but feel like this pregnancy could start getting enjoyable. :) I am very thankful and blessed. The Dr. said that she will giving me another 3 hour around 24-25 weeks just to make sure my body is still handling the sugar. I came home and we celebrated, by eating. I was so hungry. Jordan and I had a mini pool party until he decided he would rather come inside and watch movies. Oh.......and Baby #2 has a very FAST heart beat! Its first heart beat was 188 beats per minute, today it was 180 beats per minute. Jordan's first heartbeat was 166 and his second was 155 and stayed between 145-155 beats per minute during the rest of my pregnancy. The doctor said every pregnancy is different, but that we could be having a GIRL. I told Justin and he has been ALL SMILES! So he definitely showed me what he would like to have, but then again he would also like to have a basketball team. (That's NOT happening) So we are having a fabulous day in our household and things are going alot better with baby #2.

Summer Play

I wish I had the energy that Jordan has some days. I understand that I'm not old, but the saying that your children will keep you "young" is right. I am having a lot better days now. My nausea has gone and I am feeling normal, just fat. I think that feeling comes along with growing and being pregnant. I am starting to get excited because I am not as sick and think about what a BIG BROTHER Jordan is going to be to his brother/sister! I just hope that baby #2 is as half as good as Jordan is. Justin and I have truly been blessed.

Pictures of my little man

Much better days :)

<---------My little messy haired little boy :) Gosh I love HIM!!

Ok, the camera is in and I am picture taking just to get more updated pictures of my growing little man! I have been busy here lately helping Justin plan our family a small get-a-way in July. There are so many renovations that we are trying to get done to our house before Baby #2 arrives. So, Justin and I have planned to go to a Braves game in Atlanta July 16th. We are going to leave the 15th and check into our hotel on that Thursday. Friday when we wake up we are going to take Jordan to the Georgia Aquarium during the morning hours, then go to the game that night. Justin found us awesome seats!! We will be right next to the Braves dugout on the first row, so no one will be seated in front of us. Then the 16th we will head back to Southaven. It has been fun planning this little excursion!!

Hard Past Couple of Days....

Oh, the past couple of days have been rough. I had a Dr.'s appointment on Tuesday. The Dr. wanted to go ahead and have me complete my 1 hour glucose test. When I arrived at the Dr.'s office my Dr. had an emergency delivery. So they just took my blood. When they tested my blood, my level needed to be 140 and it was 147. I have to go back this coming up Tuesday and do the 3 hour glucose test. It has been really hard the last couple of days getting adjusted to eating on a diabetic diet again. I had gestational diabetes with Jordan but I wasnt tested until I was around 7 months. I am praying that I can pass the 3 hour test Tuesday. It wouldnt be as hard eatting the right servings, portions, and food groups if Justin liked the same foods, but he doesnt want to eat what I am having to eat. That is going to be my challenge! My nausea has gone away some, not throwing up as much. I will be posting more updated pictures of Jordan. Our new camera should be here tomorrow and that is making my mood a little bit better.

Other than all of the depressing (as I call it) news that I have gotten the last couple of days. I am very blessed with a good husband and a wonderful healthy little boy. Over the last couple of days we have enjoyed the weather outside and have played in the pool. Jordan is getting a tan and his hair is getting lighter. I am enjoying my summer being off with my family. I am going to update more and will be adding more pictures!

Ok....Not Many More Days!!

Well what a Tuesday it has been. All of my students are starting to try to begin their summer at school with 5 days left. It has made the days much longer and me constantly having to stay on them, especially some of my boys! I have made it the last 2 days without throwing up all day long. I have just been very, very nauseous. I am constantly stuffing saltine crackers into my mouth. I am thankful for the last 2 days without throwing up. That is an improvement. I have been trying to get things packed up and ready to be stored until next year. This is always the most fun time of the year!! I am very thankful for my summers off with Jordan and Justin, so I hate to complain, but I don't know how much I can handle! Jordan is just growing and growing. I asked his this morning if he was going to be a big boy at the sitters he said, "Maybe." The stuff that comes out of his mouth these days are very unexpected and funny!! Sometimes I just catch myself trying not to laugh. Justin is getting restless with his 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. I can only imagine how the older students can be, but I'd rather not go there. Getting off, going to have my quiet time and say a lengthly prayer for tomorrow!!

So SICK.......

(Picture of Anna Lora and Matt Whitley)

Well took my medicine to get refilled today thinking that there would be no problem refilling it. There wasn't a problem refilling it other than it was $90.00 for 6 pills (Insurance wouldn't cover). Justin and I have decided that it is way to expensive and didn't get the refill. I am not sure what I am going to do other than pray!! There are 8 more days of school left and I am sick 100% of the day. My students think I am dying :) Justin and I are just hoping things don't get worse. I can take Phenergan (Promethazine), but it knocks me out to where I can not function and I could sleep for days. I at least have it though.
This morning woke up and very sick so didn't make it to Sunday School or church. I get sick riding, walking, etc. right now. In general just moving. Not real sure this is going to get any better because it doesn't seem to be right now. Around 11:00, I managed to meet Matt, Anna Lora, Mrs. Jan (Gran) and Mr. Pat (Pop) at Natural Born Grillers for lunch. Matt and Anna Lora are heading back to Nashville today, so it was like our farewell lunch. Jordan had his Mississippi State shirt on, and had a good time. We are back at the house now, but getting off now going to try and take a Sunday afternoon nap. Those always are the best.

This is getting Addicting!!

It seems like I have wanted to stay on the computer everytime I have had a chance today. That's not a lot but I am figuring things out and wanting to update and stay in touch with others. Today has been a good day. I took my "pill" to keep me from getting sick. I talked to my mom and sister and they were in Starkville at New Hope's graduation. (Congratulations Blake and class of 2010) It is hard to believe that Anna will be a Senior this next year. This afternoon we went to Gran and Pop's house to visit with Matt and Anna Lora who are in town from Nashville. Jordan had a lot of fun running around and playing. Jenna is on her way now to Ukraine. We are looking forward to keeping in touch with her through her blog over the next couple of months. OK... Jordan is in bed and Justin and I are going to watch a movie, have a little "Date Time." Hope everyone has a good night!! Talk to everyone tomorrow :)

Our News....

Fun things have been happening around our house lately! Jordan is growing and growing and he has become my little boy. There is so much that he is learning each and everyday. The news that we have shocked everyone with is that we are expecting another little miracle in December. So far this pregnancy has been a lot different than when I was pregnant with Jordan. I have been so sick with this little one! I called my Doctor the other day and she called me in some medicine to help my all day nausea. I will keep everyone updated on our progress throughout the next couple of months. I am new to this blogging stuff, but as I catch on will add more!