A visit with Santa

Kendall wanted to go sit on Santa's lap yesterday, so we took him to the mall and luckily walked right up to him. He told Santa he wanted a train for Christmas. He really enjoyed his visit. Santa even played Jingle Bells for him on the harmonica. He got to shake a bell while he did that. It was a good thing we went yesterday because today he is running a fever and has another runny nose. Oh how fun winter time is.

16 week prenatal visit

I had my 16 week prenatal visit today. I'm not quite 16wks, but they are keeping me on that schedule. Even though I just went on Monday for my bladder infection, I still went back today.

Everything looked good. I had Kendall with me, and he got to hear the heartbeat which was 153bpm. He describes it as "shoe shoe shoe" sound.

I go back on December 17 to find out what I'm having. We can't wait!

Pregnancy+bladder infection=Not a very good feeling!

Well the title says it all. I have a nice big fat bladder infection and well I don't feel so great. I did get some antibiotics though, so hopefully I'm on my way to a quick recovery and feeling better again soon.

I was on my way to the ER yesterday when I called the doctor instead and they told me to stay away from there. They did not want me to come home with more than I went with, so they called me in some medicine. I was in so much pain yesterday though.

I went ahead and went in to see the dr. today because I was so worried about the baby, but everything checked out with baby. A good heart rate of 160 and a + on the urine test to tell me I do indeed have a nice fat bladder infection.

I have my regular appt. on Wednesday, but they said I did not need to come in if I was feeling ok since I went today. I'm measuring right on at 15wks and I'm still below my weight gain at this point with Kendall. This makes me VERY HAPPY!

Almost 15 weeks

The top two pictures are a bit blurry, but Kasey seemed to cut my head part way off in the others, so take your pick. Almost 15 wks pregnant. I can't believe in only 5 more I'll be half way done already.

At it again.....

Apparantly Kendall is enjoying making a mess these days. Tonight he emptied out the shredder all over the office. Bad, Bad, Boy we have on our hands. Should be interesting when baby comes.

Attacked by the fire ants!

Kendall thought it would be cool to go and discover a fire ant hill while they were outside looking at the colorful leaves on the trees at school on Friday. These aren't great pictures because it is kind of hard to get close enough to see, but he has about 20-25 bites on his hand. They are all filled up with puss now. You can probably see better in the bottom two pictures. Friday his hand was very swollen and red and covered with bites. Some have started to form a little scab, but most of them are just getting bigger and pussier. I think he probably learned NOT to touch an ant hill again. He's been a trooper about it though.

What?!

Apparently Kendall is not a big fan of his big boy bed these days. This is how I have been finding him when I check on him after I put him down for the night. He either is sleeping in front of the door where I can't open it, or he has gotten out the changing pad and put it somewhere in his room and laid down on it. This is tonight. Crazy boy! He is getting over a cough that has lingered for 3 wks. It was croup and I took him back to the doctor on Tuesday and he has a sinus infection, so is on antibiotics for 10 days now.

This is what happens.....

when Mommy does not feel very good because she is getting a cold and has a splitting headache, daddy is on his way to a race in Chattanooga and Kendall isn't really taking his nap like he is supposed to. He sounded like he was just playing nicely in his room over the monitor and I was hoping he would fall asleep. He finally did right in front of his door and when I tried to open it, this is what I smelled-baby wipes. I had to go through the bathroom door so I could get to Kendall. I guess the wipes need to be put on the top shelf and not where Mr. Trouble can reach them.

12 weeks

So there you have it, 12 wks today. Nice big belly huh!
Seriously it all depends on the shirt I wear. Some days I look barely pregnant and then some days I look huge as you can see.

Cabin pictures and just for fun picture

These were taken at the cabin today

Mr. Blue Eyes


Just for fun, Kendall wanted to go with Daddy last weekend on a trip.

Halloween 2008 Pictures

Kendall had a really great Halloween all around from carving our pumpkin to his party at school and then trick or treating. He really got into trick or treating this year. He loved knocking on doors and saying trick or treat. In fact he is still saying it.

We hope that you all had a very Happy Halloween. Until next year, here are some pictures!

The face to be carved.

Stirring his pumpkin

Digging out the guts!

Kendall's turn at playing with slimey guts!
His cool Halloween glasses courtesy of Steak Out!

The Montessori School of Madison Class

Kendall's teacher Mrs. Ruhi and the teacher I give all the credit to for what all Kendall can do at not even 2 1/2!

Stirring his Brew!
Kendall's class doing the calendar and singing time.

Halloween 2008 costume-Organ Grinder Monkey

A big thanks to Mom (Nana) for making his costume for the 3rd year in a row and to Dad (Poppie) for making his organ grinder trick or treat box.