A quick baby update!

I have no pictures to post (or better yet, none I'm willing to post!), but I wanted to quickly update you on how things are going with number 3! We're only 5 weeks out now, and I'll start going to the Dr. weekly next week. It has flown by!

Yes, I'm hot, but so is everyone else. I haven't swollen any this pregnancy (yet!), which has been a huge blessing. Some of you know how huge I got with Caleb!=) The baby is still very active, and I'm carrying very high. I feel great, though, and have loved the "nesting feeling" more lately!

Stephen and Caleb are also starting to ask more and more questions. They both say the baby is a girl, but I'm trying to warn them that they may be disappointed!=) I seriously wonder how Stephen will do if it's another boy!

Jeremy and I are very excited to meet this new little person. It has been so much fun not finding out if it's a boy or girl! Who would have thought? Yes, it's been crazy not getting to plan but also very exciting! I can hardly imagine how it will feel when we actually find out! As far as "gut feeling," Jeremy has none, but I'm leaning towards boy! We'll soon find out!=)

The bag is packed (with both a boy outfit and girl outfit!), so we are ready! Jeremy knows how to get to Duke, and I've warned him he will probably have to get there quickly. I feel like this little one will come fast! We'll be sure to keep everyone posted (probably through facebook or twitter). Thanks for all your prayers as we count down the weeks! Baby #3 will be here soon!!!!

Summit Kids' Camp

A couple weeks ago Jeremy and some of his staff took a group of Summit elementary kids to camp in Louisburg. He left on Monday and came back home on Thursday. After much thought, we decided this would be a great opportunity to spend some quality time with Stephen.

Caleb stayed with my parents (and yes, it was weird only having 1!) while Stephen headed to camp with us. We would have taken Caleb, but we were sleeping in dorms, and I knew this would not go very well. Caleb's just not as flexible with his sleeping arrangements as Stephen. Plus, again, we wanted Stephen to feel special having some one on one time with Daddy and Mommy!

The week was very busy for Jeremy, but he was still able to spend some time with us. I loved being able to focus my attention on Stephen and do things he enjoyed. We also enjoyed the services and group games that the kids played. Stephen made some friends with the elementary kids we took. He thought he was a big boy!

As the arrival of number 3 is quickly approaching, I'm grateful for any one on one time I get with either of the boys. I want them to always feel special, no matter how many brothers (or sisters!) are around!=)

Stephen enjoying some icecream Daddy bought him from the concession stand!


He's also sporting his camp t-shirt and wearing his lanyard (which amazingly he never lost!)

Happy Belated July 4th!!!!=)

Almost a month has passed since July 4th, but I still wanted to update you on our family's adventures!=)

On Saturday morning, we headed over to the pool clubhouse for a neighborhood 4th of July parade. The boys rode in their decorated red wagon and waved their American flags as we followed the parade route around the block. We were led by a firetruck and enjoyed getting to meet some more of our neighbors. The parade was followed up by some watermelon and popsicles!

Stephen is usually scared of fireworks (they're "too loud") but this year, at the last minute, he decided he wanted to go and see some! On Sunday night, at like 7:30, we packed the car and headed out on a search for some good fireworks. We ended up in a parking lot near the State Fairgrounds. The boys played football, and we ate watermelon out of the back of our van! The fireworks were beautiful, and Stephen did amazingly well. I guess it helped that we were too far away for them to be loud!

Overall it was a great July 4th! Can't wait to enjoy it next year with 3 little ones!=)

Caleb chowing down on some watermelon!


He wasn't too sure about that silly hat (me either)!=)


In the parade...


Stephen was proud of his hat!=)


Our family!

Still in the parade...but getting HOT!


Jeremy cutting the watermelon while we played football and waited for the fireworks to start

What Daddys Do Best!

There are so many things that Daddys do best, especially when it comes to little boys. I may be okay at sports, tickling, etc, but Jeremy, well, in Stephen's eyes he's the expert! I love that my boys love their Daddy! We are so blessed!

One such thing that Daddy always does best is bubble baths! I'm very skimpy with the bubbles, but Jeremy doesn't hold anything back when he pours them in! The boys absolutely love it! They are usually so covered that I have to put them in the shower after they get out! You'll see what I mean by the pictures! Happy Father's Day, Jeremy!=)

I'm Not Gonna Play Catch-Up!!

Yep, it's been almost a month...again! And nope, I'm not gonna try and play catch-up and give you a recap of the last month for our family. It would probably be interesting but not really worth yours or my time!=) Bottom line, we're all doing well and staying busy! Jeremy is gearing up for VBS next week and then camp coming up soon after that. Stephen just finished soccer season and is loving the warm (hot!) weather outside. Caleb, poor thing, has had an on and off stomach bug for nearly 2 weeks now. He acts fine, but we may be headed back to the Dr. next week. The baby and I are growing like crazy. I've only got like 9 weeks left and can hardly believe it! I feel great and am so thankful for an easy pregnancy.

The biggest highlight from the past month was probably our trip to Pigeon Forge with Jeremy's family. I could post tons of pictures, but I'm gonna limit it to some highlights! We putt-putted, rode go-karts, swam, and went to Dollywood while there. It was so much fun, and Jeremy and I thorougly enjoyed the time we had with the boys. Hope you enjoy the pictures. Sorry it's been so long!=)


Caleb fed the alligator his ball while we were playing Putt-Putt one day. Who knew there was actually a hole in there, and we never saw the ball again!=)


Caleb still carries that silly (and very nasty!) blanket (kee-kee) around!


Jeremy being silly with the boys (Can you see why we are totally cool if this next one is another boy??? I love them!!!)


Me and my boys!!


Stephen was actually old enough to drive his first go-kart! It was really cute, and he did a great job!


Our family by the creek at Apple Barn. We take this same picture each year we go to Pigeon Forge on vacation. Our first one was taken in May 2007, a few months before the wreck, and we still treasure that photograph.


Stephen and Caleb on one of the many rides at Dollywood!


Stephen loves playing Putt-Putt. He gets it from his Daddy!


Caleb flashing that precious smile I love!=)

Picking Strawberries (Or Eating Them!)

Last week the boys and I spent some time with my parents while Jeremy was on a staff trip to California. For the first time in awhile, I was able to spend Mother's Day with my Mom. They drove us to church on Sunday, and we enjoyed delicious McDonald's for lunch!=) After naps, the 5 of us headed to a local strawberry patch. The boys had so much fun, and the weather was perfect. I'm surprised Caleb didn't get a belly ache from all the strawberries he ate! On the way home, we stopped at a little icecream shop. It was so refreshing. I'm blessed to have a great Mom and also to be the Mom of two special little boys!

Notice Caleb taking strawberries from Stephen's bucket while he worked so hard to pick them!


Silly strawberry face!


It only got worse!


Stephen was so focused on PICKING good strawberries!


Caleb was focused on EATING good strawberries!


So proud of this "big strawberry!"



The finished product...


And yes, Caleb's still eating!=)

Our Little Soccer Player!

Jeremy and I are headed to Georgia on Wednesday for a Children's Ministry Conference. We won't be back til Saturday, so I thought I'd snag this chance to do a quick blog. I'm excited about spending a few days with Jeremy but will admittedly miss our boys like crazy. We're hardly ever away from them for more than a day or two at a time. I know they'll have as much fun as we will, though, since they're spending the time with their grandparents!

Stephen had picture day at his soccer game yesterday. The kids (in spite of their neon uniforms!) are so cute! Below are some candids I took while we wait for the "expensive ones" to come back!=)