Loving Fall!!

We only have two more weekends before baby Hollyn will be here! Next weekend I am going to finish getting clothes washed and bags packed and then the last weekend I will finish getting last minutes things done and maybe try to rest a little!: )
This weekend we had Hattie's 18 month checkup on Saturday morning. Okay get ready for this....she is on the charts! She actually dropped down to the 70 percentile for weight at 26lbs, but her height was still at 98th at 34 inches! After her dr. appointment we had planned on going to a really cool pumpkin patch that was about 45 mins away, but it was really rainy and yucky so we didn't think we should drive all the way there. On our way home from the dr. we saw signs for a smaller pumpkin patch that worked out to be perfect! We got some good pictures and each picked out a pumpkin!
Today we went to church and then I had a MOPS meeting where we made a fun craft. Then after the MOPS meeting the dads met us with our kiddos dressed in costume for a fall festival. Hattie had a blast! She played the games and loved the candy. I looked over at her and saw her take a bite of the tootsie roll with the wrapper still on. I told her to spit it out, and she said no!! I had to grab it out. What a stinker!!

She cracks us up all the time. The other night she put Brent's hat on and was dancing around.

Her " daddy face" she makes all the time

love this kid!!

this is awesome

found the one she wanted

our craft project at MOPS...it is a picture frame when I put a pic in the "O". I had the hardest time with this project. I spilled an entire jar of glitter on me, my purse, table, and project!!

I will try to get better pictures of her in her bee costume next weekend

picking out her prize

her favorite game, plinko

Hollyn's Nursery!

Okay, baby nursery is ready! YAY! Kim and I had the painting done a few months ago and then we just had to do small things here and there. My very talented mother-in-law helped with the room alot; she made the curtain valance, crib bumper, name banner, quilt and little stuffed owl. She also got us the yellow glider. Thanks so much Nana!!
This weekend I tried really hard to rest and keep my feet up. I really want to make it up to my scheduled c-section in 3.5 weeks, so I am trying to take it easy. During the week while I am teaching I am pretty much standing all day. When I come home I can barely walk because my feet are so swollen. I have been a little more tired and haven't had much of an apetite this week ( very strange huh?). Friday night my sister hosted a "bow" party at her house. Her friend Brooke makes really cute bows, hats and headbands for girls. I got Hattie and Hollyn a few matching bows that I am excited about. Then on Saturday we all rested all day and then I went to the theater to watch" Life as You Know It" with some friends. It was really cute! Sunday our church had a baby shower for us. It was really nice! We really enjoy everyone that we have met there over the last 9 months. Hattie is really liking the church nursery more and more each week. Today we put her down and she ran in and played with the kids. She is such a happy girl!
Here are pictures of the nursery. I just need to put up a cute bird mirror I got at my shower, then it is completely finished!

here is the play room....looks different with all the toys

I thought this was funny that she insisted on sitting on the ball while eating her cereal

she knows she isn't supposed to be up on this chair

Baby Shower!!

Saturday morning was my baby shower! Ruth Ann, Kim, Sara and Angela hosted the party and it was wonderful! Lots of the ladies I work with or did work with, and other friends came and spoiled me and Hollyn! It was lots of fun! Thanks everyone! While we were having the shower, Brent took Hattie to the Sachse Fall Festival. I really wanted to go, but it sounds like they had fun just the two of them!
Here are the pictures! I know I said I would take pictures of the nursery now that it is complete, but ( surprisingly: ) I forgot! Next time!

Cake was delicious

lots of yummy food

the baby boys of two of my co-workers...they were so good the entire time!

me and my good friend, Roberta

who let these two get the camera

my bffs and sisters!!

The Vista Crew...watch out!! Crazy group!Love them!

me and my besties

holy cow...even second babies get spoiled!!

Grandma Jean got Hattie a doll last time she was her. Hattie LOVES this baby! After the shower she went crazy with all the gifts. She really thought they were all for her baby doll. She wanted the socks, bibs, and blankets for her baby. Plus she went in Hollyn's room and stood on a box and put her baby doll in the crib. I think she is in for a big surprise!!

she is going to be a great big sister

Marina Turns 3 and Fair Day!

Something neat that most Texas schools do is give students and teachers a fair day! Our fair day was today, so we decided to take Hattie to the biggest state fair in the country! I am not used to such a big state fair. Our little SD state fair wasnt that big but it always so much fun.Sara and I have some of our best childhood memories from that place. I remember my mom and I always rode the double ferris wheel and then ate caramel apples. I am like my mom....I love the fair!
I think Hattie loved it too! We went with my friend Ruth Ann, and met up with another teacher and her baby. We were supposed to meet my team teacher, Scott and his wife, but we couldn't end up finding eachother. We played games, ate food, rode a ride, walked around, and ate more food. I decided I wanted to try some of the "famous" fried foods, so I got a fried snickers. Oh my goodness! YUM! I don't even want to think of how unhealthy that was. So I won't!! Good thing I have another day off tomorrow...I have lots to get done! We had a busy weekend.
Saturday was Marina's 3rd b-day. I can't believe it was 3 years ago that I got that baby picture of her sent to my phone. We were so excited! Marina has such a fun personality...she definetly knows exactly what she wants. This year her party was princess theme. She had a huge bounce house ( which she talked me into bouncing in....not too much though: ) and princess cake! It was lots of fun!

Here are some pictures of the last two weeks! It seems that everyweekend up until the baby is born we have something going on! Next weekend is my baby shower! I am excited. I think we almost have the nursery done! I will put up more pics next week.

Hattie and Brent watching football

Hattie feeding herself instead of the geese

getting ready to go get her flu shot...she didn't even cry at all!! My tough girl!

cuddling with daddy

she got into my makeup

the birthday girl

Braedon helping Hattie jump in the bounce house...it didn't take her long to go crazy in there. Whenever we would take her back inside she would say "bounce"

she loves animals

kissing the goats

Ruth Ann and I playing the water game ( I won by the way...just thought I should throw that in: )

Hattie got the prize though

she played her own game

and was so happy to get a little duck

ready to go on the ride

she loved it

my pretty girl ( Ruth Ann got lots of good pics! THANKS!)

Us with Big Tex

Brent posing

Hattie too!

what an exhausting day for a one year old

and aparently for a 29 year old too!