Memorial Day

This weekend we went to the river for our annual Memorial Day trip. Rusty was a nervous wreck that I was going to go into labor so I spent most of the weekend relaxing. I did hit up the outlet mall on 2 trips and did get some great clothes for the kids. It was great to see all of the extended family and to shock those who somehow missed I was pregnant. I think there were 23 of us there.

The entire extended family was involved in helping to pick a name. We have a list but still making little progress. I really thought I was in labor on Sunday night and not having a name doesn't help! I predict it will be any day now. I feel like a ticking time bomb sitting around waiting for something to happen.

Reese had a blast at the river. He went on 2 float trips with Rusty- each one lasting about an hr and a half. He likes to tell you all about it and how he even went down the shoot. I was not allowed anywhere near the river so I didn't get any good pictures- but got a few on our test run in the baby pool.

Reese got sick out of nowhere last week when his friends were over. He looked so sweet on his floor pallet. He started to feel better so we went out for dinner to celebrate our anniversary and left him with a babysitter.

Reese's MDO is out for a month so we had a babysitter come today. He says the funniest things. I asked what all he and Katy did today and I said- did you play outside, color, etc. When I said you ate he said "nine". Cracks me up.

Last night he and Daddy were working in the garage and he was measuring just like Rusty. I said go stand by your tape and he was like a little model. For once he took direction on my picture!


Last weekend I went to Houston to throw a shower for my college roommate. The girls will be about a month apart so I say they will be college roommates.

Names

We still have no name for baby so feel free to send ideas. I know we didnt name Reese until after he was born but I am trying to be more prepared. The room is even partially ready so I feel like we are ahead of the game. I have 4 weeks at most so I need to get moving. I am just enjoying life with 1 child and trying to spend as much fun time with him as possible

I am also looking for a new name for the blog so any creative ideas you have are much appreciated.

I went to tour the GB library with my Dad today. It was fantastic. I cant believe it has taken me this long to get there.

I also wanted to note that Rustys brother has posted a good letter if you are following his time in Afghanistan. I have a link to it under my friends. We miss him dearly and have been collecting pictures Reese colors for him. I am sure he will laugh when he gets them in the mail- but we are talking about crafts from a 2 year old.

Mothers Day

Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers out there. I am spending mine but having the weekend alone. Rusty and Reese have left for the weekend to give me a chance to throw a baby shower and to have some much needed R&R. I asked for my gift to be a weekend alone and have loved it, but it does take some getting used to having the house so quiet. I do miss my boys. I am taking advantage of the weekend to relax and to unpack the 9 boxes of baby clothes and baby items we have in the attic to see what we can save and use for her and what I need to sell.

FYI- After 9 years my wedding dress is finally sold (I have two because Rusty's best friends bride and I had the same dress) so there is hope!

I also wanted to take a minute to say how happy I am to be a part of GBC. We were gone for a few weeks and last week I was getting emotional being back in service. Charissa spoke about this a few weeks ago on her blog and it's so true- you take it for granted until you don't get to go. I am so glad that after years and years of deciding on what church/denomination to go to (Rusty grew up C of C and I grew up Baptist) that we have a place to call home. Makes me sad to leave it next year when the Army moves us- trying to live in denial that its ever going to happen.

I have had a busy couple of weeks with all the showers (for other people) and social events. This week my Dad is coming and we are going to go and tour the GB Library. I cant believe I have never been there. Rusty played at the opening and I was glued to the tv with it, but have never been. No better time to go then when you are 9 months pregnant!