Caleigh Marie

We are proud to announce the arrival of our daughter

Caleigh Marie
June 10
7:17 am
8 lbs 9 oz
20 inches long

You pronounce her name like Cali not Kaylee. We picked the spelling of her name because Leigh is my middle name. I am 4th generation with the middle name Lee/Lea/Leigh. Marie is Rusty's mothers name and my grandmothers middle name.

I am making a slow but steady recovery. We came home last night at 9 pm. The hospital was packed and they were literally waiting for us to leave to clean the room to get someone a room

There are 8 people in our bible study and 4 of us had babies in the last 11 days. Caleigh even had a friend in the nursery. The dr said the hospital is hoping with Ike babies- which makes him laugh since we didn't have power outages or effects here:)

Reese has gone to his grandparents. It is nice to have the time to recover but I do miss my buddy. He really wanted Caleigh to come sit with him on the fireplace today. I think he wants a play mate in her!

Also- to add to the fun- Rusty and I got in the car on Wed to head to the hospital only to realize his car was broken into. There was a little crime spree in our super safe neighborhood. It was a good thing we were headed to the hospital because it didn't give him a chance to be upset about it.

10 Years

Today I hit the 10 year mark at my job. I never would have thought when I took this job out of college that I would still be there. I was planning on working a year and then moving when we got married and therefore finding another job. Well the move to Temple never happened and 10 years later here we are

Reese has had a very fun week. We started swim lessons (4 days for 2 weeks), gymnastics (1 day for 6 weeks) and Kindermusik (1 day for 8 weeks). His babysitter also took him to the park twice and we hit the splashpad. Yesterday we went to the family reunion where he swam and fished in the lake. He is having a blast!

My Dad is here for a few days and we are getting spoiled. He has been cooking up a storm and watched Reese so that we could go to the movies. We are trying to get out as much as we can before Wed:)

Sunday fun

We had a busy Sunday. After church Rusty and Reese went fishing while I took a nap. Then after Reese's nap I took him to the pool with our friends (for the 3rd time in 4 days) while Rusty took a nap. Reese couldn't have dreamed up a better day- fishing and swimming. Reese started swim lessons today so I think he now thinks every day when he wakes up from his nap we go to the pool! He will have 8 lessons between this week and next.

We also went to the bounce house on Friday, McD playground on Sat and have hit the splash pad twice this week. I have been really spoiled because his MDO is out for a month so we have babysitters here everyday until 2 so that I can work. What that means is he goes down for a nap at 2 and so do I! I am loving having down time every afternoon and not running straight from work to the MDO and to a toddler at full speed.

Reese also starts Kindermusik and gymnastics this week. You would never think that I am 9 days away from delivery the way we are going. I would have thought I would have delivered by now but maybe she wants to go to the end. I am already past where I was with Reese and we are all setup and prepared (unlike with him)

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!

Busy days

Reese is crazy about stickers

Finally got bluebonnet pictures this year. We were in GA the first year and missed them the second year.

Playing with Emma and Austin

I have never in a million years heard of a child who doesn't want to move out of their crib- I of course have that child. Rusty tried very hard to get him to sleep in the big bed last week and he kept telling Rusty he wanted back in his crib. Who knows if baby girl will ever get her bed. My sister came and painted the nursery this weekend so now its ready for the bed to move in. We painted Reese's room when he was a year old so this is good progress.

I spent last weekend visiting my Dad at the lake and taking a day trip to a wedding shower in San Antonio. I was also able to visit my friend Sarah while I was in SA. Rusty, Reese and I had a great weekend at the lake. Reese caught a fish and even fell in the water (with a life jacket on - and was immediately pulled out). He goes around telling everyone "Reese fell out of boat". Its pretty crazy. Reese is talking up a storm these days.I had an event most nights this week and things aren't slowing down. I have 5 showers (for other people) in 5 weeks to attend (2 I am throwing) so that it making the time fly by. I had my one and only shower this week (my sister wouldn't give up the idea of a shower, so I am having a sip n see in July) with my MOPS group and it was funny to be back in the "guest of honor" boat. I am feeling good and not really slowing down- shocked I know! Allysons shower in SA

This past weekend Rusty had his spring ROTC banquet.