Today it's my birthday - I'm 26 years old. I've been having contractions all night and this morning. They aren't consistent so I don't think it is anything, but wouldn't it be cool if Henry and I shared a birthday!

His bedroom is coming along

Catherine was here Monday and Tuesday making the bedskirt. I cried the first time I saw it. With all of the gifts from the shower and the fact that I only have 4 1/2 weeks left, it is hitting me that this is happening whether I'm ready or not.

35 Week Baby Bump

looking at our blog, i noticed that i haven't posted a picture of my belly in a while. i promise to do it tommorrow.

funny

One of the books I've been reading lately, "The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy", had a quote that I had to share - it so perfectly describes what I'm going through right now. The author describes her relationship with "Phil", her body pillow:

"The one difficulty about my relationship with "Phil" was the difficulty "we" had when I wanted to turn over. First, I would hurl myself from one side to the other, then I would grab Phil with both arms and both legs and flip him over with me, much like an alligator wrestler might do. It invariably shook the bed so violently that my husband nearly fell out and the comforter would land somewhere halfway across the room."

I do this everynight but I get some help from Travis' body, using his shoulder as a base of which to hurl myself over. He doesn't even make a sound. :)

Attention Attention

If you don't read Camila's blog then you are unaware of some new blogs. To help spread the word, here is my mother-in-law's blog, detailing their journey through adoption:
http://andyweiwright.blogspot.com

And Emily Zapata's new blog, showcasing her amazingly beautiful family:
http://emilyzapata.blogspot.com

Enjoy!

i'm bad

I am finding it so so hard to not look at our baby registries to see what people have bought so far. I remember one Christmas when I found all of our presents in mom and dad's closet and it took a lot of the fun out that year (that was the year of Mall Madness and Dream Phone). So I'm going to try my hardest to stay away. I'm just so excited! This is a true test of willpower.

I've been eyeing these Robeez shoes for a while now and found two pair that Travis would love. Which should I get? (Not for T, for Henry of course. Although, if they made the grown-up version, I'm sure Travis would love to match his son)

Remember that video that I posted a while back -- Travis

A few weeks ago we posted a video of Andy, my newest brother. Today my parents are receiving the official OK from the Chinese government. Within a few weeks they will be allowed to go to China. After the myriad of accepted applications this seems to be the one that finally makes it official.

Baby Update

So I've now entered the phase where I am going to the doctor every 2 weeks. I had my appointment yesterday and the doctor said that Henry is perfect. She says to look at me, she would put me at 6 months (I'm 8), but that Henry is a "big baby". I am so thrilled because I was a little worried that I wasn't getting big enough. I've only gained 7 pounds but she doesn't seem to think that this is a problem. She also said that he is already head-down!

We scheduled our 4D ultrasound at Southwestern for July 17th, 8:30AM. If anyone wants to come, let me know, we will try to squeeze as many people as we can in the room. If you know anyone whose pregnant, let them know that between 28-32 weeks, you can get a 4D ultrasound for $5 at SCC! That's amazing because they are like $200 anywhere else.

One more thing - invitations go out this week for our baby shower. If you read this blog and don't get one, you are certainly invited!! It will be Sunday, July 27th - 2-4pm drop-by at Macon County Library's conference room. Feel free to come by and eat some yummy cake and shower foods (courtesy of Katy and Camila).

Much Needed Vacation

Well, we got back from Destin without a scratch on our head or a drain on our wallet (thank you, Mom & Dad!). If you've never been to a beach on the gulf coast, go, because the beaches are just spectacular.

On Saturday, we left Chattanooga as soon as Travis got off work around 5 and drove until about midnight. We stayed the week in a friend's condominium right on the beach - 3 bedroom, 3 bath, pool, sauna, gym. I would write about each day and what we did, but that would get rather monotonous considering our routine consisted of laying in the sun, reading, walking on the beach, napping and eating whatever we wanted all week, every day. I will include some highlights though:

*Somehow we managed to not take a single family photo all week - sorry.
*Mom actually won at a game of Rummikub.
*We went to the driving range and hit loads of balls. I found out that I am very bad at golf - I blame it on my belly for getting in the way :)
*My family loves sugar apparently - EVERY NIGHT we somehow managed to find ourselves at Kilwin's, a chocolate/ice cream shop, where we must have collectively spent $50 throughout the week. Yum!
*We went sea-kayaking! We saw a dolphin and a couple of sharks. So so much fun until you get stung by a jellyfish and your sister has to pee on your leg. 'Nuff said.
*I got Travis to take a walk on the beach with me everyday at least once, sometimes twice.

Travis and I had a goal of reconnecting and almost taking a second honeymoon - we succeeded and then some! It was a much needed vacation before Henry comes and our focus shifts a little. I am so very thankful for the time we got to spend with each other and with our family. From the comments that were made, I'm thinking that this trip will become an annual event (add one baby next year!).

We're Back - Travis

It's been a long time. First we went to Zack's wedding and then to Destin, FL for the week.


The Happy Couple


What has two thumbs and just got married?


Pretty Lady, Pretty View

For the next 7 days, we'll be beaching it up in Destin, FL. I can't wait to stick my toes in the sand and take long walks with T! If there's a computer, I'll post pics. I'll be sure to eat some fried shrimp for all of you!

Henry's new ride

Thanks to my wonderful mother-in-law, Henry will be riding in style. Check out his new Peg stroller:


It converts into a carriage as well:

Catherine- thank you!

28 Week Baby Bump

My Newest Brother - Travis

Here is a video sent to my parents from china of the latest addition to my family, Andy. This is the video of him recieving the care package my mother made up and sent him. Lindsay's favorite part is when someone points to a family picture and says, "Yes they are a very close family."

I did cut down 3 mintues of this video to make the file half it's original size. I apologize if I cut anyones favorite parts. I tried to choose parts either that I couldn't understand or that Andy was not in the frame.

June 4th - Travis

I'm sure you're all hoping for a blissful, magical, retelling of the romantic anniversary day that we had. Wow - you are selfish. Goodbye - I'll be with my wife.

Not trying anymore

The air is on! I'm happy.

i'm trying

Travis has this thing every year where he sees how long we can go without turning the air conditioning on. I'm not quite sure if other families make this a "competition" like the Travis Wrights' do, but it is starting to kill me! There have been days lately where the temperature in the house has gotten up to 84 degrees! I actually paid $5 to see a movie I really didn't want to see just to sit in an air conditioned space for 2 hours!!! T says if it gets up to 85 we can turn it on (and set it to 82). Any other time, I might be a little more flexible, but I'm entering into the swollen, miserable phase and this is getting hard.

Does anyone else think this is crazy?

Flipping Through the Channels

What should we find:

Puppy Bowl IV -- Puppies cavort in a play area that looks like a football stadium in the fourth annual event that offers an alternative to the Super Bowl.

Just in case you worry you might miss it, this is a 2 HOUR special!

Calling all groupies - we're going on tour

Sorry that I haven't mentioned this exciting news earlier, but NKOTB (that's New Kids On The Block for you young-uns) are touring again!!! Kim McClure - you + me + your old NKOTB sleeping bag + my Joey McIntire t-shirt with the neck torn out = pure unadulterated fun!

24 Week Baby Bump

The Gifts of Others - Travis

Today a co-worker of mine, A.J., brought me four garbage bags full of baby boy clothes. Lindsay and I have just finished sorting them by size/age and color. I do worry that many of you are probably looking forward to buying the cutest little outfits, but I'll warn you now that we are very close to not needing anymore, so you'll have to buy boring stuff like diapers.

the reason why our blog has been so boring lately

Everything is ok, the baby is fine, I'm fine, and God loves me for reasons I can't always explain.

Baby Room Coming Along -Travis

Crib and bedding provided by Amy:



And a small Smattering of his wardrobe - compliments of Robin. (Yes we have already selected what he will wear home from the hospital. But for fear of someone stealing our idea we are keeping it under wraps.)



Some of my in-laws will no doubt notice that I had to turn some of the clothes around on their hangers to get them all facing the camera. Do not worry I turned them back around before putting them in the closet.

And just like with the wedding now that there is nothing left to do we wait. One more vote for procrastination.