ICE Gaylord

We took a family trip to see the "ICE" exhibit at the Gaylord with Vicki, Dave, Brad and Jessie to celebrate Vicki and Dave's birthdays. We started off by eating dinner at Cole Vines in Grapevine and then we headed to the Gaylord. Brent and I have done ICE before but the rest of the gang had not so it was fun watching them experience it for the first time. Although, the exhibit was better this time than the time Brent and I went with his old work people. There were surprises around every corner and Preston was in sensory overload. The slide was really fun, just wish we could have slid down it more than 1 time. It was a fun family night and we can't wait till the next event!

This will put you in the Christmas Spirit!!

 Uncle B trying to get a pic with P but its not happening

 Going down the slide

 Ice Tunnel

 What did you do!?!?

 I think Preston has just about had it

Happy Birthday you two

 Time to go and he is still going crazy

Miscarriage Scare

The day after our first doctors appointment, we had a very scary experience where we thought I was miscarrying. We were staying with Vicki and Dave at the time and during dinner, I was experiencing some pretty intense cramping pain but I didn't really say anything because I thought I was just having bad hunger pains because I was pretty hungry waiting for dinner. But after dinner, I stood up and had to run to the restroom because I felt something coming out. To my surprise and disbelief I was bleeding.

I instantly called for Brent and started crying because I feared the worse...was I miscarrying? After collecting myself a little we called my doctor and told him what was happening. He said there wasn't much he could do that night but to call first thing in the morning to come in for a sonogram.

I was a complete wreck the entire night and next morning. I just had a bad feeling something wasn't right. We prayed a lot that night and put it all in Gods hands and asked him to watch over the baby and to comfort us that what ever was happening that it was his will.

The next morning, we made it to my doctors office and they got us in right away. All I wanted to hear was the heartbeat and to see our little baby on the TV screen and my wish came true!! Dr. Grisham said the heartbeat was strong and we could see our second little one on the TV with the little flutter heartbeat going!! It was the sweetest sight and I was so relieved all appeared ok. Dr. Grisham said I had some blood that was expelling out but the baby was completely fine. 

We thanked the Lord for protecting our little one and I took it easy for the next few days.

First Doctor Appointment for Baby #2 & Telling Our Family & Friends

We had our first doctors appointment on December 8, 2015 with Dr. Grisham and found out that I was 6 weeks along and due on July 29, 2016. I was hoping for a summer baby and I was excited that the baby would be coming in July! Dr. Grisham didn't do much at the appointment, just routine check-up and that was it. 

Prior to, during an antique shopping trip with my mom on November 28, 2015, I surprised her with the good news. She was shocked that it happened so quickly but was so excited for us. That shopping trip changed quickly as we started to look for cute antique baby toys!! We told my Dad later that evening. 

I shared the good news with all my girl friends on December 4, 2015 during our Ugly Christmas Sweater Supper Club Christmas party and the girls were so excited for me but that also meant no party drinking for me :(

Then at Christmas with John and Kathy, we shared with them the exciting news on December 12, 2015 by nonchalantly stating that it was going to be quite different next Christmas with 3 kiddos running around. It took John and Kathy a minute to realize what I was saying but when it sank it, we are shared in hugs, big smiles and excitement!!

We surprised my family with the good news on Christmas Eve December 24, 2015 and it made Christmas even that much sweeter! 

Grapevine Christmas Parade

Brent and I took Preston to Grapevine's Christmas Parade in Downtown Grapevine and it wasn't all it was cracked up to be. I was expecting lots of lights, sounds and a really big show but instead it was a bunch of cars going 2 miles per hour down the rode barely decorated and a sea of people blocking each others view. It was pretty boring and we ended up leaving about 15 minutes into it. I was pretty disappointed but it was still fun to get out of the house and spend time with each other!

A few pics before the parade starts

Thanksgiving

This year we spent Thanksgiving with Vicki & Dave and some of their close family members. The food was awesome as always and it was fun to talk baby talk with Jessie as we all are anticipating the arrival of Ben.

After lunch, Grandma and Preston had a blast playing in a huge pile of leaves but Preston did have one hard hit when he tripped before making it to the pile of leaves. He got mud all in his mouth and face but that didn't stop him. He brushed himself off and kept going!

This year, we had some very exciting news to share and I couldn't wait to tell everyone but I didn't want to take the shine off Brad and Jessie, so we waited until the end of the day to tell everyone we were expecting baby #2!! Its so fun to think this time next year, we will have 3 kiddos running around...crazy!

I'm PREGNANT with Baby #2

Brent and I decided it was time to try for baby #2 and after just a few short weeks after going off birth control....guess what...I'm Pregnant!!! I'm pretty sure I got pregnant when Brent and I were out looking at houses and we were feeling a little adventurous inside the "Farm House" we were looking at. 

A few weeks later, I had a slight feeling I might be pregnant and we had our family Christmas shoot coming up and I thought it would be a perfect time to get a few shots of Preston kissing my belly if I was indeed pregnant but when I took a test on Saturday, November 21, 2015, it was negative. So we took our pictures as normal.

Then just 3 days later, I took another test on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 and sure enough it was POSITIVE! Even though I felt like I was pregnant, I still didn't believe it because it all happened so quickly and this time around, I was a little more scared because I knew what was coming. I decided to keep my little secret to myself because I wanted to include Preston on the big reveal to Daddy. The next morning on Wednesday, November 25, 2015, I told Preston we needed to go downstairs and tell Daddy some big news, that he was going to be a BIG Brother!! Preston said ok and we headed downstairs. We got Daddy's attention and I told Brent that Preston had something he wanted to tell him. Preston got nervous and didn't want to say it, so together we told Daddy that Preston was going to be a BIG brother. Daddy was a little shocked as he wasn't expecting for me to get pregnant so quickly either but after it settled in, he was soo happy and excited!

The first test I took, it was a cheap one

 Extra Confirmation

Yep, pregnant for sure

The next day was Thanksgiving with Vicki's side of the family and although we just found out the day before, I told Brent it would be the perfect time to tell his mom, Dave, Brad, Jessie and Peeps. We waited until after we ate lunch and after the football game when the family was gathered in the living room. I was hoping Preston would not get nervous this time and tell everyone he had something to say but he did get nervous again and so I revealed that Preston was going to be a big brother. We all embraced in hugs and smiles and it was a memorable time for us all.

Family Christmas Photos 2015

We took our Christmas photos this year in our neighborhood as a way to remember that time in our life. We will miss the house very much but we hope God has better plans for us as we embark on a new journey. That journey being Brent starting and running his own business and me having the opportunity to be a stay-at-home mom for a few years.