The Gift of Life

I can think of no other gift as GREAT as a child. Isabel has been such a blessing in our lives and I am so excited to announce that we are 13 weeks PREGNANT with another blessing! Phillips and I had decided to wait to announce the news until we were a little more certain of Gods plan for us, and after 2 doctors appointments and hearing our baby's heartbeat at 150 bpm we feel the time as come to celebrate.

So, we are officially ending our first trimester....which has not been a piece of cake for me. Those of you that know me, I am ONE of those that endure morning sickness. So far with this prenancy, the nausea has lasted ALL day (worse at morning and worse at night). I also have felt extremely tired sleeping for 1-3 hours most afternoons before even picking up Isabel from school.....how terrible is that. Most food makes me sick but my life also depends on it...forcing small meals all day long to prevent from worse nausea. It is the weirdest relationship I can describe. The smell of left overs in the refridgerator make my stomach turn. Isabel now mimicks me throwing up in the morning and asks me almost everyday..."You tummy hurt right now?" I have cooked probably 3 times in 3 months and all I can think about is sleep. I have offically neglected my family; BUT am happy to say that the good days are starting to outweigh the bad ones.

This week I think I am turning the corner....feeling a little more energy and actually enjoying SOME food again. This week our little baby is the size of a peach. My offical due date is January 5th....here we come holiday baby # 2. And the most shocking news of all is.......

WE ARE NOT FINDING OUT THE SEX OF THE BABY!!!!

I know that some of you are dying right now. But we are very relaxed about this and think that it will be so special to stretch out God's surprise. I leave you with this news as I open the door for lots more posts of our growing family. And yes I hope to post more frequently now that I am feeling better.

Father's Day

Dearest Daddy-O,

Thank you for being the best daddy-o in the world. Even though I don't tell you or show you enough how much I love and adore you....I am always asking mommy...."Is daddy gonna be home?" When you are away at work, I am always saying...."I miss my daddy." I love you so much! I have so much fun playing with you: "Eye Winkle", "Booty Shark", "I got your nose....gimme it back", chasing all around the house, flipping on the ground, jumping on the sofa and bed, watching Mickey Mouse in your bed every morning, swinging "Super Fast", doing yard work, washing cars...and getting all wet, sharing chocolate, and reading stories. Thank you for all that you do for me.

I love you, Isabel

Peru Crew Beach Trip 2011

We had our annual Peru Crew Beach Trip June 3-7, 2011. What a wonderful way to start the summer! Here are a few of the MANY pictures taken. I will add more words to this post tomorrow. Enjoy!

Mother's Day

We had a fabulous day! We all met up in Baton Rouge to celebrate Mother's Day and my big 30th birthday. Here are some family shots. Thank you Uncle Beau and Matthew for hosting a wonderful day.









I can't even begin to explain the blessing of being a mother. Isabel has made my world and brings me such joy. I love, love, love, giving my whole heart.....time.....energy.....patience...and so on, and would not have it any other way.

My FUN weekend

My weekend started with Phillips and I attending "Zoo to Do" on Friday night. This is a fundraiser the Whitney bank hosts every year at the Audubon Zoo. It was amazing. The whole Zoo illuminated, decorated like you would not believe, gourmet New Orleans restaurant booths everywhere you looked, alchohol stations, and the famous Four Tops played. If you have never been, I highly recommend going. Then Saturday we woke up and I took Isabel to a birthday party at the park (Mia and Great Grams came along). Then Phillips and I celebrated a day together at Jazz Fest. We watched Trombone Shorty and Jimmy Buffet. It was such a special birthday weekend....and huge thank you to my mom and grandmother for babysitting!!!

Friday night with our friends (Todd and Shauna Johnson)

My little swinging monkey

Four generations

Jazz Fest

Natchez weekend

Isabel and I spent the weekend in Natchez visiting grandparents and great grandparents. We had a lovely and busy weekend. We loved getting to spend time with everyone and capture ALL of your pictures.

Easter Morning

Someone must be a good girl cause the Easter bunny made a stop. Isabel consistently asked the Easter Bunny for THREE cupcakes (one green, blue, and red). And she was soooo excited to see that not only did he leave them but mom and dad let her eat them for breakfast.....which made for an interesting Mass. She was a little extra wiggly today from a sugar high. The bunny also left eggs outside for her to find. And Phillips and I just had to take some pictures of Isabel in her Easter dress. I have to say she looked like a doll.....acted a mess in Church....but looked like a doll! God is so GOOD!!!