Back home!!

I got in this afternoon around 5. It was nice to be home & the kids were excited to see me! It was a nice trip, but a little long. Last night we had an awards ceremony & I won an award!! It was because my school district had the most log ins in the first month than any other new implementation!! I was shocked & am not sure it had much to do with me, but I'll take it!! Looking forward to spending the weekend just relaxing with my family!

Missing my family....

Well, this is night 3 of 4. So after tonight only one more sleep & I get to go home! I have talked to them each night & they lay it on pretty good. They seem to be missing me more this time than the other trips. Lance has said, "I miss you and Lindley". So precious! Their voices sound so pathetic. They know how to get to my heart.

This week has been fun. It's nice to see everyone since I work from home, but I'm ready to be home. A day or two is plenty for me. We have one more full day & then a short session Friday morning before I fly out Friday afternoon. Hopefully it goes fast!

GREAT NEWS!!!

We went to the cardiologist today & got great news. She said that with the exception of the shifted heart Lindley is perfect!!! She didn't know why she was so confused last time. It probably had to due with her size & just the position she was in. Regardless, the stomach & aorta are fine. The heart is functioning great & there should be no problems! They will do an ECHO when she is born to confirm just to make sure. WE ARE SO HAPPY & RELIEVED!!! I was giddy with excitement when she told us. We finally have everyone on the same page, which is so great!! I feel like we can finally just enjoy the rest of my pregnancy & prepare for her arrival!!

Speaking of which, Friday while I was work Jeff went and got her pack-n-play (aka bed) and got it all together! We had been looking so he knew which one I wanted, but surprised me! Of course that meant I spent the weekend figuring out how to rearrange our room to make it functional for us! (Jeff was not pleased but obliged). I finally got it finished yesterday & am happy with it.

While I was in there the kids had a blast going through all the baby toys. It cracks me up because they are all toys they played with but act like they have never seen them. They are VERY excited as well & are talking to & about her more. At wal-mart yesterday I was getting diapers & browsed the rest of the baby stuff. Lilly wanted to buy her something so badly. It was very sweet. 

We also ordered the swing (which was the other big thing we needed). So now we can just get everything washed & pick up a few things we need here & there. I am out of town all week, but plan to work on that this weekend!

Our cheerleader!

Today was Lilly's first game as a cheerleader!!! She went right out there & was smiling! I couldn't believe how well she did. She got tired towards the end, but still did everything she needed to. I was so proud. Jeff had to work, but will be able to see her next 4 games! My parents were there so that helped some. Also, Lance watched the games VERY intently & would clap when someone made a basket. He so desperately wants to be able to play a sport. ANY sport. I feel so bad for him. If we can get him through the next year he should be able to. I got a few good pics, but I am sure there will be many more!

Getting started, how precious???

They announce the cheerleaders & players. They run through the streamers you see in the background!! Lilly is the one on the left.

At half-time they came to the middle & did a cheer. The girl sitting on the floor helps the coach. I think she is a high school cheerleader. She's sweet.

Getting hot....look at the leggings!! They aren't wearing them next week they were HOT!

So proud of how much she has come out of her shell & is enjoying being a part of something! Such a big girl!

We have fish!!

Yesterday afternoon we were finally able to go get fish! Jeff had been working & the PH was high so it took awhile. We took the kids and let them pick them out. We started with 4. They got Tiger Barb. Two of them have black stripes w/some orange and the other two are striped, but have green so they kinda look camouflage. The kids are very interested in them and have spent quite a bit of time watching them!

Here's the finished tank. We hadded some plants and the diver.

There they are!! Pretty cute little fish!!

~30 weeks~

I can't believe I am 30 weeks!!! Lindley is going to be here soon!! We had an appointment with the specialist today. She is growing like a weed, 3lbs. 9oz!!!! She better slow down!! The tech today saw things the same as the last one so that is good. Consistency is nice for a change. Everything is good & there have been no changes. We go back to him in 3 weeks. We go to the regular dr Thurs. and the cardiologist Mon.

Happy New Year!!

The kids and I had a busy and productive day. I cleaned out & organized both of their rooms. I didn't get rid of a lot of toys, but everything has a place. Then after dinner & baths we took down all the Christmas decorations except the tree. We finally got to our New Year's Eve celebration around 8. We started with Wii, then board games and finished with some coloring before the ball drop! We celebrated at 11 again, Lillly was wound up all evening. Lance had a nap so he did pretty good, but melted shortly after 11. 

I think this is the basketball game.They really got into it!

Golf was so funny!! They kept swinging it like a bat! Lance did get par on a par 3 though!!

So cute! They played Wii for over an hour & only stopped because I made them! They love it!

A little Pop the Pig!

Guess who??

Lance wouldn't cooperate!

Lance lost interest in Trouble...didn't finish

Coloring!

They were ready!! They were blowing them at 7 o'clock!! Couldn't wait to blow their horns!!

Happy New Year!!

They loved it!!

Happy New Year!!

This is Lilly getting a kiss from Lance. I told them they both had to kiss me at midnight since Jeff wasn't home. They acted like they had never kissed me before. Lilly wanted to give Lindley a kiss. I told her after she kissed me! I did in fact get a kiss from each of them & so did Lindley. However, Lilly had to steal one from Lance!!!

We (especially me) missed Jeff last night. It's the first New Year we haven't been together in probably 15 years. Just seemed weird. However, we are looking forward to another exciting year and meeting Miss Lindley!!

Hope everyone has a very Happy New Year!!