What Awesome News

Two huge and exciting things to share...

1. Erik and I went to the doctor for the 12 week appointment yesterday. We were able to hear the heartbeat and it was wonderful... 152 beats per minute! YAY! How exciting!! The doctor said that it was a perfect number. (and as my Daddy says, "As long as it is perfect, I don't care!")
WHOO HOO

2. KATE CHRISTEL KENNEDY IS HERE!! She arrived about 30 minutes ago! I can't believe it! I am so excited, my sweet friend Jeanine is now a mommy! I can not wait to see Kate and kiss and hug her to pieces! Get ready, child, you are going to be spoiled!

What awesome news....

I'm so excited, I'm so excited, I'm.so.scared...

This weekend so far has been great. Friday, my husband and new 5th grade teammate, Lauren, helped move furniture and all of my things into place for my new classroom. WOW, that was love, because I am sure they could have found about 1000 other things they would have rather done! Anyway, they did a fantastic job and it looks great. It feels more like my classroom... so thanks, guys! :) I can not believe on Monday I will be a 5th grade teacher with 30 (yes, 3-0) kids!!

I was craving Chili's Quesadilla Explosion Salad after that, so Erik and I got "to-go" and ate our dinner at home... exactly where we wanted to be after a long week.

Then, Saturday, he was up early at work, and I met Allison and Jeanine at Einstein Bros for breakfast... what a GREAT way to start a day... it was wonderful to catch up- are you aware that Jeanine's due date is ONLY TWO WEEKS from today?! Meaning she can have Kate any day now! YAHOOOO!

Kim took me maternity clothes shopping, she is the sweetest and most thoughtful, It was as much fun as "back to school shopping" used to be.... I can not wait to sport my new clothes!

I have almost finished The Time Traveler's Wife. It is such a good book (and better than the movie... the movie does not go into much detail and leaves out so much, but is still good!) I recommend reading it, especially if you're going to see the movie.

I was craving pizza for dinner last night, so we tried ordering Papa John's online and it worked out fabulously. Your first order of $10 or more comes with a bonus medium cheese pizza... PERFECT! I ordered a meat one for Erik and I indulged on the cheese. We both won!! :)

Here's to a perfect Sunday, I hope it is just as I hope it to be.... lazy and quiet.

Crazy

I found out today that starting Monday, I will be teaching 5th grade. WHAT?! I am excited for the new adventure and to work with those wonderful 5th grade ladies, but scared to death about the curriculum and sad to leave a wonderful group of 3rd grade teachers... I know it will work itself out and I will be fine, just the initial jitters setting in right now! :)

When I went from 1st grade to 3rd, I was so nervous. Those kids were "so BIG". But now, I couldn't imagine teaching anything else but 3rd. Funny that I am going from 3rd to 5th, I feel the same way... those kids are SO BIG!!! I know I will love their independence.

I will let you know how it goes.

Documenting

We decided that we will start taking pictures every so often so we can see the baby grow! Today marks 9 weeks, 5 days. (Tuesday starts our 10th week) We are doing well, excited and happy!

Celebrating with My Hubby

Today has been wonderful! After a delicious country breakfast at a place called "The Front Porch", we headed to the Yellow Daisy Festival.
It was fantastic, tons of great booths and millions of things that I wanted to bring home. The weather was perfect for milling around browsing. Next, we bought some steaks to grill for dinner along with potatoes, corn on the cob, and salad tonight... delicious! A fun tidbit? We are going to eat on our fine china in celebration of our first year of marriage!

It has been a great, relaxing day... now, we are vegging watching movies and reading while the steaks marinade.....

Even though the first year's gift should be of paper, my sweet hubby got me a very special gift. This clock now sits on our mantle, I love it! He had it personalized with our names and initials, how thoughtful is he?!!

ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY

Today is our first wedding anniversary! I can not believe we have already been married that long! WOW! I do not know how I got so lucky to be Erik's wife, but I plan to show him everyday just how happy he makes me. I am so blessed to be married to the perfect match for me! Happy Anniversary, Hubby ~ I look forward to many, many, many more anniversaries with you!

My Sweet Brother

I called David yesterday and he told me that he is back in the hospital... they have found a fluid buildup in the area where he had an infection before. They are going to try and treat it with antibiotics, please pray these work. If they do not work, they may have to go back in- yes, more surgery! This is hopefully going to help his nausea and enable him to keep food down. (The guy is 6 feet and currently weighs 157!!!) I hope they are able to give him food through an IV to give him nutrients and strength. I am so ready (and I KNOW he is...) for him to be completely healed.

He was sweet for answering his phone, even though he definitely wasnt up for talking. He said that he had to answer when I called, to see how the nephew was doing. (So he thinks it's going to be a boy, too??)

Life is Good

I am loving being pregnant. Not necessarily the symptoms, but what the symptoms mean! I would SOOO much rather have the symptoms and get to have a baby than not have the symptoms... know what I mean? It is so exciting, I love thinking about it and reading about it...
We go back to the doctor for our second ultrasound on September 29th. We will be 12 weeks that day, I can not wait! ;)

I just got back from taking a walk with Elizabeth and Lillian. L is getting SO big! She will be 4 months in a few days! wow! Grace loved the walk, she will be relaxing and enjoying the rest of the afternoon. As for me, I am going today with Jeanine to get much needed pedicures, yay. Then, on to Atlanta to join our hubbies and friends to watch the first Georgia game. I know Erik will be sneaking peeks at the Yellow Jackets while this is happening!! ;)

It is a gorgeous day, and a start to a wonderful weekend! I hope you celebrate Labor Day exactly the way you want... My fantastic parents will celebrate 35 years of marriage on Monday, now that is something to celebrate! Congratulations, Mom and Dad!!