baby strange

Trains, planes, & automobiles!

2009-02-25T20:04:00.005-06:00

This is my first shower hosted in Cleburne. As you can see, they
spared no detail, even the sweeteners were held in a bulldozer!
We got tons of presents, including the traveling system with an
extra base for dad's car. Thank you to Mamasita (Dianne), Kay, Aunt Teresa, Lacie, Morgan, Paige, Celestina, Calli, and AnneMarie!

chubby cheeks

2009-02-25T19:43:00.002-06:00

Here is our little Carter @ 35 weeks! The sonographer said he has tons of hair, which was no surprise to us because his dad and I both have a lot of hair. I could just stare at this for hours, I can't wait to meet him. I hope he looks like his dad because I was an UGLY baby, no joke.

I am 36 weeks now and I'm getting a little nervous. I feel great physically, though my feet are swelling a bit. I must say I have enjoyed every bit of my pregnancy, I have been blessed in so many ways. I have to post my beautiful showers, so you can see just a fraction of it. I can't believe that he will be here in just a few weeks...

Sleep time...

2009-02-03T17:50:00.002-06:00

It took several months, but it's finally done. I know the last post was a week ago showing me working on it, but that's just because we were slacking on updating this page. This thing is awesome though! It's so big and heavy. All black walnut. I'm so glad to have it done. Now I just hope he enjoys it... :)

What a dad...

2009-01-28T22:25:00.002-06:00

I love taking pictures of Curtis working on the cradle. Although I know it will be some time, someday I hope Carter will appreciate these pictures, and I'm even praying that he inherits his dad's talent. He just amazes me. -CMS

Its been such a long time coming on trying to finish this, with work and training and cold weather, I'm glad to see it finally start to come together. Its somewhat of a relief as I feel like its the last major 'house-hurdle' I need to get done before the boy arrives. - CJS

32 down, 8 to go

2009-01-28T22:19:00.002-06:00

So we've been going to childbirth & labor class on Wednesdays, which is the same day we count each week. Curtis gets more anxious everytime we go to class. Its kind of funny, but better him than me. I'm still sleeping well, but I have noticed a little swelling in my hands an feet. It varies from day to day. I'm still working, but do get fatigued a lot more easily these days. We've got a lot of work to do...

It's feast or famine around here Hollie. Read your little heart out. This one's dedicated to you. For the rest of you, Hollie is always getting onto me for not posting enough. The holidays got pretty busy as you can see.

Before & After

2009-01-28T22:10:00.003-06:00

What a chore. Two days of work and it looks fantastic. There's still work to be done, but we have to wait on more stuff before we decide on the layout and all that business. It was good busy work because I had just found out I was supposed to get transferred to Chicago. It gave me a lot of time to think and talk to God.

Thanks mom for the awesome bedding! She surprised us with the whole set. And a very big thank you to the Whittens for the sweet chair. It matches perfect.

Happy Anniversary!

2009-01-28T22:07:00.002-06:00

I'm 28 weeks now. I've been going to water aerobics and I really enjoy it. The best part is, who cares what you look like in a swim suit, because you're pregnant. This was our 3rd anniversary on New Year's Eve. And I got to wear my dress again, but this time I used plum as my accent color : ) Thank goodness for Mama Dianne and my maternity wardrobe.

I can't believe in two more weeks I'll only have 10 more weeks to go. It just seems like its going so fast.

Happy 30th!!

2009-01-28T22:04:00.001-06:00

A bunch of my family and friends joined us at Texas de Brazil (yummy!). We took a bunch of pictures and some how we accidentally deleted all but this one. So Curtis isn't looking at the camera, but it looked worse when we tried to crop him out. Anyway, we had a lot of fun and I got to get a new dress, which really isn't maternity but it fit. I think I handled my 30th better than I would have if I hadn't been pregnant.

24 weeks - Christmas Party

2009-01-28T22:00:00.001-06:00

This is the first time I got to wear a maternity dress. It was fun playing dress up for our company Christmas party. My sister was my date because Curtis was working, but we had a good girl's night. Somehow we forgot to take 24 week pictures of me, but luckily I had this one.

Beautiful Thanksgiving Mom

2008-12-03T15:56:00.002-06:00

My radiant wife on Thanksgiving day...

maxn' and relaxin'

2008-12-03T15:49:00.003-06:00

So who does he look like? 24 weeks.

The other day I felt my son kick for the first time. I know Catherine has felt him rumbling around for awhile, but I hadn't until now. It was so cool. I just kept laughing the whole time he was doing it.

So isn't he just dominating in there? On his back, legs straight up, hand on his forehead. Must be nice to relax like that on a regular basis. He also yawned when we got these pictures.

5 months and growing

2008-11-19T09:31:00.002-06:00

This was such a cool day. They spent a long time measuring and checking everything, took a lot of pictures and even a video. However the video didn't work, and this was the best photo we got. It was so awesome seeing him move around though. The doctor said everything looks great. I found myself wondering today how many amazing things God is about to show us.

20 weeks...

2008-11-19T09:28:00.004-06:00

.... 20 weeks! (below)

(above)

I am actually 19 weeks here.

Thank you, Rita! My belly is showing so now I get the

preggo Willow Tree Angel. I don't know if most women are like me, but I used to look at this all the time in stores, especially in the last year. I couldn't wait until the day that I got this angel,

and my heart was always drawn to the one with the dad holding his son. And I look forward to the day that I get to buy that one for Curtis.

Shopping spree!!! (18 weeks)

2008-11-19T09:20:00.004-06:00

Thank you Mama Dianne!
She took me on this wonderful day of shopping, it
was just like in the movies. I got my hair done the next day, Candice is the best. This is one of my favorite outfits, mostly because it really accentuates my belly! I can still kinda hide it with some clothes, but in maternity clothes it's a cute little belly.

Crazy pile of tags!

Such a slacker

2008-10-30T21:46:00.004-05:00

First off, don't you love the little brown baby on my ticker! Curtis thought it was hilarious, but I said, "well he'll most likely be brown". So I wanted to apologize to all my friends who have been eagerly awaiting my next update, I've been waiting on my husband, but he has been gone the last 2 weeks. First in Jacksonville, now in Puerto Rico. But he will be back tomorrow, Happy Halloween to me! Then I will post my new pics and fabulous news, I have been so spoiled lately, I mean BLESSED, of course. Anyway, say a little prayer for my friend Amberly, she's in Korea and just took the GRE and I just really miss her. Thanks!

16 weeks and gleaming

2008-10-07T17:37:00.005-05:00

So we weren't supposed to find out what we're having until 20 weeks with our doctor, but he said he needed to check a few things. I said "And maybe see what it is?" The doctor laughed and said "If we happen to see what it is, then great! However insurance doesn't need to know that." He is so cool. He said he's such a pushover when it comes to sonograms.

For all my praying friends, would you please take a moment to pray for these girls: Amanda Fruge (junior high friend), Mique Chappell (co-worker), Sabrina Lebeau (college friend), Michele Whitten (friend and neighbor), Jalissa Lowry (friend), Jessica Obanion (friend across the street), Erica (neighbor's daughter). All of these women are pregnant and are expecting within two weeks of me, except Jalissa (who's two months ahead of us). They are often on my mind. - Catherine

We are so freakin' excited! And for those of you who don't know here's why:

It's A Boy!

And what a boy!

sucking in...

2008-09-16T21:58:00.004-05:00

before 12 weeks...

not sucking in...

2008-09-16T21:40:00.007-05:00

after 12 weeks -

the preggo princess is so excited that she doesn't have to suck it in anymore!

2008-09-09T19:51:00.002-05:00

good strong heart beat and about 3 inches long, the little one is now 12 weeks old. we heard the heart beat which was really cool. we heard and saw the baby kicking a few times too. this is so amazing. its all there...just growing. the little hands and feet were moving all over the place. such a busy kid already. you could see the individual fingers and toes, its so cool!

2008-08-29T09:07:00.006-05:00

this is our little one at 7 weeks. we go back to the doctor for the 12 week check-up in two more weeks. we are excited to hear the heartbeat. catherine wasn't too happy about the blurry picture, but the baby is there in the upper part of the sac. currently we are at 10 weeks. catherine is doing great except for being tired all the time. what's crazy to me is there are ten fingers and ten toes already and the kid is only as big as the end of my thumb. God is so amazing.