Yesterday...

Mmmm, reminds me of a song. Anyway, yesterday was a good day. Haven and I went to work for a bit and then off to the DR. as posted below. We then went to eat at my favorite place, McAlister's with Micah, which happens to be like 3 minutes away from the clinic. Then Haven and I went to a baby store, where I got a 76.00 credit for returning a diaper bag I didn't plan to use. Not sure what I will buy, but I did get a little Razorback cap for the 'boy', who I hope will be able to wear it home from the hospital. We still have yet to get him a 'going home' outfit. After a few other errands, we came home and last night I finally, successfully outbid 8 other people on eBay and got a brand new, still in the box, CHI hair straightener. (a 160.00 value and I got it for 57.00) Quite exciting if you know how my hair is and how it doesn't stay straight with my current straightener. (although I am very thankful for it too) So, my first attempt at buying off of eBay and I did pretty good. I think I could get used to this, plus it's like a competition (and if you know me, I am SO there on the competiveness) to see how long you can wait to the very last second to get your bid in before someone else outbids you. I must admit, I tried and failed 4 times before, and it was literally down to the last few seconds. ANYWAY, quite fun to do, if not to just look on there and see what they have.
-K-

Okay...

so when I said that I was ten weeks last week, I was so just kidding. I actually have 10 weeks to go as of tomorrow. I went to the DR. today and baby L has a good, strong heartbeat and is moving like Ms. Haven did. (I'm a bit worried---she's on the move all the time now too) Anyway, we were not able to schedule a C-section for the end of December, due to my DR. advice, so we will schedule it at the beginning of January, my actual week of my due date. (unless he decides to come before the new year) Other than that, all is well, just having to go every two weeks until week 36.
Have another shower this weekend, I am so excited! Mainly to see all my friends I haven't seen in awhile, but to get fun stuff too! So that's a baby update AND I got all my thank you notes out from my last shower at Micah's work. (about 40) So I am all caught up until this weekend.:)
YAY! That feels good. Now it's time to figure out when we are going to start on the transformation of the room......YIKES!
-k-

Grey's Anatomy Anyone????

Okay, anyone else really mad that Grey's was a rerun last night? They showed the first episode of this season. THEN, they toyed with us by playing another Grey's right after that one, and I thought it would be a new one, but alas, it was the SECOND one of the season. What is up with that? I still watched it though as Patrick Dempsey is pretty hot, so it all evened out I guess.:) Off to a date night with my hubby.
-K-

Blue Everywhere

It looks like the color blue threw up in our living room at the moment. We had another baby shower today at Micah's work. There were a lot of people I knew from when I worked there before Micah, and there were a lot of new people that Micah works with now that I didn't know, so it was really fun. Honestly, as of right now, I am quite overwhelmed. We got a TON of stuff, which is so neat and we feel totally blessed and loved. It was so fun to go through and separate out clothes, ect. We did get a pair of black Nike Shox for the boy, among other fun things! I am starting to get really excited!!:)
-K-

Ten

This is the number of weeks I have left, at the most! Agghh! Today I have been cleaning like a maniac. (Haven is home today from school with a cough still) So, it's been kind of fun to get a bit organized and 'nest' a bit. I haven't done that much yet. I cleaned out drawers in the kitchen this morning, our infamous junk drawer, and our medicine drawer, which had meds from when Haven was a newborn. A bit scary, but it looks great now!!:) When Haven takes a nap, I will be doing our closet....now THAT will be a project. Haven/baby L's closet is good to go and I have gotten some of his clothes washed and put in the dresser already. I can't believe I will have another little one that can fit into those tiny clothes. Now all he needs is a name.......any suggestions would be great.
Off to lay down with Haven and rest and then clean the closet......

Random Things

If you know me at all, you know I'm quite random. Here are a few examples:

**asking Micah if we can put up our Christmas tree at least once a week for the past two weeks
** blogging about the fact that I just got the new coffee creamer Mint Chocolate Truffle (which is soooo good!)
**the big 1-0--the number of weeks that I have left until baby L gets here (which poor kid still has no name yet)
Okay, so that's not very many things, and I was thinking that this title would take me in a different direction, but alas, it did not. My apologies.
BUT, I do have 4 Christmas presents bought already (a first in our household to even start before November). 4 down, a batrillion to go!!

Copelands, Promenade, and Cookies

We had a great weekend, and are still continueing to enjoy it. Saturday, I had my first baby shower that my sister in law, Kelley, threw for me. It was fun and I enjoyed just chatting after opening some good presents. Then, we went to the new Promenade mall in Rogers, it was fun, but really cold, as it was OUTSIDE. We were going to eat at PF Changs, but it was a 2 1/2 hour wait (at 4:30) so we opted for Copeland's after we left. It was SOOOO good! We only waited for 45 minutes....:) Baby L was so hungry by the time we actually got our food, but it was worth the wait.
Today, we stayed home from church b.c Haven had a yucky cough and Micah wasn't feeling well either....it was a good day of rest. I made some chocolate chip cookies this afternoon and am looking forward to eating some tonight with a hot cup of hot chocolate. I love this weather and this time of year, when baking is so much more fun!:)

Fall Leaves

Yesterday Haven learned about the leaves, and how they turn colors this time of the year and fall to the ground.
Haven: 'Mom, guess what?!!!? When the leaves fall on the ground, you can put them all in a pile and jump in them. AND you can put water on them and jump in them with water!'
Me: 'Isn't that awesome Haven?? Your uncle Brian and I used to do that when we were little and we would throw them at each other'.
I could tell she was processing this new bit of information, but now she is looking for leaves at our house (that haven't fallen yet) and wanting to put them in a pile.
It's so amazing how I didn't realize that that was something we had never talked about: the color of the leaves, ect.
I got to her school a bit early to pick her up yesterday and got to go in her class and 'observe'. Everyone was so cute. I made it a point to scope out a certain little boy. His name is Ethan and one days she said
'Mom, this boy in my class, Ethan, he's my friend and he's cute'. Of course I knew she wasn't talking 'romantically' (at least I hope not) but he was so cute! Blonde spiky hair, very sweet. All the other little kids were sweet too and it was fun to see how they interacted together and with their teachers. I am so thankful for this school and for all that Haven is learning.

MySpace

Okay, so I am officially on myspace.com now. I have several people I know that are on there, that aren't on blogger, and I want to be able to keep up with them. I am still trying to figure out how to navigate, but here's the address for anyone interested: http://www.myspace.com/kara0530
I will still be keeping up with this one as well.......:)

Razorbacks

It was a great weekend. We started off with the Razorback game. This was the first football game that Haven has gone to, so we took some pics to commemorate the occasion. No game would be complete without the following: hot dogs.....

The marching band doing the 'A'....
And pictures with the fam...

Fire Girl and Birthday Girl

Haven had her first field trip today. She got to go to a local fire station and learn how to yell 'HELP' when there is a fire, 'Stop, Drop, and Roll' if you get fire on your clothes, 'Oh, and mom, you can't be in the closet or bathroom when there is a fire because then they can't see or find you'. She also got to ride in the bus, which was a HUGE deal--she said there were a lot of bumps and that they had to sit 'really still' because there wasn't seat belts. She had a great time.




My best friend and cousin's birthday is today. I wish I could see her, but I know she'll have a great day. I love you Erin and pray that this next year is full of blessings and provisions beyond your imagination!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

28 weeks

I went for my 28 -week appointment this morning. I don't have gestational diabetes! (I had to fast from midnight last night until after my appointment-no food or drink--so I was pretty hungry by the time I got done at around 11:00--I hit McAlister's for tea and a sandwich promptly afterwards) Baby Laney is doing great and has a strong heartbeat--it makes me smile every time I hear it, as I have waited a long time, but have a few weeks more to wait....had to get my blood drawn in my hand, since they couldn't find a good vein in my arm, and then I also had to get a Rhogam shot, as I have O negative blood type....so, it was a crazy morning to say the least. I am already tired! But praise the Lord that baby L is doing great and growing. I am instructed to cut back on the sugar intake, so I have been 'growing' as well.:) But I am enjoying every minute of it. God is so good and I am so thankful for such a good OB/GYN and his nurse.
Happy Monday!!

Go Hogs!

Just got back from our good friends, the Gray's house, to watch the HOGS beat Auburn. Check this out. It was a great game and the kids had fun playing together as well.
Got my hair done--I'm enjoying it already.....fall is finally here. It was so beautiful this morning and crisp.......

The Big Thang

So, I'm all about shopping, and our new Pinnacle Promenade Mall in Rogers is opening today. Oh yeah, and I'm all about eating these days, and they have a P.F. Chang's that I hope to visit soon!! They have a lot of fun stores that our mall here in Fayetteville doesn't have, so should be fun!!

Not a Chance Meeting

Today, I had a chance to have lunch with a friend that I've never met in person before. I got to have lunch with Beth and her sweet girls, Isabella and Sophia. Haven had a great time playing at Chick Fil A while we talked and got to know each other a bit more. We found out we have a lot in common and some mutual people we know too! Small world! The Lord has given her and her husband Travis an awesome ministry and a heart for the lost and for those hurting and in need. It was so neat to be able to get to know her better. Thanks Beth for taking the inititive to send me an invite to lunch. I had a great time and pray for continued direction in your lives and ministry! I know we'll keep in touch! Haven had a great time with Isbaella and Sophia. (which she informed me is not 'Sophie, it's Sophia, mom.':) Your girls are so sweet, as well as their mommy.
Blessings!

My heart hurts today

My heart hurts today and is heavy, as my dear sister in law and friend miscarried. There is nothing like losing a child, no matter how young or old, and as we know, no matter how far a long you are in a pregnancy, a life is a LIFE! Please pray for her if you think about it. We know God is in control, but it doesn't make it any easier.
Thanks---