Maternity Photos

I finally got my hands on the disc of maternity photos that Jamie Moore took for us. It's something I had to be talked into doing with Griffin, but looking back I was so glad I did. I might have been a little more excited this time around because I would get to include big brother. She also got some really adorable shots of Griffin alone.  

We really went all out this time. Cousin Caitlin was in town and came to our house for a short maternity session too.

I barely got these posted before baby brother arrives. Less than 2 weeks to scheduled date....or as my doctor said this afternoon right before she walked out the door, "good luck making it to September!"

What have we been up to?

Countdown to baby brother has begun.......my appointments are weekly now, that's when you know you are getting close. At this point with Griffin, I was actually about to deliver and didn't know it. Things aren't moving near as fast this time around. Thankfully, my blood pressure is still perfect and I'm not swelling like I did that summer (it was 100 degrees every day and this summer has been quite pleasant really).

Work has been crazy with a software conversion going on. That monsterous task has required working through lots of lunch hours and putting in some overtime last Friday night and all day Saturday. Between work, getting the house ready for baby, the birthday party, and life in general......I'm starting to really slow down. Contractions come and go, and of course things seem to be better when I take it easy and rest. So I'm doing more of that lately and trying to get to bed at a decent hour, which rarely happens. I really want to make it to the scheduled c section date of September 3rd but my doctor doesn't seem to have much hope. We'll see.

In the last few weeks we've had several fun things going on. I had an unexpected baby shower that was very lovely. We also attended one for Ashley and baby Bayley Ray who is also due anytime now. Drew's mom had a birthday party since she was unable to be home for her 60th last year. And several other events that I can document with photos:

Chase turned 2 and we had fun at his birthday party......

birthday boy!

 We've also enjoyed several dinner dates with Charlotte......

I've supervised some farm work--food plot preparation.....

And I enjoyed getting a pedicure with my favorite little man on the planet......

As a bonus, you get this video:

Picture Time

Right before Griffin turned a year old, I took him over to Houston to have pictures made with Briley. Maybe a fundraiser for something that Nichole knew about? You might remember, the boys wore tuxedos (see blog post here).

The same set of photographers came to Cabool a couple weeks ago as a fundraiser for the Fire Department and Aunt Nichole hosted the event at Drury. This year's outfit was overalls. Pretty darn cute if you ask me. 

36 Months Old

It has happened in a blink of an eye, Griffin is already 3. He is so much fun at this age. Also, so exhausting. We argue a lot, and have many disagreements while he's learning to act properly. I wouldn't wish any of this time away though, every day with him is a blessing. 

Stats
Height: 38 1/4" tall -- 69th percentile
Weight: 32lbs -- 53rd percentile
BMI: 15.something -- 28th percentile

He talks in sentences, has quite an imagination, and is very independent. It's amazing to watch him develop his little personality. I can't wait to see him be a big brother. 

 

That may have been the last set of monthly pics with Bobby. I still can't decide. Maybe I'll drop to every 6 months? I've got to remember, everything I do for Griffin I should also do for baby #2!

The 3 of us enjoyed a "cookie cake" and more gift opening on his birthday.

One of his gifts from us was a big boy bike. He started to get the hang of peddling at home, but to really enjoy it we took him the the new park in town where they've recently paved the trails. 

1/2 mile later, Drew is chasing

And a few more fun moments from the past month:

swim date with Griffin's gal pal Bristol

watching morning cartoons, hands in the BACK of the pants

funny face during an after-the-rain playtime in puddles

helping daddy put his bike together