HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!

David and I are very fortunate to have grown up with two great dads to teach us and support us through our life. I want to wish Ken and my dad (even though he is not here on Earth with us, his spirit is with me everyday). There is never a day that goes by that I do not think of my dad. I am just so lucky to have a wonderful father-in-law that I love dearly. Even though, David doesn't have any children, he sure does have two fur babies that love him very much. I also want to wish all the dads out there a very special Father's Day. The picture that I scanned of my dad and I looks a little different, but I have digital pictures saved. Four years ago, I was still using the disposable cameras :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOYCE!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOYCE!!!!! DAVID AND I HOPE YOU HAVE A VERY SPECIAL DAY AND WE WILL SEE YOU IN JULY AND WE CAN CELEBRATE!! WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH!!!

Can't wait until Monday!!

So, my regular OB doctor suggested that if we wanted to, we could go see a high risk doctor. I called yesterday to make the appointment and she said it could be months, so I got really frustrated and then she just happened to ask who my regular doctor is currently and when I told her Dr. Weidower, she said well in that case can you come on Monday?!! Come to find out, my doctor worked with Dr. Wendel during her residency. David and I are really looking forward to meeting him. He will probably just ask us a lot of questions, etc. the first visit, but at least we can start the process!!!

Please pray for these families!!!

Gosh, it seems like when it rains it pours. Please pray for these families, they have both had major tragedies in their lives. First off, my friend has a family that she goes to church with. Baby Jaden Taylor was 18 months old and an ideal healthy child and almost two weeks ago, he had congestive heart failure. He was admitted to Children's and was put on life support due to the swelling of his brain and heart. They lost him last Thursday. I can't even imagine the pain the parents are going through. The other family is one of my very good friends (Brandy) co-workers. She was full term and was supposed to be induced yesterday. She began feeling something was wrong on Friday because she could not feel the baby move as much, but they did ultrasounds and everything was fine, the heart rate was good, etc. Then, she did not feel him move all day on Saturday and went to the ER and everything still looked good. Well, she went in on Sunday because she still didn't feel him move and the baby had passed. The cord was twisted three times around his neck and had a knot it in. So, they began to induce her so that she could deliver the baby, but her temp spiked, so they had to do a c-section. My heart breaks for both of these families, so please say a little prayer for each one of these families.

Weekend in Review-What a great one!!!

Well, David and I started out our weekend a little early. I was recovering on Friday and he stayed home with me all day. We didn't do much on Friday because as I began to get around, I could feel I was overdoing it. I didn't know what to do with myself because I had so much energy. So, on Saturday we had lunch, ran errands, and watched "Catch and Release", (it was an alright). Then, on Sunday we went to breakfast, grocery shopping and then went to Conway to eat "China Town" with my mom, sister and Jason. I did get my appetite back, which is a good and bad thing. I am bound and determined to get my butt in shape after my two week pelvic rest. I don't have an exercise plan yet, but I am going to work on that the next week. Also, I just want to say that I have the best HUSBAND IN THE WORLD. Of course, I know David loves me and we have a very close relationship, but since we have gone through so many difficult times in the past several months together, it only brings us closer. He did not leave my side all weekend and he always knew just the right things to say and do when I needed it. I know someday besides the best husband in the world, he will be the best dad to our children. For now, he will have to settle being a doggy dad to Katie and Lacey. I am just thankful to have such great family and friends that are so supportive and love us both so much!!! You all know what a desire we both have to be parents!! I am working on getting a referral to a fertility doctor, but that sometimes can be a challenge with the military insurance. Also, I am going to include some flowers that David's work and my mom and sister brought by, they are so beautiful. Now, let's see how long I can keep them alive :)

Can't Sleep

Okay, I have a long day ahead of me and I really should be sleeping now, but that is the last thing I could do. So, I woke up to catch up on some work e-mails that I had not replied to yesterday. My friend had sent me a poem about miscarriage, I just have to post it because it is so true:
Just Those Few Weeks

For those few weeks-
I had you to myself.
And that seems too short of time
To be changed so profoundly.

In those few weeks-
I came to know you....
And to love you.
You came to trust me with your life.
Oh, what I life I planned for you!!

Just those few weeks-
It wasn't enough time to convince others
How special and important you were.
How odd, a truly unique person has recently died
And no one is mourning the passing.

Just a few mere weeks-
And no "normal" person would cry all night
Over a tiny, unfinished baby,
Or get depressed and withdraw day after endless day.
No one would, so why am I?

You were just those few weeks my little one
You darted in and out of my life too quickly.
But it seems that's all the time you needed
To make my life so much richer-
And give me a small glimpse of eternity.

By: Susan Erlin

Please pray for us!!!

Well, I don't even know where to start. Here we go again, almost 4 months to the day. Since, I have the most wonderful doctor in the world, she told me to stop by today for an ultrasound, since I was still a little nervous due to our loss a few months ago. Well, this experience was completely different we saw the fast heartbeat two weeks ago and everything was on track. Well, today we went in and everything looked perfect, the baby had developed right on track, it measured 9 weeks, but there was no heartbeat. It had just stopped beating within a day or so. So, just to make sure my doctor sent me to radiology and they have an awesome machine, just to make sure. But, there was still no heartbeat. The ultrasound machine was unbelievable, we could see the nose, umbilical cord, head, arm and leg buds, little bitty fingers, etc. It is a true nightmare for David and I. My doctor is going to start doing lots of testing to try to figure out what could be wrong. She thinks it could be a blood clotting issue, but only God knows. I am going in for a d&c in the morning, so I just wanted to update since I had promised so many of you a updated ultrasound pictures. Please keep us in your prayers because we are both going through the most difficult time right now.

Memorial Day Weekend

We were testing Katie's life jacket, as you can see she doesn't like it at all.

Jason tubing

Katie and Lacey always jumped in my chair when I got up

David relaxing on a raft

Just getting ready for dinner and to start the fire

Our island view from the boat

David putting together our grill

Our new top for the boat was great for the shade

Lacey and Katie cooling off

Unloading stuff from the boat

I know I have been such a slacker at my blogging, but I haven't felt the greatest lately. The morning sickness has seemed to last all day and night. But, even though I wasn't feeling the best, we still had a great Memorial Day weekend. We took the boat to Lake Ouachita early on Friday and scouted out for a great private island. By the time we got there, they were few and far between. We ended up finding a great island and we were the only ones around. We set up the campsite and I pretty much laid in my chaise lounge all weekend. My brother met up with us later on Friday and we all stayed until Sunday morning. We did some boating, grilling, tubing (not me of course, but David and Jason) and overall it was great weather. I was afraid it was going to be too hot, but it was perfect. Also, of course Katie and Lacey had a great time swimming and just exploring (what they do best).

BABY KELLY ON THE WAY....

We had our first appointment yesterday and it was so AMAZING!!! The little heartbeat was 160 bpm and going strong. We can't even explain the emotions that we had in that ultrasound room. Our due date is January 8, 2008. Overall, I am feeling alright. Morning, afternoon and evening sickness has been going on for about two weeks, but I found the trick is to eat small meals throughout the day to help with the nauseous. Also, I am extremely tired. But, it is going to be so worth it come January. Please keep us in your prayers for a healthy nine months.

Happy Mother's Day!!

Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful moms out there!!!! We are taking mom out to eat at Outback for dinner tonight. Unfortunately, we can't see Lesley and Joyce, but David and I called them this morning to wish them a special day!!!

Sprinkler System-COMPLETED!!!

Enjoying the fine Mexican cuisine of Mi Burrito!!


Man, you can tell they are father and son.

A pretty island at the Lake Ouachita.

The kiss picture that Ken loves to take!!

They love the water, even if it is not crystal clear.

Three generations of wonderful men!!

The greatest father-in-law in the world!!

Just chillin on the boat!!

Getting ready to leave for the lake.

Ken and Katie, she is such a cuddle bug.

Long story, but David never uses the left side of the sink, so Ken had to put water beads in it :)

David and his dad-they are such great friend!!

The sweetest Grandpa in the world!!!!

Ken cleaning off from a hard day of work on the sprinkler system.

Finally finished and testing all the zones.

The timer for the sprinkler system.

David and Lacey in the backyard, this was the last day of work.

I can't remember what they said this was, but it is very important :)

Tom hard at work on the last work day.

David and Ken hard at work.

After the first day of trenching!!

David and his grandpa finally getting to rest for the day!!

Just talking about how much work is ahead.

The trenching begins.

Just a few of the rocks that they ran into.

David makes it look easy, but we know that it wasn't.

Tom working on getting some rocks out.

More trenching

Let the work begin.

The beginning of the sprinkler system.

David's dad and grandpa came to visit us from April 18-21 from Florida. It was a very productive few days. Ken put lots of time into the planning of the installation of the sprinkler system weeks before they even arrived. The guys did do very hard intense labor work, but on Saturday we took them to Lake Ouachita to see beautiful Arkansas and just to relax from all their hard work.

Day One: The trenching begins. Ken and Tom did not think they could do that in the half of day that David rented the machine, but somehow they pulled it off a million rocks later. After they called it a day, we had dinner and just relaxed on the deck. The weather was beautiful the whole time during their visit.

Day Two: David, Ken and Tom began the morning with some coffee and breakfast pastries, then off to work. They had to go return the trenching machine and pick up some more parts that they needed. They actually began work around 1:00 pm that afternoon. They worked very hard the rest of the day. After the work was done we grilled hamburgers on the grill and called it a night very early.

FYI: Blogger is really starting to frustrate me, the pictures never appear in the order that I want them or location, so please just enjoy the captions below them. Sorry!!

Day Three: The work on the sprinkler system continued. They actually finished at the end of the day. I can't believe how fast it was finished. What can I say, those three work great as a team. We ended up ordering pizza and wings around 9pm that night for dinner.

Day Four: We got and headed out to the lake for the day. It was a beautiful day with a great breeze. Ken gave David some pointers on boating. Once, we got back home Tom took a nap while David and Ken cleaned the boat. My job is to unload the cooler, bags, etc. We then decided to go to Mi Burrito for dinner and as always it was great.

Day Five: Ken and Tom left that morning to go back home. David and I took them to the airport and of course I teared up. I really wished that we could live closer to them. We miss you guys very much!!! We are very grateful for the hard work that you put into our sprinkler system. So, now David can enjoy a beautiful green yard without moving the hose and sprinkler around from the time he gets home to the time he goes to bed. WE LOVE YOU BOTH VERY MUCH!!!!