False Alarm

I have always thought that it was so funny when women would tell me they went into the hospital because they were having contractions and then they would get sent home. I really thought it was funny and that people should have more common sense than to just rush into the hospital and not know you are in labor. well guess what folks, I did it! I went to the hospital on Sunday because I was having painful contractions and they were getting closer and closer together. So they hooked me up to the monitor and I was having contractions 3-5 minutes apart. That is supposed to be labor right?? Wrong! I was there for about 4 hours and they checked me and I wasn't dilating at all. So, guess what they sent me home. I no longer think it is funny to be sent home when you think you are in labor. I have been contracting ever since, but I am still planning on getting induced on this Thursday night, which is tomorrow!! So hopefully my next blog will be pictures of our new baby Parker.

My Sweet In-laws

Here is a picture of my in-laws Larry and Lyda with the kids out in front of our house. They came to visit last weekend and were hoping to see the new baby, but no such luck. We had such a good time with them, and they helped us so much around the house. The kids adored them being here and we all cried when they had to leave. Thanks Larry and Lyda! We love you!

A true talent

My friend Sarah is really an amazing singer. I have always loved her voice and she always is getting invited to sing at different events. Well, now she has started writing songs too. She just created a new blog to present her talents to the world!:) Okay, or to whoever looks at the blog. Go and check it out and share you comments because she really is amazing! Click on this link.

What is your flavor??

You're Vanilla.
You're as popular and relaxing as vanilla ice cream. You go with the flow, and get along with all sorts of people. You appreciate peace and simplicity, so you sometimes find crowds and loud noises overwhelming. You are a chilled-out, calming influence on the people in your life, and your friends appreciate how supportive and flexible you are.

Dogwoods in the Spring!

On the list on the side of this blog I have listed a few of the things I love. On this list I have included dogwoods blooming in Tennessee in the springtime. Dogwood trees are really one of the most beautiful trees I have ever seen. They bloom in such vibrant colors and the blossoms are just beautiful. I tried to take a picture of one in our front yard and the picture does not even come close to doing it justice. If you want the full dogwood experience you will have to come to Tennessee to check them out because they are amazing!

My life just got a little better!

No, I have not had the baby, but something else great has happened. Today was the first day since we moved into our home that it has not been swarming with ants! Hooray! My dear friend Laura gave me a tip to use this spray called "Ortho Home Defense Max" and I have to tell you that if you are having an ant problem this product works wonders. I think I could be their new spokesperson, what do you think? Anyway I am just so excited about it I thought I would share the news with everyone else. This spray is also great because when it dries it is safe for kids and pets to be around it. So needless to say I love this stuff. You spray it on the inside and outside of your home and I hope that it continues to work so I can be somewhat ant free.

Wee-Ball has begun!

We signed Brielle up on a wee-ball team to play on this summer and today she had her very first game! It is like tee-ball, but for younger kids and it is hilarious. When one of the kids hits the ball, all the kids just go running for it, no matter where it is. And half of the time the batter goes running for the ball as well. Brielle is actually a good little batter, and can hit the ball pretty far, but her out fielding skills are a little lacking. Most the time she would rather play in the dirt than get the ball. It is really cute to watch these little three and four year olds play baseball. She is on the team with her cute little friends Ally(far left) and Sarah(Center). They have so much fun together and amid all the kids getting hot, tired, and bored they have a really good time!

My Little Man!

I just had to post this picture of Benson because he is getting so big and I want to remember everything about him at this stage. So this is my own personal journal entry about my sweet little boy. He is so mischievous, and if you don't believe me, you can read my previous posts. He loves to get into everything and be busy all the time. He also loves aggravating his older sister. Brielle is a little sensitive and Benson knows just what to do to bother her. He thinks it is really funny. He is so smart for his age and I can just see him growing up to be some sort of engineer or something. He loves to take things apart and figure out how things work, and wants anything he can have that is electronic. Benson is not a man of many words, which is strange for me because Brielle was saying full sentences by 18 months. He can say words such as car, mama, dada, cool, gross, yucky, bye-bye, hello, cracker, truck, stuck (which sounds the same as truck), milk, ya, please and thank you. I am sure that more words will come with time, but right now he can get by with these. I love having a girl and a boy. They are so different, but so special in their own ways. I love them both so much and thank Heavenly Father everyday for entrusting me with them.

Three Weeks to Go!!!

Well, I for sure have three more weeks in this pregnancy and I have to tell you I am definitely ready. One of my friends even made fun of me that I have the pack and play already set up in our room. If I don't have him before, I am scheduled to be induced on May 1st. I am really hoping he comes before then because my dear in-laws are coming into town on the 23rd, and they leave on the 28th and may miss seeing the baby all together. So I have been reading about natural labor induction and decided I will try just about anything except Castor oil. :) So if anyone has had any luck with anything else, let me know. I am also offering cleaning services to anyone nearby because I heard that really scrubbing the house can work too!

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