Scott's brother

Please be praying for Scott's older brother, David.  He is currently serving the Navy and is stationed in Afghanistan.  We got a phone call Friday night that David hadn't been feeling well and was rushed to a hospital.  When he got there his heart was in an abnormal rhythm and he had to have a procedure to "convert" it back to normal.  He was being kept in ICU for a few days and we will see what is gonna happen from there.  If he does well and has no other problems he will get to go back to his duty job there.  If he continues to have problems he will be transferred to a hospital in Germany and then possibly back to the states.  It's one of those situations where you aren't sure which way to pray for - we would love for him to get to come home earlier than this summer BUT don't want it to be because he is sick and certainly do not want him to have any long term effects from this.  I will update you guys more when we know more.

The results are in!!!!!

When we first found out we were pregnant we debated about finding out the gender of the baby.  Part of us said let's have it be a surprise, part of us said find out.  What we finally decided was that if we were meant to know it would be there for us to see and if the baby was being modest we would find out on delivery day.  We also felt like it is a wonderful surprise whether you find out during the pregnancy or afterwards.

Last month at my check up we had a "just for fun" ultrasound.  The ultrasound tech thought he saw girl parts but told us "DO NOT GO BUY CLOTHES!!!"  Ahem, that didn't work so well.  I saw too many cute things after the holidays that were dirt cheap not to.  After all, I could always pass them on to someone else if it was a boy.  Fast forward to today.  Today I had my 21 week 2 day appointment and anatomy scan ultrasound.  The baby was kinda being bashful again, not really revealing anything until all at once the baby uncrossed it's little legs and showed us all it was a BABY GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Oh and if anyone was interested she looks great, measures perfectly, and gave us nothing to be concerned about.  Praise God!

So we are very excited to know we are having another little princess.  Hannah is very excited and Jack is pretty excited to be the only brother of the family.  Now if we can just agree on a name. . .

Christmas Wishes

I hope your Christmas celebrations find you all surrounded by family & friends, getting all the gifts you've wanted, and your bellies so very full.  But most of all I hope you get to take a moment to remember the reason for the season.

Merry Christmas!!!!!!!

Pregnancy Update

Well ladies the first trimester flew by me and I am happy to report that I am feeling so much better, just a little hint of heartburn if I eat too much.  I had an ultrasound two weeks ago that measures the nuchal fold of the baby.  (An abnormal nuchal fold can be an indicator of a spinal cord defect.)  It was perfect, nothing to be concerned about.  I was amazed at how much that little bean has changed in 5 weeks time.  I loved seeing hands and feet and how it wouldn't hold still for the ultrasound.  I cannot wait to see what kind of personality #3 has! 

The little bean had it's hand up by it's face, little stinker!

Hannah is going through a bit of a phase here lately.  I think it is related to baby #3.  She is so needy and emotional.  I have tried to get out of her what is on her mind and she says nothing.  She had a bit of a bullying issue at school (she was being bullied) but I think we finally have gotten past that.  But I really think she is afraid of what her role is gonna be when #3 arrives.  She cries at the drop of a hat, I have done everything I can think of to reassure her that we love all our kids just the same and yes she sometimes has to do extra stuff Jack doesn't have to do but she also gets extra privileges that he doesn't.  So now I have just resorted to constant prayer for her little heart.  I remember when my mom had my younger sister, I was devastated.  Not that I didn't love Kayla, but I just knew she wouldn't need me anymore or have time for me anymore.  Obviously that wasn't the case, but I am pretty sure that is what she is thinking.  So pray for my little Hannah.

I took Hannah to my friend Gail's farm for a horse riding lesson, she was on Cloud 9 that day!

Oh and Mr. Jack.  He is a true dandy!  A couple of weeks ago we all went to St. Louis shopping.  Scott, Hannah, and him all got the frost free vests at Old Navy.  Suddenly I noticed Jack was gone (Scott was supposed to be watching him).  So we frantically search the store and where do we find him?  In the baby clothes section picking out a frost free vest for the baby.  Seriously, does it get any more precious that than.  It took some doing but we convinced him that we should wait until next year when we know what color we need and what size.  He is also convinced it is a boy and he will share a room with Jack - wouldn't that be great!

Does it get any sweeter than this?

As for Scott and I we are just enjoying a month of so of holiday fun cause after the first of the year we gotta get part of the basement finished just in case it is a girl and we need another bedroom.  Still haven't decided if we are gonna find out the gender or not, sometimes we want to know, other times we don't.  Who knows what we will decided.



Hannah took this picture at the pumpkin patch, not too shabby for a 7 year old's work!



Christmas Cards

I love getting Christmas Cards!  And I love sending them out!  And I love this great offer for bloggers from Shutterfly!  Here are some of my favorite cards.


I would love to put a picture of each kid and scan in one of my ultrasound pictures for the third spot.  Wouldn't that be so cute.



This one is super cute also.



And I love this one.  It is almost like sending out one of those fancy smancy Christmas letters that I have never been brave enough to do.  And we have had so many awesome things happen this year.

My sweet little sister had a post on facebook this morning about Christmas Cards that has me thinking.  What is the reason I send out Christmas Cards?  And what do I love about getting them?

For me I send them out to say "Hey!  Merry Christmas!  Enjoy the season, don't forget the reason!  Look how big my kiddos have gotten!"  Nothing major.  I just love Christmas and everything it is all about.  From the birth of our Savior to Santa to family gatherings to snow (let's hope) to yummy food it is the best time of the year.  I try very hard to instill in my children that God gave us his son on Christmas Day to save us and we should willingly give to others as well.  So I guess Christmas Cards are a bit of an "announcement" about the season (as if anyone could miss it). 

I love getting Christmas cards also!  I love seeing the different designs, and I love getting picture cards to see how everyone else's kids/family has changed.  It is so much fun!  I love seeing a card from someone new as well.  And I will usually book it inside to get a card out to them as well. 

So tell me what do you guys love about Christmas cards.

Merry Christmas!

Halloween 2010

I am so behind on posts and pictures so I thought I would try to get some out there.  Here are some pictures from Halloween 2010!  The kids had a blast, Jack's bucket got so full and heavy he didn't wanna trick or treat anymore.

Hannah and I carved the bat on the left, Jack and Scott carved the face

Jack wouldn't sit with the pumpkins, but my little super model would!  Isn't she stinking gorgeous. 
Yes I am very proud, but I think the smile shows how pretty she is inside and out.



My little skeleton. 
I was skeptical at first, cause I don't like scary costumes, but the face is happy so it was ok.



Hannah was Alex Russo from Wizards of Waverly Place. 
She is growing up way too fast folks, time to sit on her!

 

A little complaining. . .

So anyone who knows me very well knows that Fall is my favorite time of year.  Let me define Fall for you (in the dictionary of Jaimee): Highs in the mid-50's to 60.  Lows cold enough to need to snuggle. Jeans and hoodies required, nothing heavier than that, maybe some gloves if you have sensitive hands. 

Ahem! This weather we are experiencing is not Fall by any means and making me very angry. I have tried not to complain about it BUT WHERE IS MY FALL WEATHER? My kids summer clothes are worn out and getting to small, not to mention how do you dress for this weather.  And we all know what is gonna happen, next week (not an actual forecast) it is gonna turn off to freezing cold Winter (my second favorite season) and we will have had no Fall at all.

For the record Spring is my third favorite and I despise Summer. I like it for about three trips to the river and then I am done with sweating. I know I am the minority, but truly I do love all the season, but I really love Fall!