Thursday, December 23, 2010

13 Weeks

How Far Along:  13 Weeks
Size of baby: Baby A is the size of a peach!
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 3 pounds
Maternity Clothes:  a few things... jeans mostly, with everything else regular
Gender: Can't wait to find out!!
Movement: none yet
Sleep: I’m exhausted all the time, so I sleep pretty good!
What I miss: caffeine!
Cravings: Chinese food, sushi, jello
Symptoms some nausea/morning sickness (but not always in the morning!), and of course, extreme exhaustion…
Best Moment this week: honestly, being off of work and getting to catch up on some sleep!

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

11 Weeks

How Far Along:  11 Weeks
Size of baby: Baby A is the size of a lime!
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 3 pounds
Maternity Clothes:  a few things... mostly for comfort, though
Gender: Can't wait to find out!!
Movement: none yet
Sleep: I’m exhausted all the time, so I sleep pretty good!
What I miss: Dr. Pepper!!
Cravings: Chinese food, sushi, potato chips
Symptoms some nausea/morning sickness (but not always in the morning!), and of course, extreme exhaustion…
Best Moment this week: hearing the baby's heartbeat (168 bpm) at my appointment yesterday!

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas...


Parker picked out her very own tree for her room this year!! She is starting to get so excited about Christmas, which makes ME more excited!! Updates to come about some of our holiday activities!

Friday, November 26, 2010

9 Weeks

How Far Along:  9 Weeks
Size of baby: Baby A is the size of a green olive!
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 1.5 pounds
Maternity Clothes:  none yet
Gender: Can't wait to find out!!
Movement: none yet
Sleep: I’m exhausted all the time, so I sleep pretty good!
What I miss: Dr. Pepper!!
Cravings: salty foods
Symptoms some nausea/morning sickness (but not always in the morning!), and of course, extreme exhaustion…
Best Moment this week: celebrating Thanksgiving with the family and having another life to be thankful for!!

**Pictures will begin soon. Right now, there's not much of a belly there. But it's growing. 

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Big News

By now, pretty much everyone who reads my blog will have seen this on Twitter or Facebook, BUT...  Trent and I are expecting Baby Allen #2 on June 28!  We are very excited!

To give a little background....

About a year and a half ago, we began trying to get pregnant.  After many disappointing months of nothing, my doctor diagnosed me with polycystic ovaries and insulin resistance.  Together, these two things definitely complicated our desires for another biological child. (If you know our hearts-- adoption is DEFINITELY a "long term" plan for us!)  After months of prayer, doctors visits, and even some fertility medication...  we are finally expecting again!!


The author of one of my favorite blogs, Kelly at Kelly's Korner, is also pregnant, and I'm stealing this idea from her blog! :)

How Far Along:  7 Weeks
Size of baby: Baby A is the size of a blueberry!
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 1 pound
Maternity Clothes:  none yet
Gender: Can't wait to find out!!
Movement: none yet
Sleep: I’m exhausted all the time, so I sleep pretty good!
What I miss: Dr. Pepper!!
Cravings: none, other than randomly wanting Slim Jims
Symptoms:  some nausea, extreme exhaustion… and I don’t know if this counts as “symptom”… but a total aversion to the smell of chicken
Best Moment this week: seeing that little heartbeat on the ultrasound screen!

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Geaux Wildcats!

Look out, Central! There's a new cheerleader in town!!
My awesome mother-in-law gave me some sewing guidance, and helped me put together this mini-replica of the CHS varsity cheer uniform for Parker. She LOVES it and thinks she is big stuff looking like the "cheer-laters" (as she calls them).

Here she is at the Central Jamboree (vs. West Feliciana). It was our first taste of Wildcat football for the new season, and Parker showed up in style (and full of CHS Spirit!).

Parker with Miss Hailey

Parker and Miss Jenna (her favorite "cheer-later")
The CHS Varsity Cheerleaders and Parker Ann

Monday, August 2, 2010

Parker is THREE!!

LONG overdue post... I'll let the pics speak for themselves.

Amazing cake by Beth Hembree

Birthday banner I made
Opening presents


Blowing out the candles
Someone REALLY enjoyed her cupcake

Sweet baby Carter
Carter, Macie, Kallie
Addie, Kara, Parker, and Jacob
Parker and Addie- Best Friends!
Payton, Mimi, And Parker
Trace and his Toy Story swim shorts!
Go Jacob!
Sweet Addie G
Slip-n-slide fun

Best friends in coordinating suits! Mimi and P!
Pretty girl!

Potential future husband?? We love Jacob!

James

Sweet little Jackson!




Wednesday, July 7, 2010

mustard.seed.photography

I have this amazing, wonderful, beautiful friend Lindsey. In addition to being an incredible person, she is also a PHENOMENAL photographer. She recently did some pics of Parker; here are a few "sneak.peeks" that she has sent.













Sunday, May 30, 2010

Summer Time 2010!!

So it's been a ridiculously long time. Summer is officially here, though, so I hope to regularly update on Parker's adventures this summer. Here are a few recent Parker-isms.

To Trent, while he is sweeping in the garage: "Whatcha doin', Cowboy??"
To me, as she is prancing on top of Trent's bass case: "Mom, I just gotta be able to dance!"
About everything: "I NEED ______!!"

This summer will be the battle of wills known as potty training. Right now, she is sitting on the potty chair in the living room watching Shrek. I told her she could not go play in her pool until she pottied. We shall see how this goes...

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Playing Catch-Up

Now that we're 3 months in to the New Year, maybe I'll catch up....

Here are a few pictures from the year so far....

Sparklers with "Mandy" (Mattie) New Year's Eve


Parker's new cousin- Carter Scott!

She was NOT interested in having her picture taken with Carter.



When the dog tries to take your waffles, it only makes sense to go eat in the bathtub....


SNOW!!!



Reading books at Borders

We recently went to visit with our friends the Reynersons in Houston. Parker and Mimi are BEST friends!
At Kemah
Riding the train
Riding the carousel
"Rockin' out!"
At the Children's Museum in Houston...


While we were at the Children's Museum, we got to see a baby chick hatch

Grocery shopping in Kidtropolis at the museum
At the Houston Zoo
Twins?!


We also went to MANY CHS basketball games!
Supporting one of our favorite CHS basketball players!
Sassy
Poppa put this sticker on her nose- this picture just makes me laugh!