The Friday Five

1. As I mentioned last week, Logan's favorite movie now is Alvin & the Chipmunks. I think this movie is adorable. However, there are a couple of lines in the movie that I really don't want my almost 4 yr old saying. This week I overheard Logan telling Evan: "Hey Evan! You can kiss my furry cheeks!" Logan now knows that he cannot say everything Alvin says or it will land him in a time out.
2. Evan loves me to rock him before bedtime and sing Rock A Bye Baby. He laughs through the whole thing - he thinks it's a game. At the end he says 'Again, mamma, again!'
3. Last week I said my sickness was not so bad - at least not as bad with Evan or Logan. Baby M heard that comment and is fighting back strong :) I've been in my pajamas all day most of the week feeling plain yuck.
4. The Disney Store is going out business here in Birmingham....what a sad day!
5. Tomorrow we are going to the circus. My dad looks forward to this more than the kids and gets everyone tickets, so we are really excited about it. My sweet nephew Cooper thinks dolphins will be there too - who cares about the elephants and tigers!?!?....hope he takes the disappointment well (at least we know he dreams big!). And because I have 1 more 'fun fact' this week....
6. Evan locked me out of the house yesterday morning. I went outside to crank the car up because it was so cold and come back to a locked door. I had to bang on it until Logan came to unlock it. Little stinker.....

12 weeks, 1 day picture

I didn't do this with Logan or Evan, so since this is our last baby, I want to document my growing belly. And for those of you who don't get to see us often, you can see just how much Baby #3 is already popping out there!!

Week 12

Baby M is the size of a plum!
From www.thebump.com - As you move into the second trimester, baby shifts into the growth and maturation stage. After weeks in the critical development stage, almost all of baby's systems are fully formed.

Going Private

When I started this blog, I was very leery about putting information about us on the internet (even though I try to limit our location and other little details). Recently, many other bloggers I know have been 'going private' based on some security issues with the internet world - let's face it, there are some crazys out there that just sit around and read (and fantasize) about other's lives. Then I read today a mother's story (on another blog) about how her children's pictures were stolen right off her site and this other person used her photos like they were his/her own - even with her children's names. This is (one) my worst nightmare ya'll! I don't want anyone messing with my babies! So, what started out as a fun way to keep family and friends updated with what's going on, is kind of scary now. So, the only way you can read our blog ongoing is if you have a google account (which is free) and I add your email to my permission list. I have added some but I don't have everyone's email address. If you know someone who reads our blog - and is not a crazy and not a threat to our family :) - let me know and I'll add them ASAP so they can view it. Sorry for any trouble this causes you but my children come first :)

The Friday Five

1. Evan has started the WHY? stage.
2. Today I am cleaning house....it looks like a tornado came through and just tossed toys from wall to wall.
3. I have been really good about updating the blog lately - really just because we've has some things going on that are 'blog worthy' (you're welcome! to my 3 devoted blog readers).
4. Logan's new favorite movie is Alvin and the Chipmunks. He watches it twice a day at least. I can hear him from another room just laughing :)
5. Hopefully it will warm up a little today so we can have some park time!!

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Dentist Appointment

Wednesday, I took Logan and Evan to the pediatric dentist. I'm not going to lie, it was slightly nightmare-ish. I loved their new dentist, and the staff was very helpful (especially since they had to help me contain my crying children). Logan was fine until the hygienist brought out her tools and Evan wanted nothing to do with any of it from the beginning. However, we left with new Diego tooth brushes and a bag of goodies. The office sent me this picture in the mail today to 'commemorate' the day. Check out Evan's "get me outta here!" face.

OB appt

***In this post, and probably others, I will refer to Baby M. as a 'he'. For one, that's what I think he is and it's my blog. And two, I can't refer to my baby as an 'it'. However, I DO NOT know for sure the gender of this baby yet. ***

I went to my OB today for my monthly appt. I got another ultrasound (see pic above). He is looking so much more like a little baby! I have a DVD of the ultrasound also. I stopped and got a biscuit and a coke before my appt and he was super energized and put on a show!! **He is going to have a personality similar to his brothers!!** He was waving his hands and arms in the air, kicking (one foot at a time) because he had one foot constantly underneath his rear end. I was going to put the DVD on the blog, but it has my name and dr information all over it and I'm sort of paranoid about making too much information public. You'll have to take my word for it...he is such a cutie and I can't wait til he's out and we can love on him! His heart rate was a strong 166/minute. My blood work all came back great, no problems. I have lost 1 pound this month - from sickness - which, I was sure I had gained weight. I haven't been near as sick as I was with Evan. My dr moved my due date up one day also, the baby is measuring big - he ain't seen nothing yet!! (which he said really won't matter to me since more than likely I'll be induced). August 11th is the big day now!!

Updated: I meant to point this out before. If you look at the left side of the black area in the picture...he has his right foot propped up. You can see the bottom of his foot and the outline of his toes. So cute!

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Pajama Day!

The boys were so excited that today was Pajama Day at school! They are going to watch a movie and eat popcorn :) Can't wait to hear how it went!!

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Week 11

Baby M is as big as a lime!
From www.thebump.com - Your fetus currently enjoys a 1:1 ratio between body and head, and has skin so transparent that blood vessels show right through. But, fingers and toes are no longer webbed, and hair follicles, tooth buds and nail beds are forming -- setting up a significantly more attractive future.

New Bikes

Here are some pictures my mom got of the boys riding their new bikes from Santa at the ball park Saturday.

Learning Months

I was hanging up clothes in Evan's room this morning, when I heard someone singing the months of the year. I was like 'is that Logan!?!' I had no idea he had learned this in school and was so impressed! He has May and June flip flopped, but I am so proud of him!! My smart boy....


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Play Ball

Yesterday we took Logan and Evan to the ball field to see if Logan would be interested in playing tball this year. The rain didn't hold out for us for long, but they had a great time while we were there. We are definitely going to sign Logan up this year. Nana and Papa came to watch also, and then we had lunch afterwards. Look for Tball posts coming soon - I believe they start the 1st of March!

Friday Five

1. Evan's new saying - "NO SIR!" He especially loves screaming this at Logan.


2. I have a dr's appt next Thursday with my OB, and I hope to get another ultrasound. I love dr appt weeks!


3. We are thinking about signing Logan up for Tball this year. Chris is taking him to play this weekend to make sure he is interested in it (before we buy cleats, new glove, uniform, etc.)


4. Evan is finally really loving school. He did not cry this week when I dropped him off either day, and is all smiles, running around playing when I pick him up.
5. Logan's birthday is just a few weeks away. He is already talking about what kind of cupcakes he wants to take to school. I can't believe he will be 4!

Week 10

Baby M is the size of a prune!
From www.thebump.com - With bones and cartilage starting to form and vital organs beginning to function, baby is making major progress. Body length will almost double in the next three weeks, and arm joints are now working. (Soon, legs will too.)

Time Out

Evan put Roo in time out.

Not really sure what Roo did.

The Friday Five

1. Evan has started saying/doing many new things just in the last few weeks. One of my favorites is when he tells you he doesn't know where something is. Mommy - "Evan, where is your paci?" Evan - "Know?"

2. Logan is trying to figure out family dynamics. He knows Nana and Papa is my mom and dad, but doesn't quite understand why I don't live in their house. He's scared he is going to have to live away from Chris and I one day.

3. Still on the hunt for a Sienna. We have even been to a few car dealerships, but no luck on what we want.

4. I hate car dealerships and sneaky salesmen.

5. Our Christmas decorations were put up last weekend! Thanks to my hubby for his help! That is one of my least favorite things to do.

Week 9

Baby M is the size of a green olive!
From www.thebump.com - Your little embryo has now officially graduated to fetus-hood. Adding to the excitement, a Doppler ultrasound device might be able to pick up the beating heart. With basic physical structures in place and increasingly distinct facial features, baby is kind of starting to look like... well... a baby!

Logan's Version

...of Rock a bye baby.

Rock a bye baby

in the treetop

When the wind blows

Your baby will get cold

He cracks me up!

Little Things

Thanks, mom, for putting 2 juice boxes in my lunch today! I think I'm going to be really thirsty!

Don't you just love it when the little things in life makes your baby so excited!!

After Bath Videos