A quilt, a name and the bump!

I decided I wanted to make a blanket for the baby a long time ago. So the day we found out it was a girl I was off to find material! I made one of those rag quilts for one of my nieces a few years ago and loved the way it turned out so I decided to go that route again. I have to say, I'm quite pleased with myself and the result!

Tommy and I knew the name of our baby whether it be a boy or girl before we even knew we were pregnant but I've decided to go ahead and share and get your opinions!

Lylah Mae Merrill :)

but we can't quite seem to agree on spelling... I've always liked Lilah.. Tommy likes Lyla.. I've decided I like the Y well enough but still like the H on the end and he's not so sure. So what do you all think?!

and last but not least... the bump! Here I am in all my prego glory at 21 weeks! sorry not the best picture.. but thats what you get when you ask the hubs to take a picture of the belly!

Jack Johnson!!

Jack Johnson is one of Tommy's all time favorite musicians. Tommy also loves concerts. Jack hardly ever comes here in concert. Till now!! We found out we were expecting 2 days before fathers day.. so being the awesome wife I am, I got him tickets for Jack! (I got him 2 but let him know right away the other was definitely for me and no one else!) It was a long few months waiting but it finally came and was so amazing! Jack Johnson is such an amazing artist and I loved spending the evening out with Tommy, just us! I love you babe! Happy fathers day daddy :)

Yuma

I was able to make a quick trip to Yuma a couple weekends ago for a boutique Kim and Mel were doing at Mels house. (well.. i went to help vacuum, set up, rub on vinyl, babysit kids, yada yada yada... :) jk!) But while I was there I got to watch one of Reddens football games! He did so good and we had so much fun even though his team lost. This was also the first time I'VE left overnight without my hunny :( I missed him!! Yes, its almost been 3 years and we still act like newlyweds but why not?!

Bacher-boo in his uniform!

me and the kiddos at the game

Weenieless!

That's right.. Were having a girl!!!!! We were totally convinced it was a boy but nope! We are so excited and are so glad we can finally say hers or she instead of ITS! She was measuring pretty much right on our due date give or take a couple days.. hopefully take! :) She will be the 12th grandbaby on my families side (last 5 will be girls now!) and the 18th on tommy's side! We can't wait to meet our little princess!!

yes...that just happened!

Blame it on the baby... its my excuse!

Speaking of baby.. we had another Dr's appointment this past Tuesday. Got measured, which was right on for our due date.. then... we got to hear babys heartbeat!!! We have gotten to see it on an ultrasound twice becuase with his doppler we weren't able to hear it from being so early so to make sure there was one, he did a quick look.. well this time we didn't need to look, it was loud and clear!!! We are so excited things are still going ok! We have an appointment on the 27th for an ultrasound and get to find out what were having!!! We can't wait! Any guesses?!

Happy Birthday Daddy-o!

Dad's birthday was August 25th! Since Mom abandoned him and went up to my aunt Debbies cabin I had the privelage of waking up and making him a delicious breakfast of eggs on toast! Then Dad and I, Kim and her girls, and steph and curt and their kiddos all went to Joe's bbq for dinner.. delish! Thanks for everything you do dad, you are the greatest dad anyone could ask for! I love you!!!!

Happy Birthday Toe-Mas!

Tommy is now the big 2-4! He had his birthday while we were camping so we decided thats the day we would go fishing. (I won't tell you he was the only one that DIDN'T catch anything.. poor guy!) But we had moms yummy pancakes and buttermilk syrup for breakfast, and dad made shrimp the size of a small lobster for dinner! which made up for the lack of fish caught for Tommy :) Tommy is such a great man! He is the first to jump if someone needs help, He works so hard so we can be buying our 2nd house! And he recently just started his last semester of school for firefighting and he has school 3 days a week including ALL DAY SATURDAY! boo.. He is so dedicated and is going to be the best Daddy ever! He talks to and listens to my belly every night already and his face lights up everytime we see our little one on that ultrasound machine :) He can't wait to meet him/her! I love you Tommy! Happy late Birthday!