Weekend Update: Deep in the Heart of Texas

*THURSDAY*

It was a little bit of a rough trip Hadley was wired and didn't want to do any of the activities I had brought for the trip.  It was a good several hours of "Are we there yet?"

Stopping at Panera for their new Autumn Squash soup helped some though.

We finally arrived in Austin, where Andrew's sister, and her family live.  It was about midnight and Hadley only slept the last 10 minutes.

*FRIDAY*

We made a run through Dan's Hamburgers for lunch. Then we headed back to the house to play for the rest of the afternoon.

Sprinklers and trampolines are always fun.

Andrew came in just in time for dinner and we did some classic Tex Mex. YUM!

Ready for bed!

After the kiddos headed to bed we played a game of Jokers & Pegs.  Rach and I pretty much dominated the guys.  Yep, 3 in a row!!! 

 *SATURDAY*

We made the drive to San Antonio and spent the day in Sea World.

Someone was pumped!!

I LOVE SEA WORLD!!

 *Shamu Express*

*Splash Pad*

*Face Painting*

*Azul*

The acrobats were pretty amazing!

 *Cuties*

*Rio Loco*

Even after a pretty exhausting day, this sweet girl was all about helping and brought her own bag inside.

 *SUNDAY*

I have a cousin who lives in San Antonio with her husband so we met up for lunch at Rudy's.  It was delicious and just in case you're in the area you need to get their creamed corn!!!

After lunch we headed downtown to The Children's Museum, The Alamo and the Riverwalk.  

The last time we were there Hadley was 6 months old, so we had fun retaking some of our pictures of then and now.

Hadley loved the Children's Museum and spent the first 30 minutes at this sandbox.

 Just another day at the farm.

*H-E-B Market*

*Pilot Hadley*

*Ball Pit Fun*

After dinner at Hard Rock, on the river, we headed to Ben & Jerry's.
Ice Cream is always a hit with the Hads.

Another fun filled day!

 *MONDAY*

We headed back to Austin, so Andrew could get his car and then we headed home, while Andrew headed to work.

A last farewell!

After accomplishing our 2nd successful trip through Dallas traffic we celebrated with Huddle House.

It was a great time getting to see some family and getting to see Andrew.  We've been missing him something fierce!!  Can't wait till we get him home for a few days, we just have to wait another 10 days.

Thanks for checkin' in!!

Bump Date: 24 Weeks

Lots of mirror pictures for the next few weeks.

How far along:

24 weeks

Total weight gain:

+7

Weighed in today at the doctor and still at +7.

Size of baby:

Ear of Corn

According to Baby Center he should be just over a pound and according to his ultrasound measurements today, he's 1 lb. 9 oz., well on his way to 2 lbs.

Maternity Clothes:

I've got a few normal dresses and stretchy pants I can wear, but the rest are maternity.  In fact, I just picked out some new Motherhood olive skinny jeans that I'm pretty pumped about and a couple other tops, as well as a chambray top from Target.
This preggo is ready for fall weather!!

Gender:

It's a BOY!!! 

Baby Boy's Name:

Oliver Gammill

Oliver- after my Great Grandmother Olive / Gammill (like camel with a 'G')- Andrew's mom's maiden name, as well as Andrew's middle name

Movement:

Yes!  

Little man is moving a lot more.  He's also getting big enough that instead of looking for the little jolts I've been able to see my whole stomach move.

*Favorite Bouncy Spot: my bladder

*Favorite Bounce Time: evening (5ish), bedtime.  I've actually noticed him moving more when I'm preparing a meal, boys...

Sleep:

Bathroom breaks are at about 2 a night and I'm pretty much a side sleeper now.  I may wake up on partial belly, but he's sure to let me know when he's uncomfortable.

What I miss:

Sometimes I just want to lay on my tummy. Not really gunna happen.

Cravings/Aversions:

Cravings: Sausage, Egg & Cheese Toasters, Auntie Anne's Almond Pretzels with Carmel, MILK and pretty much any tasty looking food picture I have to have pronto

Aversions: fish still doesn't sound good on any level

Other Symptoms:

1- Still NESTING

2- Had a few tired waves here and there. Not sure if that's pregnancy related or husband being gone related.

Big moment this week:

I got a picture this morning too!!  He was pretty wiggly so his face is a little fuzzy.  I promise he has a nose.

Thanks for checkin' in!!

Weekend Update x2

I filled you in on the shower I helped out with last weekend but forgot to fill you in on the fun activities while Mimi and Pap-pa were here.

*SATURDAY*
While I was at the shower the group (Mimi, Pap-pa, Andrew and Hads) went to Tally's.  Then, Pap-pa worked on replacing our threshold in our entry way.
In the midst he made a trip to a very cool woodworking shop and found a must-have tool.  Hadley loved it because with this tool came a big box and cool stuff for her Lalas.

Mimi and Pap-pa also brought peaches to make Great Grandma Williams' peach cobbler.
She's a great helper in the kitchen.

 Delicious!!

*SUNDAY*
After heading to church and grabbing some lunch, Mimi and Pap-pa headed back home and Andrew spent most of the day packing for his Air Force rotation.
Looking snazzy!

Then we got our last Polar Ice of the season. *sniff, sniff*

Hadley had been requesting to wear this dress for weeks, so I finally gave in.

Now to this past weekend...
*FRIDAY*
I tried to sport my Arkansas pride in preparation for their game Saturday. WPS!

Then, the Hads and I met some friends at The Vintage Market.  Lots of fun stuff and I made lots of notes. =)  Hadley walked away with a blueberry oatmeal set she couldn't stop playing with.

*SATURDAY*
I got up while it was still cool and mowed the grass and did some pulling and spraying of weeds.  We still have all the brush from the storms (in July) in our front yard waiting to be picked up and I'm pretty sure something hissed at me when I went by.  I'll be glad when it's gone and Andrew's back.

After yard work I was ready to get out, so Hads and I ran a bunch of pointless errands.  Literally just went places and walked around, ha.

When we got home Hadley's clogs had arrived.  I got these for her last fall as well (in a 9) and was so sad when they didn't fit again this year.  I ordered a size 11 for this year!!!!  She's getting way too big!

*SUNDAY*
I (unbeknownst to me) was able to get myself and Hadley ready for early service.  I was so glad I did because when it came time for class I didn't have to search frantically for a seat.
Why would I have to look frantically?
Well, we had the blessing of having Lee Strobel come to Park for class and he had some AMAZING things to share.  SO BLESSED to have been able to attend this class.  PS- The auditorium, chapel and family life center were ALL full!!!
After church our class actually hosted a lunch with him where he did a Q&A for all of us.  Again, so VERY blessed and so sad Andrew missed it. =(

A little tid bit on this shin dig.  Last fall our class was using one of Lee's books and one of our class leaders, David, starting emailing him.  Throughout these emails, David was able to get him to not only do Sunday morning bible class this week, as well as the lunch, but also speak at the ORU Mabee Auditorium for anyone in Tulsa who wanted to come.
Thank you Brookmans for getting this together.

Nichole, David and Lee

Sadly, I didn't get a picture with him, infact didn't even think of it till I was on my way home, blah!!  I did, however, get a chance to talk to him.

Here's some that I did manage to get.
Sallie and I totally matched. AWESOME!

Breaking Bread with friends...

That evening we spent with friends, just hanging out.  I had some grown-up time and Hadley got to play in the water/mud.  A perfect end to our weekend!

Thanks for checkin' in!!