A Winning Weekend

Friday night Tommy and I headed out for some Friday Night Lights! We went to see Tommy's Plano Wildcats beat Wylie's Pirates. Good Game! Fun night!

Saturday Tommy's College team University of Arizona got a Win. Woo Hooo...this makes everyone in our house happy!!

Sunday morning before the sun came up, Tommy headed out for his Triathlon. I am so proud of him! He got another Olympic distance triathlon under his best and did GREAT!!! 1 mile swim, 25  mile bike and 10k run. I love going out and cheering him on. I wonder if he knows that I get emotional at every race and every transition of the race. I do! I tear up as I wait to see him approach the transition area... i am there praying for the wind at his back, strength in his legs, good rhythm and breathing, safe conditions. I love to yell his name as I see him and cheer him on during the transition & to the finish line. I am proud of you, Tommy!!  You had a great race!!!

Tommy at the start of the run after the mile swim and 25 mile bike ride!! Looking good!

Tommy and Rob after the race. Way to go guys!!

Tommy, Rhonda & Baby H. Just think, next year there will be a baby in the stroller cheering on Dad at the finish line : ) 

Right after the race we came home to change clothes/shower and head off to the cowboy game. This was a special treat because Coco & Hatty invited us to sit in a box w/ their dear friends Dale & Sherry.  I loved the time at the game visiting w/ Coco & Sherry, watching Tommy and his Dad talk football, cheering on the cowboys to another victory, and meeting a few new people. Thank you Dale & Sherry for including us...we had a great time!! Can I just say they are the nicest people... kind hearts, generous spirits, and fun personalities. Their daughter is currently working on her music career...She is beautiful and very talented (we got to hear 2 of her demo songs..wow). We will keep Channing in our prayers as God has his hand on her career and success in the music industry.

What a great, winning weekend! I enjoyed every moment of it!! All special memories!!

Nursery Sneak Peak

A LITTLE SNEAK PEAK... because the photos are not that great!!

Since we still have Operation Sell Townhouse in progress, we have not set up the nursery. But, I have some of the items waiting in the wings to be moved in and set up. I am still on a mission for a dresser/changing table and all wall decor will come after Baby H. Here is a sneak peak.. I am excited to see the final results and start setting up the room in a few weeks.

The chair after reupholstery.  I am already so excited about the precious bonding and rocking that will take place in this chair. 

Swatch of the Baby bedding: 

Silk Bumper w/ Taupe/Cream Bunny (top of bumper will have two rows of gingham ruffles)

Taupe& Cream Gingham Ruffled skirt

Close up of bunny on the bumper. Terrible photo, but trust me  the bunny is really sweet and classic. 

Baby Bed..I LOVE IT!!! Joy (my sister in law) had this bed made for her nursery. I think it is beautiful and I am so gratefeul that we get to use it now. 

The walls in the guest room (soon to be nursery) are already a earth tone taupe, so no need to paint. 

There is the exclusive sneak peak. In a few weeks if the town house shows no signs w/ the possibility of having new owners then I'll begin to prepare the room for baby H. Of course we are continuing to pray for God's will and direction. We love the townhouse and have plenty of room for baby. Where ever God places us I am excited to be with my family.

Catching up

The last few weeks have passed by so quickly. Here is a run down of the fun things we have been able to do.

Labor Day week ~ Cook out/pool party w/ Friends. Leslie/John, Christi/Will, Erin and the cutie Sofi. Some how the only photo we managed to take was of Christi and Sofi. I really pray that Tommy and I are blessed w a child w/ a personality like Sofi. I just adore her. She had the attention of everyone around and loved it!! Fun & relaxing day.
We completed 12 hours of Prepared Childbirth classes. I must admit that I had a poor attitude about this after the first night of 3 hours chatting about birthing and technical terms that overwhelmed me. Our 2nd class was a Q&A w/ Dr. Harris and a tour of a Baylor birthing room. Again, a lot of information to soak in and wrap my head around. We did learn that the maternity ward is under serious construction/remodel until Dec. For now your over night room is pretty small, but the new rooms & nursery are suppose to be pretty nice and roomy... it would be nice for the construction to complete on time or early for our stay w/ Baby H in December.
3rd class was more class room time.. .breathing techniques, massages, question and answer and the famous birthing video... Wowzers.. did I need to see that?!! 4th and final class was pretty good. By this time I felt a lot more prepared and educated, less nervous about the birth and delivery. So I am please that Tommy and I hung in there for 3 Thursday nights and 1 Monday night full of information. I am sure Tommy learned more about female "stuff" that he every thought he needed to know. Thank you, Margie for all the information and making the class interactive.. we will be in touch w/ an update.

Our sweet friends Peggy & Larry married on September 6th. What a fun night.. to get dresses up and have a date night w/ my husband and friends and celebrate the gift of marriage. Congratulations Peggy & Larry. Peggy, you looked beautiful!!!!! We are looking forward to our dinner date in a few weeks w/ you and Larry.

Since I have been feeling good and healthy I have been playing catch up w/ all my precious friends. Lots of fun lunch & dinner dates. I am so blessed w/ wonderful, loyal, fun, loving friends.

Lunch w/ Johnny @ Cisco Grill- always fun. He just makes me laugh all the time.
 ( I need to upload photo w/ Johnny)

Dinner w/ Brenda @ Macaroni Grill- Oh, I love BK. The best conversations about life, love & laughter. I missed not being able to see her as often as I would like. BK is one busy girl, doing God's work and blessing the lives of so many by sharing her testimony and her gifts. Love you girl!! I am sharpened every time we are together.

Lunch w sweet Jamie @ Cafe Italia- It was fun to catch up w/ Jamie. We are in the same industry and actually had a few classes together at Jr. college. It has been fun to watch her blossom into a beautiful woman and wife. She married another friend of mine, Greg, and I just love hearing about their adventures...they enjoy traveling like Tommy and I. Maybe we will plan a trip together someday. Thank you, Jamie for treating me to lunch.
Dinner w/ Teresa @The Porch- Again, another precious friendship. T and I always share family stories, woes, and frustrations.... we always laugh about it, share advice, and keep on going. I am proud of T she just bought her first home.

T w/ Our friend RR:

Dinner w/ Stacy @ Peggy Sue's BBQ- Laughing, eating, chatting about church, relationships, and catching up. Stacy has one of the best contagious laughs. Love her.
(Need to upload new photo w/ Stacy)

Lunch @ Cafe Italia w/ Melinda & Alison to celebrate Mel's bday. The 3 of us always have a great time, but celebrating Mel is very special to us. Here is to many HEALTHY years full of LOVE, FUN, and LAUGHTER. You are special to us Melinda. P.S. Thanks for loving Cafe Italia as much as I do : )

Melinda & her husband Cory:
Lunch w/ Stephanie @ Celebration- It has been WAYYYYYY to long since my last visit w/ Stephanie. There are no words to describe how much I love, respect, and cherish Stephanie. God blessed me with this wonderful friendship and motherly love. Stephanie is a good friend, great mother & wife, christian ... who I know God placed in my life to teach me along my road. I treasure you!!

(Need to upload photo w/ stephanie)

Breakfast Double Date w/Brandon & Kalee @ Original Pancake House- So much fun to catch up w/ B&K. I am so proud of them. They have started their own business, following B's passion for RV's....yes super large luxury motor homes. B loves them.. always has always will. So he followed his passion and started his own business buying and selling. I am proud of your teamwork and leap of faith. We pray that God continues to bless you, your family, and business.

I have had so much fun catching up w/ my friends and eating YUMMY food. There were a few other bday dinners and celebrations here and there but I will save it for another long post.

Thank you God for all these friendships. Each person has a special place in my heart and brought so much joy through the years. I am looking forward to baby h meeting them and their families over the years to come. My prayer tonight is that you meet everyone of these friends right where they need you. That you teach me to be a great friend and sister in Christ to them.
Thank you for giving me these special people to do life with. I am blessed.

NOTE: I need to remember to take photos w/ friends at the actual events... no excuse because I typically always have my camera w/ me. 

Weeks 25-28

Baby H,

Hard to believe that it has been a few weeks since I recorded all your growth and activity. I have been feeling great (until this week) and staying busy socializing w/ friends for lunch and dinner dates, date night w/ dad, and staying pretty active running errands (all the things I missed during the few months of all day sickness).

You are moving and kicking a lot. And of course Dad & I love every minute of feeling your movement and wondering what you are doing inside my tummy.

Week 25 Your weight is about 1 1/2 lbs. Crown to rump length is about 8 1/2 inches.

Week 26 Your weight is about 2 lbs. Crown to rump length is about 9 1/4 inches and you are starting to put on weight.

 

Week 27 ~ This week begins the 3rd trimester. Your weight is approx a little more than 2 lbs. Your crown to rump length is estimated 9 2/3 inches & your total length is about 15 1/4 inches. WOW.... you are growing and so am I : ) Around this time you begin to open & close your eyes while still inside my uterus. Your movements are more frequent and some times pretty hard. When you kick i can see my tummy pop up.

Week 28 Your weight is nearly 2 1/2 lbs. Crown to rump length is close to 10 inches. Your total length around 15 3/4 inches. Your eyebrows and eye lashes are present. The hair on your head is growing longer.. I would love for you to be born w/ a lot of brown hair, but we would love your little bald head too.

On Monday we had a check up. Dr. Harris said our growth was looking good. I only gained 3lbs this past month. I passed the glucose screening...the glucose fruit cocktail drink wasn't so bad. But, I am thankful to not have to sit through a 3 hour test. Your heartbeat was 140. Our next visit is in 2 weeks.... wow, a reality check that we are getting so much closer to meeting you. Only 12 weeks till due date.

We love you Baby H!!! Keep growing strong and healthy.
Love, Mom & Dad

24 Week Check Up & Baby Bump

Hey Baby H,

One week ago we visited Dr. Harris for our 24 week check up. Your heart rate was 134 and sounded great. I gained 6 more pounds making the total so far 21lbs (I think I should be around 15lbs right now and only 26-30lbs for the whole pregnancy. I am not too concerned about the numbers as long as we are both healthy)...wowzers!! Dr. H is not concerned about the last 2 spurts in weight gain, but on alert. So, we have to lay off the yummy french fries, burgers, and late night Sonic treats...they are still allowed, but in moderation. Next visit in 4 weeks we take the Gestational Diabetes test. I hear the fruit punch/glucose cocktail that I need to drink about 45 minutes prior to the blood test doesn't taste so bad.. I am banking on that.  We are also praying that we are free and clear of  gestational diabetes.... for your sake and mine. Over all it was a quick and pain free visit.

Week 23....Your weight is almost  1 lb. Your crown to rump  length is approx. 8 inches. You are about the size of a small doll. 

Week 24.... Your weight is about 1 1/4 lbs.  Your crown to rump length is approx. 8 1/2 inches.  This week while I was relaxing and reading a book I could feel you bouncing a lot and noticed my belly  "bopping" up and down, you had the hick-ups and I could feel it. You still like to kick and move a lot in the late evening when I am first settling down for night in bed. Some days you have been very active even during the day. I sure do love to feel you move no matter what time day or night. 

I know that you are getting bigger and bigger w/ each week and I hope you already feel how much we all love you. Your Coco says that you are going to feel super loved because every time she sees me I am always touching and rubbing my sweet, growing belly, just so you know I am already loving on you.  She is right!!! I love rubbing my belly knowing you are inside. 

WEEK 24 BABY BUMP

Mommy and Daddy love you, Baby H. We pray for your health day and night. We are excited to see your precious face in December. Till then, stay comfy and keep growing big and strong. In the next few weeks we are doing a lot to prepare for you, prepared childbirth classes, reading, praying, celebrating, getting all the items needed for your room,  & meeting w/ a few pediatricians to find the right one for you to care for you (and answer all of mommy's questions/concerns through out the next several years).  This week we hope to really start considering  the perfect name for you. So, far lots of ideas, but I am waiting for God to lay the right names on our hearts... we can make a short list and when we see your face we will know what name God had planned for you. Will you carry on a tradition and be T. E. H. IV or will your initials be something completely new to our family. We shall wait and see. What ever names make the short list, we pray for a good strong name of character that fits you. 

Good night sweet baby, You are covered in love and prayers,

Mommy and Daddy

22 Weeks Baby Bump

Baby H, 
22 weeks, Look at how much you have grown! The past few months have gone by so fast!! We know the next few months will hold lots of excitement and anticipation as we prepare for your arrival.

Week 7 You had a growth spurt... crown to rump length is 0.16 to 0.2o inch. By the end of the week you will double in size, to about 1/2 inch. You are about the size of a BB pellet. This is the week Mom got really sick. 7 weeks and 1 day, we got to see your heat beat during the visit to the ER. Your brain is growing and developing. Your heart has divided into right and left chambers. 

Week 8 crown to rump length is about 1/2 to 3/4 inch. You are about the size of a lima bean. Your arms are longer and bend at the elbows. 

Week 9 crown to rump length is 1 to 1 1/4 inches. You are about the size of a medium olive. All week we called you "Olive". Your toes are formed and your feet are recognizable. 

Week 10 crown to rump length is 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 inches.  You are about the size of a small plum. 

Week 11 crown to rump length is  1  1/2 to 2 1/2 inches. Your weight is about 0.3 ounces and you are about the size of  small lime.  Your finger nails are appearing. 

Week 12 crown to rump length is almost 2 1/2 inches. Your weight is between 1/3 and 1/2 ounce. You are rapidly growing. And Mom is still feeling sick w/ "morning, noon, and night sickness", but you are healthy and that is what is important. 

Week 13 crown to rump length is 2 1/2 to 3 inches. Your weight is between 1/2 and 3/4 ounce.  You are about the size of a peach. 

Week 14 crown to rump length is  3 1/4 to 4 inches. Your  weight is almost 1 ounce. You are about the size of my fist. 

Week 15 crown to rump length is 4 to 4 1/4 inches. Your weight is about 1 3/4 ounces. You are close to the size of a softball. You could be sucking your thumb right about now. 

Week 16 crown to rump length is 4 1/3 to 4 2/3 inches. Your weight is about 2 3/4 ounces. Fine hair covers your body and head.  Your fingernails are well formed. You can move your arms and legs. 

Week 17 crown to rump length is 4 1/2 to 4 3/4 inches. Your weights is now about 3 1/3 ounces. This week you are about the size of my hand spread open.  You are beginning to accumulate a little weight. I felt you move a little this week. It makes Mom's heart so happy to feel the flutter  of you moving. 

Week 18 crown to rump length is 5 to 5 1/2 inches. Your weight is bout 5 1/2 ounces.  You look like a perfectly formed baby. 

Week 19 crown to rump length is 5 1/4 to 6 inches. Your weight is about 7 ounces. You  are continuing to develop into a healthy little baby.

Week 20 crown to rump length is 5 2/3 to 6 1/2 inches. Your weight is about 9 ounces.  Wow, we are at the half way point to full term. 

Week 21 crown to rump length is about 7 1/4 inches. Your weight is about 10 1/2 ounces.  You are about the size of a large banana. Your organ systems are maturing. You are able to swallow.  Mom is feeling better this week. 

Week 22 crown to rump length is about 7 1/2 inches. Your weight is about 12 1/4 ounces. Your eyelids and eyebrows are well developed.  Your organs are becoming specialized in their particular functions. Mom has been feeling great all week. We did a little shopping to find things for your 1st room. It has been tough to pick out just the right decor, but the best part is that as long a you are here and healthy the decor is just fun not necessary. 

Finally we took a baby bump photo

Week 22:

July Bday....

I knew I would forget some one's July bday when I posted. And I did!! How could I forget Dylan's 9th bday?!! After all he is one of the coolest kids I know! I adore Dylan and his little sis Sofi. They both have the best personalities. So sweet, so smart, so dang cute, so clever, Neither shy!! I love them!! They are the niece and nephew of my BFF. They are like family to me!!

Dylan celebrated in a super cool way w/ a family Rockband Party. Dylan loves music and is taking guitar lessons, so Rockband is right up his alley. The whole family got in on the fun.  Happy Birthday Dylan!! Rhonda Sue and Tommy think you are one cool kid and we hope Baby H is as cool and smart as you. Thanks for letting us celebrate w/ you.

Christi & Dylan Jammin

Miss. Cutie Sofi.. I LOVE this girl. If Baby H is a girl I hope she has the same sweet personality as Sofi and my niece Chloe.

Christi giving me lessons. I was so tense trying to play the drums.  I have No rhythm.. it is sad!!

 Lead Singer Erin, Rockin out! (Dylan and Sofi's mom) Now  you know where the kids get their good looks.