Smackover Oil Run 5K

Brent ran in his first 5K this morning! He did really good, and I think he really had a good time. He had several friends running in it too, so it was alot of fun.

We had to get up and leave early, so I just dressed Brody asleep. Here he is asleep on the couch waiting for us to carry him to the car.

He woke up good on the way, and was ready to cheer daddy on by the time we got there!

Brent, Craig, and Jesse getting ready to run....

And they're off!! I actually don't think Brent is in this picture. Oops. I was trying to block the sun, hold Brody, and snap a picture, and I think I took it about a half a second too early.

We let Brody run around and play for a bit, while we waited for the first runners to start rounding the curve toward the finish line. He and Gabe were there to clap for them as each one ran past us. They had a blast.

Here are a couple friends from church as they ran toward the finish line:

Way to go Adam! He placed third in his division!

You too Jay!! He also placed third in his division!!

And here is Brent's backside as he passed us. I did take a picture when he was right beside us, but of course, it was so blurry you couldn't even tell who it was :(

Brent did great - he finished in 29 minutes! His goal was to do it in 30, so I would say he succeeded!!!

Brody listening to music on Kaitlin's IPOD

Craig, Brent, Jay, and Adam after the race (with Brody and Gabe)

Brent is going to run in another 5K in about 2 weeks, so stay tuned! I wonder if he will beat his time????

Little Water Bugs

This is where I am sure we will be spending most of our time this summer. Brody is going to want to be outside ALL the time, so this is one place where at least I know I can keep somewhat cool. Mamaw is going to get tired of seeing my car parked in her driveway!! Brooke stayed the night with us one night this week, so we spent a couple hours the next day at the pool. They had so much fun! And I sure wasn't complaining :)

Brody watching Brooke jump off of the diving board.

Her favorite part was the big slide!

This girl has no fear...

Here are a few pics of Brody playing in the tub at home. Still his favorite part of the day. Yes, he was playing "dress-up"......we just won't tell Brent...lol.

We had Vacation Bible School at church this week, which was alot of fun. I love seeing the little kids talking and singing about Jesus. So cool. The youngest group was 3-5 year olds, but since I was working in some of the classes, they let Brody go around with that group every night. And he did really good! He was so cute walking around with those bigger kids and trying to do everything they were doing. And most of the time he was able to! Especially with the songs - I think he knew the words and motions just as well as most of the others! He even went on stage with them for the closing program on the last night and did all the songs. He was actually a little show-off. I don't have to worry about this kid having stage fright! Everyone was telling us afterward how good he did. And he was the youngest one up there! (Sorry I didn't get any better pics.)

So, tomorrow Brent runs in his first 5K race at the Smackover Oil Town Festival. I think he will do great - should be lots of fun! I will try to take a few pics (if he will let me...lol). Have a good weekend!

24 Weeks

Sunday marked week 24 of this pregnancy! I really can't believe how fast it is going. I know that it will slow down soon though. It did with Brody, anyway. Baby-to-be (according to babycenter.com) is a little over a pound now and is close to a foot long! It said to picture an ear of corn, although I don't really like these camparisons they make...seems a little creepy. Anywho, I am still feeling great - lots of movement from the little one, even more so than with Brody, I think. I wonder if that is a sign of things to come??? I am getting the leg cramps at night some, but they are pretty managable. I can usually just flex my foot for a few seconds and it starts to go away. Ummm....I go back to the doctor in 2 weeks, but I am not thinking that it will be anything other than weighing (always lots of fun), peeing in a cup (fun, too) and listening to baby's heartbeat (the best part by far!!). Sooo, I will leave you with a few new belly pics (and the one from a few weeks ago to compare) and a couple pics of me and Brody at the pool from last weekend.

A little monkey thought he needed in the picture too :)
And yes, my hair is blonde again! I just got bored with the brown...had to brighten it up for summer!!!

And here is my 21 week belly pic. I think I can definately tell a difference - can you?

My little fish

Hope everyone has a great rest of the week!!!!!!

Things are a changin'

Okay, well I just wanted to let everyone know that baby-to-be's name is not going to be Jett. No real reason...guess I just had a change of heart...as Brent put it. We still don't know what his name will be. It may be that everyone (including us) will just find out when he gets here. I never thought I would have such a hard time with this! Oh well, guess I still have plenty of time. Just wanted to put that out there - didn't want any grandmothers running out and having Jett put on a bag or anything...lol. (And yes, we have told Brent's mom not to do the blanket yet.)

Lake Claiborne

Mom and I took Brooke and Brody camping at Lake Claiborne this weekend. And I'm not talking about that "sissy" kind of camping with RV's and air conditioning and television. :) I am talking about the real thing - tents and campfires and critters. Actually, it was really a very pleasant weekend. Highs in 80's, but it would get down in the 50's at night, so we stayed very cool. It was great. And the kids loved it too. Here are some pics!


Our home away from home. And we were so proud of ourselves. We had it completely put up in about 10 minutes!
Roasting marshmallows - my favorite part of camping :)
And Brody's too!!

If you look very closely you can see a squirrel in this tree, with a marshmallow in his hands (do squirrels have hands? paws?). Anyway, Brody dropped one of his marshmallows before he starting roasting it, and this squirrel ran right over, picked it up, and took off up this tree, and munched away. It was hilarious.

Asleep in the tent...

Playing on a raft in the water. And no worries...the water they were playing in only came up to Brody's knees when he stood in it. I know it doesn't look like it, but I promise, it did. And he loved his floaties. Wouldn't go near the water without them!

21 weeks!!

Well, we have made it over halfway!! It's crazy to think that this little one will be here in about 4 months. But I am so excited! BabyCenter.com says that he is about 10 1/2 inches long and weighs about three quarters of a pound. It says he is about the size of a carrot, just not quite so thin...lol.

Here is my 21 week belly shot taken last weekend. I feel like I am definately looking pregnant now. It took forever with Brody, so I am glad to get to enjoy it a little longer this time. I bet I won't be saying that come August! HA!

Here are a couple pics from last weekend when Brooke stayed the night with us. She and Brent hung my birdhouse that I got for mothers day.

And, here are a few pics from today. Brent, Brody, and I went to Monroe to buy Brent some running shoes for Fathers Day. A little early, I know. But he thought he needed them now.

Brody loves that our new vehicle has a rear entertainment system. Car trips are a breeze now!

Brody was sooo excited about getting to "ride the horsies" in the mall. So, it was practically our first stop. I have been getting a little lightheaded lately (I am relating it to pregnancy hormones and a cold), so I was afraid to ride with him. This is seriously the fastest carousel I have ever seen...lol. It used to scare Brody! So, anyway, Brent rode with him instead...and Brody loved it.

And, we had a nice relaxing lunch at McAlisters before heading home. Yay for a relaxing Friday and Holiday weekends!

Mother's Day 2009

Happy Mother's Day to all you moms out there!! I hope your Mother's Day was as wonderful as mine was. There is nothing more wonderful than celebrating these little people who have made us moms. Here is a sweet poem I found that I wanted to share. Just a wonderful reminder to always be thankful for these children that God has blessed us with, no matter how crazy busy we get.

Dear Lord, it's such a hectic day
With little time to stop and pray
For life's been anything but calm
Since You called on me to be a mom
Running errands, matching socks
Building dreams with building blocks
Cooking, cleaning, and finding shoes
And other stuff that children lose
Fitting lids on bottled bugs
Wiping tears and giving hugs
A stack of last weeks mail to read
So where's the quiet time I need?
Yet when I steal a minute, Lord
Just at the sink or ironing board
To ask the blessings of Your grace
I see then, in my small one's face
That you have blessed me
All the while
And I stop to kiss
That precious smile

I know that I kiss this precious smile hundreds of times every day! I can't seem to get enough!

My mothers day started out last weekend when Brent bought me a maternity shirt and dress. Everything that I have from Brody's pregnancy is winter, so I am having to start all over with summer things! Then on Friday, Brent surprised me with a pair of Yellow Box flip-flops that I have been wanting! Yay! On Sunday, I cooked for my mom and Brent's mom here after church. We had a yummy pork tenderloin in the crock pot, mashed potatoes, green beans, caramelized carrots, bread, and tea. Oh, and Oreo pie for dessert. Yuuuummmmm. I also got a beautiful potted plant (that I really hope I can keep alive) from Brody (and Karen) and a pretty bird house that looks like a wood/glass chapel like Thorncrown where we got married (from Mom and Brooke).

It was a wonderful (but rainy) day that I am so happy I was able to spend with my family. I am so blessed to be a mom!