Ladd Farm

A few weeks ago we went with some friends from our sunday school class to Lucky Ladd farm. It was so fun! This place had so much for the kids to do!! After they played for a couple of hours, we then had our own campfire. Did the whole hot dog and smores thing-yummy! Emery was feeling extra sassy that day... Here she's with Cara and Jacqueline! (And, for the record this is the first picture in 4 1/2 years that I can say she might resemble me as a girl. Might! She is a clone of Jim every other day!)

Merrill enjoyed the corn sandbox

They had a 40ft slide. I've never claimed that my children are OVERLY tough... Both of the girls cried on the slide! Here's Merrill

Here's Emery in the same position as her sister!

Merrill in the petting zoo with daddy

Now, can I get the beach pictures up before anyone wakes up from nap???

a 10 out of 10

Today has been one of those days..... Just a great day!!! Jim and I rate our days on a scale of 1-10. 10 being the highest. Well, today was a 10....

Not only is it because we are having excellent weather today, but, I got a pedicure with my mom and sister (which is a treat!), had lunch at Las Palmas, my LOST keys were FOUND, we have a fun night tonight, marked lots of things off my to-do list, and we are headed to the beach in the morning!!! I love days like this!!!

More random pictures.... Daddy and Emery singing happy birthday to Kiki( less her clothes + a pull-up....I mean, I don't get why she wants to sport a pull. They are NOT cool once you can wear panties!!!)

Kiki on her birthday!!!

my brother enjoys making all of us laugh. He grabbed one of the girls' sippy cups and started drinking....

Please excuse my unfinished kitchen... but, caught merrill in emery's panties (wish mine were that baggy, or do I?) and her hand in the peanut butter....

we got a halloween costume catalog in the mail.... the girls have loved looking through it!

We went to Disney on Ice last night with Ella & Misty. The girls had so much fun. Oh, and I did brush emery's hair. I might as well give up on the pony tail for now... we're just not there yet!

photo courtsey of Ella (Why won't see look happy and smile for the camera???)

courtesy of ella.... I just wanted you to see emery with a more pleasant look!

in awe....

This was the finale. But, the show actually had a christmas scene.... I'm getting in the mood!!!!

It's a....

healthy baby!!!! We had our big ultrasound this morning and the baby looked perfect! We didn't find out the sex of the baby....so sorry to disappoint all of you! I know of only one true supporter of us not finding out- thanks aunt Susan!!! We do have the 'answer' sealed in an envelope in Jim's truck, along with a picture of the "area". Please no break-ins!!! Not sure why, but Jim got cold feet while we were sitting in the waiting room! Started pulling that, "don't you want to do a nursery?" stuff.... So, we'll see how long he lasts before he peaks! And, for the record, there will be a nursery!

Next task, coming up with the name. Should. Be. Fun.


I am so sad that we don't have a scanner anymore! We got some great shots of the baby and have already compared to the girl's ultrasound pictures...right now, I think IT looks just like merrill's! But, how much can you really tell from an ultrasound picture!!!! I'll have to try to remember to scan some at my parents!



And here's some really random pictures from the last few weeks......

Merrill is OBSESSED with diapers, pull-ups, toilet paper, flushing, and anything in between! She has never gone in the potty, but knows exactly how it works! She was actually wiping Emery the other day.... too much info???? Here daddy is putting a diaper on her baby doll for her!

Jim has tried to have a date night with Emery ever so often. This was Merrill's first time to get to go too..... I actually asked to go eat with them, but Jim made it clear it was not my night!

We got to welcome a new baby cousin earlier this month! Conner Hall was born early September!

The Hall family of 5

Welcome Fall!!!

settling in....

So, the last few weeks have been a little wild for us. We have settled into the new house as good as we can for now. I am getting frustrated because there isn't one room that's "complete" But, I guess that will come with time! A have felt bad for the girls at times..... So, we've had several days where we have stayed put and just played around here. When I need to get some things done, I just put the girls in the dog kennel..... JUST TEASING!

We moved just 2 miles from where we were before, and look at the visitors we've had! There are deer in our yard all the time! Jim got this shot....

and this one...

Merrill and Nolan eating jellybeans like there is no tomorrow

sweet bennett

playing in the back yard

I love merrill's outfit.... it's a tutu she chose to wear as a tube top. So creative!

sidewalk chalk time

emery puts a hair clip in every morning.... in the same spot..... so lovely!

they love that we now have a fireplace. And, I love Emery's prop!

sweet sisters- this was not posed!

And, in baby news.... our BIG ultrasound is scheduled for the end of September. We are hoping and praying for a healthy baby!!! I slipped into my maternity jeans the other day, and "ahhhhh!" I think I am just going to wear them for the rest of my life! Jim got my little workout room set up and I hit the treadmill tonight for the first time in a LONG time and I'm already sore! I just haven't had the extra energy until today. Is that an excuse? I believe it is! And, in honor of hanging my regular clothes up.... I changed my blog layout to one titled 'anthropology.' I find it fitting because I won't be able to go in that store for months now!!!!

School!!!!

School started back today for Emery! And, she couldn't be happier! And, I can't say that I'm sad. It was time! Kiki made her sassy skirt for her first day back. And, let me tell you... the child looked like a pepto bismal bottle exploded near her. But, I guess you could say that about our whole house!

She also got to pick out some PINK back to school shoes.... this shot was just so you could see the full pink effect....

Emery and Casper

(I mean the lady at the make up counter said this was the right color for me. I look sooo pasty!! And, I can't blame it on the fact that I have no mascara on!)

so excited and ready for me to stop taking pictures

Emery and her teacher, Ms. Tracy. I had to play Ms. Tracy tonight.... I think its going to be a great school year!

Ms. Senior Georgia Paegant

A few weeks ago, we headed down to Georgia to watch Jim's mom (aka Nana) participate in Ms. Senior Georgia paegent. I sure hope I am spelling that right- I have clearly never participated in such a thing! And, yes.... this is a real thing! These are the Dazzling Dames- they do all kinds of entertaining. They are all Senior citizens and some of them can move better than I have ever been able to! And, that is not saying much! Nana hopes to be doing this someday!

The girls with Nana in her costume she wore during her "talent"

the girls were so lost at Nana's house without Nana! Although, Poppy was a great host for us! Merrill found these houseshoes in our closest- the girl loves shoes of ANY kind

evening gown part

We're proud of Nana for doing this- I know I NEVER could!

On a side note- Emery has been wanting to play paegent. It's quite funny!

What's been going on?

Okay, so let's rewind back to Saturday, June 20th....A day I'll probably always remember

A few fun things we did that day:
Had breakfast from chick-fil-a- yum
Had lunch at Baja Burrito- yum
It was Misty's 30th birthday
Went to a baby shower for Marci- welcome baby Teague!
We made an offer on a house
and I took a pregnancy test


All of which were very 'positive' experiences!

Baby # 3 is due February 22! I'm 11 weeks, 4 days (and yes, the # days still are important this early-every day counts!!)
We are also in the middle of packing up our house and redoing the new one. We have to be out by next Thursday, so I really should be packing boxes rather than blogging!

okay, so this is the only ultrasound picture I have on my computer.....and it of merrill! But, just pretend its of this baby. The printer was broken when I went to the dr. Oh well!

More updates soon.....