Latest Update

So I haven't blogged too much lately and I've been terrible at missing excellent photo ops. I don't know what my deal is. Let's see...we had an excellent afternoon a few weekends ago with Lori, Brian, & Meredith. I didn't get a single pic! We had so much fun visiting them and watching their 2 1/2 year old daughter just jump right in the pool like a pro. The weekend before that we caught up with 2 different sets of friends that we hadn't seen in ages...Matt & Courtney (congrats to them on their little one due early next year!) and Ty & Kelley (who made us a fantastic dinner). No pics of either one. This past Sunday we went over to the Snider's house and enjoyed a great dinner from the grill and got to spend a little time with my adorable nephew. He also jumps in the pool like a pro with no fear. No pics of that either. Dylan is growing up so much - getting so tall! He's so funny and the things he says just amaze me. He's a little person!

So the pregnancy is progressing along. I'm down to 7 weeks to go! My poor husband is most likely very, very ready for me to stop being prengnant. It is the strangest thing...this entire pregnancy I really haven't had any strange food cravings, haven't had any weird mood swings (well other than the one break-down early on induced by being in the middle of busy season and having absolutely nothing that fit), and overall had it relatively easy. I mean I've had swelling and back pain, etc. but nothing like the horror stories I've heard of other people. And then all of the sudden - within the last week - I've turned completely hormonal. I mean it is the weirdest and smallest things that make me grumpy and moody. What's up with that? Then yesterday I totally bit it walking across the Pei Wei parking lot. Like I went down hard on my hands and knees. I am totally fine and didn't hit my belly or anything but I did take the skin off my knee. Can you say graceful?!? Seriously - what's the deal? I'm not sure. I'm pregnant, I know. I guess I just thought the end would be less hormonal...not more. Who knows. Kevin keeps asking what is wrong and what can he do, etc. But I think it is just one of those lovely things that happens. I'm not crazy...right? Ok, maybe I am. Poor Will - his mama is incredibly klutzy and well a smidge on the emotional side. I just can't wait until he gets here! 7 weeks - 7 more weeks. What will he look like? What will he be like? Will he sleep like a champ like his mom? Will he grow really fast or slow? Will I have a clue how to be a mom? Will my maternal instinct kick in and hear him when he cries in the night? Will I be strong and change those stinky diapers without gagging? These are things that plague my brain. Oh the mystery of what is to come! So exciting...so scary all at the same time. Well, for now I will do my best to keep my feet on the ground and avoid anymore clumsiness. Please pray for Will and his safety!! :)

Dr. Appt

I had another doctor's appointment today. I now go every 2 weeks. He did the usual...listen to the heart beat (144), measure my belly (right on schedule believe it or not), and ask if I was doing okay (I am). Nothing major to report - so far everything seems to be going really well. He said it felt like Will's head was down - so that is a good thing. For now we just hurry up and wait!

Happy Anniversary Kevin!

Two years ago today we said "I Do" to living our lives together. I am so glad we did! I am so thankful that you pursued me and convinced me to get to know you. I never could have imagined what you being in my life would bring. We've had some not so good times and we've had many, many wonderful memories. And soon we'll be adding a son to our lives. Thank you for loving me the way you do. You are my best friend and an amazing husband. I can't wait to see what life is like in 2057!! :)

Picture of the night he proposed. I was just a little excited - can you tell? And he gave me the most beautiful ring that my fingers are too swollen to wear right now. Bummer.

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And an amazing honeymoon! Oh how I wish we were hanging in the cabana right now!

This also serves as great motivation to lose that baby weight (and let's be honest that newlywed weight)! Here was us infront of our awesome room. A lazy river right outside our door!

Love these pictures and love these memories. Can't wait to see what comes next!!

30 Weeks!

Here's my big 'ole belly in all her glory!

And I've got 10 weeks to go?!?

Too Hot!!

Why oh why must it be so hot?!? I am so over this 100+ degree weather! It is even hot indoors! I sit by a window at work and I have the blinds closed but it is so warm in here! The heat is wearing me out. Why did I think being pregnant in the summer was a good idea? I already told Kevin that our 2nd child will be born in May! I only have one pair of work shoes that I can make it through the day with - my feet expand as the day goes on. I know it is all worth it and will care less once I meet sweet Will, but please oh please can we have a few cooler days?? Okay, my complaining session is now over. :) It is Friday and I am looking forward to doing a whole lot of nothing tomorrow during the day! Yay! I just realized I am 30 weeks! Only 10 to go!

Tallahassee Trip

Kevin, his sister Kayse, and I had a wonderful weekend traveling to Tallahassee, FL to visit his grandparents and his great-grandmother. I had never been out to their place in Florida, so it was a treat for me to get to see where Kevin and his sisters made so many memories as kids. We left Friday morning and came back Monday afternoon. Our first stop in Tallahassee...

Sonny's is a place that is a Tooker/Tatro favorite! I have heard what a wonderful and yummy bar-b-que place this was for several years. The first Sonny's we went to was a newer one and was indeed quite yummy! Now I feel like a part of the family!

We of course had to visit Florida State University while we were in Tallahassee. Both Kevin's parents and grandparents went to FSU. To say that Kevin is a "fan" is an understatement. I have grown to appreciate the Seminoles and was thrilled to finally see it in person!

Here is Kevin infront of Chief Osceola and Renegade:

Doak Campbell Stadium:
Quite a treat was meeting Mama Dee for the first time. She is 100 years old! I just can't imagine what all she has seen in 100 years! She was so much more interactive and alert than I was expecting. She looks amazing for being 100. She will turn 101 on Sept. 15th - and since I am due the 18th, she thinks that would be a great day for Will to be born. I agree! Here she is:

Eating at Sonny's once while in FL just wasn't enough! We also ate at the older more authentic Sonny's over the weekend. Sonny's #2...

Mimie and Papa have named their home the Woodsy Lodge. We had such a great weekend and I just loved hearing all the old stories and seeing all the old pictures. Kevin and his sisters have many, many fond memories of summer vacations at Woodsy Lodge. Mimie has very organized books for each grandchild and has kept all of their school papers that they sent her over the years. How neat! I am so glad I was able to visit more with them and see this special place.

The kids at the "Lodge"

A great pic of the family

Here is a great pic of our wonderful hosts at the Village Inn (great breakfast spot)! Thank you Mimie and Papa for having us out to visit and for feeding us and toting us around. We had such a great time and can't wait to see you again in the fall!