Rooms

I was scheduled to have Wyatt on Wednesday, Jan. 4. So on Sunday I made my to do list for Monday and Tuesday. A blog post was on my list for Monday (yes, I have to put it on a list for it to get done). And sure enough nothing on that list got done! ;) Wyatt decided to come on his own that day! But before we get to that.....I want to go ahead and post what I had planned for my blog that day, which is his nursery, Noah's new room, and some 37-39 week pics.

When people were asking me before Christmas break if we had everything ready for the baby, I always just laughed because we had barely even started. But as soon as Levi finished his last exam, we got on the ball. We finished up getting the construction done to change the office into a bedroom, we got the furniture in, room painted, swings/bouncers/baby stuff down from the attic, car seat installed, clothes washed and put away, cameras charged and bags packed. Sunday night I finished hanging clothes in his closet and that was the final thing to get done. I honestly thought we would be doing the majority of that stuff after he was here. Only because Noah was 3 weeks early and I figured this one might be early too, but he made it to 39 weeks exactly!
Here are some pictures of the nursery. Everything in it was either given to us or used from Noah's room. There are a few things I need to buy for the wall, like a big "W" for over his crib, but I'm waiting on a certain one I want from Canton. I love the way it turned out!

Niki had the bedding she never used for Hudson,

and my mother n law made a quilt to match, along with curtains

Wyatt's name from my friend Christina

We also switched out Noah's furniture. Levi's mom had kept his bedroom furniture he got in HS, so we used that because she was needing to get it out of storage. We also used Levi's bedding he had in there and went with a vintage sports theme. I got a few things from hobby lobbt to go with it, but Janet also made curtains for in there and Levi had an old sports lamp that looks very vintage for the room. It came together pretty easy. Walking into his room makes me feel like he is SO grown up though!

My sister and mom made this really

cute growth stick for Noah for Christmas

And here are some pictures of my last few weeks of pregnancy

37 weeks

38 weeks

39 weeks

He did it!

Almost 3 years ago Levi decided he wanted to quit his job and pursue law school. I knew it was something he had always had the desire to do. We took it one step at a time, praying along the way to make sure it was the right decision. We had just had Noah, and I was only working two days a week. We knew there would be a lot of changes to be made. First step was the LSAT, and Levi did well. So he applied several places and was accepted into SMU. Next he got a great scholarship that paid for a large part of his schooling. I am SO thankful for that, because I couldn't imagine what our student loans would be if we had not had that. I didn't realize how pricey those private schools are! Next up.....me going back to work full time. I wanted to be back in the schools and it just happened that the day I applied to Coppell was the exact same day they had posted a speech pathologist job with some specific criteria I met. It was definitely the place for me to be. The coworkers and friends I have made there have been a huge support system during the past few years. Things just seemed to fall into place. So, August of 2009 Levi started school, I went back to work full time, and Noah started daycare.

It's been a LOOOOOONG road. We honestly wouldn't have made it if we had not had the support of our family and friends. Encouragment, understanding, ears to listen, motivating words to keep us going, you name it. There were times when Levi wanted to quit and times when I wanted him to quit. I think we knew it wouldn't be easy, but I don't think we took into account everything, including the strain on our relationship and Noah going through ages 2 and 3 during this time. He became acutely aware of the unstructure going on in our house at times, espcecially when Levi's schedule had him gone days and evenings.

But on Dec. 16 he finished his last exam and is DONE with school. He will continue to work part time and participate in a review class 6 days a week that prepares him for the BAR in Feb. We are not positive what's in store for him yet, but we are extremely thankful he has a job to be at until decisions are made. I'll be off with the new baby until April 2 and will return to work until the end of the school year. Not sure about anything beyond that! Which is challenging for my controlling personality and need to plan :). We are trying to continue to be obedient to where God wants us to be, and trying to have patience and contentment just where we are.

I am VERY proud of Levi. He finished something that was not easy for him. Way to go, babe!

Recent Happenings

Sweet baby Harper was born on 11/11/11. Our newest baby cousin!

We wrapped up soccer! What a fun experience!

Noah's coach Daniel (who is about 19 or 20 years old) was volunteered by his sister to coach our team. He was great and very patient with the kids. But he did tell me at the party that this experience has really made him realize he wants to wait longer than he thought to get married and have kids. Haha!!

A picture from 32 weeks

Wyatt's Shower

Levi and I have been VERY blessed with all we have received for Wyatt. Many of Noah's clothes will work (even though he was a summer baby), along with Brooks' and Briggs'. We also got all of Hudson's clothes, which has been great because he was a Decemeber baby and that's where we got many of the heavier sleepers, thicker swaddles and blankets. A lady at my mom's work was giving away her crib (a very nice one and looks brand new), along with a Peg Prego double stroller she only used twice. Niki gave me her white changing table and baskets (which matches the crib), along with all brand new bedding (the crib bedding, changing pad cover, curtains, night light cover, kleenex box, etc.). She had purchased it all for Hudson's new nursery when they thought they were moving, but never used it. And I REALLY love it. It's something I would have definitely picked out, a light blue and green argyle with navy accents. And definitely some other little things we get to use, like a baby k'tan (thanks Katie)! So there were just a few things we even needed, but I had some very sweet friends that still threw a shower for Wyatt and me. I told them I felt very lucky to have a shower after the discovery of Pinterest, because everything was SO CUTE!! They put so much thought and time into it and I really felt like Wyatt was celebrated. Here are a few pictures:

The theme was "cutie pie" with all different

types of pies and dessert!

Hostesses: Jessica, Katie, Shelley, Lisa and Marcy

My mom and sister!

Cherry Pie in a jar as a gift (Katie made these)

Marcy put her marriage on the line and "crafted"

as her husband puts it and made Wyatt a precious wreath,

which I will hang on my door in the hospital, too!

yummy coffee bar

Cute "Wyatt" letter from my friend Christina

A great day!!

We are pretty much ready to go as far as having everything for the nursery. BUT.....the nursery, which consists of needing to do some construction to our office, has not been started yet. And if you know my personality, this has been VERY difficult for me! Noah's room was ready to go and bags were packed by this point with him! That's probably why it was no big deal when he came 3 weeks early. But this time I've tried to be a little more laid back (or I have been forced to be!). I know he will have a room eventually! So hopefully I will have pictures of that to post before long! :)

Fall so far!

Fall has been fun and BUSY so far......

After the second attempt, we finally got a full

dentist appt. in.......like this!

walking into church....such a big boy!


Roanoke Fall festival

More fishing!

Coppell's homecoming parade

bathtime fun

Lette "E" week at school

Preggo pics

I haven't been as good about taking monthy pics as I was with Noah, but here are a few I have!

18 weeks

22 weeks

26 weeks

26 weeks

We are finally starting to plan the nursery. I have been so blessed to have already been given lots of little boy clothes (Brooks/Briigs, Hudson) in addition to Noah's. So SOMETHING should be fitting this little guy! We have decided on the name Wyatt, so it's been fun calling him by name and hearing Noah say "baby Wyatt." He seems very excited, and keeps asking me "he just needs to get a little bigger before he can come out?" It's fun to watch him think about it, and come up with questions like "how long will it take him before he can talk and walk?" I think he wishes he could come out as an automatic toddler for him to play with!

This year....San Antonio

Several of my tridelt college friends and I try and get together once a year to catch up. We pick somewhere different each year. This year it was La Cantera Resort in San Antonio (we are hoping to someday venture out of Texas, but so far we are 4 for 4 in Texas!). It was great to see everyone, talk, relax, sleep, shop, eat and laugh. Here are a few pics from the weekend:

Jill and Christina

cute little pizzaria for dinner Friday night

Jill "surprised" Marcy with some chocolate, banana,

peanut butter (yum) cupcake for her bday!

The great view from the pool we hung out at Sat.

me, Marcy and Whitney

Marcy, Jill, Whitney

dinner and shopping Sat. night