What a BELLY!

I can't believe that I am putting these pictures out here for the whole world to see, but it's not everyday that we get to experience the joys of creating a life. Can you believe that I have a 40 inch waist and am only 25 weeks. Only 15 weeks to go, and things are going very well. Baby and I are doing great!

Spencer was so excited to take a picture with Mommy's belly.

Aren't the sunray of stretch marks around my navel attractive?! right!!!

Science Night

We went to Science night at school on Tuesday. We went to 3 different rooms and learned something different in each room. We learned about the environment, our 5 senses and all about the earth. Check out Spencer's face with the worms...he was terrified of the earthworms.



After the classes were over, we went to the bookfair and bought 2 books and then went to Pizza Pizazz in the Cafeteria. Tim ended up getting home late from a meeting in Charlotte, so Spencer and I got to spend a nice evening together.

Ironically, on our way home, after the sunset, we could see the moon and to the right of the moon was Jupiter. Spencer thought this was really neat. So that turned into another "educational moment" when we discussed our planets. I know, I know...I'm SO GOOD! lol

An Emotional Night

Spencer, Tim & I were given a certificate Sunday in Primary for completing our reading of the Book of Mormon. OK...OK, we didn't read, we listened to the cd's, but Spencer liked this better than just sitting here reading. He especially like the parts where they said Amen, everytime they did, he was sure to chime in, "AMEN!" Then I knew that he was listening.
Monday was a pretty emotional night for all of us, especially Spencer. We tried to pack up some of Sullivan's things, so we can start making the transition of "THE MOVE!" We packed up a few books and a couple of toys, then Spencer just broke down and started crying....then Tim...then me. So we had to call it quits. Afterwards, we were putting Spencer in bed and he was still upset, so I told him to pray that Heavenly Father would bless his to have a good nights rest, and boy did he pray. We were all crying, but this was the most sincere pray that I have heard in a long time!

FINALLY, a {small} sigh of relief!

As most of you already know, we went to court on Tuesday for the sentencing of the drunk driver in Sullivan's accident. Thankfully he was sentenced to 13 years in prison. He MUST serve 85% of the sentence and there is NO parole!! yippee!! Ironically, if he serves the full 11 yrs as sentenced, he will be released the same year Sullivan would have graduated high school. But that's ok, we will be in the press AGAIN because we have set up a scholarship fund for his peers from his pre-school class. Only those 19 kids qualify for the scholarship. We will of course have some sort of criteria they must meet, we're not just going to draw out a name and give them the money. They also will have to assure us how they intend to use the money. We have some time to figure all of this out. ANYWAY...the sentence could have been more, but with the minimum being 1 year, we are satisfied with 13. It's not like this sentence will change anything in our lives. It doesn't change our pain, or the fact that Sullivan is gone, but we do take comfort in knowing that the person responsible for killing Sullivan is locked away for a long time. Sorry to be so harsh, but that's the facts, he did KILL Sullivan. Sullivan never stood a chance. Listening to the defense attorney in court on Tuesday, I never realized we had such an upstanding citizen who lived on Shivers Green Rd. You would not believe how good of a father, husband and son he is. He was such a good father that he spent Father's Day 2005, drinking with his buddies instead of spending time with his family. What a guy!! Is the sarcasm coming through? We dearly appreciate everyone who was there to support us. Sorry we did not get to speak with everyone, but the Solicitor's escorted us back to his office to avoid any contact between us and his family. But thank you so much for your love and support!!

On a different note, I went to the doctor yesterday and everything is A-OK! I had the glucose test, and passed with FLYING colors!! lol I am measuring right on track and the baby's heartrate was 145. Kind of a boring visit, but atleast I know that everything is ok! It's so assuring to hear the sweet beat of my baby's heart. I can't wait to see what the baby will be, and what the baby will look like! Only 16 weeks to go!! YIPPIE!!

Oh BABY!

Check out this belly. Whoa baby! This was taken last week, when I was 23 weeks. I have a doctor's appointment this Thursday. I am growing by leaps and bounds, in case you couldn't tell. This picture just DOES NOT do justice to my waistline. Maybe I'll post a "skin" picture soon...once I get the nerve to take one. lol

Georgia Weekend

We went with Chris & Sarah to Georgia this weekend for a wedding. Since the ride was SOO long and we we're not sure when we would get back Sunday night, we let Spencer spend the weekend with Grandma & Grandaddy...of course, he didn't object. Here he is preparing to go, and also here are some pictures from the wedding.
Quinten & Blake, Chris & Sarah




Stephanie & Skye coming down the walkway, and then Kelsey, Stephanie and Skye after saying "I DO!" Everything was just beautiful. A little hot, but very nice. We spent most of our time in the car driving from the hotel to David & Hillary's, then the hotel to the wedding. Kinda of a lengthy ride, but definately worth it. A nice weekend away!