Pregnant

People always say not to get rid of your baby items until you are 100% sure that you aren't going to have any more children. Derick and I thought we were at that point and gave away all of our baby items. Well, needless to say, we aren't done yet...we are expecting our third child on February 1, 2010. We were very surprised by the news, but also excited about this new life! I am at the "all day sickness stage" and am looking forward to the next stage. I still have blood pressure issues which puts me at a "high-risk" pregnancy so I ask for your prayers during this pregnancy.
Logan and Dawson are very excited about having a baby sister or brother. Logan says that he will help out in every way possible, except changing stinky diapers! Too cute! Dawson is excited about being a big brother for the first time.

Part 2 Batesville Trip - visiting with the Wilhelm's

Logan and Logan - best buds!

Logan, Olivia, Logan and Dawson

Bonfire time!

Out on Greers Ferry Lake

Logan sliding into the water.

While on our Batesville trip we were able to visit with our dear friends, the Wilhelm's.  Granny Sandy let us use her cabin and we had a blast.  It was great to spend time with them and relax.  Derick and Steve were able to "make fire" even though it had rained all day.

Batesville Trip

Dawson's 1st time flying!

Grandma Jenkins and Logan

Aunt Laura reading a nighttime story to Logan.

Grandma Williams and Dawson

Aunt Debbie, Logan and cousin Zach

We took a trip to Batesville to visit relatives and had a wonderful time.  The boys loved flying, visiting, and seeing deer on the farm. 

Mother's Day

Logan wrote Happy Mother's Day for me at the beach.

Mommy and Logan

Mommy and Dawson

I had such a wonderful Mother's Day weekend.  The boys gave me beautiful flowers, hand-made cards and numerous hugs/kisses.  We spent both Saturday and Sunday enjoying the beach making sand castles and finding baby clams.  We even saw a live starfish!  I am so thankful that God has given me the wonderful gift of Motherhood!

Dawson's 3rd Birthday

I'm 3 years old!

Check out that face after cake!

Daddy and the birthday boy.

Mommy and the birthday boy.

Dawson decided that he wanted a Star Wars theme party for his birthday just like older brother had for his birthday.  He enjoyed the cake, pinata, opening presents, and going to Disney World.  He smiled ear to ear every time we would sing happy birthday to him.  When people called him and said happy birthday, he would reply happy birthday to you too!  It was so cute.  He loved every minute of his birthday weekend!

Double Flip

Logan is becoming such a little fish in the water.  Each day he is learning more and more about all the cool things that can be done in the water.  It reminds me of my childhood days of swimming!

Momma don't fold my clothes!

Lately, I've been having the boys help me with duties around the house (cleaning, dishes, laundry).  Usually, I have the boys put their underwear and socks up while we are doing the laundry, but yesterday, Logan wanted to learn how to fold his clothes.  He watched as I folded a shirt and very meticulously folded a shirt the same way.  I praised him, of course, and he wanted to fold more!  He didn't want me to fold any of his clothes and proceeded to fold all of his clothes and put them in the proper drawers.  He was so proud of himself!  I told him that we each dirty our own clothes and that means that we each should clean and put away our own clothes.  I know that his excitement about folding his own clothes won't last forever, but I hope that I can instill these types of lessons early like this that will help show him that we all have responsibilities in our life.