13 week ultrasound

Side view of baby's face and part of chest.  The blurry part on chest is the heart and the baby's hand is showing.

Because I am a "high-risk pregnancy", I have ultrasounds every 6 weeks.  I actually love this fact because it gives me more glimpses of my little one!  I got to see the babies 2 arms, 2 legs, spine, facial structure, stomach, and heart.  The baby was moving and doing flips the entire time.  It was fascinating getting to watch this for 45 minutes. 

Sailing

Captain Logan

Captain Dawson

Katie and Josh

We went sailing during Josh and Katie's visit on a 24 ft. sailboat.  We saw a manatee and a few dolphins.  The boys, Derick, Josh, Logan and Dawson, all got to steer the boat.  The sailing adventure made Derick realize how much he loves sailing and so he has begun his hunt for a sailboat.  Maybe one day soon...

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!