Karoline meeting her brother

I don't know how many of you know this, but Karoline and Anderson are very close to the age difference that TJ and I are. This means a lot to me because I adore my brother and always have and I think that it is the perfect distance apart. They are close to 19 months apart and TJ and I are 22 months apart! I love this picture and I know that Karoline and Anderson will have as much fun as TJ and I did as kids! Enough blabbing, here's the picture. P.S. This was taken last night, but I went to sleep before I got it, we are on Eastern time, sorry about that!

More Pictures

Here are some more pictures from the hospital. What did we do before the internet, cell phones (with cameras) and digital cameras!

Anderson is Here!

We just received word that Anderson was born at 11:19 AM. He weighed in at 8 lbs, 1 oz. and is 18" long. T.J. said that everyone is doing great. Here is a camera phone picture that they emailed a few minutes ago. I am sure there will be many more pics to come in the next couple of days and the great debate about who Anderson looks like can begin. Congratulations to Beth, T.J., and Karoline!

Gandaddy and A Beautiful Day In The City

My dad arrived today and this is my last post probably before Anderson is born. Tomorrow is going to be so busy! I just wanted to show some cute picutres from today and a few days ago. Keep us all in your prayers!!

Karoline is so excited Gandaddy is here...




Karoline sucking her two fingers like her cousin Pressley.


It was such a beautiful day in the city today that after we picked dad up at the airport we decided to drive through the city and take a few pictures on our way to brunch. Hope you enjoy these... I love the beauty of the bay area.







Karoline thinks the swing is a great toy for her baby dolls.


Karoline got a scratch on her forehead so it was a good reason to get out the Dora bandaids!

Still Going Strong- 5 More Days!!!

Well, I have 5 more days to go (as of tomorrow technically)... I am so excited. Mom and I went to my meal prep place tonight and made 8 meals to keep in the freezer for after delivery. We got home and I am VERY tired! I am about to go to bed but I just wanted to say that we are all doing well and Anderson is as active as ever. I have an appt. on Thursday so I'll post again after that appt. Love to all!

Karoline on Gammy's "bed" (aka, the sofa) on Sunday morning watching Dora while we got ready for church...



I have my bag packed, Karoline's hospital toy bag packed (with Dora DVD's of course), Anderson's bag, my Breast Friend (gotta have that) and our food bag packed all ready to go.... TJ has not packed one thing but that is very typical... he is a last minute packer.


Karoline practicing being a big sister...

Daddy's Birthday!

Today was TJ's birthday! I think he had a great day after I had him hang curtains in our room and change the hardware for the curtains in Karoline's room, and hang a few shelves for me in the kids rooms! After that we went to the park... I took some pictures and a video since Karoline's sliding skills have improved so much. After the park Brian and Misi took us out to eat. It was a great day!





Here is a video of Karoline playing... I realize after watching this that I sound like a horse! :)





Karoline and Daddy....


Me and Linda... She is our new Childrens Minister. She is wonderful and we are so excited to have her back. She was at our church before TJ and I came and she just started as the full time Childrens minister. She is a load of fun... she changes her hair color monthly, sometimes weekly! The kids just LOVE her. Her birthday is next week so we were celebrating her birthday too.


Brian and MIsi were so sweet to take us out for TJ's birthday!


Karoline helps blow out the candles...


Misi teaching Karoline "Little Bunny Fu Fu"...

Five Wonderful Years and So Much More!

Our 5 Year Anniversary
TJ and I celebrated five wonderful years of marriage on Friday! He is the most amazing husband and I thank the Lord that He blessed me with TJ. We went to dinner at The Melting Pot and it was so much fun.




Dropping Karoline off to Emily and Avery at the park...

Baby Update
Anderson seems to be enjoying his last two weeks in my belly. I am 37 weeks and officially full term. I don't think he will come before the 22nd. My pre-opp apt. went well and I can't wait to meet Anderson!

Pictures And A Video Of Karoline
This video is of Karoline putting together her shapes puzzle and dancing (please excuse my singing voice at the end... I just got out of bed). She loves playing with her puzzle and can say many of the shapes official names.

Karoline's first ponytail...


Playing... putting together a puzzle while laying down. I just thought this was funny.


Cuddling with mommy on Saturday morning... we were watching Dora.


Daddy thought it would be funny to put my socks up...


Avery comes over to play... Our anniversary is on the 5th and Emily and Ryan's is on the 7th so we traded date nights. The girls had fun. Karoline went to bed tonight crying for "Uffry" (her version of Avery).

IT IS OCTOBER! Nursery PIctures

I cannot believe it is October already. October seemed like so far away when I saw "pregnant" on a pregnancy test. My csection is 3 weeks away. Seems like forever and also seems like it will be tomorrow! I am excited and nervous, but I guess that is normal.
Finally I have pictures of the nursery... I don't really know if there is a theme, but there are some vintage Pooh prints that I love and I kind of took all the colors from the prints. I can't wait for Anderson to be born and so he can see his room... And believe me he will be sleeping in his crib from day one!! I took a lot so sorry but I just wanted to cover it all. I also posted some pics of Karoline this weekend on a post below this one so don't miss them. Hope you like the new look to the blog. I had to get rid of the pink so I went with Auburn colors! War Eagle!




I turned the lights on...