My favorite time of year...Football season...

ummm yeah I don't think so. If you know me at all you know that I am not a football fan although it sure would make Scott happy if I was. Ya know I really do try to like it but it just aint happening. Scott has tried to explain it to me over and over and I just don't get it. I don't mind going tailgating, getting together with friends to watch a game or even going to a game....I just dont understand anything that I see...its like watching a whole bunch of men running around chasing a ball.
.....Scott is going to die when he reads this blog...I surely have embarrassed him to publicly announce how retarted I am when it comes to football...
Well all that to say that I don't mind trying to make Sarah Scott a football lover....then she can sit and watch the games with Scott and I can go shop....see I have this all planned out!!!!

Some friends of ours got this cheerleading uniform for SS a while back and it is for when she gets older. I thought we would put in on her Sunday for a little luck...but as you know the Panthers got killed. She looked cute as ever though. Getting a pic of her these days is becoming impossible.
We are headed to Atl this weekend to see some friends and celebrate the arrival of Macy Brooks...many of you know the Tucker story through my blog. On Sunday Scott will be going to the Falcons/Panthers game and I hope they win...Scott would love it!!
So needless to say now that football season has arrived life at our house is what I expected. FOOTBALL...I swear it is every night. Sunday and Monday seem to be the big night but if I am thinking right Thursday there always is a game on too:). Like for instance Sunday he had like 4 games to watch and that's on top of the race....have I told you that Scott is a fan of EVERY sport that is known to man. It makes him so happy though and I love it...he wears his Panthers gear and because of fantasy football he runs back and forth from the TV to the computer checking scores all day and then I want some computer time but it is time for him to do waivers...whatever the heck that means. I tell him "just win us some money baby!!"
"This to shall pass" that is what I tell myself...football season does not last forever. I tolerate it pretty good now with a good bowl of icecream in my hands...after this baby comes though that will have to end!!!

27 week update

I am long overdue for a blog....life was a little crazy for a week and I did not have much time to sit and write. Scott was sick with the flu and then a stomach bug for a week and SS and I moved out and into my parents house in fear of either one of us catching it. With me being prego we felt that was the best thing to do but I hated it for Scott.
We are home and settled now and all had the day off last Friday. We had a pretty busy day but it all started off with a appt with my OB. I am actually 28 weeks tom and everything is going well. Little Jr (that is what we call him since we have no name) is doing well and weighs 2 lbs and 12 oz..that is 12oz more than SS weighed at this time. We got some cute little 3D pics of him that I will have to post. From what I can tell he really seems to remind me of SS and her 3D pics. I did put on another 3 lbs...that is in 2 weeks people....and was a little distraught over it. I am having some swelling already in my legs after working all day and I am blaming it on that. I get on the scale every morning so I watch my weight carefully...not to say that it stops me from that bowl of ice cream but I am fully aware.
We still have not really done to much on preparing for Jr. We did finalize his furniture which turned out to be a blessing in itself....I bought the fabric today that my sis n law will use to make the bedding and we are somewhat close to a name. That has been the biggest issue but I think we are making big progress. I know it will all be done when he gets here but I am getting a little stressed that we still have a guest room full of clothes and furniture and it needs to be totally cleaned out to make room for him. It is so true that after the first you just are not on the ball.
I plan to be induced at 39 weeks so not much longer to go....I would go at 38 but would really like to get past Thanksgiving. I know I will be having a Csection since I did with SS and not really into the idea of a VBAC. Please continue to keep us in your prayers as we are reaching the end of this prego road...Little Jr will be here soon!!

13 months old

Happy 13 months Sarah Scott!!

I know I say this alot but my goodness how time flies. I feel like yesterday we had her birthday party and now it has been a month. SS is continuing to grow like a weed and just entertains Scott and I so much. We actually had a date planned for tonight and decided to just stay home with her....side note..we have not been on a date since she was born...we need to work on that!! We love sitting in the playroom at night and just watching all the funny things that she does. She is full of noises and learning a few words here and there. So lets break it down and see what little SS is up to these days!
Ok Sarah Scott this is you at 13 months:
* You are drinking only a bottle at night (dropped your AM bottle 2 days ago and your 12 and 4 about 2 weeks ago
* You are in size 3 diapers still but size 4 nighttime diapers (Huggies)
* You are in size 12 months clothes...some pants are still to big and you can still wear some 9 months things
* You are still sleeping through the night..8:30 until about 7:30 or sometimes 8.
* Had your first beach trip this month and first time in the swimming pool (that will be a different blog)
* You have 4 top teeth and 4 bottom teeth...then one coming through in the back left bottom
* Your new words are night night, book and bye
* Mommy still sings you our 3 songs and reads a book at night and daddy always gives you bathtime after dinner
* You love to walk up to us and turn around an back into our laps and let us read to you or to just sit in our lap
* Going through a momma momma momma thing but thats ok I don't mind
* Your everyday meals consist of
Breakfast: Apples and Cin oatmeal
Lunch: hotdog, yogurt and either ravioli or mac and cheese
Snack: Ritz crackers, goldfish, applesauce or fruit cereal bar
Dinner: same as lunch
...Daddy and I have tried LOTS of food but this is pretty much all you will have for right now. I am ok with that as long as you like it. You are drinking Motts kids applejuice and will drink some milk from a cup but not a huge fan.
* Moved to the hippo class at Sunday School
* Still in size 2 shoes.
* You started kissing people alot now...you love to come up to mommy and kiss me on the leg...sweet sweet girl
* You like Barney for about 10 min....I am TOTALLY fine with that...Barney is not much fun for mommy and daddy so you not being in to TV yet is wonderful.
* You say "whoo whoo" when you hear the dogs bark
Overall sweet girl another month has gone by and daddy and I are loving every min with you. SOOO many people comment to us about how you are such a happy girl. You are so friendly with people and smile all the time. You are amazing and we love you more than you know.
Just think SS in a few months you will be a big sister!!!!!

Beach Trip to HHI

So this year my family went on our first vacation since my brother and I have married and had little ones. I will be honest I was a little nervous at how the week would go with so many personalities together for so long. Let me say that God is good and knew that we needed some good family time. We so enjoyed our time together...Addi and SS played wonderfully and my parents absolutely loved spending time with us and especially the girls (Addi and SS).

This was a much needed vacation for us as Scott and I have not had a vacation since 2005. A little ridiculous and we would talk about going places but then decided to spend money elsewhere.
Scott and I spent all day Friday and in to Sat packing and getting the things that we needed to stay for several nights. Packing for a almost week long trip with a little one is alot. We finally got on the road Sat afternoon...a little later than we had hoped.
I have been looking forward to this trip also bc I was so anxious to see SS on the beach and in the pool. Let me say that she loved the ocean and the sand....she ate ALOT of sand. The pool was not really her favorite but she tolerated it for a short period of time.
We spent everyday on the beach for several hours until the girls were exhausted. It was hard to time going to the beach around when SS would normally be down for a nap. She did well staying up later than she normally would. Preparing for the beach each day was a chore in itself. Making sure that SS had her lunch, snacks, spraying her down with sunscreen till she was a grease ball, getting her little swimmers and suit on, making sure she had her hat on and keeping it on and then loading her and Addi up in the wagon. Scott and I decided to take the wagon SS got for her bday and that was the best decision ever. We could load the girls up in the wagon and off to the beach we went.

SS walked out on the beach and right in to the ocean like she had been there before. Scott was great with her...I let him be the one to take her in the ocean (I am not a big fan of the ocean) and I would snap pics and enjoy the sun.

SS had so much fun splashing in the water and eating the sand.

My parents were wonderful and such a big help. They would entertain SS so that Scott and I could get sun and then when the girls were ready for a nap they would take them back to the condo to nap and let the adults stay on the beach.


Like I mentioned we did spend some time at the pool but SS really did not like it. I was able to get a couple of pics with a smile on her face.

The one thing that mom, Nicole and I had decided we really wanted done while on vacation was family pics. We had scheduled Sat evening with the photographer but after getting all ready and walking out the door the bottom fell out of the sky..sooo that led us to the ice cream shop and then the the grocery store...needless to say I was stressed that we would not get pics done. Well we made arrangements for Tuesday and yes I stressed the entire next 3 days but thankfully the weather held up and we got wonderful pics!!
sneek peek....

We had a wonderful time taking these and SS loved playing in the water in her white dress!!!
Overall this was a much needed very much enjoyed vacation!! I am very thankful for my family and look forward the our time together at the beach next year...with junior along!!!
I have to close this post with one precious pic of our little angel!!

My daughter...my heart!!

Well it is 11:23 and I really need to be in bed but I am wide awake. I had a terrible headache tonight and drank some caffeine just thinking that was what I needed and well the headache is gone but my eyes are WIDE open. I have cleaned some around the house and just kissed Scott night night and did my final "tucking" on SS. I told Scott that I was going to bed (he is up watching ESPN...big news with Brett Favre today..whoo hoo)...but as I did my final check on SS tonight I just teared up with joy at just looking at her. I was on the computer earlier and noticed Scott in her room for a while. I walked in and he was staring at her in her crib sleeping. Together we smiled and said how precious she was.
Sarah Scott you are precious...you are amazing...you are the most wonderful gift that the Lord could ever give to us. Mommy and Daddy love you more than you could ever imagine. I told your daddy yesterday that you were so loving all day. You would walk up to mommy and put your head on my leg and just rub my leg...you would come up to me and want to be held and then just lay your head on my chest. You wanted extra love yestreday for some reason and I want you to know that I will always give that to you. You make me smile when you want my attention. Mommy loves our time at night when we read and sing songs and daddy loves bathtime with you at night. I cant tell you the emotions that flow of unconditional love for you...but I know you will understand one day when you are a mommy. I love you sweet girl...you are my daughter and my heart!!

Our weekend

Well the weekend is over and we enjoyed our family time. We did not do much because I have been on call but we did venture out for several things. Friday evening was spent hanging around the house and playing with SS.



On Saturday we stayed around the house for the first part of the day and did some picking up and then we had a birthday party to go to for Katleyn (a friend from work's daughter).
During my cleaning time in the kitchen SS made herself at home in her favorite place...the refrigerator. She had her juice and a plate that she was reading like a book. So cute!!



Around 3:30 we headed to the party. Katelyn turned 3 and was having a swimming party. SS had a great time watching all the other kids. It did rain but it did not seem to bother Katelyn at all...she had herself a good ole time. After the party we went to eat dinner with Christin and MaryHill. It was nice to see MH and SS together bc little do they know they will grow up to be best friends. SS is finally starting to learn how to interact with other kids without tackling them (she has done that to MH several times). We had ourselves some good ole Mexican and then headed home for bed. Sunday we skipped church from me being extremely tired and then headed to eat with the family for my aunts bday. I always love getting together with family bc we have such a great time and SS loves all the attention. She was quite the entertainment.
SS is down for a nap now so I thought that I would get in a quick post. I realized that I have not taken one pic of myself with this pregnancy and so I decided to get on it!!! Scott is outside doing "man things" like cutting grass and changing the oil so I had to take the pics by myself. I did ok but most of all this baby boy will not feel left out in 20 years when he ask to see the pics of me prego with him.
We have a short week ahead of us as we leave for the beach this weekend with my parents and brothers family. This is the first family trip that we have taken since my brother and I have married and had kids. I am very excited and cant wait to see SS play on the beach and swim. We have alot of packing to do and I promise to post pics as soon as we get back. Have a wonderful week!!


** If you will keep in mind our friends the Tucker's this week. Most of you have heard me talk about them and the trials that they have experienced over the last year. As you all know they are pregnant and expecting Baby T soon. She has her amnio Tuesday and if baby T passes they will induce and deliver baby T sometime on Wed. Please pray for a safe delivery and for God's hand to cover Denny and Ashly through this time **

Hair cutting 101

So SS had her first big haircut last night. Well...let me touch on that first...it was her first official haircut...when she was about 5 months old Scott cut about 10 hairs off her head and thought I would not notice....I have been scarred for life about this and consider that her first haircut that I missed. That's another blog:)
So Scott and I have been in debate for several months about her hair and whether or not it needed a little trim. The original hair that she had when she was born was getting a little long and she had new growth underneath. I felt that it was fine with a bow in her hair but agreed that it looked a little scraggly when she took the bow out...which is often. I really was NOT up for cutting her hair but Scott was growing more and more agitated with it and his little comments finally brought out the scissors.
So last night we decided to cut her hair. I will be honest and tell you that it was not a pleasant experience at first as I was fighting tooth and nail to avoid this. I just for some reason did not feel that it was necessary BUT Scott was reeeaaly wanting it. We bickered over how to cut her hair and I would say "she is going to look like a boy" and Scott would say "she is not just cut it."
....I needed a nerve pill but I am sure that some of this is prego hormones.....
So we sat SS in the sink and cut away...she really did good and to be honest her hair turned out just fine. I can deal bc we can still get a bow in her hair but most of all Scott is no longer nagging about her hair and today I have heard "Sarah Scott your haircut looks so cute" about 15 times. Its done and daddy is a happier man...I guess that is all that matters right?!?!