Boys will be boys

Last week, Mason was playing in the living room. He loves to hide behind the curtains and play peek-a-boo. While playing behind the curtains, he started to walk forwards, but couldn't see where he was walking and tripped over his toys. He started crying immediately and I ran over to pick him up. As soon as I picked him up, I realized that blood was all over his face. I couldn't tell where the blood was coming from, because he was so historical. I knew I had to calm him down and wash off his face the best I could in order to see where he was hurt. Eventually, I realized his tooth had cut his lip pretty bad and his nose was also bleeding. We put Elmo's World on and I held him until I burst into tears.




Of course I was upset that he fell, but my tears were a product of seeing my son's face covered in blood. The rest of the day, he acted fine and like nothing happened. I'm just glad he was ok and it wasn't more serious then it could have been.

I actually took out my camera minutes before he fell

The blood stained cloth from his mouth

His shirt had blood all over it (Surprisingly, all the blood came out of his shirt)

His lip looked fine from the outside, but on the inside it is bruised
Mason loves to kiss the picture frame of his cousins Jared & Connor

It's a.....

Our friend, Marissa, was so gracious to watch Mason for us during our appointment. So after we dropped him off, we made it to our appointment a little early. Luckily, we didn't have to wait long but the little one didn't want to cooperate. With legs crossed and hands over the "parts" it was hard to tell, but fortunately the legs stretched out and the hands moved away and we learned that we are having a GIRL! Mason is going to have a little sister, Taylor Reese. I will post ultrasound pictures as soon as Adam scans them later this evening.

Anxiously Waiting

Tomorrow, we will find out if Mason will have a baby brother or a sister. The ultrasound isn't until 3:45pm, but I will be sure to post the results in the evening.

The Calm Before The Storm

This past weekend, we drove up to the mountains, to stay at Ray & Marissa's families cabin. It was our first time to see the area and it was gorgeous. A cold front pushed through Friday night and it was cold & rainy Saturday, but perfect for staying cozy indoors and just relaxing. Mason had fun playing with Luke, Braden & Madison and us adults enjoyed the peace and quiet of doing basically nothing. It was the perfect weekend before a busy week, or should I say several weeks to come. (As usual, I brought my camera and never took it out)

This week: ultrasound to find out the sex of the baby, Braden's costume birthday party
Oct. 13 - 19: My parents arrive Tuesday afternoon and stay thru Sunday
Oct. 20 - 26: Nothing planned yet (maybe go to a Pumpkin Patch)
Oct. 27 - Nov. 2: Halloween (We're going to the church's Fall Festival)
Nov. 3 - Nov. 9: Another checkup and ultrasound, Rachel's baby shower, Katie's birthday and Bunco
Nov. 10 - Nov. 16: Laundry, Pack, Fly home to Houston that Saturday
Nov. 17 - Nov. 23: Mom's 50th birthday, Adam arrives in Houston
Nov. 24 - Nov. 30: Visit with family and friends, Thanksgiving, Shopping
Dec. 1 - Dec. 7: Laura's graduation from Baylor College of Medicine's P.A. School
Dec. 8 - Dec. 14: Christmas shopping
Dec. 15th - Dec. 21: Adam arrives on Friday
Dec. 22 - Dec. 28th: Christmas, say goodbye to family and friends, & leave Sunday morning to come back to California.

It's crazy to think that after this trip, the next time I see everyone, we will be a family of four.

14 or 15 weeks

I went in for my 14 week checkup today. After meeting with my doctor, he told me I'm measuring a week ahead of schedule. Normally, he wouldn't change my due date, but since Mason was 9 days early, induced, and still weighed 8lbs 10oz , it might change later in the pregnancy. Also, he told me that we could find out the sex of the baby today, but since Adam was at home with Mason, I didn't want to. Instead, we have our ultrasound scheduled for next Thursday afternoon. I can't wait to know and to be able to refer to this baby by name.

Btw, if you have any costume ideas, please comment on the previous post.

Costume ideas?

Next weekend, Mason's friend, Braden, is having his 3rd birthday party. It is also a costume party and I'm at a loss for costumes, not only for me, but for Mason. Any ideas? Btw, when it comes to Mason he doesn't like anything on his head or covering his face. When it comes to me, I have to take into account my pregnant belly. Both of these costumes will also be worn on Halloween at our church Fall Festival.

Will Smith & Joe Montana

A few weeks ago, I mentioned that Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith & Joe Montana were at the BCHS football game we attended. Adam finally uploaded the pictures from his Blackberry.