Kaiden's Room

We recently finished up Kaiden's room.  We are so excited and are completely ready for his arrival!

Maternity Pics

Here are a few of my favorite maternity pics.  Thanks to DeHart Fotography (http://www.dehartfotography.com) for doing such an awesome job!

The First Thanksgiving

I have been dreading the holiday season this year and the first of several special occasions has creeped up on us...Thanksgiving.  This was the first Thanksgiving in 31 years I haven't seen or talked to my Dad (the year I was in Costa Rica I at least got to Skype my family).  It was the first Thanksgiving in 31 years I've not seen or talked to my Grandma and Granddad.  And I definitely felt the void.  It just was not the same without his stupid jokes.  It wasn't the same going through the Black Friday ads without him.  It wasn't the same eating yellow noodles without him.

Dad, there is not one single day that goes by where I don't think about you and miss you like crazy.  Sure not looking forward to celebrating our birthdays without you.  I love you so very much!

31 Weeks

My belly at 31 weeks

30 Week Check-Up

We had our 30 week check-up yesterday.  Kaiden is weighing 3.12 pounds which is where he is supposed to be.  They see no signs of diabetes affecting his size which is a HUGE answer to prayer.  They said the only thing big about him is his head...which sure makes delivery not sound so fun.  The doctor said he looks like me because he's got a little round face.  :D  He is breech right now but they said he still has time to turn. 

Oh precious Kaiden- your Daddy and I cannot wait for you to get here!

Baby Shower

My baby shower was last weekend and it was SO much fun!  I had so many friends and family there.  We were so blessed with things to welcome Kaiden into this world.

Hailee helped me open my gifts which was a HUGE help.

First Night of Child Birthing Class...DONE

Last night we started our child birthing classes.  I had mixed emotions about whether or not we should go.  There are some things I want to know but there's also a lot I don't want to know.  I've heard some pretty bad stories and, in all honesty, just don't know about having a baby come out down there.  My preferred method of child delivery is for me to go to sleep and wake up and Kaiden's in my arms.  All of that said, we decided to go.  I was super nervous because I can get pretty queasy. 

It started out good with lots of information.  I never knew exactly what some of the stuff in my body was for so that was pretty interesting.  However, when the nurse started talking about lacerations (tears) and episiotomies I started to feel a little weird.  I began to get really hot and my hands were swelling.  Then came the sick feeling in my stomach.  I wasn't sure I was going to make it but we took a break right after that so I was able to get up and get some fresh air and walk around.  There is one word in the English language that I just cannot stand and it's the R-word...and the nurse kept using it repeatedly.  Not sure it that's what was making my stomach turn or the thought of it being cut (I know, may be more information than you'd like to know).  We watched a video of a VBAC which was pretty graphic...count me out of that.  I want the drugs!

At the end, we spent about 15 minutes doing relaxation exercises.  We had to pretend we were having contractions and breathe appropriately.  At one point, our partners had to put pressure on our hips and for some reason David thought this was funny and could NOT quit laughing.  He had to get up and leave the class for a second.  He came back and I heard him praying that God would make him quit laughing.  This just caught my funny bone so we were both laughing so hard and trying to keep it under control as to not bother the others.  It was pretty comical.

I did make it through though.  We just have 2 more weeks of that.

Happy 2nd Birthday Jackson

My nephew Jackson turned 2 last Thursday.  I cannot believe he is already 2!  He is turning into such a sweet and handsome little man.  Saturday we celebrated his birthday and had such a great time.  

 My Aunt Beth, Me, and Mimi

 Me and Hailee

 Me, David, and Kaiden (at 26 weeks)

 The Birthday Boy!

 Jackson and his Uncle David

Jackson and Hailee

Kaiden's 1st Quilt

One of the things I love to do is quilt.  When I found out we were having a boy I got started on a quilt for him.  After several weeks I have finally gotten it finished.  I sure hope he enjoys it.

 Here are a few of my favorite blocks.

The Big Reveal!

Well we have finally decided on a name for Baby Tarver.  His name is Kaiden Wayne Tarver.  Wayne was my Dad's middle name, my Granddad's middle name, and is David's middle name. 

We went to the doctor yesterday.   I was 26 weeks.  Kaiden is doing so good.  He is growing right on schedule.  I love seeing him and hearing his precious little heartbeat.  I am feeling him moving ALL the time.  He's definitely an active little boy.  Here are a few ultrasound pictures from our visit. 

My Sweet Niece, Hailee

Last Thursday night my niece Hailee asked me to come watch her at dance.  How could I say no (which I think she knows)?!  She was so cute!  She is growing up so much but I love the little girl she's becoming.

All the Prego Ladies

It sure seems like everyone I know is pregnant right now.  But I absolutely love it.  The majority of us are first timers so it's been a lot of fun comparing and notes and learning from those farther along than us.  Last weekend, a friend of mine had her baby shower and there were 4 of us pregnant ladies there.

In order of our delivery dates from latest to soonest- Rachel in April, April in January, Lisa in December, and Hilary in October.

Got to have a side view of our baby bumps!

Our 1 Year Anniversary

David and I celebrated our first anniversary last Saturday, September 4th.  I can't believe it's already been a year and I can't believe it's only been a year.  We spent the day traveling down Route 66 taking pictures and just hanging out...my very favorite.  We had a blast!

David, me, and Baby Tarver at almost 21 weeks

One of my favorite pictures of the day

Thanks Babe for a great year!  I look forward to many more.  I love you!

Boy or Girl

Well, it has been entirely too long ago since I last updated my blog.  I have GOT to get better at this.  Yesterday we went in for an ultrasound to find out what we're having.  And it's a boy!  David was super pumped!  I still have a due date of January 18th.  They said he is growing exactly at the rate he's supposed to.

The last one is a 4D picture.  I loved being able to see his precious little face.

Family Trip to Missouri

Last weekend we decided to make a family trip up to Missouri to see my Mom's family.  We all left Friday after work and came back on Sunday.  We got to see almost all of our family while there and had a fantastic time.  Growing up, when we would go up there, we always had to go to Springfield to the Bass Pro.  This was Hailee and Jackson's first trip there.

We also went to the cemetery to visit my Grandad's grave.

My cousin Josh works at the Republic pool so we got special privileges with that.  We got to go swimming after the pool closed.  That means no waiting in lines and having the entire thing to ourselves.  It was so much fun!