"Eye" on the Pumphreys

Oh How She's Grown!!

2010-05-24T12:41:00.000-07:00

WOW! I can't believe that November was the last time I blogged!! To update everyone that doesn't know, I (Kristen) purchased an optometry practice in November in Jonesborough, TN and since then things have been a little crazy around the Pumphrey house. I promise I've still been taking pictures - just haven't had time to blog....I promise to try and do better! These were a few of our one year pics that the talented girls at Picsee took - hope you enjoy and there will be more photos to come soon!

8 mo Picsee pics

2009-12-30T18:06:00.001-08:00

I just realized I never posted Addison's 8 mo pics - her are a few.

Eighth Month

2009-12-20T11:04:00.001-08:00

This was a very busy month! Addison learned so many things - "Bye-Bye", "Patty Cake", started crawling, and of course, putting everything in her way in her mouth!

I love this little elephant - my mom got it for Addison for her "1/2 birthday" - I love how it has her name and when she was born on it.

Messy mouth

This is the infamous "taggie blanket" - it goes everywhere with her and she can't sleep without it. We lost one a few months ago so I bought a backup stash just in case!

Fall Fun

This is our new face we like to make - she's always so excited!

Zach, mom, and I took Addison to Fenders Farm before Halloween - she loved it. There were tons of pumpkins, corn, and her most favorite a petting zoo!

I can't wait to see how much she has grown next year!

Mid November we went to the Annual Optometry Meeting in Orlando, FL. Mom went with us to watch Addison while we were in class. I am so proud of my hubby b/c he earned his Fellowship at this meeting - go Zach! It was a lot of work but a lot of fun and we got to see some old friends.

This is Miss Reese and Addison - isn't she cute? We miss you guys!

Finally Posting again!

2009-12-20T10:55:00.000-08:00

Well, I have not posted in forever, but I have beenb very busy with the new practice. Here are a few pictures from Addison's 7th month!

2009-10-02T20:49:00.000-07:00

My baby girl turned 6 months old a few weeks ago - still only 14 lb 13 oz but she's 26 inches - long and skinny (not sure where she got that from!) She's is turning into quite the little girl and I feel like my little baby is growing up too fast already. She can hardly sit still and is dying to crawl - not much longer! Here are a few shots from the past month of "life with Addison'!

Getting her to even sit in the chair for 2 seconds is a challenge now!

Brady and Addison are good buddies....well, I would say that Addison probably likes Brady a little more than he likes her - he's just not too sure about all the "ear pulling" just yet. But she still thinks he's hilarious!

He just loves to lick her ears...yum, yum!

I don't know what kind of face this is, but it's so funny!

Mommy finally got around to hanging her swing - she just loves swinging!

Exersaucer's are a Godsend...anything that can entertain a baby for nearly an hour is my hero!

A Georgia Dawg and his girl

Addison absolutely LOVES veggies, but fruits she could go without..go figure! I think they are a little too "tart" for her but we love to watch her eat them because she makes the greatest faces. She's doing much better with them now - these are from her first apples.

What part of "I don't like these" don't you people understand?!

Ever since she learned to roll over, she sleeps booty in the air....just makes ya want to pat it!

First carrots - she loved them....too bad they didn't love her!

This is what we resort to when she's tired and mommy needs to get some things done

Miss Hollywood

Uncle Earl's 80th Birthday

2009-10-02T20:33:00.001-07:00

We were honored to share my great Uncle Earl's 80th birthday with him this year. They traveled down from Michigan and we threw him a "surprise" party at Eastman Cabins. They got to meet Miss Addison for the first time and all the family (minus workin' girl Whitney) got to reunite. Addison even had a few "firsts" this weekend!

First horsy ride

First slide with Mimi

First swing

Addison and her nana - (you can tell by the look on Nana's face she's not proud at all!!)

Addison and Papa

The whole gang minus the honored guests

Even though I hate this picture of myself, I had to post it because all four generations were together - so sweet!

Addison and ol' dad

The honored guest and his cake - gotta love that smile!

2009-10-02T19:59:00.000-07:00

It has been WAY too long since I have posted new pics, but between getting a new computer set up and figuring out our new camera, I am just now getting around to it - I apologize for the next million posts! I've got to catch up on the last 3 months!

Does this headband make my hair look poofy?

My sweet angel

"Princess Addison"

I love my jumperoo!

Reading to daddy

Such a messy cereal eater!

Brady obviously thinks this play gym is for him - "excuse me Addison but you're on my toy!"

More to Come!

First Cereal

2009-08-07T20:00:00.000-07:00

The first year has so many "firsts"! Here was Addison's first attempt at cereal. There are a few things she's great at - sleeping, smiling, playing - but eating is not her strong suit. She actually did pretty good this first time, but here we are three weeks later and she's still not a big fan!

Here she is "pre-cereal" - nice and clean and happy - not for long!

Here she is getting ready for her big debut in the famous Bumbo chair - she just didn't know what she was in for!

This stuff is messy!

Still not sure what she thinks about it.

"Hey, maybe that stuff's not too bad - lemme try another bite!"

Everything tastes better with your fingers in your mouth!

Addison's First Swim

2009-08-07T19:48:00.000-07:00

OK - so it was more like her first "float" but she loved it anyway. She wasn't too sure at first but once she got comfy she was great.

Just chillin'

"Hey you guys, this isn't too bad!"
Aunt Whitney and Addison

Daddy and Addison

Somebody got hungry, so pool time was over.

Mommy and me

More July Pics...Month 4

2009-08-07T19:31:00.000-07:00

Addison's GiGi came to visit this past month - I thought they were so sweet reading her bedtime story that I had to snag a pic!

This funny girl either clams up around a camera or gets silly - guess which one she was today??

I love this one - it doesn't get much happier than that!

One of Addison's best buds is Ensley...she's a month older than Addison. They're still not sure how to play together yet, but they tried! It was mostly a lot of pulling hair and grabbing shirts, but they seemed to like it regardless! Happy 1/2 birthday Ensley!

Nothing is sweeter than a sleeping baby and it's even more sweet when she's with her Mimi...I think my mom would hold her 24/7 if she could!

Most of the pics were rated "X" but we did catch one with the legs crossed..haha! She's learning to love bathtime now that she can play with her rubber duckies..she's still not a big fan of hair washing though! These inflatable tubs are great and they can use them for a long time - just a recommendation for all the new mommies out there.

Addison's First Fourth of July

2009-07-19T07:42:00.000-07:00

We started out the fourth by meeting MiMi in Jonesborough for "Jonesborough Days" on the 3rd - kind of sad and disappointing - used to be a really big festival but kind of small this year. It didn't matter to us though b/c we had Miss Addison so lots of fun was still had. She's such a little crowd pleaser that we found lots of people to talk to. Here's little missy in one of her festive dresses.

Every year on the Fourth, Zach's partner Dr Mills, has a party at his lakehouse. It's so much fun - here's a few pics from Addison first Annual trip to the Fourth of July party....

Addison and Mimi

Addison and daddy - she really isn't a big fan of shoes yet, so I had to snap this one fast!

Let the games begin! I don't have any from the "greased watermelon" competition (b/c this year I was participating!) but here's one from our attempt at water tug-of-war.

Wet lake rats

More tug-of-war

Mare and Katie with Addison

Zach trying to get the kayak's lined up for the annual kayak race

Their version of "American Gladiator" - basically knock somebody off the piece of foam and you win! The little kids were the most fun to watch - Ella took all the boys down!

The 2009 Beer Tasting competition

Dr Mills trying to cheat..haha!

Nice try babe - maybe next year! :)

A weekend with wonderful friends!

2009-07-19T07:34:00.001-07:00

Our sweet friends Blake and Megan came into visit a few weeks ago from Ft Lauderdale. Blake is surviving Optometry school at NOVA - one year down..YEAH! We're trying to talk Blake into doing one of his externships so we can selfishly have them for a few months. We had such a wonderful time while they were here we didn't want them to leave! C'mon guys, just move to Tennessee :)

We took them to an Astros baseball game here in Greeneville - it's lots of fun b/c we can just walk there from our house. Here's Addison with her first baseball :)

Blake and Zach looking suspicious :)

Why am I the sweatiest person in this picture?? Can you tell Addison was exhausted??

By the fifth inning she wasdown for the count. Sweet girl!

Father's Day - wow, I'm behind!

2009-07-19T07:25:00.000-07:00

So apparently I'm a "once a month" blogger now! Sorry - I've gotten so behind b/c we've been so busy. Here's some pictures from the last month of so.

My sweet baby girl asleep in her crib

Happy Father's Day!

Zach is such a wonderful daddy - he even gets up to feed her early on Sundays and lets me sleep (even though that's his only day off!) Zach's favorite thing about Addison right now is her "gummy smile" - he doesn't want her to get teeth b/c he loves her toothless smile :)

Part of his gift was a "Baby Bulldogs" onesie for Addison - it even came with a matching bow (of course!)...GO DAWGS!

Learning how to "Love Well"

2009-06-25T13:00:00.001-07:00

I was invited by a sweet friend of mine to join some girls in the "Loving Well" Beth Moore study. It's a great one if you looking for either a really short 4 week bible study or wanting to do a weekend retreat. It's all about learning to love those people in our lives that are easy and (more often) difficult to love. It was so obvious to me that God wanted me in this study at this time in my life. Beth has such a sweet spirit and is so funny and inspirational to learn from. The study has really challenged me to see what is broken in those who "drive me crazy!" God has poured out His perfect, unfailing love to me even though I did not deserve it and therefore we are called to love even the unlovable. Just wanted to share this awesome study with you guys in case you were interested!

From Oklahoma to Tennessee

2009-06-18T12:07:00.000-07:00

Our good friend Chad from Oklahoma stopped through on his way to Raleigh, NC last weekend - he's a "real doctor" now so he's moving to take a new job - YEAH Chad! He's a natural with the ladies of course - just look at Addison!

Fun with Addison

2009-06-12T13:28:00.000-07:00

Addison tried the "Jumperoo" for the first time yesterday - we figured since she was holding her head up so much better, this would be fun. She lasted about 20 minutes, the neck got tired and she was over it - but I think she's really going to like it. She LOVES monkeys - there's one on her play gym, one on the mirror in the car, and now one on the Jumperoo - she's a huge fan - gets a big grin on her face everytime she sees Mr Monkey!

When you're feeding a baby, especially one that doesn't love to eat, it takes a while and can get a little boring...so what do we do? Turn on the TV and then look what happens...she can't pull herself away from it! We don't let her watch much but I can see I'm already going to have to limit her "TV time"!

I bought some material to make Miss Addison a tutu (which of course Zach loved the idea of...haha!) and so I thought it would make cute pictures - here's a few of us playing around on my day off.

Here she is after laundry in the middle of our towels - naked babies are SO cute!

Well, I should have tried this shot when she was born - I was going for the cute little balled up baby on top of a stack of towels - this 12 pounder's too big for that already (and too squirmy!) Her feet and head were hanging off the stack of towels. I did think this face was so adorable though - I just want to kiss it all over!

It's "Bikini Time"! I will have to get more when she's in the pool but this was from our "try on" session to make sure it fit. Zach still argues that a baby doesn't need a bathing suit, but let's be honest, it's more for me than anything - it doesn't have to be practical!

More fun on the weekend

She was a little tired at this point - can you tell?? Too much shopping with the girls, I guess :)

The Perils of a Workin' Momma!

2009-06-05T21:12:00.001-07:00

OK - so I am mostly writing this to get some feedback from moms out there because I am hoping I am not the only one who feels this way. So I went back to work 4 weeks ago (I can't believe it's been that long!) and at first everything was fine...didn't cry my eyes out the first day back (first step in the right direction!) and actually started feeling a little guilty because I enjoyed being back. Now, only four weeks later, I almost cry everytime I drop her off and I can't stop thinking about her all day long and how I feel like I am missing out on the things she is doing. We're still having some tummy troubles, so her feeding times are still a challenge and I always feel like "if I were just at home with her all day it would be better." Then, when I'm at work I feel like I'm not there enough (now that I'm part time - 3 1/2 days a week) to really get things done and I feel "out of the loop" most of the time. I'm so used to giving everything I do 110% that it's hard juggling two important areas of my life. AAHH! I'm assuming this is normal, but I just need some encouragement that I'm not crazy! We really can't afford for me to quit work and honestly, I went to school for a very long time to do this so I don't really want to give it up either. Guilt if you stay home, guilt if you work all the time. I'm trying so hard to stop worrying and give it to God because I know only He can give me the true encouragement I need and strength to get through each day. Just know if you are going through the same thing, I TOTALLY understand and am here if you need me - it's not easy being a working mommy! Love you guys!

Uncle Mike Turns the Big 5-0!

2009-05-30T15:43:00.000-07:00

Last weekend we celebrated my uncle's 50th birthday. He thought we were all going to eat but little did he know we had been preparing for his party all day! He was so surprised! Here are a few pics from the party.

Almost 3 months old! I can't believe it!

Reading one of his many hilarious cards - looks pretty good for 50, huh? Sorry ladies, he's taken!

Aunt Kristie successfully getting Addison to finish her bottle - thanks!

Aunt Jane with her sweetie

Mike and Whitney

These are a couple randoms - I love this one because this is what I see when she wakes up - so adorable - I wish I had a video of all the stretching that goes on!

Zach and I went to Asheville for a quick trip (4 year anniversary). We had lots of fun and I survived our first night away from the baby :)

Picsee Studios and Mango Tree Frames

2009-05-25T22:01:00.000-07:00

My friend Stephanie made us these fabulous frames for our nursery and we finally got our pictures matted and placed perfectly. I LOVE THEM! BIG thanks to Picsee studios and Stephanie (Mango Tree Frames).

Out and about in May

2009-05-25T21:19:00.000-07:00

I am finally updating the blog! We have been so busy I have not had any time to post pictures...so here we go! These are a few from the month of May - Miss Addison is growing SO fast! She is finally completely our of her newborn clothes and working on moving out of her 0-3 mo things...it almost makes me want to cry that she's getting bigger so fast...I just want her to stay little. We are having more fun with her each day - she is smiling and "talking" like crazy - I just love it! I have been back at work now for about two weeks and it's actually going better than I expected. She seems to do very well with her sweet babysitter - Elizabeth - and I feel very comfortable with her there. I think that has made work a little easier. Enjoy the pics!

Getting ready for ANOTHER ride in the car - mommy never lets me stay home very long!

She LOVES her playgym - she just smiles and giggles the whole time

This is her daily nap position - on the tummy with her little bootie in the air. OK, for all the "SIDS nazis" out there, I check on her every few minutes while she's on her tummy and she really sleeps 100 times better like this!

Our first Mother's Day - I was overwhelmed with emotions this day - I just feel so lucky to have her in my life!!

Ashley with the girls - Addison and Ensley

We had some friends over for a belated "Cinco de Mayo" party - Zach's favorite holiday of the year! I love it b/c it's one more excuse to taste his delicious baked chicken nachos..YUM!

Cutie pie in her dad's hat - he loves this one!

Brady has done so well with Addison - he LOVES to lick her so we have to watch him - here's him getting a little foot action :) I think she like how his fur feels on her little feet!

He just gave her a big sloppy one before I could catch him!

Pals for life...just wait till she can get hold of those ears!

We met Aunt Whitney at the outlets one day before I went back to work (oh, those were the days!) and had dinner at the Apple Barn - no wonder I can't lose these pregnancy pounds!

First Wedding

2009-04-27T13:54:00.001-07:00

This past weekend we attended Meg Mills' wedding (daughter of Zach's boss - Dr. David Mills). It was BEAUTIFUL and we had such a good time. It was Addison's first wedding and she did great - not one cry! She even stayed awake most of the time and was a little social butterfly.

Addison and Ensley during the wedding - Mimi kept them during the actual wedding - look at those good babies!

Addison and her Mimi

Meg and Dr. Mills (father-daughter) dance - she looked so pretty!

Dr. Mills and a "future" optometrist!

Thanks to Katie, Addison was well taken care of during the reception - I think she would have taken her home if we would have let her!

Not the greatest picture - we had been outside at the reception for about 6 hours at this point! (But I had to post a family picture)

6 weeks and on the go!

2009-04-27T13:20:00.000-07:00

Miss Addison has been a world traveler lately - she hit 5 weeks and she made her first trip to the outlets (gotta learn early it's momma's favorite place to shop!), to Knoxville the next day to see Whitney, and then to Kingsport to nana's the next day - whew! We we worn out but had lots of fun. She is such a good little traveler for the most part - as long as we're moving...if you stop at a red light she starts to panic, but once we get moving again she's fine!

Look at my smiley girl!

She has been holding her head up so well! Not a whole lot of control yet, but she holds it up every chance she gets.

Here was mom's attempt at getting some "tummy time" - Dead asleep. We're working on it!

A Blessed Easter

2009-04-14T11:45:00.001-07:00

We had a wonderful Easter this year, sharing Addison with my family. We ate dinner at Nana's and everyone had their time to hold and play with her. It was wonderful to be with family for the day (and to get out of the house!) My poor mom was sick with a virus so she wasn't able to be with us and we missed her! Here are a few photos from the day. Hope everyone had a great Easter!

This is the "tail" of the outfit Jane and Kristie got her.

We were so glad Whitney's friend from college, Blair, got to join us - she's doing a Pharmacy rotation in Kingsport.

This pic is for everyone that was under the impression we only torture Addison now - Brady is off the hook a little, but I couldn't pass up the ears!

Happy Easter from our little bunny!

2009-04-12T09:16:00.000-07:00

Daddies and Their Girls

2009-04-06T15:26:00.000-07:00

There's nothing sweeter to me than seeing Zach with Addison - it just melts my heart. She loves laying on her daddy's chest after she eats - so sweet!

Addison's First Few Weeks

2009-04-06T14:47:00.001-07:00

Here are a few random shots from the last few weeks - things are definitely getting better...she has been sleeping around 5 hours at a time at night - YEAH! - and staying awake a little more during the day. I'm really able to enjoy her so much more now that I'm getting a little more sleep (or maybe my body's just getting used to it!) She's such a sweetie.

Here is where Addison spends a LOT of time now that her mommy found it puts her right to sleep! Thank the Lord for baby swings!

Our first "real" bath

I had to get a picture of this beautiful blanket Miss Jackie got for her - we use it everyday!

In her stroller for her first walk

Before this week, this was how you would find her at all hours...during the DAY - at night she was a party animal :)

Addison and her Mimi

Great Uncle Mike and Aunt Debbie

Great Aunt Jane

I think she likes her first hairbow!

Ashley and Phillip brought over Ensley to meet Addison - she was born about 4 1/2 weeks before Addison - they're going to be great friends!

I love Picsee Photography!

2009-03-28T11:24:00.001-07:00

Jennifer and Becky from Picsee Studios came out to our house the first week Addison was home and took some adorable pictures! They are amazingly creative and so much fun to work with - thank you girls! If you like these you should check out their blog - www.thepicseeblog.com

Addison's Arrival

2009-03-22T13:33:00.001-07:00

So I started having contractions on Wednesday, Mar 11 and they lasted all day - never consistent enough to go to labor and delivery. Those lasted all through the night - I may have slept 10 minutes total. The next morning I had a doctor's appt at 10am and I was 3cm dilated. Dr Sarkodie sent me over to labor and delivery - I was SO excited I cried!

Here is Zach and I after the epidural - I have SO much respect for women who do it without one - I can't imagine! I look a little out of it b/c my blood pressure kept dropping so low - but I was feelin' good! I was 10cm by 5:30 and we started pushing with each contraction. By 6:19am Addison Reese entered the world!

Little miss just a few minutes after she was born.

I love this picture - proud papa! He has been SO good with her!

The beautiful wreath that Whitney made for our door at the hospital - it got lots of attention - everyone said she's going to be a little diva!

Once she was cleaned up they put this adorable little hat on her that someone from the hospital made

Her proud "Mimi" holding her

Her nana (great-grandmother)

Great Uncle Mike

This poor child will have such a decision to make - Georgia or Tennessee?? Dad's trying to get his vote in early with the GA beanie!

Proud Aunt Whitney - she has been staying with us for the last week and pulling the "night shift"-and it's her Spring Break! What a trooper!

Addison's First St Patrick's Day

2009-03-21T09:47:00.000-07:00

She's Here!!

2009-03-17T12:42:00.000-07:00

Little Miss Addison made it here March 12 @6:19pm. She weighed 7lb and was 20in long. Mom and baby are doing well but mom is SUPER tired! We are attempting breastfeeding but it has been much more of a challenge than I ever dreamed. I will post pics as soon as I can steal the camera back from Zach to upload them....very proud daddy! If anyone has any encouraging words about breastfeeding I'm all ears...we're trying but having to supplement some with pumping anf formula. More details to come! Back to sleep for mom :)

Due date...and still waiting

2009-03-10T19:54:00.000-07:00

Update - went to the doctor today and I'm finally starting to dilate - only 1cm but I'll take whatever I can get at this point! Her heart rate was high so they did another ultrasound - everything there was OK but since the heart rate was still elevated they sent me over to labor and delivery to be monitored for an hour or so. Everything turned out fine so I was sent back home....to continue to wait! She doesn't want to induce at this point because there is a very good chance I would have to have a C-section so for now we will continue to try to be patient! I just can't wait to see her sweet little face but God's timing is perfect so we will continue to trust Him. It just reminds me once again that I am SO not in control (and I little reminding nevr hurts!) Keep us in your prayers and we hoep to have exciting news very soon!

No baby yet!

2009-03-08T13:53:00.000-07:00

We are still waiting on Miss Addison to arrive - and her momma is getting more anxious by the day! I am nesting like crazy - cleaning, weeding, organizing, anything I can do other than sit which is what I am supposed to be doing! If there is still no progress by Tuesday (my due date) then my doctor says we will schedule induction for sometime that week. I will try to keep you posted! Just wanted to throw out a quick update.

More pictures!

2009-02-26T13:33:00.000-08:00

Here are the steps to see the rest of our maternity shots - they did such and good job! I can't WAIT to see what they take of Addison :) Enjoy!

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Week 38 Update

2009-02-26T12:13:00.000-08:00

This whole pregancy I have been so happy that I haven't suffered like many new moms with the swelling - well, welcome to week 38! My feet and ankles look like those of an elephant...just lovely! Everything went well at our appt on Wednesday, but she wants to check the fluid in my placenta again so we'll be having another ultrasound next week (Thursday). If it's looking low she said she may induce me early, otherwise we'll have another week or so. I hadn't progressed at all and Addison is still sitting very high (not even dilated 1 cm!!) I am working my last day tomorrow so please pray that I will not go crazy at home...more importantly that I can make myself sit next week with my feet up and not run around trying to nest. Most importantly, just pray she gets here safely!! Love you all and thank you SO much for your prayers during this entire "wild ride"!

Little Ones and Hand Sanitizer

2009-02-26T12:11:00.001-08:00

Hey guys -
I have gotten this in a forwarded email before but then I had a friend email me that it had actually happened to a kid in her son's class so read on and be careful with the hand sanitizer and your little ones!!

Yesterday, my youngest daughter, Halle , who is 4, was rushed to the emergency room by her father for being severely lethargic and incoherent. He was called to her school by the school secretary for being 'very VERY sick.' He told me that when he arrived, Halle was barely sitting in the chair. She couldn't hold her own head up and when he looked into her eyes, she couldn't focus them. He immediately scooped her up and rushed her to the ER, and then called me. When we got there, they ran blood test after blood test and did x-rays, every test imaginable. Her white blood cell count was normal, nothing was out of the ordinary. The ER doctor told us that he had done everything that he could do so he was sending her to Saint Francis for further tests. Right when we were leaving in the ambulance, her teacher came to the ER and, after questioning Halle's classmates, we found out that she had licked hand sanitizer off her hand. Hand sanitizer, of all things. But it makes sense. These days they have all kinds of different scents and when you have a curious child, they are going to put all kinds of things into their mouths. When we arrived at Saint Francis, we told the ER doctor there to check her blood alcohol level, and yes we did get weird looks, but they did it. The results showed her blood alcohol level was 85% -- six hours after we first took her. There's no telling what it would have been if we would have requested it at the first ER. Since then, her school and a few surrounding schools have taken this out of the classrooms of all the lower grade classes, but what's to stop middle and high schoolers from ingesting the stuff? After doing research on the Internet, we have found out that it only takes 3 squirts of the stuff to be fatal in a toddler. For her blood alcohol level to be so high was to compare someone her size to drinking something 120 proof. So please PLEASE don't disregard this because I don't ever want anyone else to go through what my family and I have gone through.

Valentine's Day with the Pumphreys

2009-02-15T19:56:00.001-08:00

When you're big and uncomfortable, going out to dinner doesn't sound nearly as fun as it used to....so, my sweetie spent most of Saturday preparing a wonderful Valentine's dinner for me. I am a total dork and had to take pictures of everything because it was so good!! I never have to worry about going hungry with this man around! I love him for so many things, but he definitely knows the way to a pregnant girl's stomach!

Appetizer: Shrimp cakes with roasted corn and poblano relish

Entree: Grilled tuna with apricot, mustard, and mint glaze

Dessert: Chocolate Cornbread Pudding....yum!!!

Updated "belly pics"

2009-02-15T19:49:00.000-08:00

36 1/2 weeks - only 3 1/2 to go!!!

Good News!

2009-02-14T14:57:00.000-08:00

Sorry I haven't posted this sooner, but little Addison is wonderful! We went to our appointment on Tuesday and she weighed (based on the ultrasound) 5lb 110z - this can be off by a pound, but currently she is in the 29th percentile in weight. The doctor says this is good, she's just going to be small and "dainty" which is great with her momma!! Thank you so much for all your prayers - only a little over 3 weeks to go!! Love you all!

Update on Addison

2009-02-05T11:23:00.000-08:00

For those of you I haven't talked to in a few weeks, we went for my regular appointment a couple weeks ago and when the doctor measured my belly, Addison was measuring smaller than she should (I was 33 weeks and she was measuring only 30). Heartbeat and movements were great, but since she was outside the "norm" they wanted to check her a little closer. They sheduled us for a growth ultrasounds which we thought was supposed to be this week, but after getting up at 5am and driving to Johnson City by 7:30am, her mommy had a blonde moment and the appointment is actually next week (Feb 10). So, with a few tears (of course since I'm pregnant, slightly emotional, and treasure every ounce of sleep I get!) Zach and I headed off for a long day of work. We will update you next Tuesday with the results of the ultrasound.....just keep little girl in your prayers!

Finally - Addison's Room

2009-01-28T11:03:00.000-08:00

After many requests, I have finally posted a few baby room pics...I still have a floor lamp to add that needs a shade but other than that we are ready for Addison to take her place in her new room! Again, I have to give much thanks and appreciation to my mom and sister for their amazing painting job!!

This is the bassinet from nana - it won't stay in the baby room, but I can't bring myself to put it in our room just yet - I figure it will have plenty of time in there when she gets here!

OK - don't make fun - you all KNOW I am a clothes hog and it looks like Addison may be too! Half of these we got from a fabulous consignment sale, but I do have to admit I've bought quite a few - it's too hard to resist those ADORABLE little girl clothes!

Pregnancy Pics - Preview

2009-01-26T15:43:00.001-08:00

Zach and I had some pictures made a week or so ago and they were just posted on their website - take a look www.picseestudio.com/blog
(You'll have to scroll down to the second entry - just past "Awesome Giving")
I sure hope Addison is more photogenic than me!!

Beautiful Shower

2009-01-13T21:17:00.000-08:00

These lovely ladies threw an absolutely BEAUTIFUL baby shower for us this past weekend. It was SO much fun and we are so thankful for all the baby goodies we received! In order pictured below are Ashley (she's due in four weeks!), my sister Whitney (ultimate baby room painter and event planner), Emily (best friend from Nashville), and Amy (best friend from Memphis and 10 weeks behind me..aka Preggo #3!)

Whitney, me, Mom and Nana in the Addison's future room

Miss Brylee - she was the BIGGEST little helper at the shower and LOVED all the pink!

Even my great friend Stacey drove over from Maryville - thanks Stacey!!

The beautiful cake Whitney brought - it was so yummy!

New Belly Pics

2009-01-13T21:00:00.000-08:00

OK - we took these pictures a few weeks ago but things have been crazy with showers, new office, etc. so I am just getting them posted. I did get brave and post another bare belly picture but only because you can't get the fill appreciation for how BIG it is under the shirt!! These were taken at about 30 weeks...I'm 32 weeks now - only 8 to go!

Our First Baby Shower

2008-12-24T09:13:00.000-08:00

My sweet friend Liza and her mother threw us a wonderful shower this past weekend in Kingsport. It was great to get back together with everyone and catch up. Sometimes it's surreal to think we all have children! We were so blessed by everyone that came and you were all too generous! Thank you girls again SO much! Enjoy the pics!

Liza's beautiful artistic cake with Addison's little monogram

Liza's mom cutting the cake - the food was wonderful!

Mom, Whitney, and Becky

Liza, Heather, and Annette (Heather's mom)

Christmas Party

2008-12-24T08:22:00.000-08:00

Christmas is always filled with lots of parties and this one we were able to share with our friends Ashley and Phillip. Ashley is 1 month ahead of me and due in February - we have had a lot of fun sharing the pregnancy experience together!

After dinner they gave everyone $20,000 to play with - too bad it wasn't real! I hate to gamble because it always makes me nervous, but with fake money it was lots of fun! We finally got Ashley and Phillip away from the craps table to a game that was easy enough for even me to play - Blackjack - we had so much fun and we all left with a prize!

Oh Christmas Tree

2008-12-24T08:14:00.000-08:00

With Addison coming in a few months, I have started nesting like crazy - I panicked that the baby room wasn't done so we've been working on it hard and heavy....well, let's be honest - my poor mom and sister have been slaving away over paint for the last 4 days making the walls perfect for our little sweetie. I am so grateful to have such a wonderful family that is willing to give all their days off and many LATE nights to make everything special. So, with that being said, I was having a hard time getting motivated to get my Christmas decorations out so mom came to the rescue again and came to help ol' preggo get into the Christmas spirit! Here are a few pics of our work!

(I know she's not here yet, but she already has her own little tree! Pink and green of course to match her room!)

Finally blogging again!

2008-12-24T07:48:00.001-08:00

We traveled back out to Oklahoma about a month or so ago to visit our Okie family and share my "baby bump" with them - we miss you guys so much! I can't believe they are all getting ready to graduate and be full-fledged doctors! These are a few pictures from the a) best bowling alley in the world (very clean, no smoking, and always a good time!) and b) Town Branch (an old stompin ground - I think I've done some of my best kareoke here..haha!)

Beth and I at town branch - isn't she a cutie?

The boys cheesin' - Zach, Nate, and Chad

The gals - Misty, Taran, and me

These two always have to take a "too cool" picture looking like they are in deep thought :) Zach was the blowing champ so I'm sure he's thinking how bad he's going to spank Chad in this game!

The Eye Doctor

2008-12-12T14:42:00.001-08:00

I've seen this before but I love it - it's so fitting I couldn't help but post it - go ahead, get all your eye doctor jokes out :)

http://www.imeem.com/ogdoccat/video/o2VabK-G/brian_regan_eye_doctor_comedy_video/

New Idea For Christmas

2008-11-27T20:41:00.000-08:00

My friend Stephanie posted this on her blog and I absolutely love it - go to http://www.adventconspiracy.org/ and click to play the video. What if we all changed the way we think about Christmas - would we enjoy it more, find it more fulfilling, see more of "Christ" in Christmas? I think so. As we plan our holiday season, I wish in my heart more people would look at Christmas this way. Enjoy!

3-D Ultrasound

2008-11-14T15:12:00.000-08:00

Last week we went to get another ultrasound - so mom could make sure she is a girl - and we got to see her in 3-D!! It was so much fun - just watching her for about an hour move around, yawn, etc. She was just beautiful - it was amazing! Here are a few pics from our session.

The Truth Project

2008-11-11T13:41:00.000-08:00

Hey everybody - just wanted to ask you all to pray for our bible study group. We are getting ready to start the "Truth Project" and we are really excited about what God has to teach us. I believe we are really going to be challenged on what we believe and why. Just pray that we will make time in our busy schedules to really focus on what God has in store for us and that He will use this study to make us better disciples. If you are interested in the study there's more info at www.thetruthproject.org.

P.S. More "belly pics" to come - it's gettin' out there, we just keep forgetting to take them! I know you're all waiting now on the edge of your seat...haha!

It's A Girl!! (Or at least they think for now!)

2008-10-27T18:18:00.000-07:00

We had our 18 week ultrasound a few weeks ago and I had not gotten a chance to post the pics. Looks like lots of pink in our future!! I love it! I still want a boy at some point, but the little girl clothes are so precious I can hardly stand it....her closet is 1/3 full already...I know, I am a little out of control! Keep this sweet little girl in your prayers.

Looks like she's going to be a "thumb-sucker"!

I'm not sure what part of this little booty shot let's you know it's a girl, but that's what the Dr. said!

Look how wonderful she is - Zach thinks she's going to be an athlete with those long legs (only if she makes it through mom with bows and dresses!)

Head shot

Tiny, precious little feet!

I honestly don't know how anyone can go through having a baby and not believe in God - it is so amazing how detailed she is already - isn't He a wonderful creator?! I am overwhelmed with love for this little girl already!

Unbelievable!

2008-10-16T12:27:00.000-07:00

This is a Howard Stern show (who I usually don't like) but he had this great segment. This guy went to Harlem and asked people who they were going to vote for - they all say Obama but then agree with everyone of McCain's policies - it's really unbelievable. At first it was funny but then it just made me mad b/c there are so many people who vote this way. My friend Neil and I think there should be a quick test after you vote over a couple things your candidate believes in - if you can't pass, you're vote doesn't count...what do you think??! Enjoy.

Check this out....actually, it's too sad to be funny > > http://www.bpmdeejays.com/upload/hs_sal_in_Harlem_100108.mp3

Stroller, Car Seats, and Beds, Oh My!

2008-10-16T10:50:00.000-07:00

Baby Advice Needed!! OK guys - we have entered into the world of picking out baby stuff and wow, am I overwhelmed! What car seat, what stroller, what highchair, furniture, etc.??? I read all these articles that tell you different ones are safer, easier to use, etc. but they all say something different. I trust all you real mamas out there and am begging for your advice. The main things I'm looking at right now are strollers and car seats so any of your advice would be appreciated!! Thanks!
-New mama

Update for all you mommies out there

2008-10-13T08:29:00.000-07:00

Physicians' group recommends doubling daily vitamin D intake for children.The New York Times /AP (10/13, A14) reports, "The country's leading group of pediatricians is recommending that children receive double the usually suggested amount of vitamin D because of evidence that it might help prevent serious diseases." The American Academy of Pediatrics is now recommending that children take 400 units daily in response to "mounting research about potential benefits from vitamin D besides keeping bones strong." The group's advice "replaces a 2003 academy recommendation for 200 units daily." In addition, the government advisory group responsible for setting "dietary standards is discussing with federal agencies whether the recommendations should be changed based on the new research." Still, although some research has shown that vitamin D "might reduce the risk for cancer, diabetes, and heart disease," the AP notes that "the evidence is not conclusive, and there is no consensus on how much of the vitamin would be needed for disease prevention."

Researcher urges government agencies to revise vitamin D recommendations. UPI (10/11) reported that researcher Anthony Norman, of the University of California-Riverside, "is calling for a sea change in how governmental agencies advise people to take vitamin D," because he insists that nearly "half of the elderly in North America are not getting enough vitamin D to maintain healthy bone density, lower their fracture risk, and improve tooth attachment." He also said that the "deficiency is associated with...increased risk for colorectal, prostate, and breast and other major cancers," according to a statement published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Baby Bump Pics

2008-09-14T19:02:00.001-07:00

OK - even though it pains me to do it, it has been requested that I post some "baby bump" pics. I don't know how long I'll be brave enough to show any more "bare tummy" pics, but here you go...it really is amazing the difference in 6 weeks! (Or maybe that's just too many bags of chips and bowls of ice cream!)

Eight weeks - me "trying" to have a baby bump!

14 1/2 weeks

I have to give a shout out to Zach - he really hates taking pictures and since I'm a perfection Nazi you can imagine how much fun he was having - I am married to one patient man! You did great babe!

Baby Shower Diaper Cake

2008-09-14T18:56:00.001-07:00

There's not much more I love these days than going to a baby shower. We had one at work for one of the girls and I had to share my "diaper cake" with you - I started making them about a year ago and I've never taken any pictures - they're so fun to make and always turn out differently.

God's Amazing Blessing

2008-09-02T13:21:00.000-07:00

Well, we have been keeping it to ourselves for long enough - I'm pregnant again!! I am 13 weeks today (March 10) - only a million to go! I have been much "sicker" this time which I hear is "good news" but am excited to get to 16-20 weeks when some of that should get a little better. Zach and I are just thrilled...we decided to wait a little longer to spill the beans this time, but couldn't wait any longer...well, at least I couldn't - Zach says I couldn't keep a secret from myself! Only 6 more weeks to find out boy or girl - the vote so far has been "boy" so if it's a girl it will be even more of a surprise. I am already starting to show a little which is exciting and disheartening at the same time - finding clothes that fit for work are getting more difficult by the day! (Maternity clothes are still way too big right now for the most part). I have however discovered maternity pants and am not sure if I will ever go back - any of you who are brave enough need to encourage me NOT to continue to wear these 6 months after the baby gets here!!

I think my favorite part so far was when Zach got to go to my last appointment and he heard the heartbeat for the first time - just the look on his face was priceless - I don't think he stopped smiling for an hour! He hasn't been to an ultrasound yet due to work, but he will be there in six weeks when we find out the sex. I will keep you all posted - please keep this precious little one in your prayers!!

It's unbelievable how the little sweetie went from what looked like a dustball on the first ultrasound at six weeks and only the size of a sesame seed to this - a real baby and already the size of a lime - only 6 weeks later!

This one is where he/she rolled over and waved - how adorable! I just kept telling the nurse "Isn't it beautiful - isn't it precious?" and I know she was thinking "Everyone thinks there's is precious and beautiful!" I just don't know how anyone can go through bearing a child and not believe in God's wonderful creation and His miracles....I am so grateful for this life He has given to us!

Amazing child

2008-08-21T08:17:00.000-07:00

You have to watch this video - AMAZING 5 yo golf prodigy that has been through an amazing journey in life. All you golf fans will love it!

Kyle Lograsso @ Yahoo! Video

Golf, Golf, and more Golf

2008-08-11T11:38:00.000-07:00

I know I complain at times about "small-town living" but we truly live in a BEAUTIFUL place! These are some pics from a day of golf with the hubby...don't get too excited - I did not play - I'm in the cart cheering him on, taking pictures, reading a book, etc.

Shadow Puppets on steroids :)

2008-08-07T06:47:00.000-07:00

You guys have to check out this awesome video - these people are amazing!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3n8gxEwLx0w

2 Wonderful Moments On Vacation

2008-06-29T13:45:00.001-07:00

Do I need to say more with this picture - I'm pretty sure Amy and I were taking it much more serious than the guys??! I love you guys and love every minute we get to be together - why does Memphis have to be so far away?!

These are from our beach massage....by far one of the most fabuluous hours I have every spent!

Fabulous Cancun!

2008-06-01T19:26:00.001-07:00

Well, we're back and sad to no longer be on vacation...however, it does help to know that they are having a tropical storm now that we missed!! It was such a NEEDED vacation for Zach and I - we had such an amazing time. We ate so much I think I gained 40 pounds while we were there - I would HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a wonderful get-away :) Enjoy the pics - more to come!!

2008-05-24T06:35:00.000-07:00

We'll be in Cancun this week so I will try to blog more when we get back!!! Adios!

More of our trip to ATL

2008-05-07T10:39:00.000-07:00

The meeting we went to has great social events each night and this year the big event was a party at the new Coca-Cola museum - if you haven't been there you need to go..Kids would LOVE it - you get to try all the different kinds of Coke from around the world, there's a GREAT little animated movie of what happens to your quarter when you put it in the Coke machine, and a fabulous 3-D movie...hence the super cool glasses! Even the polar bear made an appearance :)

2008-05-07T10:27:00.000-07:00

OK - these are a little behind, but I tried to upload them before and had a few difficulties. These are all from Emeril's retaurant in Atlanta - one of our favorite places ever...and this time we got to share it with friends. Once a year we have an optometry meeting in Atlanta and get to reunite with all our wonderful friends from optometry school - I love you guys!

How can you not love that face??

2008-05-07T10:13:00.000-07:00

How can you not LOVE this little face?? It's a mixture of "I'm so excited" and "I'm totally stupid" but I absolutely adore it! He's had some really itchy allergy spots right now so if anyone knows any good remedies please let me know - we've been to at least 4 vets in town with no relief - poor little guy!

I am so thankful for you!

2008-04-14T15:35:00.001-07:00

A few weekends ago, two of my best friends and I decided to take some time out of our busy schedules to spend some time with each other and it was truly one of the best weekends I have had in a long time! Who knew I could still stay up until 2 or 3am talking??!! I guess we're not too old yet after all :) I love you two SO much and miss you more than you know! Good friends TRULY are such a beautiful gift from God.

A shout out for Jason Castro

2008-04-01T20:25:00.000-07:00

I still love with David Cook, but I can't help but love Jason Castro - what a great guy and he did so good tonight!! (And he's done some Christian stuff before so I love him even more - check him out on GodTube!) Zach loves him for his hair..OK "loves" might be going a little too far, but he really likes him :) GO Jason!

I will try to make my next post non-American Idol - just haven't had time to download pics yet....

American Idol anyone?

2008-03-27T20:03:00.000-07:00

OK, I'll admit it - I love American Idol and haven't missed an episode yet this season.....and David Cook's my fav! I've gone back and forth between a few, but he is definitely the winner to me. I do think Syesha got the shaft this past week - I mean, she was at her best this week and then get's put in the bottom three?? I used to be a Ramiele fan but after the past 3-4 weeks I still think she's cute but not a winner. I still love Brooke and Jason Castro (just b/c he's so funny and you have to love his hair)...Archuleta's got a great voice, he's just too much of a little kid to me and nothing stands out different in his style. OK, that's my thoughts - if you have a favorite let me know!

2008-03-14T15:26:00.000-07:00

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Update on Zach's Upcoming New Office

2008-03-08T19:25:00.000-08:00

So Zach and his boss, Dr. Mills, are building a new office in Elizabethton, TN. They bought some land and had to tear down the building that is currently there. I will try to post some pics along the way of their progress - they are very excited since they will be going from a mere 1300 sq. ft. to over 3000!!

Trusting in Him

2008-02-12T17:44:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to update you guys with the last few weeks. We have been up and down and all around emotionally. I found out about a week and a half that I was pregnant with our first little one and went for bloodwork, etc. Everything looked OK at that point and they thought I was about 8 weeks, so we figured it was OK to start spreading the good news. Then, unfortunately I started spotting yesterday and went in for an exam today. They did an ultrasound and the heart beat was very weak and due the bleeding give us less than a 40% chance of not miscarrying over the next couple weeks. We are just finding comfort in God's promises that He promises to bless us. We will update you guys as we find out, but right now we just appreciate your prayers. We got pregnant very fast, so we will just try again as soon as we can. Love you all! My friend sent me the words to this song today and it has really comforted me.

"I still believe in your faithfulness

And I still believe in your truth.

I still believe in your Holy Word.

Even if I cannot see, I still believe."

Christmas, New Years, Sugar Bowl, & Nashville

2008-01-30T08:46:00.000-08:00

Sorry it has been so long since I have added pics - we were out of town all of Christmas and New Year's so it's taking me a while to get caught back up...thank heavens for days off!! Here's a few highlights from the last few months...

Christmas with my family - love you guys! My "chef husband" gets yet another cookbook...but I am NOT complaining - I rarely have to cook and his food is WONDERFUL! Keep up the good work babe!
My mom may have the best "surprised" face ever :)
Little Riley in his new sweater from Aunt Kristen - he's so poofy he looks like he's wearing a hula skirt!
Whitney with her baby and new furniture - by the way, her new place is SO cute!
Then, off to Georgia we went for Christmas....here is our little one in his Santa outfit...we really need some kids so I will stop embarrassing the dog :)

My little Santa baby
The biggest excitement of Christmas - "RockBand" - Zach's brother, Nick, got it for Christmas and is was a Rockband extravanganza the rest of the time we were there! (I should have been a drummer..haha!)
Sorry - forgot to flip this picture - we went to our friends house, Jacob and Audrey, for New Years - they live in Mississippi not far from the gulf so we went to eat at this fun restaurant at the top of a casino. The little ball at the top is where we ate.

Thanks for letting us visit - we had a great time - miss you guys!
And, finally the big hightlight of the trip...Zach's Christmas present. He got tickets to the Sugar Bowl (Georgia vs Hawaii) - they played on New Year's Day in New Orleans. It was my first time there so we did as much sight-seeing as possible in 24 hours!

GEORGIA WINS....GO DAWGS!!!!

They had a really cool Sugar Bowl museum down in the French Quarter that we toured.

Zach, being the Food Network fan that he is, has successfully eaten at at least four of Emeril's restaraunts so we continued the tradition on our trip - this was one he ate at the last time he came.
Me outside the one we actually ate at.
The food was SO good as usual. The service is unbelievable - they really make you feel special while you're there.
OK - I had to take a picture of this guy - I'm worried about some of these Georgia fans. And yes, in case you're wondering, the lights going around the "G" did light up and flash!

Whitney got mom "Dancing with the Stars" tickets to their tour in Nashville for Christmas. She was SO excited and the dancing was unbelievable! I mean, slightly better than when we were on Southern Belles...hahaha!

Out to eat at this fun little spot in Nashville - I love this city!

Zach and his brother, Nick - he goes to Vandy.

"Elf Yourself"!!

2007-12-07T20:21:00.001-08:00

This is hilarious - my friend Amy sent it to me and I loved it - had to share - have fun!!

http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1231909092

Merry Christmas to Whitney...EARLY!

2007-11-29T08:11:00.000-08:00

I have been dying to put these pics on here for weeks but I was trying to keep this precious pooch a surprise. My sister, Whitney, has been wanting a little puppy for a long time - so being the wonderful sister that I am (haha!) she got her wish for her birthday/Christmas. She named him Riley and he is a Shih Tzu/Poodle mix and extremely precious! It was hard to give him up after having him at our house for 2 weeks. Hopefully she loves him and is not hating me for giving her something to potty train :) Merry Christmas Whitney!

The happy new "mother"!

Of course, the ridiculous hats and costumes have begun :)
This is Riley 90% of the time

When you talk to him he cocks his head to the side and makes the cutest expression - he could really be on a card!
This is a picture from the first night we got him - "pre-bath"
Brady loves his new cousin and is missing him so much - they made great playmates!

My friend Amy had this cute idea - isn't he adorable?

As fun as having Riley has been, Zach and I are realizing that we are not cut out for more puppy potty training, long nights of crying, etc - we'll stick with just Brady for now....the next long nights I hope to have better include a real baby :)

Weekend with Friends!

2007-11-22T07:10:00.001-08:00

OK - these are a little old, but I got busy and haven't blogged in a while. This is my sweetie on Halloween - he was the cutest little spider!

Waiting for trick-or-treaters!

Zach's brother, Nick, came to visit a few weeks ago and somehow "lost" his toothbrush - sorry Nick!

Our friends Amy and Joe Evans came up this past weekend and we had so much fun with them. Here we are at the Old Mill Restaurant in Pigeon Forge, TN. This was after Amy and I hit the outlets - we are very dangerous together!!

We wish you guys lived closer!

My very best friend :)

Fall and Football - my favorite time of year!

2007-10-28T09:17:00.000-07:00

I LOVE this time of year!! I hope you are all enjoying the beauty of this season!

This is a view from our kitchen window on a clear day - although I complain about how little the town is where we live, it is really beautiful.

This is my "harvest scene" on the front porch

This is mostly for nana - here's what I did with the basket from the Holiday Mart - what do you think?

We have been having some gorgeous sunsets but this one was amazing - and when it takes Zach's breath away you know it's good :)

Here's my little cutie in his TN jersey - Zach of course hates it but he looks so cute! (Especially with that innocent look on his face!)

Here we are tailgating at the TN/SC game - GO VOLS - sorry Neil! It was the perfect weather for a football game! Zach's smiling because Georgia was just about to beat Florida - YEAH! Whitney and Amy Margaret - "professional tailgaters"! Amy really knew how to "man" the grill!

OK - I know this is silly but we matched so I HAD to take a picture - poor thing, he looks so embarrassed! One day I will have kids to take pictures of and you guys won't have to look at so many dog pics!!

The Hutto Wedding

2007-10-06T06:23:00.000-07:00

We spent last weekend in Columbia, SC watching our good friend Neil get married. It was such a wonderful weekend and we got to spend time with our best friends we hadn't seen in about a year. I miss them so much and hope they know how much they're loved!

Congratulations Neil & Stacey!

Bree, Audrey, and I - Don't these girls look great and they've had babies!! Bree is carrying her fourth!

The boys - trying to look cool :)

Neil giving his big speech

The gang together again!

" You can't just walk into a room...you gotta slide" -Neil Hutto

Corley Mill House and Gardens

Audrey and Jacob - wow, that's a nice suit!

Bree and Keith

Zach and I

Waiting on the wedding to start - I think this was the first time I have been "early" to a wedding!

Neil's wonderful mom and dad

Stacey and her dad

The beautiful bride and groom

Their first dance

Silly!

Neil, who's this fine lady you're dancing with??? :)

South High School 1997 Reunion

2007-09-23T18:03:00.000-07:00

We had our 10 year high school reunion this weekend and it was WAY more fun than I had anticipated! For anyone who wasn't able to come, you will HAVE to come to the next one - we missed you! It was so wonderful to see old friends that I hadn't seen in 10 years....and amazingly we haven't changes that much! Here's a few fun and embarrassing pictures from our night at Meadowview.

The Class of 1997

The "Memorabilia Table"
Thanks mom for all your help - it wouldn't have looked as good without you!

Me & Becky Winsor (she's 3 mo pregnant - yeah!)

Me and good ol' Todd

Katie, Liza, and I (Southern Belle reunion!)

Me, Liza, and Becky Hyatt

Jack, Troy, and I - Troy and Christian Hawley really made the night a lot of fun!

"Sumo competition" for who came the furthest distance - Stacey knocked "Dan" out! :) - it was hilarious!

Christian as the "Newlywed Game" talkshow host

Our beautiful cake

Kristen, Liza, and I - you guys looked gorgeous! Definitely the hottest moms I know :)

Jason Zurawick and John Branch - the "Docs" together again - between kids and eyes we're covered with docs from our class!

Me and my sweetie before the reunion at my mom's

Nicole, Amye, and I - I can't believe they came from California - much more dedicated than me!

And the fun began....the "Macarena" made a come-back for the evening!

"C'mon Ride the Train" - I can't believe I'm doing the "train" - but it was so much fun!

Home Sweet Home

2007-09-09T18:18:00.000-07:00

Here are a few updated pics from our new house...we still have lots of work to do, but at least we have basic furniture - better than sitting in lawnchairs in the living room!! I will update pictures as the progress continues....

This is our new living room furniture

I love fun pillows!!

Zach says I put so many pillows on the couches no one can sit there!!

I'm going with green, blue and brown in the living room (after MUCH debate) - Note the fun new lamp on the end table - looks like a candle but it's a lamp!

Kitchen table and chairs - we don't really have a formal dining room so we got a table we can add a leaf to for big family dinners in the future.

Entertainment center with Zach's favorite new piece of furniture - the LCD TV!! All he cares is how the football games look :)

"Zach's Chair"

The master bedroom (& Brady!)

We had my family over for a cookout on Labor Day - my wonderful chef of a husband made all the food - all I could contribute was dessert! We are loving being close to family again - it is so wonderful to be able to have them over for the afternoon instead of being 15 hours away!

Part of Zach's lovely spread

Poor Brady was so tired after watching us cook and clean all day :)

3 generations together again

Summer Pics

2007-09-03T19:41:00.000-07:00

OK - I haven't been keeping up with my blog very well, but the problem is, we haven't been able to find the camera since the move....for those of you who know me well, that is killing me!! I decided to post some pre-move pics until I can get new pics for the blog. Enjoy!

This was our graduating residency class from NSU in Oklahoma - great experience but glad to be back in TN!

My wonderful mom and sister came down for their first and last visit to see us in good ol' Oklahoma!

We went to Boston at the end of June - it might be my favorite big city - we stayed with my friend Andy and had so much fun seeing all the historical places, eating, shopping, eating (we ate A LOT!) We were "technically" there for an optometry meeting but we did a lot more sightseeing than continuing education! Here are a few highlights....

My friend Adrien, Zach, and I at one of the optometry events

This was the coolest place - nothing but great food for miles and lots of fun shopping

I just love this picture - I'm not even a huge sports fan (but Zach is!) but the Boston Red Sox stadium was very cool - they give a great tour and you get to sit just about everywhere in the stadium - it was a GORGEOUS day!

Zach and I in the Red Sox stadium

My sweet friend from Kansas, Abigail - the Lord definitely placed her in my life at the perfect time - we met randomly right as we moved to Oklahoma and she led the girl's bible study I was in - she is amazing and I miss her dearly!

Me, Zach, and Tara on our walking tour of Boston - I don't recommend flip-flops for any sort of "walking tour"!!!

The original "Cheers" - doesn't look the same on the inside but it is where they filmed the outside for the TV show

My wonderful husband found our camera tonight so I will take some pics of the house (updated!) and send those out soon!

All you mothers will love this!

2007-08-26T19:10:00.000-07:00

http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=9e7c4b40cf5a13cea6ca

This makes me eager to have children - how precious!!

Our New House - "Pre-Move In"

2007-08-16T07:58:00.000-07:00

Zach and I just started our new jobs as optometrists (hence the corny "eye" comment!) and bought our first house. We are attempting to get settled - besides the brand-new dishwasher and refridgerator breaking as well as part of our furniture being delivered damaged, it's been great! We are having fun deciding what goes where and our furry little one is having a blast exploring a new place. I am working in Greeneville at Greeneville EyeCare Center and poor Zach is driving an hour to Elizabethton every day to work with Dr David Mills - good thing he likes it! We are new "bloggers" so if you have any suggestions, let us know!

Brady is our only baby for now :) By the way, Zach hates it that I put "dog clothes" on Brady!!

Me and my sweetie in front of our new home!

This is the breakfast nook - looking in from the living room. The arch is what made us fall in love with this house!The kitchen - appliances and faucets have been changed since this picture. Zach is thrilled to have a kitchen he can practice all his "Food Network" tips in! He's definitely the cook of the family.This is looking from the kitchen into the dining area

I will post more pics of the house as soon as I get some batteries for my camera! Love you all!