We are back!

Yes, we are back! Our house got struck by lightning a couple of months ago and we got the internet going again, finally! Be looking for some more updates in the next couple of days!

Fendley Kate Hall is here!!

Well I know it has been a while since I have been on here because I have been SUPER busy with the birth of our little girl! Fendley Kate Hall arrived October 3 at 11:24 a.m. was 6 pounds 7 ounces and 18 3/4 inches long. She is perfect! She is a mixture of both mommy and daddy! She was breech so I would have had a c-section anyways. We are doing good. I am just struggling with figuring out her schedule and adjusting myself.

Holding her for the first time!


Me and my little girl!!


On our way home from the hospital.


This picture is before she went to her first doctor's appointment.





Hog Fan.....of course!!! WPS!!! Daddy and I are hoping to watch her play for the Razorbacks some day!!



Four Generation Picture...hoping to get a five generation picture soon!!


One Week Old Picture!! She has changed so much in just one week!!



Here are some pictures that we had taken at the hospital and the link is below to view the pictures.
http://www.our365.com/NewbornPortraits/BabyDetail.aspx?birthid=84ea0a46-f705-492a-a1fd-60fa250cf0a9&utm_source=wnshare&utm_medium=email&utm_content=wnshare_mom_babylink&utm_campaign=wnshare_button

Reality Check!!!

Yes, Keith and I have had a reality check today after going to the doctor!!! Sorry I haven't been updating because nothing is really happening. Things are still not happening but there is a slight problem. Fendley is getting bigger but my body is not responding that I need to go into labor. So we went to the doctor today and she checked me and I had not changed AGAIN!!! So she started to listen to the heartbeat and was having a hard time finding it. She finally found it. She said, "She is getting big." We said, "How big?" She said probably about 8 1/2 pounds right now!!! So she sit down and thought about it and said my chances for a c-section is getting higher because I am not showing any sign of going into labor anytime soon, Fendley is getting bigger, and my pelvic area is very narrow. So, she said that I will probably have to have a c-section. I told her whatever she thought was best. So, she said to come back first thing Monday morning for her to check me and if I have not changed, she will do a c-section Monday so bring my bags!! WHOA!!! So, this time next week, Keith and I could a precious little baby. If I have changed, she will monitor me closely and won't let me go but a couple more days. So, I am still trying to let this sink in!!! So we are busy getting last minute things ready. Just a little nervous about it but I know God is in control! So at 8:30 on Monday, we will see if we get to meet Fendley Kate!!

Another Update!!

I am sorry but I have been slacking again with my updates!!! School starting and getting closer to having this baby is consuming alot of my time. Anyways, we went to the doctor today to get "checked." Well, I am not dilated and the efface is around 30%. Dr. Partridge said that I probably won't have her in the next week. However, her head is in position ready. She said to go ahead and get the car seat in the car and pack my bags. I also asked about my sore ankle and she said it probably won't get better until after I have the baby. :( On a good note, I only gained a pound!! Yay! I think that is the least I have gained the entire time!! Also, Keith behaved himself too during the appointment! I will try to update some here in a couple of days and post some pictures from my showers!! Until then, God Bless!!

Long Lost Update!!

Well, I am sorry that I have not updated in a couple of weeks. The last time I was going to update I couldn't sign on and hadn't tried since. Well, here is a recap. School has started back which means I am SUPER tired!! We went to our labor and delivery class which was scary on my part but Keith thought it was pretty interesting. Now he is making me do this lovely exercises every night!! I told him I get plenty of exercise at school each day!! I had a dr. appointment last Wednesday and I got to see Dr. Partridge! She said that I was measuring right on track! I have another appointment Wednesday and then we start the weekly appointments and start to see if I am dilated....after she said that it kind of sunk in that it is about to be here!

I have my showers scheduled that will be happening in the next couple of weeks! I am excited about those! Fendley is really moving around and of course Daddy knows how to get her moving if she isn't but he picks times like when I am trying to lay down and go to sleep!! UGH!!

I have made a decision to send Fendley to a woman who has an in home daycare that only keeps teachers' kids. Several teachers at my school have used her. I went by her house and you can tell the kids really love her and she only keeps 5 kids or less. Fendley will be the youngest. There are three others that are there full time that around the age of two. I am thinking that Fendley will have some mother hens taking care of her there!

Well, I must get off here and do my exercises!! So good night!!

Two months!!

Well, two months from today, our little Fendley Kate is suppose to be here! We shall see if she decides to come early, right on time, or be tardy. We are very anxious for her to come but I am a little scared at the same time. Fendley was sure letting me know last night that she was feeling good! She woke me up at 3:30 and kept me up until 5:30. I guess she is preparing me for what is to come?? She is really starting to drain my energy! I can not do as much as what I once could which is a little frustrating!!! Well, I guess I may be hitting the sack early tonight seeing I didn't get a full night's sleep. Good night all!

More Updates!!

Well, Fendley's nursery is really coming along!! I am a little sad that it is coming to a end. Here are a few more pictures from this weekend.

Here is a picture of the mirror and dresser that is in Fendley's room. The camel sitting on the dresser is from The Passion Play in Eureka! I can tell Fendley I carried her up and down those stairs at the Passion Play in the middle of July!! Whew!! That was a journey!



Her name that Mom and I hung above her crib.





The zebra wall is done!!!

Nursery Update!

Well, Fendley's room is really coming along! I am kind of sad to say but we are about finished! :( We finished with the zebra print on the wall and I got my two canvas this week that I LOVE! This evening, Mom came over and we hung her name above her bed and some smaller canvas on the zebra wall that Keith finished up this evening. Keith is working on installing a new ceiling fan for her room. Here are a few pictures of what all we have been doing.




The paintings below were done by our youth pastor's wife, Whitney Wolfe. She is very talented as you can tell by these paintings! I highly recommend her and I have her contact info if you ever need anything done!! She has a facebook page "Whitney Wolfe Design"!

Cruise Pictures!! (Finally!)

Well, I am finally posting some pictures from our cruise because I have my laptop back now! Yay! So enjoy! These are just a few!

Leaving Moblie!


In the room!


Pool Deck!


Waiting on a show!


I like this picture because they used my sunglasses for our bunny!


Keith in front of the ship at Cozumel!


An elephant!


Me in the ocean at Playa!


Our waiter was very impressive!! He always remembered that Keith wanted his steak with no sauce and an order of fries! He remembered our names after the first night because we saw him up on the pool deck the next day and he yelled "Hey Keith!" We had EXCELLENT service from everyone on the cruise ship!!


We really enjoyed the cruise and hope to go on another one soon and take Fendley. We ate really good which is always a plus! We were ready to get off after 6 days so that would be our limit on a cruise ship but it was fun!

Another Dr. Visit!

Well, we had another doctor's visit today! We didn't get to see our normal doctor because she is on vacation and boy did I miss seeing her! As Keith says, that was the shortest dr. visit we have had so far! lol The dr. we saw just checked the heartbeat and it was around 150 again! Also, we made our last 4 week appointment. Next time, we will start making our two week appointments until the last month and then it will be one week appointments. Fendley will be here before we know it! Her room is finally coming together. Mom and I are working on stenciling brown zebra print on half of one of the walls. I am also having the youth pastor's wife from my church to paint two canvas to go on the wall. Well, I better get off of here and get some more work done!

The Last Piece...Fendley's Dresser!!

Hip, Hip, Hooray!!! Keith put Fendley's last piece of furniture together today!! Yay! It took him about 2 hours for this one but it was pretty easy!! Now it is time to decorate! Mom came over today and painted half of the trim and I think we or I guess I should say she will finish the rest tomorrow. I am feeling really good right now because I feel as though we are getting some things done!! Now, Keith can go racing this weekend since he did all this work this week!! hehe Here are a few pics!



Keith looks a little tired in this picture! lol

Fendley's Changing Table

Next, Keith put together the changing table which took less time than the crib! Here are a few pics!

Fendley's Crib

Fendley now has a crib to sleep in. Keith was able to put together the crib in only 50 minutes! Here are a few pics from him putting it together!


Mom was helping with the directions! He is putting on the last piece!

Such a happy father! Now, he can tell Fendley all about putting her crib together for her!

Congrats Keith!

Over the 4th of July weekend, Keith made a trip to Wichita, Kansas for a CDRA race. Before he left, he told me that if he won, he would buy me a nice camera for when Fendley is born. Well....he had to buy me a new camera because he won! I was so proud of him! Especially after making that long trip! Wish I could have been there for the pic but I will post it below!

Katie's Visit!

My lovely sister Katie came in for a visit. She was here from Saturday-Thursday. We had a lot of fun and did lots of shopping and looking for Fendley. Here are some pics from her visit!


Natural's Ballgame! It was hot but it was fun! I really enjoyed the fireworks!


Ahh...bringing me Granny's no bake cookies! Such a good sis!


Us on Mom's patio after church! We had a good time and she will be back in about 3 months!

The Room is painted!

We spent last Wednesday painting Fendley's room. I really like the color it turned out!

Few More Softball Games!

Here is a pic of Keith hitting one of the two doubles he hit that night! He has been playing softball since April and only has a few more games left and they are make-ups! I enjoy watching Keith play even though he can be a little too competitive! Hope Fendley gets his athletic ability!! :)

Busy...Busy!!

So, I haven't posted in a while due to the fact that we have been super busy!! However, we are getting so much done! I am actually feeling like we will be ready when Fendley gets here! I still have not posted pics from the cruise because I can't get them to download from my camera to this computer and I am waiting for computer to get fixed but I hope to have them up soon! Next week, I will have another dr. appointment so I will let you know how that goes. Enjoy the next few posts about what we have been up to!

5 Generations in the Making!!

Once Fendley is born, she will be surrounded by lots of grandparents. She will be lucky enough to have a great- great grandmother as well! In the picture above, is my mom, my granny, and my great granny Ruth! She turned 97 a couple of weeks ago and is still going strong!! Her mom lived to be well over 100!! Not only will she have a great-great grandmother, she will have 3 great grandmothers, two grandpas, and two grandmothers! Lucky girl to have so many grandparents to spoil her!! Of course lots of aunts, uncles, and cousins as well!!

Test Results were.......

GOOD!!! As far as I know, my glucose came back ok because I never did get a call from the doctor's office! Yay! They said no news is good news and they would have the results in a couple of days and I didn't hear from them!

In a couple of days, I will be updating the blog with pictures from our vacation! We had a great time! It was just a little too hot for me to do much but I did eat good and had a good excuse too!! However, every time I would want to take a nap guess who tried to keep me awake?? Fendley Kate!!! She is really kicking around these days and Keith is getting to feel her kick!

Well, I must get off of here and take care of my other little one..Annie. She is not a happy camper and I need to find out why. I threw popcorn down for her to eat and she is not eating it which is not like Annie!!! She may not be happy with me because she got a haircut and a bath all in one day! Oh well! Good night!!

Happy Father's Day!

Well, this post is dedicated to my wonderful husband and father of Fendley! Happy Father's Day Keith! I know you will be a great father to Fendley because of your love and dedication to kids of all ages!! The photo above is from Ashley's wedding last June. Keith sat in the floor and played Dora on my phone so that Kassidy would sit still while Mom fixed her hair! Keith is always working and spending time with kids...whether it is our next door neighbor Zach (who plays XBOX with Keith), my little cousins, or coaching 6th & 7th grade basketball! Therefore, I know that Fendley will have a daddy that will love her as much as I will!! Happy Father's Day Keith and I can't wait to see you in action as Daddy!! I love you!!!




This picture is from when Kassidy spent the day with us last summer and Keith was having to act like he was asleep! Guess who she wanted to play with the whole time!!!??? Keith!!! I think she pays more attention to Keith than she does me!!!

Another doctor's visit!

Well, I survived the doctor's appointment yesterday! I had to have the glucose test done yesterday which meant no carbs or sugar until after my 2:30 appointment!! Ugh, what was I thinking scheduling that at 2:30 in the afternoon? Well, I am hoping and praying that it comes back ok because if not, I will have to do a 3 hour test! Yuck! Well, Dr. Partridge said all is well with Fendley. Her heartbeat was around 150 again. She said that since it is getting warmer to start laying off the salt which will be hard for me since I just love salt!!! Also, if I start swelling to get somewhere cool and put my feet up! Keith just loved those orders!! hehe She said the next time I come I will be heading into the last trimester so we will start discussing labor and delivery and signing up for some childbirth classes! Yay! I know Keith is so excited about that! We went to eat at Chili's afterwards since I was craving some carbs and sugar! There are not many things out there to eat without carbs and sugar!

We are getting ready to head on our first cruise so we are pretty excited about that but packing for a week always stresses me out because I am afraid I will forget something!! I am looking forward for a time of relaxation!! This time last year, we were getting ready to head to HAWAII!! I will post a picture in memory of that trip! So fun and we want to go back someday! I said once Fendley is grown! haha


In the picture we are on top of Diamond Head! Don't think I will be walking up any kind of mountains this summer! School is out and I have a busy summer ahead but so looking forward to getting Fendley's room done! Have a great day!

I think I am really pregnant!!

Wow! I am really starting to think there is a something inside of me!! haha This week, I am really starting to feel Fendley move. Seems like anytime of the day that I sit down, I can feel her little feet (I guess) really kicking! I am also starting to feel her when I put my hand on my belly. As you can see in the picture above, I am really starting to show. People are starting to ask when am I due...don't know if that is a good thing? We have a busy week ahead of us. School will be out in a couple of days, doctor's appointment, and getting ready to go on vacation. Maybe once I get back from vacation, I won't be as pale as I am in this picture. We also have Fendley's room almost cleaned out and ready to paint once we get back from vacation. The picture above was taken at my mom's house after church today. Here are some more pics that were taken!


Keith being silly as normal!!!


Mom and I

The Bedding is picked out!

Well, we have picked out the bedding for Fendley's room. We are going jungle theme. This is not her room! I wish it was ready like this! haha We ordered and received the 6 piece bedding set which includes bumper pad, crib sheet, ruffle, window valance, quilt, and diaper stacker.  I also order the three wall hangings and lamp. We have almost moved everything out of the Fendley's room to get ready to paint once we get back from vacation.

Prepared for the Storm!

If we are under a tornado warning tonight, this is the position that I will be getting in friends! Keith's dragster would be a safe place! Right??!! It has a helmet and and rollcage that can withstand up to 120 mph!! Stay safe!

Happy Anniversary!

Well, today marks 3 years for Keith and I! This time next year will be quite different for us! I am so thankful for the past three years and looking forward to many more to come! I love this picture from our wedding because I like all the bubbles!



Keith just couldn't wait for this moment in our wedding!! haha He dreaded kissing me in front of my parents! He is so silly! One day he will have to sit and watch Fendley Kate kiss her husband in front of him!!

Her Name Will Be.......

Fendley Kate Hall. We have decided on a name for our baby girl. Since I am a teacher, I wanted something a little different. The first name comes from my side of the family. Fendley was the last name of my great grandparents on my dad's side of the family. I always called those grandparents Fen and Granny Fen. So we may call her Fen for short. I would like to call her Fendley Kate but Keith thinks we should call her Fendley Kate when she is in trouble but I tell him maybe she won't be in trouble and when she is we will call her Fendley Kate Hall!!! I used the middle name Kate because I thought it sounded good if I wanted to use a double name. However, my sister Katie thinks she is named after her! Whatever! I just can't wait for her to get here so I can see what Fendley Kate is going to look like!

It's a Girl!!

We are having a GIRL!!!! We are so excited at least I know I am that we are having a girl!!! I am writing this post in pink as I celebrate!! Seeing the ultrasound was amazing! Her heartbeat was around 135 and she weighs around 8 oz. She was very active which is probably from all the coke I had today because I wanted to make sure she was moving!!! She was really moving her arms which we told Keith she was practicing her pitching for softball!!! So after the appointment, we had to go shopping!!!!

Baby Bumps!

Here is a picture of our baby bumps. My cousin, Jill, is due May 22 and this picture was taken at her shower. I think she is a little bigger than me! Jill is having a girl named Kamryn Ashley which will be close in age with Baby Hall. At the shower was the first time Kassidy (Jill's daughter)got to see me since I have been pregnant. Kassidy said that I had a belly just like Mommy! She said that I should name my baby (if it is a girl) Kamryn Ashley so that we could have two Kamryn Ashleys!! lol She would point at each of our bellys and say "Kamryn Ashley in here and Kamryn in here!"

Heartbeat of Baby Hall

Here is the heartbeat of Baby Hall. We recorded and put it on the blog for everyone to hear!

3rd Doctor Appointment

Well, we had our 3rd doctor's appointment on Wednesday. This time we recorded the heartbeat so everyone else could hear. The heartbeat was around 150 again. Our next appointment we will find out what the baby is which is May 11th...the day before Keith's birthday!! Happy Birthday Keith!! I am still working on trying to get the recording of the heartbeat on my blog.

Our Vacation

You guessed it! We have booked our vacation for this summer! We are going on a cruise to Mexico. This is our first time to go on a cruise so we are pretty excited! I can't wait to just relax! Keith is excited because there is no Internet and phone service! This will probably be the last vacation alone for a while so we are going to make the best of it! We will be doing a lot of relaxing and eating while we are on the boat!