Trip to Texas

Mom brought me and Andrew home for a while. We spent a day in San Antonio before driving up to Lubbock where I spent the week with Angela, her belly, and Jake. We got the nursery all set up and painted!! It was SO fun. Jonah gets here in FIVE WEEKS! I didn't take nearly as many pictures as I wish that I had... but here's what I've got. We got to stop in Winters on our way up to Lubbock to see Dennis and Audine and Roy, but I didn't take ONE picture. We got to see Rusty's grandmother in Lubbock as well. It was really wonderful to get to see as much family as we did. Andrew walks full time now, he's working at copying every single thing that we do. He hugs pets of all kinds, and makes special noises that make us all laugh every time. He's really just such a pleasure to be around.


Angela's cute belly, and the awesome green nursery!


Andrew chasing mitch-cat


Tina chasing mitch-cat


Mitch hiding from Tina and Andrew


Andrew loves his uncle Jake. He would sit on the couch with him ten times longer than he sits with anyone.


Andrew handing dominoes, and anything he could get his hands on, to mam-aw


My cute loungy boy


wow... yeah...


This is his kiss face, I know it looks like he's trying to bite me... but he's not


He was so so so funny in the pool


Piano lesson number 3 or 4


My little Mozart.

Mother's Day

I know this is a little late, but happy Mother's day everybody. For those of you who don't have your babies, and aren't officially Mothers, I want to say Happy Mother's Day to you too. I think that being a mom has a lot more to it that just having a child. There are moms that never bear children, but they adopt. There are mothers that have children and lose them. There are mothers that have babies and then give them up for adoption. And finally, I think there are mothers that never get to adopt or bear children, but they are mothers in their hearts. They just don't have a baby yet. I love you all. Here are a few pictures from our weekend. My mom sent me the cake!! Isn't is wonderful? It was so huge that we froze half of it, and took several peices to neighbors. Thank you mom! It was delicious. Enjoy the pictures, friends!

Sharing

Andrew has learned lots of new stuff this month. He's learned how to throw a big fat tantrum, he's learned how to take several steps without support, he's learned that when we pull out his stroller that we're going for a walk, and he's learned that he'll have to start sharing his bedroom in december.



YIKES!! That's right, we're pregnant again. I am only about 8 weeks along, and my first doctor's appointment is tomorrow morning. For my dear friends who are struggling with getting pregnant, I know the mixed emotions this kind of news can bring. I love you and I want to remind you that you are free to express honest feelings with me.

I will keep you guys updated with ultrasounds and belly pictures. The fight for names has begun... any ideas?

End of the month fun

April has been a beautiful month. We have spent a good amount of time outside enjoying the beautiful spring. I sneeze all the time because of the pollen, but it is usually worth it. Andrew LOVES being outside, too.

Grandparent's visit

Mom and Dad got to come for Andrew's first birthday. They were only here for a few days but we had a great time.

April Videos

My parents bought Andrew this little bike. He doesn't know how to ride it yet, but he's figured out it's bell for sure.



Andrew just being his cute little self.

Andrew is ONE!!

We had a party this last sunday for Andrew's first birthday. Everyone brought some meat to grill, and we hung out for a few hours. It was the perfect day, sunny and 70. My little boy had his first taste of sugar, got his first sunburn, and had his first birthday all in one day. He's not the tiny little boy I brought home from the hospital... that's for sure.


He's watching Rusty, Jody, and Julia play wiffle ball.


Heather Taylor was MUCH more interested in opening birthday presents than Andrew was. She was polite enough to ask, "Mrs. Chockala? Can I help Andrew open his presents?"


This was as interested as Andrew got, and I had to force him into my lap!!


Heather, Zoe, and Andrew. Look at Zoe's face!!! Hilarious.


This picture makes me look a GAZILLION feet tall. I like it.


Some mid-afternoon manditory snuggles.


This is our friend shannon, or shanta claus. Andrew's getting his requests in super early this year. That's right, friends, you missed out on a rockin' party. Shanta was there!!


My neice Zoe, after sucking on a chocolate easter egg rice crispy treat.


Andrew, sucking on the chocolate easter egg rice crispy treat that he stole from Zoe!


He loved it when Grandpa put him on his head. I know... I don't get it either, but it was cute.


Bekah, Darcy, and Julia. My only question is, "What is Darcy talking about?"


The party people!

Thanks for coming everybody. You made Easter, and Andrew's party really special. Let's grill out again soon.