Baby Bump

Alright I just had Blair take a 20 week belly picture because I had people asking for an updated picture! Its growing!

Don't mind the sweaty volleyball look!

1/2 Way!!

Well this week is week 20 in my pregnancy! That means I'm technically half way there..I hope! :) I feel great, although I feel like I've really popped in the last 10 days or so! Last night I got out all the maternity clothes I have, some mine but most Janelle's! :) I tried outfits on and realized that I'm going to be wearing the same few things to school until it cools down! Oh well...sixth graders don't mind!

School officially started today! I met my new group of kiddos. Its a fairly nice group...but much larger than I had last year! It was super hot and we dismissed at 1:10! I was very thankful, as I was swelling up like a balloon! Here's to a new year!

This past weekend we went to Davenport to a wedding (Luke and Lanna Niemann). It was great because we got to see Beth and Jared (who live in Kentucky). We've missed them and sure hope they make it back to Ames for a Cyclone tailgate this fall! 

We stopped in Williamsburg at the outlet mall and did a little shopping! I went to the Carters store to look for Baby Taylor but decided I better not splurge because he'll be spoiled enough...Aunt Janelle already said so! :) 

Have a great week everyone!  Let's pray for cooler weather! 

It's that time of year again...

Well it's officially time for school to start again! I can't believe it! Summer always flies by. Tomorrow I get to start back for all the fun teacher meetings. At least we start the day of right--they give us coffee and donuts! Thats a plus. haha!
The kiddos come Monday!  This year is going to be especially nuts because we were supposed to be in our new school building, but thats been delayed so we'll be in the old one to start. We're scheduled to be in the new building just after labor day. I can't wait! Its going to be a fresh start for everyone-teachers and students.
I'm also coaching middle school volleyball for the 4th year. With Baby Taylor on the way, I think this could be my last! This year I'll be coaching 8th grade instead of 7th. It's a nice short season, so it goes rather quickly! Let's hope the girls can have another undefeated season!
Blair started back yesterday. He's been  putting in some long days getting his classroom ready and preparing for football. He had his back to school night tonight. He said he has 17 boys and 7 girls! That could be a challenge!

So...here's to a new school year! Bring it on! :)

It's a BOY!

Baby Taylor is a BOY!!! We're very excited! He's healthy and measuring perfectly. He wasn't shy at all and right way showed us his little 'dude'! He was sucking his thumb just about the whole time--it was so cute!
It was such a cool thing because the ultra sound tech put the probe on my stomach and within a second we could see the sex. She goes, "ok, if you look right now you can see exactly what you're having." There was no doubt! I looked over at Blair and he was smiling from ear to ear! He's one excited Daddy-To-Be!
Bridget, my close friend, was here visiting us so she got to hang out with this mommy all day. I even made her to come to BabiesRus so I could make a 'blue' purchase!

We're so blessed and I can't thank God enough for this little blessing...simply a miracle!

My Last Day With Mr. Kayson!

Every Wednesday this summer I had the privilege of watching Kayson (Blair's Nephew)! He's such a little man and I'm so lucky that I've gotten to see him each week! He makes me laugh so hard..I always leave there feeling great!  He's 19 months old, but oh so smart!  

Aunt Tina snapped some pictures today. We played outside in the water and I just had to capture that 'slicked back' look! 

Tomorrow is our ultra sound to determine the sex of Baby Taylor!! Boy or Girl?

We'll be sure to keep everyone posted! 

Belly Pic (17 weeks)

My Hubby Rocks!

So, this hubby of mine has been very productive. :)  In one week he's installed a new garbage disposal AND now a new dishwasher! He really is a good guy!

A professional plumber?...Nope Blair Taylor

Chicago!

Last weekend my three close friends--Beth, Emma, Kay, and I had a nice little girls outing in Chicago! We did lots of shopping and eating! It was Kay's birthday so we had to do a little celebrating. It was a great weekend and I'm so thankful for awesome friends!

Navy Pier!

Celebrating! 

Figured I better jump on the blog bandwagon....:)

Welcome to our blog! I've had so much fun following family and friends' blogs that I decided I better create one too since our life is changing and getting more exciting as we wait for Baby Taylor. We have so many friends and family members who I know would appreciate updates! :) As all of you know, Blair and I are expecting our little blessing in January. We are so thrilled! I'm just about 17 weeks along and we're patiently waiting for August 12th---the day we find out if we're having a girl or boy.

Lets see..what else...
This summer I've been busy working at Okoboji Grill in Ames and Blair is employed at Cedar Pointe Golf Course in Boone. We like having summer jobs to keep us busy...and the extra $$$ is nice. School will start again soon and we'll reunite with our little cherubs before we know it. Blair teaches 4th grade at West Marshall and I teach 6th grade reading/language arts at Colo-NESCO.

Now, my goal is to post a few pictures but we'll see. This is all trial and error...:)

Belly Pic! I believe this was week 15!