Swallowed a Watermelon

Woke up this morning to discover that I have swallowed a watermelon!! Oh my gosh-my stomach grew over night. We have been laughing about it all day! Colton seems to be up pretty high, but what do I know? ...its my first time around this block.

Please pray for my buddy Sarah, she was released from bed rest last week. Since then she has found out that she failed her initial blood glucose and that the baby is breech. Today, she started heavily bleeding and having contractions. Sarah is 28 weeks. Please pray that she and Addi stay safe and comfortable and that Addi keeps on cooking in the oven! She is at Baptist and should know more tomorrow. Oh yea, pray for Jim -- I am sure he is pretty flustered and helpless at this point!

Back in Memphis

We are back! Arrived at 7 am, and we are very exhausted! Mom, dad, Josh, and I arrived in Orlando last Sunday around 10 pm--headed straight to bed. Monday morning Josh went with dad to the auction and mom and I worked out and headed to the pool. The guys played 18 holes after the auction ( after dodging the afternoon thunder showers ). We went out for a nice diner Monday night--Vito's Chop House. This is one of dads regular places to go--they all know his name! Thanks for a great dinner mom and dad!


Tuesday was the beginning of Josh's conference, it didn't start until 2, so he and I grabbed a few chairs by the pool. Mom was sick that day and never left the room. We figure it was just a 24 hour stomach thing. I worked out and picked up Josh around 530. We went to the outlets that night. Dad works 2 auctions on Tuesdays, so mom was able to relax by herself. I think she slept all day! Josh and I found a few things for Colton at the outlets. From there, we headed to the largest TGIFridays in the world. So many TV's and games--it was huge!

Josh had to be at the conference Wednesday at 830. Mom was feeling much better so we worked out and headed to the pool. We did a lot of observing that day. We felt as tho we were a minority during this trip--but in a fun and interesting way. Orlando --esp our hotel was such the melting pot of cultures, languages, wardrobes, swimsuits (haha) and other daily differences. Mom and I laid there all day trying to figure out where people were from and who belonged to who. It was refreshing to see that so many people come to our country as an escape and for a good time. We were totally immersed with folks from England, Ireland, South Africa, and I am sure many other places. The boys golfed late that day and mom and I headed back to the outlets. Wednesday night we all headed to City Walk with one of dads car friends - Bob Karr. It is right outside of Universal and Islands of adventure. Lots of restaurants, shops, and a live band. We ate at Jimmy Buffets Margarita ville and watched the beautiful fireworks. This was a very long and tiresome day.

Thursday was my favorite day, the four of us headed off to Sea worlds- Aquatica. We had to be there at 8 am, it is a new park and fills very quickly. The manager form the Crowne Plaza met us and comped out tickets into the park--thanks Scott! We found chairs and an umbrella in the sand right in front of the 2 wave pools. The first thing we did was float in 2 person tubes on the lazy river, it was so relaxing--until you were suddenly stuck under a waterfall- laughing so hard you almost wet your pants. From there we found another river of sorts- you float in it without tubes. you have the option of a life jacket or not. I opted for not and the others used one. The current were so swift and so fun!! Again, this brought on immense laughter and some water up the nose! Josh and mom rode the slides, wish I could have but, my doctor would have frowned! They had a blast and I had a blast watching them! The rest of the day we chilled in our chairs, the wave pool, and in the 2 rivers. It was absolutely amazing! We left the park in time for the boys to get back and get showered. Dad had a night auction and Josh had a seminar at the conference. Late that night everyone went back to Vito's I stayed in and packed/showered--we decide to switch flights. We flew home at 6:15 this morning. I am exhausted--but in a good refreshing kind of way.

Love to you all, have a nice weekend!

Happy Anniversary Mike and Margee!

happy 32nd Anniversary Mike and Margee! We enjoyed a nice dinner at the Olive Garden with the Mays, Grandma/JR, and Sis. Josh and I took an ice cream cake to help them celebrate. Here's to 32 more wonderful years!

We are off to Orlando in about an hour. We are ready for rest and relaxation. Hope you all have a nice week!

Jamie

Birthdays, cookouts, and more

I went out to Collierville and Tuesday to spend some time with Sarah--who is on bed rest until alt least the 10th. She was extremely bored and stir crazy so I busted her out for a quick trip to Target. She refused to ride in the wheel chair, so the shopping was short but sweet!

Josh and I have been walking with Rocko most mornings. Every little bit of exercise helps for all of us! It is hot, but we stay hydrated and only go for 40 minutes or so. I have really enjoyed it.

Thursday, Josh and I joined the Huffmans (Jim and Sarah) for a lazy day at the pool. We were in the pool all day, so the heat wasn't too bad! That night Josh and I took an Ice Cream cake over to Granny's for her 72nd birthday. The visit was short but nice--they had to hurry and get to the Bartlett fireworks show. I think she looks great for 72, hope I look that good at her age!

We spent the 4th at Don and Debbie's. It was cloudy all day, but everyone had fun visiting and hanging out. There were several of our friends and family there. Most of the folks left around 6 or so, but we stayed for fireworks. The boys are like little kids when you break out the fireworks!

Today, we are packing for our trip to Orlando. We leave tomorrow and come back next Friday. I am so excited to relax with Josh and my folks. We are also going to try out the new Disney water park/wave pool/beach called Aquatica. Josh is going to auction with dad one day and I am sure we will squeeze in some shopping and pool time.


I am 22 weeks today, trucking along slowly but surely. I go to the dr for a routine check up on the 16th, hope I havent gained too much weight! My glucose test is in 6 weeks, we will also have a 4-D ultrsound that day. Can't wait to see Colton!

Love to you all, pray for save travels as we head off to Orlando!
Jamie

Back to reality

Our visit to the beach was short but sweet. We arrived in Gulf Shores Thursday around 11:00 p.m. The drive wasn't bad at all. Friday was Meredith's birthday--the big 29! She and I went to meet up with the Ware's and the Holmes at their condo/beach. It was a beautiful and fun day. Mom and dad joined us after golf. We stayed at the beach until 6 or so. From there, we headed home for a yummy meal cooked by grandma. Saturday was cloudy when we woke up, so mom, mer and I headed to the outlets. There were so many good deals--especially for Colton, he really racked up. Dad took us all to dinner at the Original Oyster House that night, it was a great meal. The ladies played 31 for the rest of the night! We came home yesterday, uneventful car ride.


Today it is in the mid 80's and quite pleasant! Rocko and I are about to take a walk-- I need to walk off some of grandmas cooking! Today is a grocery/cleaning/cooking day. Josh wants spaghetti for dinner. I plan on cleaning out Colton's closet this week, got to find somewhere for all those purses!


Mom, dad, Josh, and I are off to Orlando next Sunday--can't wait!!!!

Jamie

Gulf Shores... Here we come

Meredith and I at Jenny's bachelorette weekend last August. Mer's last time away from the boys!

This is my good buddy Sarah who is due to deliver on October 7th. She and Josh's best friend Jim are expecting a baby girl - Margaret Addison. Please say prayers for Sarah, she was put on bed rest yesterday b/c of some bleeding. She goes back on July 10th for further evaluation. Pray for her spirits to stay calm and for everything to be OK with mom and baby.
This pic is of me, my folks, and best friend for 15 years- Meredith. We are headed to Gulf Shores tomorrow and will stay thru Sunday. Meredith is leaving her two boys (Byron 2 1/2 and Carter 16 months) in the care of her husband, mother, and babysitter. Pray that they will do just fine without her. I am sure we will have a blast. Mom and dad plan to golf with my grandparents at least one day maybe two. Mer and I will spend time at the beach and I am sure we will hit up an outlet or two!

It is hot here in Memphis, in the 90's everyday. I have been inside this week--where the AC is kicking!

Stay cool out there!

Long summer days

Josh and I have been dog/house sitting ever since we returned from the lake. Our friends the Conway's have been in Cabo -- so we are helping them out. Although... I would have loved to try out Cabo. Prob not a lot of fun when you are pregnant! It has been nice relaxing in their pool, I have a great tan this summer. We had to take one of their dogs to the Vet while they were away, she could hardly walk/stand and wasn't eating. Turns out she has bone spurs in her back and had torn up the pads on her paws--poor thing. She is doing much better now--tail is wagging again. I was so scared to tell Don and Debbie that one of their babies was hurt--but now things are on the mend! The Conway's arrived last night around midnight, which meant I was able to sleep in my own bed for the first time in 9 days! It was a great nights sleep!

Today it is hot in Memphis, but they are calling for rain. We haven't had any in a long while. My yard will welcome it! I am babysitting out in Oakland today for the Baltz's, they just finished fixing my hair. Toenails are next!