The shirt that got passed down..

We weren't quite sure if this shirt would get worn again.

But look who gets to wear it now!

He's proud and we are so excited!  Baby JM or MK is due September 25th- 1 day before Hampton's 2nd birthday!

Here's our sweet guy!  Or girl! 

Heartbeat at 8 weeks- 173

Heart beat at 12 weeks- 150

This pregnancy has basically been the same as the boys with a few new symptoms.  Chills.  So weird.  They've done all of the tests to make sure it was nothing more than just pregnancy hormones and all results have come back normal.  I did POP at 12 weeks and was more than happy to move into pregnancy clothes- they are so comfy.  

We ARE going to find out the gender but not until mid May at the 20 week.  We are looking forward to doing a fun gender reveal with family that weekend while we are in Kiawah.  I am all in that it is a boy but Big B is betting against the odds and saying girl.  Little B says boy and you know what they say about the littles knowing the gender.  

When we found out a 3rd baby would be arriving we knew we would move the boys into the same room.  A few weekends ago we decided to do a little trial and I am so glad we did.  The boys love it and I am still in awe at how well they do.  If I had known the success I would have done it much earlier.  They go to bed at the same time and surprisingly are both asleep after 15 or 20 minutes.  The other night we heard Hampton crying after we had just put them down but then we heard Little B start singing "I love you Lord" and Hampton stopped crying.  Melts my heart each night and morning to see them together, thriving to be in each others presence. This picture is from the night B was camping- Hampton was missing his roomate.  The boys room is almost complete- just some paint on the walls and it is all done! 

First Time Camping

Over the weekend, Bradford and his friend Sam took Bradford Jr. and Bennett camping at J.B. Stuckey State Park. Here are some photos of the action. Bradford Jr. and Bennett's weekend motto that kept getting repeated was "best night camping ever.."

Silly Boys

I take about 3 videos a day and send them to the grandparents.  Lately they are becoming too good not to share! I love the way Hampton adores Bradford.  And I love that Bradford wants to hold Hampton, touch him and talk to him all.day.long. They love love love love each other.

Little B singing bedtime songs

Bradford's 3rd Birthday!

On Saturday we celebrated Bradford's 3rd birthday with family, friends and dinosaurs at Dinosaur World.  We had great weather and everyone seemed to have a great time.  Here are some of the highlights..

Anna had fun decorating. Every kid got to take home their own inflatable dinosaur.

Cupcake mountain. All the parents loved the green icing on faces..

Bradford guided everyone through Dinosaur World and his favorite parts.

Hampton loves dinosaurs too!

He's becoming such a big boy..

Ma C, Ranger, Uncle T & Aunt E all came in town to celebrate. We are so thankful they were able to be here.

Happy Birthday, Bradford.  You are growing up to be such a warm, loving, social, respectful young boy.  You can see God's light shine right through you and we know he has a wonderful plan for you. 

Christmas 2012

I have been such a slacker when it comes to blogging this past year.  I actually was/am thinking of stopping but then I keep remembering that life is short and memories and words can be sweet to look back on later and for others to look back on.  So I'll keep trying.  

Christmas this year was in Bham with my parents. It was a great time- it is SO SO SO much nicer now that Hampton is sleeping better at night. Naps a different story- he took all of his naps in the car- yes we drove him around until he fell asleep and then my dad would sit in the front seat in my parents drive way while Hampton napped.  I knew we had become a little too comfortable with this situation when my mom would take my dad out a cup of coffee to enjoy while he sat and waited for Hampton to wake up.  We were a little bummed that my brother Trent and his wife Eleanor wouldn't be in town- they skipped out and went on a tropical vacation for 10 days!  I don't think they missed us one bit!  Uncle T is always a highlight for my boys...

This Christmas was really special because Jenn and Vanessa were both home with their babies.  It was SO fun to get to see them each day- even on Christmas Day.  Holidays are different without Ms. Holly and Mrs. Wilson around.  My best friends though sure are strong and really step into that role of the mother.  It was a JOY to see them and be there with them during Christmas.  

Baby Joy.  Love her.  So glad one of us had a girl :)

One of my favorite traditions that we do in Birmingham at Christmas time is go to my parents church's Children's Service.  The children all dress up as something from the nativity and then tell the story of Jesus' birth.  As they tell the story they call up the part- Hampton actually went up first.

Playing in the Nativity outside of church while we waited for the service to start

Getting brother dressed

This is during the service- both boys stayed on the alter and exchanged sweet loves.

Can you tell someone is LOVING it?

Bradford waiting for them to call the shepherds up- his little lamb brother had already gotten to go up on the stage

My high school friends got together too- TWICE.  Once for a playdate with the kiddos and once for a night out! We were missing 3 kids and two moms below.  Also two are expecting and one is adopting so soon the total will be up to 15 kids!  Thinking next time we will have to go to a big open field.  

So thankful for our Christmas in Birmingham.  My mom and dad were such troopers and went right along with whatever we/the boys wanted to do!  Below is a highlight of all of the fun we had!

B and Ranger in the "dark room" playing with their new toys. #twopeasinapod

Picture of the boys in the outfits mom made- the Jumper was originally worn by Little B his first Christmas!

Someone loved this.

Sweet times with Ranger.

Drawing dinosaurs

H got a farm

B got a fire station

Yummy lunch compliments of Ma C and Big Bradford.  My mom's squash casserole is the best out there.  Big B made collards for he and my dad.

Picture of the boys in the car- it is a 10 hour car ride- they did pretty well- the last couple of hours were rough.  There and back.

My BF from high school, Laurie Ann, came by one night to meet Hampton since they couldn't make the play date.  I am a little obsessed with her girls.  They are so beautiful inside and out. Just like their mama. 

I think H and MC look alike but I couldn't quite capture a picture to show that.

The day after Christmas we headed to Gadsden to see my grandad- my dad's dad.  We met up at Cracker Barrell. 

On the 27th we headed down to the country and dropped off Daddy to go hunting with his buddies for a few days.  After spending time with Mimi and Grandaddy we headed to Daphne to get some time with Soos.

Boys- just sit still once..

A little better. 

I am so thankful we got to see all of the great grandparents on this trip.  We wish we were closer and could soak up the sweet time we have left with them.  

Have I mentioned I eat, breathe, sleep, watch, play, act, cuddle, and roar dinosaurs?