On the move...

I turned 8 months old today, so I've decided I had better get moving!  Now if only I could figure out how to go FORWARD!!

Giggles...

I was wrong...

Maybe I was wrong.  Maybe all our children are talkers.  A couple weeks later and she jabbers away.  She talks a lot when she is tired or if she is mad.... maybe she is a complainer. :)  Plus, a couple pictures of Nate and Katey together.

Katey-girl vs Natey-guy

So I was trying to think through when Nate did things as I am anticipating Katey's development.  I feel like Nate was "chattier" than Katey.  So I looked back at old posts.  Do you remember in February 2008 the post called "Talking with the Dragon Fly"?  Katey definitely doesn't chat that much.  Nate was about a week older than Katey is now.  I wonder, is my boy going to be my chatter and my daughter the quiet one?  Hmmm.... it'll be interesting to see how similar or different they are from one another.  I need to take more videos of Katey.  I'll try to take more to post here. :-)

Katey 8 weeks

Kathryn Grace Willson (Katey)

Katey was born Tuesday morning, June 1 at 8:16 am.  She was 8lb 9oz and 19 inches long.  Mama and Katey came out of the scheduled c-section with no complications.  Although Mama was a little nauseous after and the meds she was given for that made her VERY sleepy for the rest of the morning and most of it is a blur.  Mama is healing much faster than she did with Nate and feels great in comparison.

Nate is such a great big brother.  He loves his little sister.  He loves to hold her and comes running if she is crying.  We are so proud of him.

36 weeks...

We're getting close.  I'm 36 weeks along, and less than 3 weeks out to the scheduled c-section.

I am kind of hoping she comes sooner.  We'll see...

Changing Family...

Here is our first day with our new puppy, Cheyenne.  It's been a couple of weeks now and she is already getting bigger.  Nate isn't totally sure what to think of her.  He likes her, but she also kind of scares him.  Also included are photos of mama and baby Katie at 27 1/2 weeks.

Chinese New Year and other family photos...

The family went out for Chinese New Year together.... Nate's wasn't really good with the chop sticks yet.  We have a really good video, I'll try to post it later.

Nana has been helping us work on potty training.  See my big boy in his big boy underwear!  Of course, even the undies must have CARS!!!  He is so proud of himself in them!

Nate reading the news paper just like pappy and a rare moment of receiving love from his wonderful older cousin, Sam!!

23 weeks...

I said KISS your sister, not PUSH her!!!

19 1/2 Weeks

These pictures are from late last week, but I just got a chance to upload them today.  Sorry the ultrasound picture is sideways :)

It's a .....

GIRL!!!!!!

Tom's residency news...

We have received official word today....  Upon graduation in May, Tom has been accepted into the Ear, Nose and Throat residency program for the Air Force in San Antonio, TX.  That means we will be there another 5 years.  We are very excited and proud of him.  He got one of two slots that were in large demand.  I'm so proud of my hubby.

And here are a couple of photos just for fun....  Nate is cuddling with Nana & Pappy's dog, Maddy.  Also here is Mommy at 15 weeks preggers with the new little one.

Ice Skating...

Sorry this is old...its from Thanksgiving weekend, but thought I would share. We had fun playing with Daddy when he had a couple of days off. We went ice skating with Mr Wass (a class mate of Daddy's) and Aunt Steph. We had lots of fun, but Daddy got quite the work out :)

We miss you, Daddy! Can't wait to see you, soon!!!

Big News....

We are thrilled to officially announce that Nate is going to be a big brother. We are expecting a new addition in early June. Nate has no idea that his life is going to change drastically in just 6 months! We talk about "the baby" with him, but he doesn't get it.

So, sorry that I have really sucked at blogging since the move...sorry about that. Here are a few recent pictures.

Texas Residents...

So its official, we're Texas residents. Unfortunately we live far enough out of San Antonio city limits that we are still without internet at home. We can check our email and such on our phones, but I have been unable to do any blog updates since the move. Hopefully we can find a way to fix it soon.

We are loving out new home and playing with Trina's Aunt, Uncle, cousins and their kids on a regular basis in San Antonio. Below are pictures of the house. We've done some painting and Tom & his Dad built a bookcase into the "library" (front room).

Nate is really growing up. He is just chatting away and regularly talking in small 2-3 word phrases. He is really becoming a good communicator. He is great fun, although he is really entering the world of the terrible twos!

Although Tom has been separated from us much of the summer (with only short visits built in), we have been blessed to have several visits from family over the summer. Tom's Dad & brother helped us move. My Mom, sister-in-law, and niece helped us unpack and do some painting (with help from my aunt and cousin too). My Mom also visited again shortly after that when I had some unexpected medical issues. Tom was able to visit twice and the second time his parents came too. We all spent a week at Tom's parents house and Nate and I are visiting my parents for a couple of weeks. Nate has really enjoyed getting to know all of his grandparents!