Change of plans!

Geri went to the doctor on Tues.
She is progressing along just fine.
There is one little problem.
Jayden is not in position correctly.
He is laying sideways.

The doctor's remedy for this is a C-section, next Wed.
Geri will go back to see him on this next Tues. and if Jayden has not turned, we will be having a baby on Wed.
This was not how Geri wanted it, but, of course, she want her little boy to be born safely and his current position could be life threatening, if she were to go into labor.

Jerry and I had a weekend camping trip planned for the 5th, 6th and 7th.
We were both very disappointed, but we had to cancel.
Geri will likely be coming home from the hospital Fri. afternoon with a brand new baby and not feeling very well.
She needs us.
I feel so bad to have to cancel our trip, and I hope that we can rescedule it for a weekend very soon. We are going to the Llano in October and I definately need to practice my paddling.

We are excited about the birth of our new grandson. It is going to busy around our house with two little boys.
Christian is going to be a great cousin for Jayden.
He is such a big boy now and I know he will keep us all on our toes very soon.

Uh oh! late for my meeting. Gotta go!!!!!!!!!

My first trip!

We got up very early. Before the sun came up.
We loaded our matching kayaks in the back of the truck and headed to Waterloo.
My first attempts at paddling were a little difficult, Jerry decided, I was getting too frustrated and traded paddles with me.
The difference was amazing, I was making progress. I was moving along.
I was really enjoying the experience.
Now that I was getting the hang of it, I really enjoyed being out on the water, early in the morning, not another soul around. Just me, Jerry and the great outdoors. It was so peaceful, the temperature was perfect, no noise except the birds and the ducks.
We paddled around for a while, just loving the morning.
We loaded back up and went for breakfast.
It was great spending some quiet time with my guy.
I think, I could get used to this 'yakin' if we keep having days like today.
Thanks to my sweet guy who made sure everything was perfect, down to the pink lifejacket!!

Creativity!

Last year, I posted pictures of the bed set
and decorations that Tish and I designed for Christian.
We worked hard and created a very nice area for our little man to come home to.


















Now, I get to post the pictures of the bed set and decorations that Geri and I designed and created for Jayden.

There is a real sense of accomplishment for new Mom's when they are able to use their creative talents to make something beautiful for their new baby.

It makes everything just a little more special when you are able to put a little of your own heart into what you create.

Two very different rooms, designed and created by two very different new Mom's, for two very special little boys.

What's in a name?

Jayden, "God has heard"
One more project completed!

Just a few more weeks!

Til Jayden arrives and Geri has been busy.
She has been designing, quilting, sewing cutting, tying and painting.
Creating the perfect atmosphere to bring her little boy home to.
Projects that are still in the works, include a handpainted, plaid piggy bank to match his theme and a hand crocheted baby afgan (after, I teach her how to crochet, that is).
In the mean time she has completed a beautiful bed set, including a custom designed quilt and pillow sham, custom made bumper pads, a hand tied no-sew blanket, three large flannel recieving blankets, a special satin-lined, feather soft, coming home blanket and a wall hanging to match her Winnie-the-Pooh theme, spelling out the baby's name, in hand painted letters with hand painted accent characters.
I think Jayden has a very creative Mom.
What a lucky little man.

Eating Cheese Puffs

We've been busy!

Geri is home for a little while.
Her baby boy is due to come into the world in a few weeks.
We spent the entire week-end, last week-end sewing and organizing everything she is going to need. We had a great time designing and creating a custom quilt and bedset. Winnie the Pooh, of course. Geri loves Pooh Bear and wanted him for her baby's theme.
We are not quite finished yet but, if she happened to have her baby tomorrow, we are ready.
She went to the doctor Tues. and he seems to think she will go late.
That's okay because Great-grandma Margaret's birthday is the 14th and she wants a new great-grandson for her birthday. They are going to try to come to Texas again for Thanksgiving or Christmas. I hope it works out where they can. I would love to cook for a crowd.

We finished the room on the back before Brian left and got Aaron moved in. He really likes it. He has a LOT of privacy and per his request, no windows, so it is really dark in there. He says he could sleep forever and never realize it is daytime out there.

Christian had his first experience with cheese puffs yesterday. He was so funny. He was trying to eat them 2 or 3 at a time. The more we put on his tray, he more he tried to pick up at once. He usually enjoys eating but that was a party. Tish and I laughed so much at his antics and of course he joined in. He is such a happy little guy and anyone laughing makes him laugh, too.
He is getting so independent. He tries to hold the spoon and feed himself and he tries to hold his sippy cup himself. It's getting harder to feed him baby food. He really likes things he can pick up and feed himself.What a monkey!

Tish has been trying to spend time with Chase while he is on leave. She is taking pictures of Christian with Chase's camera so he will have them when he goes back to Kuwait.

In the mean time, Jerry and I have been working hard to get things in order for a trip in October. Jerry is buying me a kayak. We are going to an event together. I am excited about spending time with my best buddy all alone. I know, he thinks he is a great fisherman and if you read his blog, you will agree with him. But that is only because I haven't been lately. I CAN outfish him and I plan on proving it in October.

Well, it's time to cook dinner for my crew and I don't want Jerry to catch me bragging so I'm outta here. Hope I got you all caught up!