Hello World

It has been a while since my last post...my laptop kicked the bucket and was unrepairable. Thankfully they were able to put all of my documents and pictures on disks for me. So that left James' laptop that needed to be fixed...we were hoping it was just the hard drive and the quotes we were getting for taking it to get fixed seemed too much. So after talking with someone at work James decided to get a hard drive and replace it to see if that would solve it or not. We could always take it back and he had gotten one real cheap. It took him less than five minutes to replace it and yeah it works!!! So now we are back online! You really don't realize how much you miss keeping up with friends by email or FB when you can't get online. Anyway life is busy and little man is already 3 months old.....I just wish time would slow down a bit. He is precious and has started "baby talk"and laughing. He loves to watch his big brother and sister...espcially when they sing to him. I love watching them together and cannot wait to see how they are together as they get older.

One month

Christian is a month old...how time flies! He is so precious and Em and Austin just love him to pieces. Most of the time he is pretty laid back. We are really enjoying him and treasuring this time with our last baby.

Now a family of five

Christian Gregory Otts was born on Sept. 15th at 7:47am. I was scheduled for a c-section on the 29th (his due date was Oct. 4) but due to preeclampsyia my c-section was moved up. He weighed 8lbs and 7oz...I cannot imagine what he would of weighed had we have been able to wait until the 29th! He is so calm and laid back. Emily Grace and Austin love being a big brother and sister. My doctor was great and the whole experience at SEMC was awesome. The nurses really took care of us. I cannot believe it has been only a week since he was born. Our little family is doing well and we are really enjoying this time.

PC Beach 2010

We got to go to PC yesterday to my home church and then we took the kids to the beach. They had so much fun playing in the sand and the water. I loved watching their expressions. Of course Austin never looks at me when I take pictures...LOL. We went to Pier 53 and had a good spot sitting under it so that I was not too hot. And the beach was really not the crowded. We had lots of fun and look forward to future trips!

First Day of Kindergarten...

Today was Austin's first day of kindergarten. He did so well! He immediately went to his desk to color his paper this morning. His class was going on a treasure hunt. He was so excited! Em had her second day of 2nd grade and loves it. She has had spelling and reading homework already. It was very quiet around here while they were in school...I could get use to that...LOL.

 

First Day of the 2nd Grade

 Today was Em's first day of 2nd grade at Kate Smith. The girl was beyond excited to start school! Austin starts kindergarten tomorrow...the let the first half of the class go today and the other half tomorrow...then his whole class will be together on Wed. We decided to go ahead and let them start school here even though we will be moving up to Dothan in about a month or so when we find a place.

Mixed Emotions

Yesterday my SIL Rachel married her high school sweet heart. We were so excited for her and Keith. I got to take lots of pictures and am working on proofing an album and disc for them. As I was working on that and thinking about all that had happend yesterday I was reminded about mixed emotions...especially with Emily Grace. I don't think as I took this pic I realized the depth of emotion at the moment that I had captured. As you can see in the picture Em is hugging Aunt Rachel and crying as she realizes that while she is gaining an uncle and is so happy for them...she is sad that they are moving a couple of states away since Keith is in the Army. This broke my heart as I am sure Rachel's a bit too. Em has always been so close to Rachel. The family joke is that we got Rachel's child since they are so much alike. Thankfully Em has come to understand that she will get to see them and that we can keep in touch by email, phone. etc.

9 Years

On July 14th, James and I celebrated 9 years of marriage. He was 32 and I was 29 when we married. We now have a 7 year old, a 5 year old, and our surprise (and last) baby due in Oct. This year is also my 20th high school reunion...which of course I am not going since I am so pregnant..LOL. We are facing some challanges and changes in the coming days...I know that God is in control and things will work out...trying to be patient in the waiting!!

Love the Dress!

Emily Grace got some great gifts from her Grandparents and Aunts for her 7th birthday. One of her favorite is the dress that Aunt Rachel got her. So today we went to the Aldrich Gardens so that I could practice taking some pics before Aunt Rachel's wedding this month. It was a nice walk and we got to see lovely flowers and dragonflies (Grammie's favorite). Em has always been a ham and easy to take pictures of.

Seven years ago...

Seven years ago today our lives were changed forever when a nine pound precious baby girl was born. I cannot believe how fast these years have gone. It just seems like yesterday we were bringing you home from the hospital and not too sure what to do...LOL. It has been a precious journey to watch you grow into the sweet and loving girl you are today. We are thankful that God blessed our family with you and cannot imagine what life would be like without you. Emily Grace you are a joy to love and raise. Happy Birthday sweet girl! We love you!!

It's a Boy!

We are having another boy! James is in shock...I think we all were...we really thought this baby would be a girl. It took Em a bit to get over it but she is excited about having a baby brother. We have decided on the name Christian Gregory (Gregory after James' brother-in-law that passed away in Dec). When you compare Austin's ultrasound to Christian's they look alot alike. I cannot wait to meet this little guy. I know that he is going to be such a blessing to our family.

Mother's Day

I am so thankful for my Mama Di, Mama Faye (and remembering my Granny too!) and my MIL for their love and example of a mom. They have taught me so much! And of course I cannot help but think of the best Mother's Day gift that I got five years ago...a 7lb 7 oz bundle of joy named Austin! (His baby pic is posted...he still sleeps like that! LOL) I am thankful to be a mom to him, Emily Grace, and baby #3. We do find out what baby #3 is on Wed...pretty excited about that!

Silent Sunday

Spring Break

I am a terrible blogger. I have some pictures to load but even that is too tiring at the moment. I have been so sick with this baby. I almost feel like I have the flu 24/7. And my food choice is so limited right now. I am also not sleeping well and the headaches have started. I do hope since I am almost 11 weeks that it will magically quit at 12 weeks....one can hope. Well, it is spring break. Austin and I are just hanging out. Emily Grace decided she wanted to spend a couple of days with her Grandparents Otts. I really want to be on a beach somewhere...LOL. Hopefully that will happen this summer. I can't believe the school year is almost over and I will soon have a 2nd grader and one going in kindergarten...how time flies. Em and Austin are excited about this baby. They are both convinced it is a girl...I think so too...so we will find out in about 10 weeks.

Today

Today I am 38....I still feel about 34...LOL. Of course it is also closer to 40....ugh. It has gone by so fast. I was so looking forward to my 20th high school reunion...but now that has changed since we are expecting our third (and last) child. I don't think I want to go eight months pregnant. I just hope I can survive the summer too..LOL. I keep thinking of the scene in Father of the Bride II when they had the house so cold that Steve Martin was in his winter coat. I have been craving spicy foods. Tonight we used our gift cards to Outback...it was awesome. Everything I had was spicy and with a kick to it...I will probably pay for it later! Bring on the tums! LOL I am looking forward to finding out what this baby will be...of course we had already given away all the baby stuff (except the cradle) and my maternity clothes...so I guess we are really starting over!

Play Day

We have so many things going on in our lives...so many changes and hopefully good things to come. I think sometimes as adults we get so caught up in everyday and don't always treasure little things. After all of the freezing weather and being stuck inside I knew we needed a bit of fun... sometimes you just got to go outside and play. The weather was sooooooo nice and we needed to take advantage of it and enjoy some time at the park. Of course it seemed everyone had the same idea and the place was so packed...but it was nice for Em and Austin to just run, climb, yell, and play.