Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Zoolight Safari and Cooper's room
On Friday night, we took Campbell to the Zoo light Safari. She had a great time watching the light show and riding the train!! I loved the warm weather. She has enjoyed showing us all the the snowmen and Santa's. She is not quite sure about the live Santa but that is fine. Campbell also has enjoyed playing with the nativity scene and learning about baby Jesus.
Here are a few pictures from Cooper's room and our guest room. I love the bedding we got for him. It is so soft and sweet. We are painting the lamp beside the chair this weekend!! We are getting some pillows made for the bed and new fabric for the side tables. It is coming together quite nicely. Yes, I know that we do not have all the letters for his name yet. We still need a p and e then we are going to hang his name above the crib!!
I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas this year. We have so much to be thankful for! I just love this time of the year!
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Thursday, December 18, 2008
It has been way to long!
Sorry, I have not blogged in awhile. We have been super busy like the rest of you! Here are a few pictures from the past week. I had to put Campbell's tea party with her babies! Friday, Campbell had fun playing with Ellison (11 months) and Thomas (8 months) at our house. This is as good as it gets to put three moving children together!! Next, we headed to Dothan for a few wedding parties. Stephanie had a bridal shower at one of Scott's friends parents house. She recieved many lovely items. My favorite and I think hers was the Navitity scene she got from the hostesses. It was beatiful. We had a family dinner to celebrate Scott and Stephanie on Saturday night. Lots of fun for one weekend. Next time we head to Dothan, it will be with two children instead of just one! Crazy!!!
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Friday, October 31, 2008
Pictures from October
Here are some of our pictures from this week. Ryan, Anna and I took Ellison and Campbell to the pumpkin patch at the Gardens on Saturday. I got some great pictures of Ellison but Campbell was not in the mood for a photo shoot. On Tuesday, we had playgroup at Adrienne's. What a difference a year makes! Last year we were able to get all the kids in a picture together but not this year. Campbell did not want to take part in sitting on the sofa with the rest of the kids. The last few pictures are from the parade today at our church. It was lots of fun to see all the children in their outfits. Happy Halloween!
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Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Fall
Fall Pictures!!!
Here are a few new pictures of Campbell. Campbell had a great time at Aldridge Gardens with her cousins.
Boo at the Zoo!
We had a great time at the zoo Friday night. Our ducklings (Tate and Campbell) had a great time at the zoo. Campbell was not so sure about wearing the hat part.

Cooper Update
We went to the high risk doctor last week for our heart target ultrasound. Everything looks good. We have been released back to our doctor and pregnancy will be back to a normal one. Cooper is kicking up a storm especially at night! I love to feel him move around.
Happy Fall!!!
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Update
Thank you for all of you sweet prayers and thoughts during this time. Mo and I can truly feel your prayers. I will go back to the high risk doctor one more time to do a target ultrasound on his heart. It is just to follow up and make sure everything is going well. I feel that it will be fine since we have seen his four chambers and the blood flowing correctly. After that, I will be back to a regular pregnancy. Mo and I have truly been blessed by our circumstances. We have grown much stronger in our walk with God. It is sad to think things like this help us grow closer to God but I would not change our experience for anything.
Oh- We have a name!!!!!! Cooper William!!!
We cannot wait to meet him in the January!
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Monday, September 15, 2008
Answer to pray
Hey Everyone,
We just got the call from doctor with the results of the fish test. The fish test test of chromosomes of 13, 18, and 21. These were the ones that the doctors were most concerned with due to the evidence that we were finding in the ultrasound. We got the results and there was no evidence of any of these three. The power of pray is amazing! Here is some of our quite time that I would like to share with you from this morning.
Thank you for all of your prayers during this time. We have truly felt them around us. Thank you for the calls, emals, and cards.
In Gods Hands We Trust,
Ana
We received that book 'Calm My Anixous Heart' from one of my second moms yesturday. Mo and I have enjoyed reading from it over that last few days.
' When What Ifs come into our lives, we must ask ourselves if we're going to judge God by the circumstances we don't understand or judge the circumstances in light of the character of God.
How to handle our problems without worrying
1. Ask yourself what is the worst that can possibly happen.
2. Prepare to accept it if you have to.
3. Then calmyly proceed to impriove on the worst.
each helps the other and says to his brother, 'Be Strong!' - Isaiah 41:6
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strenghten you and help you; I wil uphold you with my righteous right hand. - Isaiah 41:10
He will have no feat of bad news; his hearts is steadfast, trusting in the Lord. Psalm 112:7
O Lord, be gracious to us, give us stength in the morning and our salvation in time of distress. - Isaiah 33:2
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Thursday, September 11, 2008
Prayer Request and Verse
Last night, I was spending some quite time with God. I asked him if he could give me a verse to have during this difficult time. He led my fingers to Isaiah. The title was Distress and Help- Chapter 33. This was the verse that has stuck with me and I am putting it to memory.
"O Lord, be gracious to us; we long for you - Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress" Isaiah 33:2
Isn't it amazing how he can point right to a verse. We will find our results tomorrow at some time. Please continue to keep us in your prayers during this time.
In God's Hands We Trust,
Ana
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Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Prayer Request for our son
Hey everyone,
We just got back from the doctor. We have had to due some further testing. They was evidence of a few more soft findings. On the great side, his heart looked really good. There is concern for a chromosome problem most likely being Down's Syndrome. We had a fish test that will give us more information on where we stand. We will get that result back on Friday. We are looking for no abnormalities. If there is an abnormality, we will have to wait 9-12 days to exactly what the abnormality is. We are praying that they find no abnormalities with our results on Friday. Please continue to pray for son and us to give us the strength during this time. We are going to love this child just the same whichever way the result comes. We would like to have the time to prepare for a special needs child if need be. I love ya'll! I know that this in God's hands and he will take care of us. My quote of the week is "God will not give us anything that we cannot handle".
Love,
Ana
Orginial Email Below
Hey Everyone,
We received a phone call from our doctor today that will call for an target ultrasound with different doctor. I only have two vessels in my umbilical cord instead of three which cause for concern.
It is called Single Umbilical Artery. I put a little info about it below. Dr. Barron even thought our chances are greater than 90% all is well.
My doctor, Dr. Barron, said that this was the only soft evidence that they found which is a good thing but we are to follow up with an at risk doctor to make sure.
We have an appt. for this Wednesday at 9:00. We will receive an targeted ultrasound at that time to tell us more information. The chances are very great that everything will be fine but we ask a special prayer for him.
Our God is loving God and will not give us anything that we can not handle. This is in our path along our journey with God that will bring us closer to him. I have tremendous faith and know that this is in his hands.
Mo and I are fine and know that everything will be just the way God planned it to be for us.
Love,
Ana
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Thursday, August 28, 2008
We are having a ........
BOY!!! We are very excited! Everything looks wonderful! I forgot how amazing the ultrasound is to see all of his parts! We are working on names! I will let you know when we come up with one.
War Eagle!!!
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Our First Day of School!
Campbell started a Mother's Morning Out this morning. She did fine when I dropped her off. When I came back,she was so busy playing that I finally had to call her name so that she would see me. While she went to school, I went to the doctor. I go back in 2 weeks to find out if it is a boy or girl!!!
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Wednesday, July 16, 2008
McWane Center
We went to the McWane Center with Tate and Jennifer. The children had a great time. They had a great time in the Itty Bitty Magic part. It is great for young children. Here are a few pictures.
Sorry it has been so long since I have blogged. I have been resting when Campbell is napping. For those they might not know, I am 12 weeks pregnant. I have been pretty sick and tired. Hopefully, things will start to turn around.
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Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Memorial Day/ Beach
We had a great time at the lake for Memorial Day. Campbell and Douglas enjoyed the water table. We had a cookout one night with friends and family. Campbell took her first wave runner ride with me. She loved it. Sorry, pictures of her ride are on my mom's camera. We came back to get ready to turn around for our annual beach trip with the Moore family. We had a wonderful week in Destin. Campbell enjoyed the pool. My camera was messed up while we were down there so I only have a few pictures. Happy Wednesday!
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Friday, May 23, 2008
Playdate with the girls!!
Campbell had a blast playing with Sara and Emma. It was great for Campbell to work on sharing her toys with the big girls. Emma had a great time holding Ellison.
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Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Tate's Birthday Party
We had a fun filled weekend. Friday night, we tried out a new restaurant with the Sizemore's. It was called New Orleans which is located in the City Center. We all enjoyed our food and will definitely go back.
On Saturday, we went to Tate's first birthday. The theme was farm so Campbell wore a dress that we had to fit the theme. Trey, Jennifer’s brother, cooked the hamburgers and hot dogs. They were great. I really enjoyed the sangria. I have that one my list to get her recipe. Campbell enjoyed playing with the children and helping Tate open her gifts. She had so much fun she was asleep by 7:30. Also, I got to document Ellison’s first time in the swing!
On Sunday, Mo and I kept the nursery at church. Mo kept the older 2's while I kept the children from 6 to 12 months. We had Harrison's baptism at 11. He is the son of Chris and Hal Newell. Harrison did great. I loved his christening gown. He danced some while the music was going. After his baptism, we enjoyed a luncheon at Cobb Lane with the Newell family and friends. Campbell had a big time and she decided she was done before lunch was over. I decided to stay with Jennifer and Mo took Campbell on home. Mo said she fell asleep in his arms on the way to the car. It was a perfect day to sit outside. The food was excellent. I am sad to say that I forgot my camera and do not have any pictures from the day. I will post some when I get them.
Great weekend!
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Thursday, May 8, 2008
Biltmore/ Asheville
Our first vacation just the two of us since Campbell was born.
We had a great time. The Biltmore house is amazing! I have never seen something that big. The gardens were gorgeous. It was a wonderful vacation.
Swimming lessons are officially over. Of course, I forgot by camera but Jennifer has some on her blog. (The Robertson Family)
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Tuesday, April 29, 2008
I have been tagged
I've been tagged by Tara Roney to answer the following questions. So here we go...
Five Things on My To Do List:
1. Get a gift for my mother and mother in law for mother’s day!
2. Laundry
3. Clean up around the house
4. Get cake for dinner tonight
5. Quite Time
Five Favorite Snacks:
1. chocolate
2. diet coke
3. cookies
4. jelly beans
5. crackers
Five thing I would do if I were a Billionaire:
1. pay off our house/debt
2. give to our church
3. give to charities that our dear to my heart
4. go on a vacation/ travel
5. save for Campbell education / invest
Five Bad Habits:
1. not doing my quite time everyday
2. Playing on the computer instead of doing other things around the house
3. Not drinking enough water
4. Bad eating habits
5. Drinking too much caffeine each day
Five Places I have lived:
1. Dothan (born and raised
2. Auburn – dorms (Boyd and Duncan)
3. Mobile House, Auburn
4. Birmingham with friends
5. Birmingham with mo
Five Jobs I've Had:
1. Babysit –Dothan
2. Childcare worker at church in Auburn
3. Preschool teacher, Birmingham
4. Kindergarten teacher, Birmingham
5. Mom- BEST JOB EVER
I want to know more about: (This means you are tagged)
1. Brooke
2. Jennifer
3. Melissa
4. Katie
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Thursday, April 24, 2008
Swimming Lessons
Also,Campbell wanted to feed herself her yo baby. What a mess! She is working on using a spoon but would much rather use her fingers.
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Lake/Golf
We had a great time at the lake this past weekend. Campbell loved the boat rides! She really liked driving the boat and honking the horn. Mo and Campbell practiced their golf game. On Saturday afternoon, Mo and I went over to Montgomery for Anne's wedding while my mom and dad kept Campbell. It was a lot of fun. She looked gorgeous.
We are off to swimming lessons this afternoon and I am taking my camera so I will post some pictures of them later.
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Friday, April 18, 2008
Tax Season is Over!!
Scott is done! Yeah! Uncle Scott stopped by to play with us for a little while. Campbell enjoyed playing in her house with him. Here are a few pictures of her proud Uncle! We are happy he is done so maybe we can see Scott and Stephanie a little more.
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Thursday, April 17, 2008
Updating blog for free or close to it!
Well, I am working on my blog. I love all the blogs with the cute backgrounds and headers but did not want to $35 to $50 dollars. I was so excited to learn that you can do it yourself. You will need a little bit of time and patience and you can do it. I found a blog that gave step by step direction on how to do it. Here blog is http://sjhblogdesign.blogspot.com. I actually spent 3.50 to get some of the digital paper because I found some that I really liked.
Also, many people think making their own blog is hard. I promise it is very easy. Just go to www.blogger.com and create an account. If you can upload pictures to your computer and type in word then you can make a blog!!
Start blogging! It's addicting!
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Monday, April 14, 2008
Dothan / Masters
Campbell and I went to Dothan for the weekend. We left on Thursday for a weekend of fun. I was helping host a baby shower for Missy. She is having a little boy “Banks” in July. She looks great! The shower was at Kelli's stepmom and dad’s house. It was beautiful. Thanks Kelli! My mom and I also went to the see the play Cinderella on Saturday night while my dad babysat. We went to watch Samuel. He played Prince Charming and did great job. He actually brought me to tears. I cannot believe he is getting so old. I can remember being at the hospital when he was born!!! Campbell had a great time with C and Doc even though she had a bit of a cold.
Mo went to the Masters for the weekend. He had a great time with Size, Jon and Chucky. He said that the house they stayed in was great! The weather turned out great from them both days.
Here are some pictures from the shower. They do not allow camera's at the masters during the tournament so none to post on his end.
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Thursday, April 3, 2008
Ellison's baptism / weeks events
We started off our week on Sunday with Ellison's baptism. Ellison is the daughter of Anna and Chris Sizemore. She is also my goddaughter!! I am so honored that they asked me to be Ellison's godmother. I cannot express the words what it means to me! I hope that Ellison can come to me at anytime for guidance, love and support. Ellison is wonderful gift from God that we have all prayed for. It was an amazing service at St. Luke’s. After Ellison’s baptism, we went back to the Sizemore’s for a wonderful lunch and fellowship. What a great day! The dress Ellison wore was over 100 years old. She is the 5th generation to wear it!
On Tuesday, Campbell and I went to school. I turned in my letter to my principal asking for one more leave of absence. I am so bless to work in a school system that I can take two years of leave and have job after that time. My principal is so supportive and family oriented. I am also very fortunate and blessed that I have such a wonderful husband that can support us and wants me to stay home with Campbell. There have been many days that I have thought about going back to teaching but I cannot imagine someone else spending all that time with Campbell other than myself. I am thoroughly enjoyed watching Campbell grow up!
On Thursday, Campbell and I started a swimming class called Mommy and Me. There are five moms and babies groups in our class. We worked on kicking their legs, reaching their arms and pulling them back, floating on their backs, blowing bubbles in the water and getting use to the water being all of them. Campbell did not know what to think when I dunked her under the water. She was a bit startled and scared. I might wait to the very end of class next week to do this again. I am glad that we are doing this before the summer gets here so that Campbell will be use to the water. I forgot my camera but promise to get some pictures next week!
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Thursday, March 27, 2008
Picnic and pictures at the Gardens
What a beautiful day in Birmingham!!! We decided to take advantage of this nice spring weather and have a picnic at the Botanical Gardens. We met Anna, Ellison (10 weeks old), Jennifer and Tate (10 months old) for a lunch and took some pictures of the girls. I am sure that we will go back and do that exact same thing very soon. The flowers were gorgeous. I especially loved the tulips. It makes me want to get out in our yard and do some work. Happy Thursday!
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Wednesday, March 26, 2008
I can walk the dog!
I just figured out how to do the slide show. Here are some pictures of Campbell with her dog. I am trying to get her dressed for bed but she thought she needed to take her dog on a walk first. I just love those legs and belly!
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Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Fun day at playgroup
Here are a few pictures from playgroup today. We had a great time at Libby's house. Parrish (Kristin (Gadd) and Cannon Prickett's son), Harris (Libby and Rob Crumpton son, and Campbell had a big time on the slide.
Here is one of Campbell loving on Maggie. Campbell's newest thing to do with Maggie is hold on to her back and see how far she can walk around with Maggie. Sweet Maggie puts up with it but I know Campbell is going to crash and fall hard one of these days.
Harris and Campbell on the slide.
Parrish is having lots of fun!!
Ellison (Anna and Size's daughter)taking it all in!
Caroline (Adrienne and Christopher's daughter) found a great chew toy. She is starting to crawl!
Tate (Jennifer and Robert's daughter) is having fun riding the horse!
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