Thanksgiving

We went to granny's for thanksgiving this year and had a blast. It is always fun to go up there and be in the country away from concrete. We missed Clay and Paula and family of course (it just wasn't the same without ya'll). Ryan and Nathan went and played golf on Friday morning while granny and I shopped some. I'm so thankful that my husband and brother can get along! I know it sounds silly but it's the small things in life.

We drove out to Waelder on Friday afternoon. I forget how pretty it is out there. Fresh air, green grass, trees, birds, you get the picture. It's strange because last year at this time pappy was digging out the tank at the Big Place and now it is so full it's covering the dock he built. There were baby calves and momma cows and even some bulls! I always hate coming back to Houston. Maybe that's why I don't go up there as often as I should, it's just so hard to come back here. There's a freedom up there, here people are tied to money, debt, expensive clothes, etc...there you just get on a horse and ride. Of course since I don't live up there all the time it could be more of my imagination but how nice it would be!

Christmas is right around the corner, and we came back today and put the tree up. I'm so excited to go home and see everyone. I'm glad I talked Ryan into flying that way he has more time up there with his family.

Okay enough rambling about nothingness. I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and are enjoying this time of year!!

Baby Pictures!!

So we had our down syndrome screening yesterday and the quality of the pictures was great, so find them below. The doctor said everything looked good and although we won't get the official results for a week, she seemed okay with the neck thickness that she measured. That's how they test for downs now is neck thickness which I thought was interesting. It was like watching a movie! Although, this child has been excellent so far in the sense of not making his mother sick, etc..he did not want to cooperate yesterday for the picture taking time (sound familiar to anyone) he got that from his mother. I think they woke him up. Anyways, after he was forced awake he started moving and stuff. Well apparently he was showing off because he kept doing head stands. It was hilarious. His little legs would be up in the air and his head was pointed down. I told Ryan that we have a little acrobat. I got to hear his heartbeat which also was incredible. It was so fast! So without further ado....here are the pictures.

Headstand baby!!!

Another pose once again with his legs in the air. We think he's going to be tall..although the nurse in no uncertain terms informed me they can't measure until we deliver, but we figure the odds are good!

P.S. We will find out the sex if he is cooperating on January 4th!