September 23, 2012

Birthdays.....

   I guess 91 is the magical number this week at our house.  My grandfather would have been 91 on Friday and Reeces will be 13 (91 in human years) tomorrow.  Pawpaw almost made it to his 91st birthday.  I really kind of think he was holding out for it, but just got tired.  He was pretty stubborn like that and might have wanted to just prove us all wrong that last year was his last birthday.  I'm sure he had a heck of a birthday celebration this year though.

This was our last Christmas with him. I love this grin, it shows how mischevious he was.

 Celebrating his 90th birthday last year.

I have always loved this picture of him, he was so handsome.

 

 I can't believe my little Reeces is 13! It seems like just yesterday I brought him home and he was so small he fit in the palm of my hand, considering he weighed 3lbs.  Yes, he's old and grumpy, is losing his eyesight and hearing, but he's still my little Reeces.  He's been my best little friend for the past 13 years and just the thought of something happening to him makes me tear up.  He has already outlived all the other pomeranians in my family, they all died at age 12.  I feel that, just despite Dan, he will live forever as most of you know, they have a love/hate relationship.  Dan will miss him more than he thinks.  He will actually miss getting growled at when he gets up to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night or when he gets into bed.  No matter what, Reeces is one of a kind and there will never be another dog with such a personality.

  

September 18, 2012

Finally.....
    Paint colors have been chosen! Now, for the average person this might not be a big deal, but for me, it's huge! I don't think I could have convinced Dan to go back to Home Depot for another sample of a "grey" as I think we tried every grey there is out there.  Who would have thought there were so many?  Some had too much green, some had too much purple, some too much blue, and the list goes on. So, the winner is Martha Stewart's Bedford Grey and Behr's French Grey for an accent wall.  I am super excited about these colors as I think they will go perfect with our bedding and the other accesories for our little guy's nursery. 

Last Thursday we went to DFW to pick up my dear friend, Jessica and Miss Amelia as they made the long trip from California for Holt's first baby shower.  It was so great to have them here with us during such a special event.  It's always so hard when we part our ways until the next Herbert/Bess adventure, and yes, I usually end up with tears in my eyes as I walk away because I miss them being walking distance around the corner from us.  This time it was such a different feeling and I had so many different emotions.  Next time we see them, it will be December and Holt will be here and  our little family of two will be a family of three.  It's such a strange feeling to think about, a good one, but still strange. 

 

Holt's First Baby Shower

   Last Saturday my long time friends that I've had since kindergarten threw me a baby shower in Seymour.  I can't begin to explain how thankful I am to have friends like this.  They made the day so special for me and I am so grateful to have them in my life.  I know not many people can say they have friends from kindergarten so I am so blessed and realize what a gift it is.  Holt was spoiled and he received so many great gifts, both fun and functional.  Now the question is, where am I going to put everything? 

One of the most special gifts was given to us from my good friend, Christel's mom, Jeanne.  She made him burp cloths, sheets, a swaddle blanket and the most amazing quilt.  She stitched our plane on the quilt! How awesome is that?

My mom's side of the family

My hostesses

 

Busy Weeks

September 5, 2012

  The nursery has been in progress for the past few weeks but I really don't feel like much has been accomplished.  Anyone who knows me, knows that I am probably one of the most indecisive people ever and being pregnant just takes it to a whole new level.  Dan's parents came down at the end of July and he and his dad put the crib together.  The painter came last week and painted, but now I've changed my mind and want to switch the walls around so he has to come back.  I bought a piece of furniture only to discover that it's too big and I have to find another one. Thankfully, my friend Shelly came to my rescue as she had a piece at her furniture store that worked perfectly.  Just a few pics of some of our "progress".   To be continued.....

September 6, 2012

  The past few weeks have been extremely long around our house and our routine has been a little out of sorts.  My grandfather passed away a week ago and I don't think it has quiet set in yet that he won't be here anymore to make us laugh with his funny "one-liners" or stories.  He had been out at Texoma Christian Care Center for the past year due to Alzheimer's and Dimentia and had slowly declined during that time.  I feel thankful that he never forgot who we were and even though sometimes he got a little confused that I wasn't my mom, my aunt or his sister, he eventually figured out who I was and always knew who Don (Dan's nickname from my grandpa) was. I know that he is in a much better place and I would love to have witnessed the reunion of him and my grandmother.  I will always admire him for the hard-working man that he was and I will forever miss my Pawpaw. 

Dan and I surprised my parents last night with a 3D sonogram of baby Holt, needless to say, I think they enjoyed the experience.  He has grown so much over the past few weeks, it's amazing!  I think he looks like his daddy with my chubby cheeks.  I never knew it was possible to love someone whom you've never even met before, but now I know what an amazing a feeling it is.