If only Mallory can be as cute as this sweet girl...

Here are some pictures my Aunt Melanie took of Alexia, my niece, on the 4th of July. She is so cute and talking up a storm. Don't you love the curly hair? (Even though my sister in law says it is not curly!!) Here is a picture of Alexia and some of my cousins' children at my Mammaw's looking at one of her cows. Now you can't say that her hair is not curly!! Too cute!

Bedding for Baby Mallory

I decided on bedding for Mallory's room! It is from Target and is by Circo. It is called Mix and Match Brown Flowers. I will be doing the room in the shades of pink, green, brown, and tan in the bedding! I think it is really cute, and I know Mallory is going to love it!

A name for our baby girl....

I think I finally talked Kendall into us using the name I picked out. As of now, our baby's name will be Mallory Anne Carman. Sorry Auston...he suggested that I name her Isabella (which is the name of one of his best friends from school.) Can't you just picture cute lil Mallory with blonde curly hair?

8 Things

Ok, so no one tagged me to do this, but I am bored at work (I am filling in for the receptionist at my Dad's office while she is on maternity leave.)



The Rules

-mention the person that tagged you
-complete the following lists of 8's
-tag 8 of your wonderful bloggy friends
-go tell them you tagged them!!


eight things I'm looking forward to:
1. the birth of my baby girl, Mallory
2. getting the baby's room ready
3. school starting back...I know it sounds crazy, but I like the beginning of the year because it is so exciting to meet my new kids.
4. going to register for baby stuff
5. cooler weather
6. seeing Kendall hold Mallory for the first time
7. pay day- i look forward to this even on the 2nd of the month! haha
8. continuing to feel Mallory move in my belly


eight things i did yesterday:
1. went to the beach (We went to Biloxi to stay with Kendall's great Aunt Dot for the weekend...she is so sweet and loves company...i will post some pictures later.)
2. ate at the Blow Fly Inn in Gulfport...great seafood!

3. Caught up on my shows i missed over the weekend
4. Drove home from the coast
5. Ate homemade biscuits for breakfast made by Aunt Dot

6. missed a spot on my arm when applying sunscreen and i now have a small sunburn on just one little spot
7. watched Kendall see if he could swim to Ship Island (He thought he could and that would save him the ferry fee!! hahaha he turned around at the boat markers which was still a long ways out)
8. went to bed early after a long, fun weekend


eight things i wish i could do:
1. go back to the beach...but preferably Florida this time (the MS ocean water is just not as pretty)
2. buy a brand new car
3. hire merry maids to come and clean my house
4. find the cord to connect my camera to the computer

5. figure out where or who Mallory is going to stay with when I have to go back to school after maternity leave
6. make some rotel (just might be going by the grocery store on the way home now)

7. go out to eat with my friends from school...i miss everyone...another reason I am ready to start back
8. be a stay at home mom


eight shows i watch:
1. The Unit
2. The Real World
3. The Bachelorette
4. Rosanne ( I have been addicted to Rosanne reruns on TV land this summer.)
5. In Plain Sight
6. The Biggest Loser
7. 18 Kids and Counting
8. Trashy reality from VH1 like Daisy of Love, Rock of Love, etc


eight people i tag: (could only think of five)
1. Nicole
2. Molly
3. Amy
4. Casey
5. Mary Francis

It's a Girl!!

I had a sonogram this morning, and we found out that we are having a baby girl!! My mom and Kendall went with me. She is developing normally and all of her organs looked great! She was moving around a lot! We feel so blessed to get such a great report. I am going to try to get a picture from the sonogram scanned soon to post. There was a great profile shot of her!

It's been a while...and pregnancy updates

So...I have really neglected blogging lately. Things got busy with the end of school, then with summer here the last thing I wanted to do was sit in front of a computer. How ironic that now that is what I do all day long now (at least until school starts back.) I am filling in for the receptionist at my dad's office who is on maternity leave. The extra money I make from this job will be used to spoil our baby! So onto the baby updates...I am 19 weeks pregnant today. I have really had a great pregnancy so far. I started feeling the baby move this week, but it is mostly at night when I lay down to go to sleep. It is such an amazing feeling. We find out the sex of our baby next Wednesday! I can't wait. Kendall is really wanting a boy, but I don't really have a preference. Hopefully, I can find the cord to connect my digital camera to the computer and post some cute pictures I have of Auston and Alexia from this summer.

A Prayer Request

The ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher at my school is fighting for her life right now. She is in much need of prayer as she is battling stage 4 breast and bone cancer. She is an amazing lady, teacher, and friend. She always has a smile on her face (even now) and has the best life. She knows just how to cheer everyone up and brightens everyone's day. My kids love Mrs. Lily (even the ones she doesn't tutor.) She is a wife and a mother of 3 young children. Even though she is fighting cancer and going through chemo she is still coming to school as much as possible. Friday all the teachers at my school all wore pink in honor of her and tomorrow we are all wearing bandannas or scarfs because she is starting to lose her hair. Please pray for her strength to fight this and for her family and friends. Miracles can happen!!

SURPRISE!

Amy opening a blanket with John Andrew Whatley's initials on it.

Amy, her mom (Rhonda), and her son Will

SURPRISE!

The cute diaper cake that Natalie made (We missed you Natalie!)

The cake

Saturday, Molly, Natalie, and myself threw Amy a surprise diaper shower! Amy is expecting her second son at the end of April. We had a great time and Amy got A LOT of diapers! Best Wishes Amy and baby Andrew!