cute video

Here is a cute video of Austin and his Dingdad playing the harmonica together. Ron gave each grandchild a harmonica and loves playing it with them. The video cracks me up because Austin looks like he belongs on the Grand Ole Opry with his leg moving up and down.
 

I loaded this a few days ago to post today so you could have something cute to look at while you are waiting on pictures of Miller. :)

Happy Birthday Grandma

Happy Birthday to one of the most special women in my life...my grandmother. I love this lady more than anything in the world and I am so blessed to have her in my life. We were married on her birthday and I love sharing our special day with her special day. She has taught me far more than I can ever put in words. Her and my grandfather were married for over 65 years before he went to be with the Lord. I loved watching her take care of him. All three of my boys have been somehow named after her (Robert Forrest-Robert was her husband; Austin Allen - Allen was her's mothers side; Miller - her last name). I am so happy for each of my boys to share a name with a lady I admire, love, respect, and cherish. Happy Birthday Grandma.

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to my wonderful husband! You are truly an amazing father.

Happy Father's Day to my dad...thank you for being the wonderful father you are and loving me and my family the way you do.

Happy Father's Day to my father in law...I am so blessed by a wonderful FIL. Thank you for loving us and taking care of us like you do.

Happy Father's Day to Grandad (David's granddad). We are thankful to have you in our lives.

To my grandpa in Heaven...I miss you and love you dearly. You were an amazing man of God and someone I admired and loved deeply.

3 days...

3 days until we meet Miller. I am so excited I could burst. I can't wait to see his little face for the first time and hold him to my chest. I can't wait for Austin to meet him and see David hold him for the first time. We are praying, praying, praying for a safe delivery and healthy little boy. We are praying he comes home on Thursday and has no extended stay. We will post pictures as soon as we can. =)

Splash Park

My in-laws belong to an Athletic Club that has a Splash Park. Dingdad and I took Austin a few times last week. He LOVED it!!! The kid loves water. It would be shooting straight in his face and he would just giggle. He would fall and go completely under and just stand back up and keep running. It was such a fun place for him to go.

Running out for the first time

Loving being splashed

Running to Dingdad

Coming down the slide and going completely under

We are hoping to go one more time before Miller makes his arrival.

Le Bonheur Grand Opening

This has been an exciting week for Le Bonheur. All week they are celebrating the Grand Opening of the new hospital. On June 15, 1952, Le Bonheur was open. 58 years later, a new chapter has begun. Austin and I were so excited to be a part of the festivities. On Monday I participated in the Consecration (Blessing) of the new hospital. Numerous clergy from the MidSouth were part of the ceremony and I was asked to lead the parent prayer. It was a touching and joyous time and I loved being a part of it.

The beautiful new hospital.


Gary Shorb (Methodist CEO) speaking at the ceremony

All the participants from the Ceremony

The Grand Opening was held on Tuesday. There was a parade with a ceremony afterwards. Austin and I were participants in the parade. It was a lot of fun but extremely hot.

Austin getting ready for the parade.

Bridgette and I before the parade (both members of the Family Partners Council and 9 months pregnant)

Austin and I after the parade (we were so hot).

Austin-tired, sweaty, and ready to go home

Our family is extremely thankful for Le Bonheur and the way it takes care of children in the Mid-South. We are blessed to have a facility like this in Memphis.

our life lately...

We have been super busy the last few weeks so I am going to try and recap a few things.

I taught swim lessons for 3 weeks to children 6 months to 8 years old. I have done this for 15 years and love seeing children enjoy the water and learn to swim. (I didn't take any pictures during the 3 weeks so I borrowed these from friends).




David and I headed to a fun day at Shelby Farms. We started on a walk not knowing how far away we were getting from our car. There was one point where I thought I might go into labor in the middle of the park. It was extremely hot with no shade but luckly we all made it.









Our cousins came in town and we LOVED playing with them.




My sweet friends threw a little "Sprinkle" for baby Miller. We stocked up on diapers and wipes. It was so much fun!




We have been busy but having so much fun.  I have loved spending time with my boys!

2 weeks!!!

I went to the OB this morning and our little guy is doing great. He is estimated to weigh 7 lbs 2 ounces right now and I am 1 cm dilated. We set the induction date for June 22. 2 weeks from today!!! I only have 1 appointment left until he enters this world!

I can't wait to meet Miller. I am thrilled to see my boys meet for the first time. I wish so badly Forrest was here to experience the birth of his 2nd baby brother. I know he is smiling down on our family though.

Fun Saturday

Last Saturday we had a fun and packed day. We woke up that morning and headed to Gibson's (best donut shop in Memphis) and then headed downtown for the Farmer's Market. This was our first time there and really enjoyed it. We only purchased a few things but enjoyed the experience.

After the Farmer's Market we ate lunch at The Arcade, a famous diner on Front Street. (I didn't take a picture here).

After naps for the whole family, we packed up and headed to Levitt Shell for a fun concert just for kids. We picked up dinner and met some friends to listen to some music.

Austin dancing to the music.

Enjoying a sucker Mrs. Rebecca gave him.

His best bud enjoying a sucker.

We had a nice day as a family. Trying to soak up these last few Saturdays before Miller makes his presence =).

having fun

Austin loves playing ball of any kind.  If there is a ball around, he is going to find it and play with it.  We have a hard time getting him not to throw everything he plays with.  He found a football and a beach ball at our friends house the other day and wanted to throw them to daddy.




He is all wet from playing in the slip in slide and water table =)