Brotherly Love

This past weekend Jacob felt Peyton kick for the first time. At first, you could tell that he was faking it or just didn't understand what it would really feel like. When he actually felt Peyton, he jumped back and yelled, "He kicked me!!" Then, Jacob put his ear to my belly to "hear" Peyton. He jumped back and yelled, "He kicked me in the ear!" Jacob then tried to look in my belly button to see Peyton...no such luck. Jacob is now getting a bit frustrated so he pushed on belly a bit and we had this conversation,

Jacob: "Mommy, Peyton needs to come out."
Me: "No, he isn't ready to come out yet. We have to wait a little bit longer."
Jacob: "Is he going to come out of your mouth?" (As he forces me to open wide to look down my throat.)
Me: "No?" (wondering where this conversation is going.)
Jacob: "Is he going to come out your belly button?" (As he tries to "see" Peyton again)
Me: "Your getting closer."

Thankfully with this answer, Jacob was satisfied. I really don't think I am ready for that conversation yet. I am afraid when Peyton actually gets here Jacob is going to want answers. Has anyone opted for a c-section just because it is easier to explain to a 4 year old? :) If any of y'all have tips about what/how to tell him let me know.

All About Jacob

Today was Jacob's first day of school! He has never been to any kind of day care so this was a traumatic experience...for me! We have been talking about going to school for a while. Last night we put his backpack together and set his clothes out. He would have slept with his backpack on if I would have let him. The first thing out of his mouth this morning was, "I get to go to school now? It's not dark any more?" Gosh, I love this kid! He goes to school from 9:20-12:00. Zoe and I went grocery shopping and I wasn't rushed! Crazy feeling. As we drove away from school I asked Jacob what he learned at school today. He said, "Um, I learned how to play!" I am so glad he had a good time!

My Latest Project

I have been working on a quilt for Zoe's "big girl bed" for the past 3-4 months. I am finally finished!!! I am wanting to make her room a garden/picnic theme. With my new embroidery machine I have been able to add some fun stuff. These pictures aren't in the order I wanted them but here they are.

This is on the bottom corner on the back.

Zoe will have ladybugs on her wall eventually.

She has two flower wall lamps that we painted purple.

Front and part of the back.

The whole front.

This is the most difficult quilt I have ever done and I am glad I am finished!

Operation Dragoon

A couple of weeks ago, we had the opportunity to honor Pappy and all the WWII veterans who were a part of Operation Dragoon. There was a ceremony at the Arlington Cemetery Amphitheatre and lunch at the Officer's club afterwards. It was really nice that our first visit to the Arlington Cemetery was such an awesome experience! It was really great to see Dad and Pappy, we just wish we could have spent more time with them.

Just Incredible!

Me and my Dad

Zoe was the life of the Party at the Officer's Club.

Jacob would go and do anything as long as Papa was going to be there!

Two handsome Men!

The ceremony was awesome.

The National Anthem was being sung. I am so grateful for what our soldiers, past and present, do to make our country what it is!