Frozen and Happy 25 Weeks Mac!!

Grant and I both have been working from home since Monday. We didn't measure, but we estimate that we got about 5-6 inches of snow Sunday night/Monday. It was beautiful but now all that pretty snow has turned to ice so we've been stuck at home. We have really enjoyed our time working from home, but I think both of us are hoping we can make it in to the office for a little while tomorrow...we'll see it's, not looking too good!

Here are some pictures from our snow day!

This was Monday morning, the only time we ventured out in the snow to play. We (Grant) tried to go sledding but we did NOT have the appropriate equipment!

Our house looked so pretty before all the kids tracked through our yard!

Arleen LOVED the snow! Greta...not so much.

A little snow Frisbee....

Our backyard
This was taken Sunday night when it started coming down around 930!

During Snow Storm 2011 Mr. Mac celebrated 25 weeks!! The fruit/vegetable comparison is an Eggplant! I'm still feeling good and he is growing as you can see below ;)

I had a good doc appointment last week and everything looked great! I go back in 3 weeks for my glucose test and then after that I start going every two weeks and will officially be in my 3rd trimester!!!! I finally ordered what I think might be his bedding. Now all I need to do is decide on paint colors and we should be good to go!!

I hope everyone is staying safe and warm!

CLC

Part III - Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and we finally bought Nursery Furniture!

Christmas -

I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas! We were in Warner Robins for Christmas this year and missed the snow but it was worth it! Being lazy at my parent’s house while my Mom cooked all of my favorite meals.... you can’t beat that! I bet I gained 10 lbs over the holidays... we will find out tomorrow! We spent most of the time watching movies, playing rummy and of course EATING! It was a glorious 3-day break!

Grant, Mac and I all racked up this year for Christmas! Mac even had his own stocking b/c my Mom knows how much I love stockings!!! My favorite present came from my nephew. He scored a 100 on his math test so he got to pick out a prize. He picked this cute framed picture of a pug and gave it to us for Christmas! He also bought us these AWESOME coffee mugs from the school Santa shop! If you can’t read them mine says "My Aunt has a big heart" and Grant’s says "My Uncle is above the rest"! So sweet!

We left my parent's house early the day after Christmas so we could get home and head to Grant's parents house for lunch and more presents! We had a delicious lunch and played more cards!! It was a wonderful Christmas and we are very blessed. Mac is one lucky boy!! Both sets of Grandparents spoil him already and I know it will only get worse once he gets here!

New Years -

For the past 5 years we have celebrated New Years in the mountains with a group of friends. Let me tell you it is the way to go. No dressing up in uncomfortable clothes, getting out in the cold and crowds. Nope..... just hanging out for 3 days relaxing, eating and watching football. This year I did not take near as many pictures as I normally do. You would think being the only sober one there that I would have been snapping away, but I was too busy forcing myself to stay awake! I did manage to get a few pictures!

Birthday (for Leigh) and New Year's shots. I couldn't partake, but Ryan made them so pretty I had to take a picture!

Me with my sparkling grape juice!



Grant and I with our NYE garb...



Ryan and Leigh playing Just Dance 2 - this was a major source of entertainment!



We had a great time but it has been a tough two days trying to get back into the swing of things at work and at home!!

Nursery Furniture -

On our way back from the cabin we decided to go ahead and stop in and order our nursery furniture. The lady told us it could take 8-10 weeks for the furniture to come in so we didn't want to push it! We ordered a crib, mattress, conversion rails, dresser and a glider all at once! I can't wait for it to come and and get the room together. Mac will be here before we know it!!! I tried to post a picture but it wouldn't work and I'm too tired to try and figure it out!

I should be all updated! Hopefully!!!

CLC

Part II - Randy has a name!

That’s right folks he has a name and it’s a good one! After a month of deliberating and trying to figure out what goes with what we finally decided on


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McAlister Austin Chiles


We will probably call him Mac for short and before you say anything... YES, we are aware that his initials spell out his name... and NO, we did not plan for that to happen! McAlister is Grant’s Grandmother’s maiden name. I have always loved this name, but finding something to go with it was difficult. We went back and forth with lots of different names but kept coming back to McAlister. At first we were going to use McAlister as a middle name, but after spending time with a teacher friend (Kimmie), she and Katie pointed out how difficult it is for kids who go by their middle names especially when it comes time for school. {Side note - For those of you who do not know Grant’s name is Christopher Grant. Crazy to think we could have possibly been Chris and Chris Chiles. Thank goodness for kids who do go by their middle names}

Anyways back to the name, so I wanted to use McAlister Grant at first but Grant was not a fan. Then we went with some funky names and nothing sounded right. Growing up, Grant was SUPER close to his Papa (his Dad’s Dad). Papa’s name just happens to be Richard Austin Chiles. Everyone loved Papa or Rock as most folks called him so it was a pretty easy decision. Not to mention it sounds really great with McAlister :) I love old family names!!! Growing up I wasn’t close with either of my Grandfathers. My Dad’s name is Stephen Wayne (WE LOVE YOU WAYNE), my brother’s name is Stephen and my brother used Stephen for his son’s name. That left Wayne as the only Lackey side family name and if you have ever met my father you know how he feels about the name Wayne....he is not a fan. I think it would be hilarious if Mac calls him Wayne ;)
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So there you have it. Randy is Mac. I still catch myself calling him Randy, but old habits die hard I guess. My Nephew wants to call him Mac and Cheese. I guess he can call him whatever he wants considering he will be 10 years older than him and will most likely boss him around, which is how it should be! It is hard to believe that this all started in August and now I’m 6 months pregnant......with a boy.......who has a real name! I get more and more excited every day!

CLC

I'm back....Part I

I have been lazy, forgive me. The holidays got the best of me and I was a total blog slacker! However, we have lots to catch up on so let’s get started shall we?

This will be the first installment of a 3 post night!

First things first... our baby Boy is growing! You can tell from the pictures below that each week I seem to change a little bit more! Below are my snapshots from weeks 22,23 and 24. I go to the doctor tomorrow for my 24 week appointment. I am interested in how much weight I have gained b/c he has definitely had a growth spurt. All in all I feel good. I know that I have probably just jinxed myself, but no major complaints other than some back pain now and then. The most exciting news... I can finally feel him move!!!! It is the craziest feeling and as cheesy as it is, it is the most amazing feeling. At first I didn’t know what it was, but he is moving more and more making me aware that he is in there. I say that he is probably doing "the Beavis" which is Grant’s amazing signature dance move. Let's hope he gets his dance skills from a distant relative or friend b/c Lord knows his parents are challenged in that department. He seems to be most active first thing in the morning and around bed time. Nothing uncomfortable yet, but I’m sure that is coming. Grant hasn’t felt him move, but hopefully soon!


22 Weeks






23 Weeks


Today at 24 Weeks




Today he is a little over a pound and about the length of an ear of corn….impressive.

CLC

I'm horrible....I know!

My Mom asked me what was the point of having a blog if you never update it....nothing like your Mom calling you out to get you going!!! Thanks Mom ;) Here's the thing, I can't upload pics right now so this is just a teaser. Coming up in 2011 I will have a 22 & 23 week post and New Years post!! Oh and a NAME post!! We have finally decided on the name...now we have to decide on the spelling, it never ends!!

I hope everyone has a SAFE and HAPPY New Year!!!!

CLC

Quick 21 Week Update!

This past Tuesday Randy turned 21 weeks ;) Yes, Randy not ________ b/c we STILL have not decided on a name. No fear this child will have a name by Christmas, nothing like putting a deadline on an important decision to kick our butts in gear!



Here is the pic of the week -

I promise I will have a better post tomorrow! We have a Toys 4 Tots dinner tonight and HOPEFULLY I will have some nursery furniture pictures to share ;)

CLC

1/2 Way there - Happy 20 weeks Randy!!!

Tuesday marked my 20th week! I can hardly believe that we are ½ way through this pregnancy! It doesn’t feel like it was that long ago (Aug 14th to be exact) when I saw the word PREGNANT on that digital test! I know that I’m not in the thick of this experience yet but so far I have really enjoyed being pregnant. It is crazy to think how fast these first 20 week have flown by and it makes me excited to think that in 20 weeks give or take we get to meet our sweet boy!!! Who still does not have a name!!! Don’t worry we are getting close and I’m looking forward to the big announcement.

Here is my weekly picture of Randy – he is really growing!!!!

Yesterday we had our big 20 week appointment where they do the anatomy scan. Everything looked great and Randy is growing just like he should. I also had the tech check to make sure he was still a he, you know just to be 100% sure! He was moving around and was very cooperative! Here is a picture of a picture of one of his ultrasound takes. I couldn't figure out to turn the picture but you can see his head with his little hand up by his face! He is one handsome fella!

We have a fun weekend planned with a wedding and hopefully ordering some nursery furniture...okay so maybe fun is in the eye of the beholder! I'm ready to get the nursery going!

Okay two post in one day is enough for me.

CLC