Football, Pumpkin Patch, and a Mad Hatters Tea Party

We kicked off the month of October with a trip to The Swamp. Gigi and Papaw made the trip from Birmingham to Tallahassee to hang out with Olivia so Robert and I could go to the Alabama/Florida game. She was in heaven, and it was a nice but short get away for us. Luckily the Tide did not disappoint. We had a great tailgate, and an awesome win!

Next up was the Venetozzi/Doss wedding in Pensacola. We headed over on Thursday, and Olivia was way to excited to sleep in a hotel for the first time. The rehearsal dinner was amazing, and Miss Olivia enjoyed the samplings of dessert.

Before the wedding Friday evening we headed to the beach. It was a little chilly and windy, but a certain three year old did not mind. I came away with an awesome and painful sunburn and windburn, which made for a fun evening and ride back the next day.

After a very quick nap we made our way the to Pensacola Yacht club for the ceremony. I do not have a lot of pictures from the ceremony or reception. Keeping a three year old quiet while watching a princess marry her prince, and while her daddy was performing the ceremony took priority.

After a weekend or two of not traveling and hanging out at home we were ready for a little Halloween fun. We started the day with a trip to the pumpkin patch. Olivia picked out three pumpkins-one for each of us. She enjoyed bouncing in the jumpy house (for 30 minutes=hello good nap), and getting her face painted.

After the bouncy house induced nap Rapunzel and I headed to a Mad Hatters Tea Party. Olivia had a blast playing with her friends, and I enjoyed catching up with friends.

It's A...

It's been forever since I blogged, but I was afraid of not being able to keep my mouth shut. So, I guess it's time to let the cat out of the bag. We are expecting a baby in April 2012. We found out August 8th, but have tried to keep it mostly a secret. Although the past week or two there isn't much of a secret to keep. This belly has definitely popped, and there is no denying that I am pregnant vs. weight gain. We heard the heartbeat for the first time on September 8th, and what a wonderful sound to hear your baby's heart beat for the very first time. We told our families that weekend by sending them a picture of Olivia in a "I'm the Big Sister" shirt. Everyone was very surprised and excited. Other than having morning(all day) sickness from week 5-11 and a terrible stomach bug I have felt great. I am exhausted all of the time, and usually in bed by 9:00 p.m. Robert reminds me that this time around I have a three year old to chase after, which does not lend itself to naps after work. Olivia is over the moon excited about the baby. She has stated from day one that the baby is a sister, and told her Gigi and Papaw, "I be very disappointed if it a baby brother." She originally named the baby Lucy, but has since changed the name to Snow White. She doesn't understand why the baby can't come now, and has to wait until April. She loves to rub my belly and give her "sister" kisses. She talks about helping feed the baby, changing diapers, and letting her play with her toys. We hope the excitement and willingness to help continues after the baby gets here.