Halloween is gonna suck this year....

Coach Purse Giveaway!

Yes! You read that correctly...

My friend Hollye has a friend Lianna Knight (of Jacksonville, Florida) that truly wishes to have a baby..and has gone through 2 IVF procedures that were unsuccessful. They are currently saving for their 3rd IVF that will cost $10,000.00. If you wish you can make donations of $10.00, $20.00 or $50.00 on her web site to be entered in the drawing..and there are other ways of entering by simply spreading the word..so what are you waiting for..go check out her web site..the drawing will be held on Saturday, November 1st!

Tagged!

By: Doris

1. Go to your pictures
2. Upload 4th picture of 4th folder
3. Post
4. Tag 4 of your friends

This photo was taken on December 20, 2007
The day Trae got his driver's license..I look back and remember what a wreck I was..because I was worried for his safety on the road..alone. But today..his driving is as normal to me as breathing:)

I'm tagging: Cecile, Bonnie, Missy, Teresa (private)

Friday is here again~

Just thought I would share another lo with you..this photo was taken last summer during our trip to Traverse City, Mi. We took the kids to Mackinac Island..I wanted to take them because I visited the island when I was a little girl..we had a great time..that place is still beautiful!

Click on photo to enlarge.

5/39

We celebrated 2 birthday's on Sunday..little G turned 5 and Rich turned 39!
We had taco's and a pot of beans that I had cooked all night and all day. Yaya made the birthday cake..carrot cake..Rich's favorite..yummm! Mattie is waiting for the right moment to stick her finger in the cake to test the icing..she has the biggest sweet-tooth..I think she has a little Imogene Pulley in her. *wink* I didn't get to take many pictures..I was too busy cooking..but here is a couple..enjoy:)

Looky here...

I scrap booked this afternoon! Ok..so it was a challenge for a class..but at least I completed a lo!
I feel pumped now..I think scrap booking actually rejuvenated me..seriously:) The second photo is so you can see the "dimension & texture" I have Mattie's age/9 months underneath the tag. The third photo taken on 10/15/08..we all (Me, Mattie, Trae and Izabelle) went on a hay ride with our church's youth group. We had too much fun! We had homemade chili, roasted our own weenies and marshmallows, chips, chips, dessert, dessert, more dessert and I brought Rice Krispy treats:) I took this picture of Mattie when we first arrived at the pumpkin farm. Check out the sky..spooky looking..huh?

T.G.I.F.

Yesterday I had a OB (that turned GYN) appointment at 2:50pm..
I peed in a cup..I assume I am pregnant..it was never confirmed verbally..but I did receive a new mom-to-be goody bag..so we must be.
They lost my chart..yes..lost it..they said, "It must be misplaced..or in storage..we store old patient files." Blah, blah, blah. I just had a baby 2 years ago..I have been going to this Dr. for..hmmm..12 years? She delivered Izabelle and Mattie and I see her annually. So guess what? We had to go build another chart..illness in family..heart issues, kidney, etc. Then the question that made me instantly sad..almost cry.."Have you even been in an abusive relationship?" "Well are you safe now?" Yes! I am. Then onto the subject..since you are "over 35"..as compared to older that dirt..there are some tests that we recommend..you know the ones..decline, decline, decline..I respond...calming my husband at the same time..telling him it is in God's hands now. Good grief..I am already an emotional mess..nurse practitioner. So let's bring on the exam..pap smear..yep..HATE them..I would much rather have a root canal..yes..I have had a root canal..so yes..I can compare them. The NP says, "Oh..you are one of those women that are very sensitive." Yep..that would be me! So get it over already..quit the small talk! (I got stuck with NP Darlene..instead of my favorite NP Freida..she is heavy set, always smiling, gives hugs and rejoices with you when the news is confirmed.) Then onto the laboratory..4 tubes of blood to check my thyroid..a full panel screening..to check for anemia..I forget the rest..there were a lot..and let's not forget the flu shot. I had 2 nurses on me..same arm..one drawing and one sticking..is that legal? They must of been running behind..and trying to save time? Maybe. All I remember is that I was starring into the hallway and trying my best not to barf!

I am approximately 7 weeks..I have been given a due date of June 8 , 2009 (but will schedule a c-section around 38 weeks..this will assure that my Dr. will deliver baby #4..not even going to attempt to push a LaFaye head through there again*wink*) I get to see my Dr. in 4 weeks..we will get to find out the sex of our baby at 20 weeks. Lot's of excitement around here right now..yesterday was totally worth it..just glad it is Friday:)

Names..we have baby names picked out..if it is a boy..Jon Paul McCabe LaFaye..McCabe is Rich's (deceased) mother's maiden name. I love the name. If it is a girl..McKenna Siddalee LaFaye..McKenna from McCabe..Siddalee..yep you guessed it..from my favorite movie in the universe..The Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood. Maybe that is why I taught Mattie to call my MIL Ya-Ya..maybe..actually I think Mattie said it first..then of course I jumped on the idea. Ya-Ya! Everyone should have a Ya-Ya:) Sorry..rambling here.

Thank you for all of your sweet comments in the last post. I know I have neglected blogging..but I haven't felt real good..mainly just extremely sleepy. As my step-brother says, "That little creature is sucking the life out of you." Until next time.

I got Teresa's attention..

See the little ticker on the left..yep..that's right..we are expecting baby #4
I was going to keep it on the down low..but I can't..I am just too excited!
I go to the Dr. on 10/16..I believe I am atleast 5 weeks along. I had a questionable 1 day period on August 30th..not normal at all..so I could be further along.
I have already gained 5 lbs., I have had heartburn daily for the past 3 weeks or so, my boobs are killing me..seriously, nausea comes and goes, the smell of hamburger meat cooking makes me gag, I can't keep my eyes open after 3:30pm..I usually take a nap with Mattie, but overall I am thankful for all of this..pregnancy truly is a wonderful blessing!


Photo: off the mark

Have you seen it?

We went to see it last night..what a great movie!
I love Diane Lane & Richard Gere together..
I hear that she is retiring after this movie..has anyone heard that rumor?
I don't want her to retire...