Just Pics.

I just love taking pictures of my Megan. This one is just for you Susie QT! ~This is her first picture with a bow in her hair! I used to think you were cruel to put bows in Queen B's hair every Sunday, but now I have to do it. Paul thinks I am mean, but they are just too cute! =) I am still desperately waiting for some of the beautiful bows that you make for your gals.~ Everywhere I go I am on the look out for the girliest accessories I can find. Who knew I would be this way with three older boys in the house.

She always looks so happy and peaceful in her daddy's arms.



I just love holding her too. My Father-in-law says I am greedy because I am always holding her and not sharing her with him or my MIL. I can't help it, I don't like to put her down!!
My beautiful little lemon drop!!

I've been tagged too....

This picture is of me right after my Bell's Palsy hit and I could only raise one eyebrow.

I hope I am doing this right, it's the fourth picture in the fourth file....right? By the way, thanks a lot for tagging me Tiffany!! Lucky for me, my picture is not as embarrassing as yours, oh wait, its WORSE! You will pay for this, oh yes, you will pay. =P

This is how my Palsy looks as of two weeks ago. I was diagnosed with it almost 12 weeks ago. While it is much improved, I am sad every time I see my smile. Now I just smile with my mouth closed and you can't really even tell. =)

So, now I am supposed to tag someone, but who to torture?? How about Susie, Kandice, and Bethany. Have fun gals, but I really doubt y'all will be as embarrassed as I am. =I

It's OVER!!

I can happily say that my 'child-baring' years are OVER!! Last Thursday I had my tubal ligation. We wanted to make our 4 is enough decision permanat. My body let me know this last time that it can not handle another pregnancy. Between the pain, puking, and Palsy, I say that's enough for me.
I also can happily say that I am an Aunt for the first time on my side of the family!! Hannah Lucille McKinney was born October 7, 2008. She is absolutly beautiful, just like her mom. I am so proud of my Christina and her hubby. I have really enjoyed being an Aunt by marriage, but there is something so awesome and special about your own siblings first child! =)
Well, I have a ton of pictures to post, but I lack the energy right now! I just felt the need to update with a couple of FYI's. =) Oh, and thank you Tiff for the help and advice for my blog page. It is much improved thanks to you.

Hurricane Aftermath

Well, we survived Ike! =) We had to live without power for 4 days, but thankfully we had unseasonably cool weather. Our little family had fun making the most of our time together.

We did not have a generator, but we had two power inverters. We were able to have a couple of lamps and fans at night. Paul was so proud of his little power station.


We did not loose any of our trees, but we had a yard full of branches and leaves! We spent all day Monday raking our yard and our neighbors. It was a family affair; I raked, and my boys loaded the wheel barrow, and Paul put them in a pile. He also used his 'new toy' to cut up big limbs and make a cozy fire.



Paul was dirty and my hands had blisters and we were both exhausted when we were done, but we still had fun. =)
Megan had no clue anything was going on, and she was a calm and happy baby throughout the entire storm and cleanup.

Megan is here!!

Well, our little gal finally joined our eager family. Megan Anne Hardy was born on August 10 @ 2:52pm. She weighed 7 lbs. 14 oz. and was only 18 1/2 inches. She has blue eyes (and we think they will stay that way) and very unique hair. We are not exactly sure of the color. There is some blonde, red, and brown in it. We are anxious to see what color it turns.
Here are some other details surrounding Megan's arrival. I went into labor very early Sunday morning. When she came into the world she was not crying, or breathing well on her own. They put her on a pulse/ox. monitor and put her in an oxygen tent for the first 16 hours of her life. I was not allowed to hold or feed her during that time. Even after they took her out of the "bubble" she still had to be hooked up to the monitor.

She still does not cry much but she is healthy and home. She did have to stay until Wednesday, even though I was discharged on Tuesday. Her brothers are really enjoying her being home. Even (especially) Joshua, whom we worried would be jealous, loves his sister.



Amazingly, we all went to church with Megan only a week old. I loved putting her in her first Sunday dress. She is so beautiful!!

Well, I am really loving my baby girl. I was so scared to think about bringing another baby into our family, but I know the Lord has blessed us in a way I never could have imagined. He does know best!!