Ice Days Pictures

Here are a few of the ice days pictures I've been promising. Our power went out around 10:30-11:00 Tuesday night. It wasn't that big of a deal that night, we just piled on the blankets and went to bed. It got cold...but tolerable. The next day it was still out and the house was really cold so we pretty much spent the day in the bed under covers with a radio as our entertainment. We debated on leaving that night but knew the roads could probably still be "iffy" so we stuck it out. We did leave to try and find something to eat, warm up in the car, and look for a hotel room (yeah, no luck there). That night, we piled up in the bed again. This time we had 2 comforters, 2 quilts, our sheets, and some throw blankets. We were both dressed in sweats and the dogs even had on shirts to try and keep warm. We lit as many candles as we could trying to make the room warmer. Didn't work. It got done to 47 degrees in our house and we about froze to death. The next morning (Thursday) I recieved a text that we were out of school for Friday so we packed up and left town. We just couldn't stand another night in that igloo! It was a good thing we left because the power didn't come back on until late Friday! We saw some incredible damage on our way to Batesville. It literally looked like a tornado had come through. We are home now...and so very thankful to have our power! My heart goes out to all those who are still sitting in the dark freezing to death. Being without power is miserable and I can't imagine what they are going through and could be going through for the next few weeks....

woo hoo!

We got a text from our neighbors that the power was back on a few hours ago! WooHoo! It was out for almost 72 hours so we are soooooooooo glad that we left when we did. We'll be heading home tomorrow to clean, do laundry, and try to get back to normal. We still don't have school on Monday but faculty and staff have to come so I'll go back to work for the first time in a week! I'll post some of our "icy" pictures when we get back.

Blackout

We have been without power the last 2 days and after freezing our patooties off (it got down to 47 in our house last night) we have left town for my parents house. Not 30 minutes after bailing town we got a call from our neighbor that power was back on but it's gone off again since. We'll be back in town in a few days and I'll post some pics of our lovely ice storm adventures!!!

18 Weeks

Essie Claire is now the size of a large bell pepper. She's 51/2 inches from head to bottom-that's so crazy to think about! I'm sure she's enjoyed her warm home during this ice storm. I'm glad we're out of school today and tomorrow...I apparently picked up a nasty virus or something while at the hospital earlier this week. I've been running fever and have a nasty cough/sinus junk. Our power has been going out and coming back on several times tonight. So we're hoping it hangs on for a little while longer for us!

A first!

My friend Jane brought me this super cute burp cloth yesterday while we were at the hospital. It really brightened my day! It's also the first item with Essie Claire's name on it!!! Thanks Jane!

How we spent Sunday...

We had a very eventful Sunday! It started at 2:30 am when I awoke with some abdominal pains. I chalked it up to round ligament (ie growing uterus) pain, took some tylenol and went back to sleep. 6:00 I woke up again this time in serious pain...mostly in my middle left back area that shot around to my side/lower abdomen. I also noticed some blood in my urine. So off to the ER we go. Thankfully the place was empty. I was in an enormous amount of pain at that point and couldn't sit down. Got checked in by the triage nurse, put on the lovely gown, blew 2 veins trying to get an IV in, and settled in for a long morning. After some pain medicine that only worked from the neck up, some ultrasounds, and hours of waiting...the verdict was that I must have some kidney stones (I had one in high school before). They wanted to admit me to the hospital so they could administer pain meds and flush me out. So off we go to the women's center, I was given some Stadol (sp?) and nausea medicine which made me fly high. I have never been so messed up on medicine before!!! Whew! I don't know how some women can actually function to give birth on that stuff. I couldn't even keep my eyes open or lift up my head! I slept for a few hours and wasn't in as much pain. The doctor came in to see me and said if I felt better that I could be released that evening. I was pain free from around 4pm so he let me go at 6:30 last night. During the night, the pain came back full force at 4:00 am but I took a pain pill and it helped alot thankfully. So yesterday, Travis and I had a "practice run" for when Essie comes. We flew to the hospital while I was groaning in pain, was admitted to the women's center where I'll be having her, and got a sneak peek at what is coming our way! I also had my first IV and stay in the hospital ever! Today, I'm worn out, bruised all over my arm where I was poked and proded, and hoping the pain doesn't come back! Here are a few pics of our day...warning: these are super sexy! Keep in mind that I was in a TON of pain!

Meet Essie Claire

Here is a short clip of Essie Claire the day we met her. We videotaped the entire ultrasound and I edited it down to just this short little clip to put on here. This was one of my favorite parts. She kicks her head back, stretches her arms and legs, and shakes her head back and forth. I loved it! Travis and I have watched this part over and over again the past week.

Good deals

Travis and I never pay full price for anything...it just feel wrong! So we've been tickled to find some great finds on sale. I heard that one of our local boutiques was having a good sale on all their fall/winter merchandise so I stopped by today and picked up these two cute outfits for Essie Claire to wear next fall/winter. I also had bought this diaper bag a looong time ago for a great deal and I'm so tickled to be having a lil girl so I can use it!

And it begins...

Trav and I made a run to hobby lobby this afternoon to pick up these drawer pulls for the changing table. I think they look super cute on there! They look alil orange in these pics but are really a pale pink. We also found this height chart to hang in Essie Claire's room. It's pale pink with white dots but that's kinda hard to see in the lighting. can't wait to pick out the fabrics for her bedding! :)

17 Weeks

Essie Claire is now the size of a turnip...even though she looked much bigger in the ultrasound. She is a very active little girl...I can't wait to feel those little movements! My appointment went well yesterday. I had gained NEGATIVE 7 pounds (yes I lost weight this time)...all due to my lovely digestive issues.

I have not gone out and went shopping crazy. Last night we had to run to Target to get a shower gift and I picked up 3 pairs of Baby Legs that were marked 50% off. Then today I must admit I did order this cute little bubble outfit from Gymboree. I also ordered some hairbows that were marked down to $1.50 and some zebra prints socks that were also on clearance! So in my opinion, I have been quite restrained.

I wore this shirt today to announce our good news. By the way, my students did not let me get in the door before hounding me to find out the news. (no, they did not read the shirt) When I told them it is a girl, they let out the loudest shriek of excitement. I wish I had a camera to capture that! It was really cute! My witty principal also sent out this creative email that I thought so was cute I just had to share:

Yippee, Hooray, we finally know

What Randi and Travis will be bringing home!

If you, too, would like to check your bet

Look no further than Randi's chest!

Congratulations, Randi! We love you and are just tickled........;)