yes, her vision is really that bad

my sister and her family made the drive from texas to hang out for a few days. we showed them the highlights of demopolis:

1. quality eye care: karin is getting reading glasses.
2. the neighborhood dog "balls". he's got jangles the size of your head.
3. the duck pond.
4. the country club and a couple rounds of golf.
5. the goldfish pond, tombigbee river, tugboat, and park.
6. local entertainment: the shumways didn't know kyle sang

recovery is going well. i'll have a sappy post soon about being a mom of three. its funny how the more kids i have the more i want. dash is perfect!

Just when you thought he couldn't get any cuter

miracles, blessings, and happiness

Dash Morgan Gillespie
Dec 11 @ 4:58 p.m.
7 lbs 2 oz
18 1/4 inches long


Yeah, baby! Let's talk about timing. For weeks I have been having consistent contractions, about 10 minutes apart. Thursday, kyle went to work and I went to my doctor's appointment. They hooked me up to a monitor and unbelievably they started coming every five-seven minutes. mom arrived at the airport from utah at 2:0o p.m., my lifesaver tricia took my kids, shuttled my mom to the hospital, my water broke, and kyle arrived two minutes before surgery at 4:30 p.m., just in time for some real action. It couldn't have worked out more perfectly.


He seemed so alert for only being 12 hours old!


first bath, getting all cleaned up.

grandma anne is awesome. she is like having a personal vacation package on wheels. she brings food, entertainment, reading material, child care, emotional support, and a variety of other services at one low price! FREE. thanks, mom! you made this weekend perfect.

here is the handsome kyle holding his handsome son. love you, babe.

the mischevious katie-kate.

we seriously need a king bed. there just ain't enough room anymore!

lifesaver tricia! thanks for everything, girl! not having to worry about my kids on thursday made all the difference!

ella, the new big sister. she is saving up for a princess bed and is already begging me for babysitting appointments.

dash, throwing a peace sign with his toes.

i loved the santa hat. i couldn't think of a better christmas present.

one of the few moments where he has cried this weekend. he is so absolutely perfect, and we love him so much! merry christmas, everyone! thanks for all your prayers, emails, and calls! we love ya!

twilight

so, i've been reading too much non-fiction this year. decided to try out the twilight series, since i'm pretty much on bedrest anyway and can't sleep.

thursday: twilight
friday: new moon
saturday: eclipse

check out their cool music video

Paramore - New Music - More Music Videos

stephenie meyer uses lots of the same albumns to curb writer's block, so i feel a bit of a bond :)

yeah, jason bourne 3000

so, i think kyle is hot. can't wait to see how many he can do with 3 piled on.

i'm dreaming of a . . . .

my walls are dark gray and i have a bunch of black and white pictures that need a home.

i am dreaming of this purple duvet, a new color choice thanks to ella.

Thanksgiving

There is an eerie calm before the storm here in demopolis...

My house is clean, the girls are being awesome, and Kyle has been extra sweet ...

Dash Morgan Gillespie even has a name. We're way ahead of schedule.

I am more nervous for this one than the other two. Maybe it's because the hospital is two hours away. Maybe because surgery hurts, dang it! Or maybe its because I have no idea what to do with a boy.

Regardless, i am really enjoying the last few days of peace and calmness. I am also grateful for such an awesome support team.

It's amazing how much you need your mom, even if its just over the phone, even if you're across the country . . . and how much family, good friends, and a loving husband and kids can make all the difference.

This thanksgiving I am thankful for all of you and for the new adventures that are coming. and if any of you are short of things to pray for this season, add me to the list. i am going to need it.