BABY BUMP!

Here's the baby bump at 16 weeks...this photo was taken about 2 weeks ago. Today, we are exactly 18 weeks and GROWING! March 4th we find out if we're having a little Lana or a little Chris.

Gas Bubble or Baby moving ????

Hi Everyone!

Today at exactly 1:52 p.m. I felt the baby move for the first time. So many of my friends have described the feeling of the first movement...it feels like a "flutter" or "bubble". As soon as I realized what it was I called Chris at work to tell him...at first he said "No way, really!" and then he asked, "Are you sure it wasn't a gas bubble?".... I assured him it wasn't a gas bubble. We laughed and said that the baby is already "ACTIVE". I think in a way, feeling the baby move for the first time almost confirms that we are in fact having a baby....of course, my growing belly (and I won't mention what else is growing) confirms it as well.

Sorry I haven't posted any news photos, I don't have any to post...but on March 4, Chris and I will find out the sex of the baby....I'll post some photos then!

Until then, take care of yourself!

Our Boys

Here are "our boys"! At Christmas time I like to dress the boys up in their Christmas photo outfits a couple days before we take the photos, just to get them use to them. This year, they wore a simple Christmas colored necklace with bells. For those of you that have visited our house, knows that it's the funny farm with these two boys. But we couldn't imagine what we'd do without them!

This is our beautiful and VERY active Golden Retriever, Raz. Sometimes the name SPAZ fits him better! He is always so happy, even when he's in time-out..he's always got this goofy smile on his face. He will be 2 years old in Febuary.

Here is my sweetie pie, Harley. As you can see in the photo, his eyes are shut, cause he's embarassed at having to wear this silly necklace! He will be 9 years old in Ocotber. It will be interesting to see how the boys act around the new baby! I will keep ya'll posted!

Eli's time to SHINE!

Here are some photos of Eli, my brother's little boy. He's not little anymore, he will be 6 years old in April, WOW! Eli is one of the funniest little guys that I know, he will TALK your ears off about huntin' with his Dad. If there is anything you want to know about huntin, call Eli, he'll know the answer or he'll make it up, hee hee! He is quite the little story teller..he gets that honestly from my mother and Papa Pete.

Eli's school photos, Highland Park Elementary, Kindergarden, 2007

This photo was taken at Eli's 3rd Birthday party at my
brother's place on the lake in Panama City.

Our Godson, Andrew Campbell Pate

This is our adorable godson, Andrew. Chris' brother Craig and his wife, Trisha are the oh so proud parents of this cutie pie. Andrew is one of the happiest babies that I know. He is always smiling and his giggle is contagious! Before the holidays, we invited Craig, Trisha and Andrew over for steaks and smores! I think Andrew liked the tiki torches more than anything...until Uncle Chris taught him how to throw pine cones in the fire...it was on after that. While Andrew was visiting Aunt Lana and Uncle Chris' house, I heard him say my name for the first time, then I had to squeeze his guts out! He's so precious!

Trisha and Andrew

Christmas at Aunt Lana and Uncle Fish's house

My sister, Lori and her family came to visit Chris and I after Christmas..we had a great time while they were here! Both Lori and I are pregnant so we ate a BUNCH and shopped! Brody is such a mess.....he calls Chris, "Uncle Fish"..it's so cute to hear him say it! Whenever you break out the camera, Brody turns on the charm....he's such a stinker!

Aunt Lana's house decorated for Christmas.
I'm not sure what he's doing in this photo, it's funny to look at knowing his little personality. He is the funniest little man, his expressions are just like his daddy (Steve). Those of you who know Steve, know what I'm talking baout. I love that Brody is crossing his hands in the photo. HAM!

Looks like Brody is taking a poop on my fireplace, check out his funny face!

Glamour shot

Here is the latest photo of Baby Pate...he/she is doing their exercises. If you look close you can see that baby extending his/her leg up. Already I can tell the baby is going to be tall like his/her daddy (thank goodness!) Enjoy!