Happy Fall, Ya'll...well, almost....

While the majority of Texans (and Tennesseans) look forward to fall because it's football season, I just love everything about this time of year. PERIOD. Remember as you continue to read that I'm a TN girl...so that means that all these things that I love about the outdoors in the fall generally don't apply to TX until right before Thanksgiving!

Chill in the air, fall decorations (pumpkins, scarecrows, etc), leaves changing color, craft fairs......

OOOOOh it makes me get all giddy just thinking about it.

My fall decorations are coming out of the boxes, ladies and gents, TOMORROW! I mean, technically, it's fall in September. September, October, November are considered fall, right?!?! As soon as I wake up tomorrow morning, I'm putting on some bluegrass...yes, bluegrass...Tennessean, remember? That's the music played at craft fairs and such...and decorating our apt with fall things! (Insert high pitched squeal here). AND to top it all off, I'm getting to go to Canton, TX for the first time EVER...which is like a mecca of Bell Buckle craft fairs...or so I've heard. Anyone else want to go?

Now that I've squealed and giggled writing this whole post, it is now my serious job to convince Logan that it is a NECESSITY that I visit Hobby Lobby TODAY!

Visit to TN

Sorry it's taken me so long to update my blog. We got back from a week long excursion to TN this past Sunday evening. I've been catching up on chores and sleep since then. :)
(I am now officially 29 weeks pregnant and dying to meet my little girl!)

Now on to the update on the exciting happenings in TN.....

Logan, Zeus, and I drove (LOGAN did the driving) through the night last Friday night and got to my parents' house around lunch time on Saturday. We caught up, watched Zeus play with my family's dog, Chigger, and took a nap.

At dinner, my mom's parents, Nana and Papa, and my great-grandmother, Grannie Pon, came to eat with us. As always, Papa and Grannie Pon (his mom) started aggravating each other. We were kidding Grannie about catching another husband (she's had three and has outlived all of them), and Papa made the comment about those men being unlucky. What he MEANT was that they were unlucky to not have had more time with his mom...the way GRANNIE took it was that they were unlucky to have married her! So in retaliation, she turns to my Papa and says, "Ya know, I don't even remember WHO your daddy was!" That's right, folks, and she's 96 years old!!! Those of you who have not had the pleasure of meeting my family will now know where I get my smart mouth.

On Sunday and Monday, Logan and I took it easy, went to visit the Holts' pool, and enjoyed being on vacation. I even made dinner for my family that night since it was the first day of school for my mom (teacher) and sister (8th grader).
Tuesday- Logan and I travelled to Nashville to see my dad's parents, Gran and Big-Big. We had a great visit with them then met up with Dave and Christin Ayre (she's expecting in January) and Nate Sensing. The guys are all baseball buddies from college. As always, a meal with Nate keeps everyone entertained, and Christin and I had fun comparing stories about cravings, mood swings, etc that come with pregnancy. Afterwards, Logan, Dave, Christin, and I all went to Gallatin to hang out. We had a blast and can't wait to meet their little bundle of joy!
Wednesday- We went to Murfreesboro to shop and see the "Ugly Truth."
Thursday-We got a tour of the facility where my dad works and got our pictures made by my friend, Allison.
Friday- Logan went to visit his friend, Rob, in Franklin and played golf. My Nana and I went to go to Treasures, our favorite jewelry store. That night, Mom, Dad, MacKenzie, Logan, and I went to see "Hairspray" in Crossville.
Saturday- Emmie's shower! My best friends, Allison and Jill, put on a gorgeous shower at Patch Manor.
We had such a great time, and I can't wait to see them again...most likely in Dec...with our little girl!

Am I Seriously Going to be a MOM?!

Today I went for my first dr visit with my new dr in Dallas. Had the glucose test done...eh....and met the dr and filled out lots of paperwork. Other than that, it was a very normal appointment.

Then WHY do I feel so overwhelmed?!

MAYBE...
because the nurse told me they needed to know who my pediatrician was going to be the next time I came in
(did I mention I have only seen a reg family practicitioner ONCE in the last 10 years?!)
OR
because we did the pre-admittance paperwork for the hospital
(when I realized next time I'm at this desk will be when I'm about to push something the size of a WATERMELON out of something the size of a GRAPE)
OR
because I only have about 3 months before I am responsible for ANOTHER HUMAN BEING!

I have always considered myself pretty responsible, but SERIOUSLY, I'm about to become a MOM. Do you know what a BIG deal this is?! I'm going to have to keep another living thing ALIVE...I have a hard time keeping PLANTS alive. I mean, sure, there's Zeus, but Logan feeds him in the morning. I just take him out. I alone do not provide the nourishment like I will for this new baby.

Whew. Ok. I had my meltdown. I knew it'd come sooner or later. Off to go bury myself in Your Baby and Child by Penelope Leach and any other "how-to-be-a-good-parent-and-keep-your-child-alive" books!