Both my Darlings

Hailee, Nathan, and Daisy Dragon pool side at Aunt Renee's.

It's been a couple of weeks since my last post, so I thought I would log in and share some updates to all of you. My belly continues to grow and I no longer plan to be preggers in the heat of the summer, it is not enjoyable, I wouldn't recommend it! I was always fairly accustomed to the Oklahoma heat, I actually prefer it to the colder weather but when you already feel like an oven, carrying around extra weight, this 100 degree weather is not making matters any better.

Hailee is getting bigger everyday. It amazes me how much she puts things together and retains so much that is said. She's getting very clever at remembering everything that we say. A funny story...Nathan has an I phone that I got him for Christmas last year. She knows not to play with our cell phones. She went up to Nathan's phone the other night and said, "That's Daddy's I Phone" We have never called it an I-phone, just Daddy's phone. So, we have no idea where she picked up this new terminology, but it was so cute, funny that a 2 year old knows what it was!

She continues to love spending time with Marmie and Papa right now while we are all together during the process of our homes being built. She also loves Miss Rhonda and all her friends at school, she's just getting so big. I cannot believe she is going to be a big sister this fall.

Nathan is doing great, he is continuing to cycle this summer, training for the 100 mile Hotter "N" Hell ride this August in Texas. We are blessed that through all of the processes of home building, we have, thus far, not had any marital strife that they say come along with it. Hopefully, it stays that way! However, I will say I have a terrific husband who is pretty laid back about everything in life. The house is on schedule, we 're hoping it could be done a little sooner.

I keep telling Nathan that I need a vacation. My friends have gone to these amazing places this summer or are planning to this year. Mindy- Hawaii, Cynda- Italy, Kelli- North Carolina, Kristen- India (more of a mission, rather than a vacation), Christine - Utah, Nate- NYC....but, I am holding my time for motherhood! I'm not complaining at all, but oh how I miss the open road listening to some great tunes with my family headed to a great spot somewhere. There is always next year! I'm grateful, I'm grateful, I keep repeating that to myself. :)

Also, my poor niece fell down and bonked her head today on some pretty hard tile, it was a little rough on Les, first experience with that as a Mom. It happens to the best of us, right guys? Emily is doing well, kids are resillient that way.

11 weeks to go, oh yeah, we have officially decided on Jackson Dyer Hamilton.

Happy 4th!

Emily and Hailee at the fireworks stand, aren't they precious!

ADA Ride

Nathan and his best friend, Austin, at the American Diabetes Association ride in Mustang, OK....getting ready to head out.

Coming in after the 70 mile trek, way to go guys!

Old and New

So, I came across this picture of Hailee at her first birthday party and couldn't resist sharing it with all of you....my, how time flies!

Here's Nathan and Hailee in the new house, aren't they cute!

Sleepy Days and Restless Nights

About a month ago I was wondering when that really tired stage of my pregnancy would begin. I remembered it so clearly with Hailee, being wiped out at work and wanting to go to bed at 7:30 but hadn't experienced it with this little guy yet. Until this past weekend! It was like a freight train hit me on Sunday and I had zero energy! Yesterday was the same, as soon as Nathan and I put Hailee to bed last night, we watched some TV and I was going to try to go walking, but just couldn't....went to bed at 8:45! I'm also in that have to go to the bathroom on average of three times nightly stage and can't get comfortable sleeping anymore, I have three months to go! I gotta say though, this morning was much better getting that extra rest, sometimes you just have to listen to your body.

I am nearing the six month mark and cannot believe it has gone by so quickly. Well, I guess I can a little. It has been a busy summer for us!

On another note altogether, can I say how much I love my work hours! I know you're thinking, where did that come from. Let me enlighten you. Last night, I was home at 5:10, my Dad was there, Mom was pulling in and then shortly after, Nathan and Hailee pulled up. We all had dinner together by 6:00 and then had the rest of the evening to spend together. And my Fridays, ahhhh...they are great! I have the best job ever!

Home is Where The Heart Is

Here's the latest on the house. The roof is on, windows are in, electric, heat, air, insulation, and sheetrock are complete! Next week, they are supposed to start the brick work and lay the tile pending the yucky rain weather! We can't wait to get in.

Leslie took this very close shot of Hailee, thought it was pretty cute.

Here's a pic of my very adorable niece, Emily Rae. Leslie picked the bow folks.