As Promised

...so what if they are six months late!



I wanted to post some pictures of our sweet little girl. She tells everyone she is 2 and 1/2 and it struck me the other day when we got our friend Ethan's invitation- oh my goodness, she is turning three in two months. How time flies when you are having fun, and we truly are. She is hysterical and keeps us laughing all the time. She makes up words when she cant think of the right one and is completely obsessive about things happening "as they are supposed to." She is a schedule junkie just like her momma!



We are anxioulsy awaiting the arrival of baby Tucker in just about 8 weeks (no- I havent made up my mind yet about his name) and Chloe asks daily if he is coming out today. Here is a conversation we had on the way home from school the other day:



Chloe: "When will Tucker come out"

Mommy: "In August- right after your birthday when you turn 3."

Chloe: (thinking- not sure when August is)

Mommy: (more clarification) "When you turn three on July 28 baby Tucker will be here just a few days later. It will be like a birthday present for you!" (smiling big trying to envoke excitment)

Chloe: (Long pause) "well - lip smack- will I get other presents too?"



So as you can tell we have lots of laughter at our house and that is good for her daddy and I. It is hard to imagine having two to love this much, but I cant wait.



House Update: We have an offer and a contract- it isnt perfect- but hey beggars cant be choosers so we ask for your prayers that it all falls into place, the inspection goes smoothly and that we are able to close in July as planned.



Now for the pics-

Sweet Pose for Daddy

Turned Silly Face Fillin' up Mater- her gas doesnt cost $4.00 a gallon

Multiple Choice

I said I was set on it. I said I wasn't changing my mind. BUT, I am a woman and it is my prerogative to do so. After many sleepless nights because I was not "in love" with my sons name I have decided to consider other options. I love the name Tucker. I have like that name forever and think it is so cute. My problem comes with my OCD personality. I love the name Jarod too, but I don't like it being his first name. "Okay, so switch it." Well it doesn't sound the same to me. I just don't like it as much. So in order to appease my personality and my ear I have come up with five new choices- some familial and some that I just like the sound of- and since my husband has decided as long as I name him Tucker he doesn't care I am reaching out to blog land for guidance and opinions. No feelings will be hurt just cast your vote. Chloe is named after my grandmother. I love her name and it warms my heart. I want the same for him. A name is so important. He will carry it all his life so I need help making sure he has a name he can be proud of ( and of course sounds good over the loud speakers at Yankee stadium- "now up to bat, catcher, Tucker Meeks" you see where I am going with that.) It has to be good initials, look pretty monogrammed and something a girl will want to say, "I am dating Tucker Meeks, you know the quarter back." So cast your vote here and help a crazy pregnant lady out. I mean we are two months away people- the monogramming must commence!


a. Tucker Everett (Everett is my dad's middle name- he hates this name, but I would be proud if my son carried a piece of him around)

b. Tucker Emerson (my grandmother's maiden name)

c. Tucker Hayes (just think it is pretty)

d. Tucker Cole (just think it is pretty)

e. Tucker Zachary ( my little brothers name- again so proud for him to wear)

It is up to you blog land! I will let you know the outcome.

I Was Tagged!

I have never been tagged before- it was so exciting. So thank you Wendy, for giving me something to blog about that doesnt involve real estate, work or uterusus. :)

What FIVE skills or hobbies would you learn if you had unlimited time, money and tools?

1. Sewing- at the risk of sounding like Donna Reed I have always wanted to be able to whip up a cute pillow or curtains. I mean I seriously paid good money to some people here in town to whip up a two fabric panel curtain! I mean think of all the cute girl clothes I could whip up.

2. Working out- just cant stay committed. I really really wish I loved lifting weights and stuff and could have a trainer to hold me accountable so that I could have a super hot body- sorry J- like I said, no love for it at all.

3. Decorating- I have an okay eye for this and love to put together and atmosphere, but the questions was with unlimited tools and money- that is the tricky part.

4. Baking/Cooking- I am with Wendy. I can cook most anything I think and I love to entertain at the house, but I would love to have more time to do it and make it really special with "table scapes" and matching dishes and a neat atmosphere. There is that money thing again though! Plus I would want to upgrade all my kitchen tools and stuff so that I could be really good!

5. And my dark secret one is gymnastics. I did it for many many years and LOVED it. I stayed in shape and was pretty good at it. Truth be told I contacted a gym here- pre pregnancy of course- and told them that I wanted to start up again. They asked me my age and then sat silent because there classes stop at 18. Talk about making a woman feel old. So I actually have the time and the money for this small hobby apparantly I just dont have the right birth year! :)

3 Month Countdown

When I was pregnant with Chloe I blogged everyday about every little thing. It seemed like she would never get here. I think J and I sat around daily wondering what she would look like or what her personality would be- fast forward three years later- I am 6 months pregnant with three left to go and I cant even hardly remember Tucker's pregnancy and its not even over.

Things are still fairly crazy at the Meeks' house. J's job situation has settled down and thankfully it doesnt look like we will be moving. Our house still hasnt sold and we now affectionately call it our "vacation home" because you know if I could afford one it would only be 10 minutes across town! ha! But we press on and have faith that it will sell during the up and coming busy time of year.

Tucker is scheduled to arrive August 8th now but of course plus or minus a few days. I will most likely be induced again because I loved it. I know I missing the whole agonizing pain thing of "going" into labor and racing to the hospital, but for an OCD person such as myself the planned way worked so great.

Although things have seemed so crazy and we hardly have had time to sit and breathe we are so excited to meet him and wonder what life will be like with this new member of our family. It feels wierd to say his name or talk about him. I guess I feel like it should just be Chloe all over again.

I will try to post pictures soon, but for now it will just have to go on the to do list.