Are you ready for this??

I have so much to tell, I hope I can get it out before my fingers fall off! We spent last weekend in Kansas. It was wonderful!! I can't wait to move back home! On Friday we did all of our errands, and we were able to be lazy Saturday and Sunday. Sort of. We were lazy on Saturday. Sunday we drove to Abilene where my mom and sister live and hung out with them. It was HOT, but great.
My sister is dating(and plans on marrying) this guy who already has a daughter. So the little beauty below is about to become my newest niece! Her name is Elizabeth and she is so sweet. She took right to me, which I think bothered my mom. She kept saying, " She didn't attach herself to me that quick" Buy the time we left she was calling my belling button cousin! Too Cute!!
This is my littlest sister Tiffany. She is having this baby on Tuesday if he doesn't come on his own before then!!! My first nephew!! Last I knew his name is going to be Cody Nathaniel.
This is Jonathan and Savannah with Me-ma and Pop-Pop. Yup, Jonathan got a haircut.
We also went by the cemetery and visited my sister and my grannie's grave. My sister died when she was an infant, so there was plenty of room to place my grandmothers ashes there when she passed away.

On Monday we drove back to Texas. It was a little weird coming home and not have the crazies here. We are slowly getting used to it though. Tomorrow we are going to pack up their room. About half will get thrown out or given away. Then slowly we'll pack the house and put it in their room until we load up the truck.

This week I found out my annual raise amount. Are you ready for this? .14 an hour! yes, you read that correctly fourteen cents an hour! If I wasn't leaving in 28 work days I'd be furious. I got the whole, the company is in bad shape, not everyone is getting raises, you should feel luckily spew. Whatever, I'd rather have gotten nothing!! So happy I'm leaving there!! I have serious shortimers and pretty much don't care about much of anything that is work related.

Wednesday night Jason's mom called and asked if she could have the kids for a visit..starting SATURDAY(today!). Um, hell no! How frickin rude! They are comfortably ensconced in Kansas and she wants to fly them to PA in 3 days? Not mention all the things they already have planned? Not to mention I asked 6 months ago if she wanted them this summer and she said NO. Jason and I were dumbfounded at the rudeness and selfishness if it all. They've been in Kansas less than a week! AGH. I think she was upset and surprised when Jason told her no. He told her they could come the end of July, but she hasn't called back to get exact dates. I think she just wanted him to say say how high, when she said jump. She still has yet to acknowledge the new baby. She told Jason she was upset she had to find out on the blog(when she was not talking to us!) Um, if it wasn't for this blog she'd know nothing. Hence the fact that it's locked. If she's going to complain about what she reads, then she won't read. No more Hallock Family Updates for her!

We have been pretty lazy this week. We come home from work and hop into bed! I mean that literally. We lay in bed and watch TV all night. We have started re-watching the Veronica Mars seasons. We are at the end of season one. I love Veronica Mars. I still upset when I think about them canceling it..sniffle..

Today we went shopping! We did our baby registry at Target and Babies R' Us. So much fun!! Jason had a blast with the scan gun. We bought a froggie outfit. I couldn't help it. I have already had 2 children and Babies R'Us was overwhelming. I can't believe it doesn't send new mothers in shock!! They had alot of the stuff for our theme which made me soooo happy. The wall shelf is on clearance for 6.90, so if anyone is going to be in Hulen area soon, let me know!! I'll pay you back if you pick it up for me!! It's normally like 24.99!! After that we went to Motherhood in the mall. I spent way more than I intended. It was Jason's fault. He MADE me buy these $50 jeans. I have never even spent $50 on NON pregnant jeans. But me oh my, they are so comfy. I will wear them from now until I deliver, and maybe even after. I didn't want to get them, but I'm so happy I did. Plus, since Jason insisted I don't have to feel guilty!! I bought 6 tops and 2 bottoms. I bought a SUPER cute black, cream, and silver top. Kinda dressy, but so cute and on sale. I need a girls dinner out to wear it too! I'll be honest, I LOVED strapping on that fake belly to try clothes on with. I can't wait until I get bigger and this baby is moving more! I love being pregnant(the throwing up does suck though)

Tomorrow we are packing the kids room, working on Jason's resume, going grocery shopping, and scrappin(I am, he's not). So it will be a full day!! I think that about has you caught up on our neck of the woods!! If you have any questions let me know!! Love ya all!

i know, i know...

i need to update. and i have lots to say. but i don't want to take snuggle time from my fella. i'll be back soon. promise.

Why do people have to wear clothes?

Darn Adam and Eve for eating that apple and making us wear clothes! Clothes that I have to wash!! I must be honest, clothes that Jason has to wash and I have to fold and put away. I'll be so happy to only do laundry for 2 before it gets bumped up to 5! I was hoping to be a little more progressed in the packing process by now, but I still have piles of clothes. The suitcase is empty, and we leave in less than 48 hours!!

Our Last Weekend Together

This is the last weekend we will have as a family for awhile and it's been great! On Friday Jonathan stayed the night with a friend(and went to 6 six flags on Saturday!!). Jason, Savannah, and I ran a few errands, then came home and watched the baby video! They were able to record our whole sonogram for us. We watched it back with Savannah, and it was neat to see her reaction. She loved watching her little brother(so we've been told) move around, she even got to hear his heartbeat. I can't wait to take it home this weekend for my mom and grammie to see. I'm trying to figure out a way to put it on the baby blog for all the world to see.

On Saturday Jason, Savannah, and I went to Jason's office to get some boxes. They go through paper like crazy, and have tons of paper boxes. After we picked up the boxes we went and looked at used cars. We have been talking about getting a cheap second car. Nothing fancy since he doesn't want me to work when we get to Kansas. However I can't rely on my Grammie to cart me everywhere while Jason is working, especially with a new baby and lots of dr appts. So, we bought a car. A van actually. We spent a little more than we had been discussing, but we ended up getting a way better interest rate than we thought we would. So it balances out. We only got a 3 year loan, so it will be paid off quick. Thankfully the payment its low enough that will still be able afford it on one income. What an awesome feeling to have a van again! Jason hinted at filling it up..lol! I told himhe had to pull teeth to get me to agree to #3, he needs to wait awhile before starting on #4! After we bought the van, we went grocery shopping, then swimming! I love having a pool in our apartment complex!! It was a nice relaxing way to end a Saturday.

Today, Jason got up fixed breakfast for the family. Then we started cleaning and packing. I had the kids bring out all their clothes and we put summer clothes in a pile to take to Grammies and started packing away the winter clothes that will go into storage. I'm doing the laundry and as clothes get done we are packing them in boxes, a suitcase, or they are going in the goodwill pile. With this move I'm all for purging! I'm a pack rat and I know it. I'm trying to be better, but it's hard!! This afternoon we are going to go swimming again :0) The kids are already begging, but we have to reach a good stopping point first.

I'm happy that the kids are excited to go to Grammie and Grampy's, but I'm going to miss them too. I know they will be in great hands, but it will still taking some adjusting. They are big kids now, that's crazy! I have big kids, and a bean. LOL! Jason and I are both looking forward to our time alone. We are in a MUCH better place this year than we were last year when they left :o) We will be taking full advantage of that. With this baby coming we are going from 11 years until empty nest, to 18 years until empty nest!! More if Jason gets his way and we have 4! So we will cherish all the alone time we have coming.

Update! Pictures!

It's all on the baby blog.

Sorry I've been MIA...I've been throwing up like crazy, and feeling poopy!

Pray, Pray, Pray!

Today we go to the high risk OB, they will be doing the high resolution sono to check on the baby. Pray for a healthy, developing Hallock! I will post an update on the baby blog when I get home!

I love being a mother

To me everyday is Mother's day. I have 2 wonderful children who are smart, kind, compassionate, loving and that is a huge blessing. Yes, they drive me crazy sometimes, but I wouldn't have it any other way! They make me complete.

Jonathan- This boy makes me so proud. Not only is he special b/c he's my first born, he 's special because he is himself. He is always asking questions and is thirsting for knowledge. He KNOWS what he is doing with his life. He doesn't say " I want to be..." he says " I'm going to be..." If you know Jonathan than you know that sentence ends with....play football in the NFL!

Savannah-This girl is so colorful. There are so many dimensions to her personality. She is artsy, she is loving, she is selfish, she is Savannah. She unfortunately knows she's beautiful. We are working on her being a little more humble. She is a very talented artist. She can put together an outfit to die for. I don't have near the fashion sense that she does. She doesn't want to get married, and fully intends on living at home forever!! Which Jason says is OK with him!

Our bean-Wow. This little baby growing in me is such a blessing. S/he symbolizes our re-birth as couple. I won't ever pretend our road has been easy, but nothing worth having is easy. We have come out stronger, stronger than I ever though possible. This little girl/guy is highly anticipated. I can't wait to hold this baby in my arms.
Happy Mother's Day to all the mommy's in my life!

I love you all!

Life Lessons

I think everyone has gotten this in e-mail at some point. It's all good stuff and should be re-read every so often. I bolded my faves.

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't judge others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Life is too short for long pity parties. Get busy living, or get busy dying.
17. You can get through anything if you stay put in today.
18. A writer writes. If you want to be a writer, write.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else. 20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: "In five years, will this matter?"
27. Always choose life, at least you know your way around here
28. Forgive everyone of everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable.
38. Read the Psalms. They cover every human emotion.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
41. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
42. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
43. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
44. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
45. The best is yet to come.
46. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
47. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
48. If you don't ask, you don't get.
49. Yield.
50. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.

H.....H.....H.....Are you sure?

If you know me then you know my breasts are....large. And well, being pregant makes them larger. So tonight I went to purchase some new bras. She asked if I'd like to be fitted, well of course I would! Until she said, It looks like your a large G to a small H. I'd go with an H so you'll have room to grow during your pregnancy. What? H? I didn't know bra sizes went that high! Just so you know, it goes like this:
D
DD
DDD
F
G
H
I just don't get it. I couldn't even bring them home tonight! I had to SPECIAL ORDER them! I'm so in shock. I have my appointment with the high OB scheduled. Pray for calm nerves and a healthy baby!

He R.E.A.L.L.Y. loves me! :0)

R- really looking forward to spending the rest of my life with you and our children
E- excited to have another baby.
A- always loving to snuggle with you. Having you lay on my chest is the best
L- loving you is what I do best. You are my everything
L- little baby boy in your belly! Yeah! Or a girl? Hhmmm… let’s pray for a boy
Y- you. I fell in love with you at first sight. I really did.

I love you baby!! Always! Forever!

YOU’RE MY GIRL

Bring on the Testosterone!

Last night Savannah had her sleepover. The next time I volunteer to have 5 little girls over, PLEASE smack me! They weren't bad, they were just girls! How did my grandma raise 4 girls, my mom raise 3? I give them many, many kudos. I have stepped my prayers for a boy!

Kailee, Savannah, Allison, and Megan(Kiyah was on her way)

We went swimming and it was COLD! The kids loved it though.

Hopefully the water will be warmer for Jonathan party.

Allison, Kailee, Kiyah, Savannah, Megan

Jonathan, poor guy barely survived!!

After swimming, eating twizzlers.

Today was a lazy day. We didn't do much. No laundry. No cleaning. Just recovering :0)

today's lesson in being a good person

here's the deal. if you find out something that was obliviously not meant for you to know, keep it to yourself. what good does it do to tell others? none. unless you are a kiss ass. or just plain mean. especially if you were asked to keep this information to yourself and chose not to. that makes you untrustworthy and a dirtball.