Whats going on with the Dawsons

We're kicking into high gear with getting work done on the house. I'm looking forward to getting the nursery done, but first we are finishing up our gameroom- a project that has been in the works ever since we bought our house. Once we get that room done, we will be able to move some of the furniture from upstairs dowstairs (like the foosball table and one of the couches) and then we will be able to move the furniture from the computer room (soon to be nursery) into the dining room/study. Whew, that was a mouthful- or since I'm typing, I should say handful! All that is really left to be done on the gameroom is painting, tiling the floors, and moving the furniture down, but that in itself will be a pretty big project. Once we are done with that, I will finally be able to start work on the nursery. Brian and I have already ripped the carpet out, but the floor is in need of refinishing. We haven't decided on a color yet, but I'm thinking a light shade of blue. I have decided on blue, brown, and orange for the main colors of the bedding/decor.

In un-baby related news, Brian and I are back in school. I just completed my first semester back and will be taking an online class this fall at Calhoun (going back and making up all the grades that I did poorly on the first go-round) and hopefully in the next year or so I will be transferring to Athens State. Brian has been accepted into UAH for the fall semester and I'm very proud of him:) We're enjoying the summer the best we can before the fall when out world will be knocked off it's axis. And we're planning our Babymoon for late this August down in Gulf Shores, so we've got a full plate for the rest of this summer!

2 Year Anniversary

Today is our 2 year anniversary! As many of you know, June 9th is a special day for our family. Along with sharing today with my Aunt Janice's birthday, it is also my parents 30th anniversary, and would have been my grandparents 53rd anniversary. I am very honored to share such a special day and hope I have as many years of laughter and happiness as they have.






Playing Tippy Cup after the wedding, because I am just THAT classy! (A-Team forever!)
The Honeymoon at Mom and Dad's beach house.
Tom and Brian- dressed to kill;)

25 Weeks Survey

How far along? 25 weeks down, 15 to go! (wow- that's kinda scary!)

Total weight gain/loss: lots- 20 lbs so far:/

Maternity clothes? Still in 'em. Don't see this changing. Ever.

Stretch marks? Yes, Brian lovingly pointed some out I hadn't noticed yet.

Sleep: Yes please!

Best moment this week: Sid getting antsy about the cat sleeping on my tummy. Not sure if he was trying to play or trying to kick Lucky off of my stomach.

Movement: Still mostly active when I'm going to bed. He's a night owl!

Food cravings: Edy's Strawberry fruit bars, Sonic Strawberry cream slush, strawberry jam, strawberries in general- but oddly, strawberry milk makes me want to gag.

Gender: Still a boy ( man, I gotta find a survey that mixes it up a bit!)

Labor Signs: Some BH, but they've gone away since I've been drinking over a 100oz of water a day.

Belly Button in or out? In and holding.

What I miss: Moving with ease.

What I am looking forward to: Getting the nursery ready.

Weekly Wisdom: Drink as much water as humanly possible. Then have one more glass.

Milestones: Nothing new this week, but getting closer to the 3rd trimester.

25 Weeks

Head to heels, your baby now measures about 13 1/2 inches. His weight — a pound and a half — isn't much more than an average rutabaga, but he's beginning to exchange his long, lean look for some baby fat. As he does, his wrinkled skin will begin to smooth out and he'll start to look more and more like a newborn. He's also growing more hair — and if you could see it, you'd now be able to discern its color and texture.

Week 24 Survey

I did one of these a while back, but thought it would be fun to do one each week now that I'm starting to see (and feel) lots of changes:)

How far along? 24 Weeks.
Total weight gain/loss: Enough! I just stand backwards on the scale at the Dr's office now so I can't see.
Maternity clothes? still in 'em.
Stretch marks? Three huge ones right along my scar I got when I had my kidney removed.
Sleep: What is that?
Movement: Starting to feel stronger kicks. He plays soccer with my bladder every night around 10:00.
Food cravings: Strawberry anything.
Gender: Still a boy.
Labor Signs: No.
Belly Button in or out? Still in.
What I miss: Lambic
What I am looking forward to: Lambic
Weekly Wisdom: I have none this week. I let Brian borrow it.
Milestones: Feeling Sid flipping around when he's trying to get comfy.

24 Weeks

Your baby's growing steadily, having gained about 4 ounces since last week. That puts him at just over a pound. Since he's almost a foot long (picture an ear of corn), he cuts a pretty lean figure at this point, but his body is filling out proportionally and he'll soon start to plump up. His brain is also growing quickly now, and his taste buds are continuing to develop. His lungs are developing "branches" of the respiratory "tree" as well as cells that produce surfactant, a substance that will help his air sacs inflate once he hits the outside world. His skin is still thin and translucent, but that will start to change soon.

Painting for Sid's Room

I finally finished my first baby craft! It's a knock off of Pottery Barns Best Pal dog painting from PBK. I couldn't bring myself to pay $250 for it, so I pulled out my paints and went to town!

I didn't add the words from the backround- do you think I should, or should I leave it as is? (Link to PB's original under this pic)



Mine:





PBK's Original