Goodbye to the Uthes

I met Brennan about eight years ago. We went to FBC Jackson together and became really good friends. He moved to Louisville shortly after I did...he was a part of mine and Nathan's wedding...he graduated in May 2009 and got married in June...and now he and his wife, Sarah, are getting ready to move to Bowie, Maryland where Brennan will be serving as the Worship Pastor at Grace Baptist Church. We are SO excited for them but they will be missed!!!

Tonight we got together with a few friends, ate dinner, and watched American Idol! What a great send off party! =)

Brandon and Brennan...notice the mischevious look on Brandon's face. He has a hold of Brennan's ear =)

Brandon, Brennan, Sarah, me (baby #2 lol), and Nathan - now I think Brandon has a hold of Brennan's cheek! =)

...again...

Nathan and I have enjoyed Louisville and have made some great friends. One of the hardest parts about where were are is that we are constantly seeing friends come and go. It is SO encouraging to see friends commit to ministry but the sending away part is hard.

Brennan and Sarah, we will be praying for you as you make this transition. We look forward to hearing how God is using you in Bowie, Maryland! We will come visit soon! =)



Meg

Babysitting Laine

Yesterday I kept Laine for a few hours. We hadn't seen each other in a while because of the holidays but she remembered me and after a few minutes she was ready to play! We had a good time...here are a couple pictures from the afternoon.

Playing with Brandon's ABC train...Laine eventually pushed the train around the living room and laughed the entire time - too cute! =)

Brandon kept trying to steal Laine's paci...yes, he has several of his own - who knows?!

Meg

Here, Kitty Kitty!

I am convinced that Eli is warming up to Brandon and that they are going to be buddies soon!!

Meg

Let's Go Krogering

Brandon loves going to the grocery store...he always has. Even when he was TINY, he would just look around at the lights or play with toys that were on his car seat. (Knock on wood) I have yet to be embarrassed by a screaming baby in the grocery store. I know the day is coming but for now I am enjoying it!!!

Taken July 9, 2009...one day short of 1-month old. He loved looking at the lights.

Taken January 5, 2009...a few days short of 7 months old. He is so well-behaved. He doesn't really pay attention to the lights. He just looks at all the people pass by and smiles when people say how cute he is! =)

Meg

Wonderful Husband

I definitely have the best husband in the world and that is not open for debate, ladies! =) I know we all think our husbands are awesome but it's when they do something super sweet that we can't help but be extra thankful.

The past few days have been ROUGH...I have been exhausted and haven't seemed to find a way to get past it. I know it's the first trimester fatigue so I have just told myself to "build a bridge and get over it." Brandon naps twice a day so I have tried to nap with him but I still find myself dragging and totally useless when it comes to getting housework done! So...yesterday (New Years Day), Nathan saved the day!

I laid down with Brandon at 9:30 for his morning nap. He usually sleeps for an hour to an hour and a half. Sure enough at 11:00 Brandon woke up from his nap...I felt his little hand grab my nose and gradually move up to my eyes. He wanted me to wake up too. I just needed ten more minutes...LOL!!! About that time Nathan walked in, took Brandon, fed him his bottle and played with him for a little while so I could get some rest.

We were supposed to go watch the Rose Bowl with some friends but, unfortunately, their little girl was sick so I decided I would stay home. Nathan said that he wanted to take Brandon over there so I could have a few hours to stay home alone and rest...that didn't happen since their daughter was sick but he promised that he will give me time soon!

I am a very lucky girl! Nathan does the best he can to help out with Brandon and I am so thankful. I was able to get some extra rest yesterday which was awesome!!

Thank you, Nathan! I love you!


Meg

Baby Update

As I have posted on here, I am preggo with baby Moore #2!! We are excited about 2010 and the new addition to our family. We are going for an ultrasound on January 25th to determine the due date. As best I can figure, I am about nine weeks along. Being pregnant with Brandon is still VERY vivid in my memory bank (as is the C-section but I don't want to talk about that...LOL) and I remember feeling EXHAUSTED. Well, this pregnancy is the same if not a little bit more exaggerated. I am so sleepy all the time and nausea comes and goes...I didn't have that with Brandon and it needs to go away! =) Since I had gestational diabetes with Brandon, I have been checking my blood sugar just to make sure it is under control. So far, so good! I am hoping to avoid that this time around.

According to a newsletter I get from babyzone.com our baby is busy growing. "His/her face looks more baby-like each day—their eyes are developed but concealed, and their nose, lips, and ears are becoming more defined. They're also starting to exercise their expanding muscles. His/her fingers and toes are looking less like stubs. Although he/she is a wiggler they are still so small that you won't feel these movements. His/her reproductive organs are developing, but even if you sneaked a peek you wouldn't be able to tell that she's a she or he's a he (and neither could your doctor at this point)."

Thanks for those of you that have emailed/facebooked me words of encouragement! I will keep you posted with all the preggo happenins'.


Meg

Happy New Year

I must admit that the turning of the decade was very uneventful in the Moore household. Nathan worked until 4:00 (boo)...hopefully the retail days will be coming to an end soon! I made potato soup for us to enjoy while watching football that evening. I am sad to see the football season come to an end and I was even more sad to see UT lose their bowl game but in a couple years they will be a top ranked team...I promise! =) Lane Kiffin has lots of tricks up his sleeves; I just know it!

I didn't even think about staying up until midnight to see the ball drop. I went straight to bed after the football game ended and I didn't even think twice about it. I knew Brandon would wake up at 7:00am regardless...for some reason he doesn't care too much about Mama's plans right now! =) And that's ok...


Meg