Jamaica!

For the past two years, Travis and I along with his sister and her husband, and his brother and his wife have been trying to plan a trip together to Jamaica. Every time we seemed to find a time it wouldn't work for someone. We finally finalized our trip last night!!! Being in 3 different states and trying to book all at the same time was interesting but we managed to get it done and all get on the same flight. I'm sure that will be a fun flight with all of us on there. We are so excited to be going again where we honeymooned. Travis and I fell in love with it our first time there and couldn't wait to get back. It will be even more fun this time around traveling with his siblings and spouses. It will be hard to leave my babies but I know it's a trip that Travis and I need to take together. I know every couple needs to get away every once in a while and I know our boys will be in good hands with my parents.

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A New Year

Since it's been a while since my last post I figured I would wrap up 2011 with some major points and hopefully be better about posting in 2012. As we look back on 2011, we have had heartache, surprises, and happiness. Our BIGGEST surprise of 2011 is finding out that we were pregnant with baby #2 but feel completely blessed!!!

- In October, Travis unfortunately lost his grandfather. It was rather quick and very hard on Travis. He looked up to Pappo as so much more than just a grandfather and had the utmost respect for him as did I. He had a kind heart and loved his family.

- In November, my sister, aunt, and grandpa threw a surprise 30th anniversary party for my parents. Boy, were they surprised! The looks on their faces were priceless and it made every bit of planning worth it. They were so deserving of this party.

- We traveled down to the Hill Country in November to celebrate Thanksgiving with Travis' family.

- Travis and I did "ICE" at the Gaylord with my parents and then traveled to Tampa for the weekend for his company Christmas party. It was a nice little getaway for us but we couldn't wait to see Will!

- Took Will on The Polar Express in Grapevine, Texas. Will loves trains!

- Broke the news to my principal and assistant principal that I will not be returning after this year. Such a hard thing to do because I love where I work but moving to La. is the best thing for our family and for Travis and I. We are looking forward to this new adventure!

- Traveled down to Louisiana for Christmas to be with my family.

- Drove home on New Year's Eve and waited for 2012 to come...

Baby Boy #2 has a name!!!

When we found out we were having another little boy, we knew that he would take my dad's first name but weren't quite sure about what our little boy's middle name would be. After much talk, we decided that he would take my dad's whole name. So, we will call him John Thomas and J.T. for short. I couldn't have chosen a better name for this little boy. I have always looked up to my dad and I still do to this day. He is amazing person with a great amount of love for his family. 'm so excited that J.T. will carry on a name of someone that is so important to me and that will be important to him.

It's a....BOY!!!!

Today, Travis and I went to the doctor to find out what our little bundle of joy was. We were both convinced it was a little girl. On the way to the doctor something told me that it was going to be a little boy! Much to our surprise, it was a boy!! We are so excited and even more excited that Will is going to have a little brother to play with and grow up with. They will be so close and the best of friends! We can't wait to welcome our new little blessing into our family. I can't wait for the day to hold him and kiss him and tell him how much he is loved by so many people. I can't wait to watch Will with his little brother and the way they interact. It will be busy and it will be crazy but I can't imagine life without two little boys! We are so blessed and I thank God everyday for my two little blessings!

Bath Time!

One of Will's favorite things to do is take a bath and play in the water! He loves being in the water and playing with all of his toys! The other night he was having so much fun I had to get my camera and snap these pictures! I was playing peek a boo behind his towel and he couldn't stop giggling. I love the pictures I captured because it truly shows his personality and how unbelievably happy he is!

Will

Will's personality is really starting to come through. He is so funny and makes Travis and I laugh every single day! He has brought so much joy to our lives this past year. We can't imagine life without him and are truly blessed by this little angel! We love you buddy!

Day at the Zoo

Last weekend we took Will to the Dallas Zoo for the first time! We have quickly figured out that he is a child that loves to be surrounded by other people all the time so we are always finding things to do with him on the weekends. He loved the zoo and all the different sights. He got really excited when he saw the lions and cougars. A new part of the zoo just opened where you are able to hand feed the giraffes. It was so neat that they came right up to you! I can't imagine what was going through Will's mind!