Parade at work

This is a blog just for Taylor . . . I wanted her to see that Aunt Jamie was one of her favorites for Halloween at work . . . Dora the Explorer! My coworkers were Dora's pals, so I included pictures of them, too! See if you can tell who they are! The nurses, dietician, and social workers took on the Saint's theme, and they looked really cute. The parade was one of our biggest events of the year, so as you can imagine, it took a lot of planning. We had 22 children participate, and they got so much stuff! Over 50 departments at Ochsner participated. It takes a lot of organization and work, so we are glad we have this one behind us!

October 16, 2006

Today we had 2 appointments with the maternal/fetal specialist and the regular physician group taking care of Lesley. Everything looks very good! Brady is 2 lbs. 3 ounces, and Reese is 1 lb. 15 ounces. Both of them are very fiesty, and they look like something out of alien when you can see them boxing it out across the room in Lesley's stomach! Taylor likes to get them wound up right before bed.
It looks like we still plan to deliver at the end of December, if all continues to go well. The only thing Dr. Rhinehart suggested was for Lesley to ditch the fancy (high heel) boots! Even though he did concede that she looked very fashionable and cute! Lesley and I were able to go out for a quick lunch before I had to head back. It was a very successful visit! 10 weeks to go!

More Pictures!

There were so many fun moments that I had to add some more pictures!

My surprise visitors!

Yes, folks. They finally did surprise me! Lesley kept a secret! I can't believe I didn't have it all figured out, but it was nice to have so many of my friends come, since everyone has been so busy! Katie just had Piper 1 month ago, and of course, she looks absolutely beautiful! Melissa skipped clinicals to come, and she never does that! Claire is working on her yard, just like I need to do, so it was so wonderful that she could come. I am attaching our pictures. We did one "posed" shot, but I thought the next shot was funnier, because it showed everyone in action. Benton is a good photographer like that!

October 14, 2006

Cindy and Mark hosted a shower for Gary and I, and it was absolutely beautiful! The decorations were unbelievable . . . very creative! I am going to attach some pictures. We all had such a wonderful time, and I am so grateful for all of our supporters! I have so many pictures, I think I am going to have to do a couple of different posts!

October 13, 2006

Wendy and Joey came to Dallas for our shower and to see Lesley and her family. We had a really good time, and Taylor enjoyed all the attention! They got her a doll with blonde hair and Taylor loved it! She carried it around, talked to it, put it to bed. She didn't seem to care that the rest of us were there!