I'm Baaack!

Obviously I haven't blogged in awhile! Our computer has been down and we finally got it fixed - so here I am :)

A few updates:

** Ryan is doing GREAT at MDO! He walks right in like he owns the place - loves everything about it!

** I am about to POP! Holy cow - pretty sure the belly can't get any bigger!

I am dilated to a 4 and 70% effaced - so...

I am scheduled for induction Tuesday morning if he doesn't come before then - WHEW! I am so excited and can't wait to kiss his face!

I promise to keep up with posting now :)

Meet the Teach...

Ryan had his Meet the Teacher today at his new school. He has 2 teachers in his class - Ms. Trisha and Ms. Heather. He was a little timid to go into his classroom at first, but he finally did and started to play with some trucks and puzzles.

He got to meet some of his new friends too! I can't wait for his 1st day next Tuesday - should be interesting! I will definitely keep everyone posted :)

Back to School!

Today was Aidan's first day of 5th grade! He started a new school today too - no more elementary school :( It was his first day of Intermediate school! CRAZY!!! How is my first born child 10 years old and a 5th grader??? AGH!!!

I know he will have an awesome year! He is in all Pre-AP classes and I can't wait to see what is in store for him this year :) Good luck, Boo~Boo! I <3 you!!!

Um...

So I know I haven't posted in a while - ok tomorrow makes a month, but who's counting? Anyway - just wanted to throw this out there - 13 more weeks till Cole is here!!! That is if I go to 40 weeks - which I never have before! I have never gone past 38 weeks - so do you know what that means??? YEP! 11 weeks till Cole is here!!! HOLY freakin MOLY!!!

Hear Ye, Hear Ye!

We have finally decided to make it official! We are naming the baby:

Cole Frances Rodriguez

Cole after me! - NiCOLE - you like that?! HA!

Frances after Roy's mom -

And well, the Rodriguez part is pretty obvious! HAHA!

I am so excited to get the monogram tools ready!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

Today is Aidan's 10th birthday! I can't believe we are now in the double digits!!! 10 years has really flown by - I can't believe how fast!

Aidan -

You were my first baby. We have shared so many memories over the last 10 years and we have been through so much together. I always knew I had to stay strong because you needed me. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect baby than you were - I have loved every second of being with you and experiencing all your "firsts" with you. You are such an amazing boy and just the thought of how much I cherish and love you brings me to tears. I am so proud to be your mom. I can't wait to see what the next 10 years holds in your future and to watch you grow into a young man. I love you so, so much! Happy 10th Birthday!

Love,
Mom

Boy Oh Boy!

Yep y'all - you heard me - it's ANOTHER BOY!!! Can you believe??!! I am still in shock! HAHA!!! We had our ultrasound today and he looks so great! The doctor did a complete thorough exam and said he looks totally normal and healthy! PRAISE GOD!!! Of course he had our previous records from my pregnancy and delivery of Alex, and he was so reasurring with us by showing us each parts of this baby's anatomy and explaining how everything looked so good :) I couldn't have asked for a better day!

I know we are so blessed to be having another baby - no matter what the gender - and I just really want to take the time to give God all the glory. He has brought us back from an unimaginable path that He took us down, and through Him we remained strong (if you could call it that) and were able to still see a future ahead.

I pray tonight for each of you who have babies, who are expecting babies, and who long for babies - God knows the desires of all our hearts and He always leads us in the direction we are meant to go. I never would have chosen a path for my life where I had to suffer the loss of my own child - but I know that had I been in charge - I wouldn't be who I am at this very moment.

Praise God for He is good. Thank you Father for blessing us with ALL these beautiful boys and for blessing me with my husband.

Here is a picture of our new baby - he was obviously tired of us calling HIM a girl! HAHA!