We're Expecting.....

Well folks after 3 long year of dealing with infertility, lots of medication, a couple of surgery's and many negative test. I am happy and excited to say that we are finally expecting our 1st baby! Due December 15,2010. I am still in complete awe of the whole situation and it honestly still doesn't seem real. I can't believe that we are finally going to have our little miracle baby. I am currently a little over 6 weeks. We found out on Easter that my test was positive. And after a very short discussion we decided to share it with our parents and siblings even though we were so early. Just for the simple fact that they have been such a huge support through all of this and well...... we were not going to be seeing them for another month and there is NO way I could keep this under raps from them for that long. ;)

This past Thursday at 6weeks and 1 day we had our 1st appointment and ultrasound and we were able to see our little ones heart beat and were even able to hear it. Which being so early was such a treat! I could have laid there all day and just listened to it. Totally amazing. Right now I am not feeling to much which I guess I should be thankful for but I am ready for all of it so I almost wish it would hurry up. Other than being tired and napping a lot (which I have never really done before) I am doing pretty good.
We have another follow up in 2 weeks for another ultrasound just to make sure that everything is still going well and then my infertility specialist will release me to my regular ObGyn. So I am trying to keep my self busy so I can get through the next 2 weeks with out worrying my self to death.
Please keep us in your prayers and for this baby to have a safe journey into our arms.

Introducing Baby Herring!
The most beautiful baby ever ;)

We didn't have much time to figure out just how we wanted to tell our family as we were heading back to Houston later in the day. Jeff gathered his family all together and just broke the news at the same time to everyone. And of course my camera was already packed in the car so I did not get any pictures of their reactions.
For my family I decided to put a little note inside of an Easter egg and hide it as a "prize" egg. Shelly found the egg and opened it up to a little note that said . "Grandbaby #4 on the way!

Then she passed it to Nana!

mommy & daddy

little prize egg

I only took a few tests =)

Chauffeur

And a darn cute one at that!

Easter 2010

We had a GREAT Easter this year. We celebrated Cason coming into the world 2 days prior and we were able to spend a lot of time with our family. On Saturday we spent the day playing with the baby and Saturday night we dyed eggs, and I baked my 1st bunny cake. It turned out pretty cute if I do say so myself. On Sunday we spent the morning with Jeff's family and then headed to my parents house for lunch and to spend some time with them before heading back to Houston. It was by far the best weekend I have ever had in Waco!

Shelly, Me & Mom
Kinley, Camryn & Connor

Cracks me UP!

More to come on Easter...... stay tuned!

Cason Lee

2 Weeks ago today(4/2/10) our 3rd little nephew was brought into the world. Cason Lee Weiss was born at 11:16 am weighing in at 7pounds 1 ounce! And looks every single bit like his BIG sister Abby. We couldn't be more happy for Jason & Tiffany. And we can't wait to see what the future holds for our new little guy.

Mommy,Abby & Cason

Big Sister & her Little Brother
Sweet Kisses

Yea for Auntie M
Uncle Jeff holding Cason for the 1st time

Best Friends

Best Friends means different things to different people. Some insist that you can have only one best friend. Others assert that they have best friends for different aspects of their personalities. Whatever the precise definition, your best friend is the person who gets you. They understand who you are and what you are saying. The greatest distance cannot separate best friends. You will always feel a kinship with them, and be able to instantly continue the friendship even after not talking for many months or even years.

"Portrait of a Friend"

I can't give solutions to all of life's problems, doubts,
or fears. But I can listen to you, and together we will
search for answers.

I can't change your past with all it's heartache and pain,
nor the future with its untold stories.
But I can be there now when you need me to care.

I can't keep your feet from stumbling.
I can only offer my hand that you may grasp it and not fall.

Your joys, triumphs, successes, and happiness are not mine;
Yet I can share in your laughter.

Your decisions in life are not mine to make, nor to judge;
I can only support you, encourage you,
and help you when you ask.

I can't prevent you from falling away from friendship,
from your values, from me.
I can only pray for you, talk to you and wait for you.

I can't give you boundaries which I have determined for you,
But I can give you the room to change, room to grow,
room to be yourself.

I can't keep your heart from breaking and hurting,
But I can cry with you and help you pick up the pieces
and put them back in place.

I can't tell you who you are.
I can only love you and be your friend.
--Unknown

GiGgLeS

Kinley and Abby got in some girl time too this weekend. It was so much fun watching these 2 play and giggle ALL afternoon. They hula-hooped, rode tricycles, blew bubbles, played a lot of hide & seek. And just had a good ole time being little girls. Every time they are together it takes a little warming up but they always play so well together. I can't wait till the next time they can "hang out"!

Sweet Girls

Giggly Girls

Kinley looks like she is up to something and telling Abby to "sushhh"
Big Hugs

Happy Birthday Ben

St.Patty Day was my nephew Ben's 1st birthday. And this past Saturday I went to Waco to celebrate his big day with him and the family. He had such a good little party and I had a great time hanging out with everyone. I cant believe that he is already a whole year old. Where has the time gone?

Kinley had to check out his toys up close!

Ben~
Auntie M and Uncle Jeff love you so very much. We cant not believe that you are already a year old. You are such a sweet sweet boy and we cant wait to see you grow and change over the next 12 months. We hope you had a great birthday little man.
We love you,
Uncle Jeff and Auntie M

LADY ANTEBELLUM

On Monday my good friends from back home Nicole and Misti came to Houston for a quick over night visit. We went to dinner at Carrabba's and headed out to the Livestock Show and Rodeo to watch our favorite... Lady Antebellum! I think between me, Nicole, Misti and Nikki we may be just a tad obsessed with them. The were amazing and cant wait to see them again!

awe....

4 Musketeers