Thank you so much Keri

I wanted to show everyone how beautiful the canvas is Keri painted for the nursery. And thanks to Kate and Michelle for snapfish help...

Shower at Ashley's

Ashley hosted the sweetest shower for me at her beautiful home on Sunday afternoon for our church friends and various Bodylife group members. It was so wonderful to be surronded by so many moms who gave me honest and great advice! We sat around and visited and they all gave me helpful hints. It was so special to gather around and pray for Sydney (and all the other babies represented in the circle). What more could a girl ask for than prayers and great fellowship and food?!? Thanks again to Ashley, who has more going on in her life than I can even imagine, but still finds time to be a blessing to me and so many others!

My 1st Baby Shower!!

This Saturday I had a wonderful baby shower, surronded by great friends and loved ones at "Sassy's House". Thank you to everyone who helped with it! I loved the food, the party favors, the decorations, and the gifts were so overwhelming! Keri painted me a canvas for the nursery and started Sydney's hair bow and tutu collection, Corbin and Erin made these huge baskets of goodies, I got our pack-n-play and a wonderful swing... I could go on. What a true blessing it was! Of course I came right home and started organizing all of Sydney's new stuff! Corbin got some good pictures with her camera and sent them to me via snapfish, but I don't know how to upload them into blogger. If anyone does, please help! Thanks again for a wonderful shower guys!

Almost 32 Weeks

Well, the Walkers are having a busy week. I had my 32 week appointment yesterday, and everything went fine. Sydney measured 31 weeks (I'll be 32 on Friday so that is just right I guess) and her heartbeat continues to be strong. Dr. Hubach said she is not breached right now, but she still has a few weeks that she could do a flip- we'll keep our fingers crossed she doesn't! We started our Childbirth Class tonight, and I know that I am a total nerd, but I enjoyed it! There were several neat couples in the class, and since we have 3 more we'll get to see them again. The best part tonight was that we got to tour the Baptist labor and delivery, surgery, and post-delivery areas, and a little peek into the nursery. I actually learned some things and got to ask some questions, so it was worth going. Brent was the funny dad in the class because everyone had to say the best and worst thing about pregnancy- and he said the best thing was that we are having a baby girl, but the worst thing is that he can feel debt coming on just by having a girl. The dreaded video will be next week so we'll see how I feel at this time next week!! Brent and I have been working on the nursery, which I am loving by the way! I'm hoping to have some stuff on the walls soon, and then I'll post some pictures. We have 2 showers this weekend, one with the NLR crew and one with my church group. I feel so humbled and blessed over the whole shower issue. I will be posting some pictures of the showers of course too, so stay tuned!!!

Thank you Brent!!!

Brent got me a pregnancy massage for Christmas, and I went yesterday. It was the BEST thing ever!!! She specializes in women's health and is a certified pregnancy massage therapist (you can't just go to anyone because massage can bring on labor). One of the best things is that I got to lay on my stomach for over an hour, something I haven't done in at least 4 months! She had this great cushion, almost like an air mattress, with a hole for my belly to lay in. Anyway, to all you expecting mommies out there- I highly recommend one!!!! Thank you Brent!

New Years Fun

We had a great Christmas with all the family, and then we headed down to Dallas to hang out with Scarlett, Jason, and Bowden on Thursday. The boys played flag football and watched tons of football, and the girls shopped and shopped and shopped. Sorry Scarlett! I just love all the shops that we don't have in Central Arkansas. I think I may have pushed it a little too much because I had to go to the dr. this morning and I have bronchitis! Oh, well, it was worth it. We had so much fun we didn't take hardly any pictures, but I did get one of Bowden on his "wheeler dealer".

30 Weeks

Merry Christmas!

Hello everyone. We are praying you all have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Love, Lauren and Brent

Yeah- Julia is ENGAGED!!!!!

Great news to report... Julie and Ryan are engaged! We are so excited for you guys and can't wait for more details on when the big day might be. Congratulations!!! Oh, and I must add that her ring is GORGEOUS!! Lets just hope she doesn't try and go swimming in the thing or she will sink!

28+ weeks

I think that Sydney has found her elbows and knees, and is putting more power to each punch and kick. I still love it though, even though at church this morning I jumped a little in my seat because she socked it to me suddenly- and pretty hard! Good news... I don't have gestational diabetes. Bad news... My iron levels are a little low, which means I'm anemic. Not a major issue I hope, just taking an iron supplement every day. I have 3 more days of work until Christmas break, and I am so looking forward to some time to spend with family and friends. I may try and rest a little too!

Sydney's Room is started

I love the paint colors- purple and green with diamonds. Here are some pictures of the night we put Sydney's crib together. Thank you Dad and Doris! Of course I can't wait to get the bedding back from Miss Martha (who is making it). Until then, I will work on making some curtains, finding the perfect dresser, and having Keri over to help with what she called today the "fluff" in the room. I'll keep you guys posted.

I forgot to mention that we agreed on a name...

Sydney Elise Walker

I'm behind on pictures

Here is a picture taken when I was 25 weeks, but the really good news is that I'll be 27 tomorrow. Wow- I can't even really wrap my mind around the fact that I'm starting my 3rd Trimester!!! She has really been moving more and I love it. OK I don't love everything about pregnancy, but I love being pregnant. Is that so cheesy? I already feel so connected to this little person that is taking over my life. I have a drs. appointment on Monday, and I have to take the diabetes test (Yuck). I'll be glad when that is behind me. Lets see... what else should I share? Oh!!! Brent has been working so hard on painting the nursery! We also had some diamonds painted and she finished them on Tuesday night. I am really happy with the way it looks so far. Tomorrow night my dad and Brent are going to put together the crib and move our new glider/rocker upstairs. I promise I will post pictures then!

A little late...

OK, sorry bloggers, I have been so busy at work and other excuses, but better late than never. Here are so cute pictures from the LSU game Thanksgiving weekend. And the next weekend Brent, Jeff and Jeremy had a great time at the SEC game in Atlanta (other than the outcome of the game) but didn't get any great pictures. The Walkers are very proud of the season the Razorbacks have had. We won't be making the Bowl Game in Flordia, but we will certainly be cheering them on via the TV!!

Bowden is so funny...

OK, Bowden Luce is SO FUNNY!!! His little personality is really emerging, and he just cracks me up all the time. Scarlett and Jason, of course, came for the birth of Scarlett Conley and they stayed with us for a couple of days. I think Bowden loves Misty, our lab. Scar asked if he wanted to go back to Miss Lauren's and he said "No, I want to go to Misty's". Oh, and he said to Scarlett "I love Misty. She is my favorite dog." I was in the kitchen and I turned around and Bowden was laying on top of Misty petting her and I heard him say to her "Misty, you are so cute". Brent and Jason were working on raking up the front yard and Bowden had a blast "helping", so I had to include a picture of that too.

Tennessee Game Weekend

We had a great weekend in Fayetteville for the Tennessee Game. Thanks to the Boyd's for letting us stay. I made Keri power shop on Saturday before the game, the boys went to see the Game Day crew, and then we all put on several layers of clothes and went to call those HOGS!!! Brent votes that game as his favorite ever to attend. He and Jeff were actually close enough during Game Day to shot the picture of them choosing Arkansas as the winner of the game. We may have a few tickets for the SEC championship game in Atlanta (of course pending a win this weekend), but I don't know if 6 months pregnant that would be a very fun weekend. Call or email if you might be interested in buying a few...

Go Hogs Go!!!

Oh, I love Little Rock Razorback games!!! Especially when we win! Thanks to Jeff and Erin for hosting a great tailgate. Of course we stayed til' the end (Brent won't have it any other way), but I am really looking forward to the next 4 games- huge month for Hog Nation!!! The baby really started moving around at the beginning of the game when the crowd was loud. Oh boy- the LSU game should be fun for her :)!

20 Weeks

So far, my 20th week has been my favorite! We got to see the baby on ultrasound, we know it is a girl, and I felt her move for the first time Friday!!! Over the last 48 hours I have felt much more of the same feeling, so I'm pretty sure it is her. Very exciting!

Loved from the start

Well, here are a couple of pictures from her first photo session. Thanks everyone for your great comments. I will be 20 weeks on Friday and I am still feeling pretty good. Just normal aches and pains that come with the process. Of course, the news of a baby girl is still sinking in, and oh the things we need to buy!!!! Enjoy the pictures....

Well, it's a....

OK today was our ultrasound day!!! Everything went wonderfully and she spent like 45 minutes with us, and we walked out with at least 15 pictures of our healthy and beautiful baby.......................GIRL!!!!!!!!

My parents are on their way over to look at pictures and to eat dinner, but I promise I will scan in pictures tomorrow at Erin's. We are so thankful and thrilled with the news. Thanks for checking our blog and caring!

I am currently 16 weeks and thought I would add a "bump" picture. I'll try and do a picture every few weeks to follow my progress. I feel like it is very noticeable, but I'm sure that in 4 months from now I'll think differently. We had an appointment with Dr. Hubach this week, and so far things are looking very normal. The heartbeat at 12 weeks was 160, and this visit it was around 150. All my lab screenings came back on Friday as normal, and we have an ultrasound scheduled for October 17th at 12:30! I am getting anxious to know what it is, of course!! We may look next week at cribs and fabric just to get some ideas. I have been feeling really good, other than a stomach virus 2 weekends ago! I honestly love being pregnant, but I'm scared of karma, because women that aren't sick in the beginning will get paybacks towards the end!

Very busy weekends...

Hey everyone! Sorry I haven't made a post in, oh, say 6 weeks! Due to recent death threats and various other crude remarks- I'm back! We have been out of town the last 4 weekends in a row- Fayetteville for the USC game, Heber Springs with my parents, Hot Springs for Bradley's wedding, and now we are back in Fayetteville for the Alabama game. By the way- GO HOGS!!!!! Brent and I stayed until the end of the 2nd overtime- I still can't believe we pulled out a win! Thanks to Keri and Jeff for always being great hosts. And, as most of us know, Caroline Boyd is the cutest! Even with a cold she has been so good! Well, OK, Brent and I slept while Jeff and Keri got up every few hours with her, so to us she has been perfect! On our way home we are stopping in Fort Smith for lunch with my grandparents to celebrate my grandfathers 82 birthday tomorrow!!! Here are a few pictures from this weekend.

10 Weeks

Well, I am at the 10 week mark, and so far things have been going pretty smoothly. As long as I get something to eat every few hours, I haven't suffered from too much nausea. I do have these weird moments of feeling carsick, but I'm not going to complain because I know some women have it way worse! We go back to the doctor next week and I am really looking forward to hearing the baby's heart beat. I'll keep everyone posted...

March 10, 2007

Well, I guess this is one of the biggest blog updates I will ever type.

I'm PREGNANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am only 8 1/2 weeks along though, so for anyone reading this, I will covet your prayers for the baby. My due date is March 10, 2007. We had a drs. appointment last week, and so far things are looking good. We got to do an ultrasound and see a tiny little baby with a tiny blinking dot (which was the heartbeat- oh I could cry just thinking about it) We don't have a scanner though, so I can't upload the ultrasound, and since I personally do not want a picture of me holding pee sticks with 2 pink lines on the web, you will have to wait for pictures. God is already working miracles for us, including a new job for me, better insurance coverage through Brent's work, and not too much morning sickness.

To HIM be all the glory and honor...

Trip to see the Levins...

We made a weekend trip to Louisiana go and see Corbin and John this weekend. It was so fun but too quick! We'll make it back down soon for some good food, and maybe some more luck at the $1 slots! We loved the new office and we are so proud and excited for you guys. Oh, and Brent is willing to do an infomercial on John's root canal skills!

Oh No... The Big 3-0!!!

Well, today my sweet husband turns 30. Scarlett, Jason and Bowden have been here all weekend. We swam yesterday and we had a good time last night eating with friends and having cake and ice cream (after a small air conditioner problem). He did lose in poker, but other than that I think he had a good time. Today I made him listen to the song "My Next 30 Years" by Tim McGraw because I love the sentiments in it- especially "The next 30 years will be the best years of my life, gonna raise a little family and hang out with my wife" :) Happy Birthday!!!!!

4th of July weekend

What a month...

Honestly, I am really glad that June is over! I have heard that bad things come in groups of 3, so I am hoping that we are past the bad times for a little while.

Brent's grandfather passed away on June 30, after fighting a long and hard battle with his health. He leaves behind sweet Nanny (after 56 1/2 years of marriage), 3 daughters, 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and a host of family and friends who will miss him (and his music) greatly.

So between losing 2 grandfathers in 3 weeks and our dog having major surgery to remove tumors, we are all looking forward to July!!!

Lesson Learned- Go Visit Your Grandparents!!

My precious grandparents and Barkley

The girls

I'm feeling very nostalgic since my paternal grandfather passed away, so I thought I'd post a few pictures from my last visit in early June to see my other grandparents in Fort Smith. Pictured are my grandparents (and their very spoiled dog Barkley), my mom, my Aunt Sherri and I. Why does it take death to make us really appreciate every moment with our family?!?!

Poor Misty...

Poor Misty! She had 2 tumors removed one from her chest cavity and the other from under her right eye on Tuesday, and just this morning she tore several stitches and we had to rush to the vet again. Other than looking really pitiful and having to wear a dorky lamp shade, she should make a full recovery.

Happy Fathers Day...

Wow, what a busy week. We have spent nearly every available minute in Lonoke spending time with my family that is for the funeral. Thank you so much for all of you who sent your love this week, either through comments, emails, phone calls, cards, and/or flowers. The best blessings in life are good friends and this week has proved that to me again. We spent Fathers Day split between Heber Springs with Brent's family and Lonoke with mine, with a short visit with Joe this afternoon. I am having some trouble uploading pictures so I'll have to add a few later...

Granddaddy Bo

My grandfather passed away yesterday at age 83. Grief is strange. It comes in weird ways and emotions. I am so thankful for every visit and moment with him. He lived life to the fullest, and this past Christmas took the family on a cruise! He fought in 3 wars as a Marine, and for as long as I can remember flew an American flag in front of his house- before Desert Storm and 9-11 made patriotism the accepted American way.