End of September

Not much to update but here are some things we have done in the past week and weekend.

John Lawrence got his first big boy haircut. My regular girl was not available, so we went to a Great Clips and boy did they cut it. It looks cute and people say he looks more like Mason now.





We took John Lawrence swimming in an indoor pool near our house called Bogan Park. I sat out, but Mason and JL had a great time swimming. He really enjoyed swimming this summer; therefore, we want to try and keep it up this winter.





Over the weekend we went to play Putt Putt Golf. It was a great course! Mason and I had as much fun as JL did. It was set under the trees- and so shaded, so it felt at least 10 degrees cooler than it really was.

School is going great! I can not believe how easy a transition it has been for us this year. What a relief. I can tell he enjoys it and is learning too!!!!

I am 30 weeks pregnant as of yesterday!!! I have been looking forward to this time for awhile. Only 10 weeks or less to go. If it is like last time only 5 weeks to go. This weekend JL is going to Pop and GranJan's house so we can get the nursey set up. Can you believe we have waited so long to do this? I guess you do get more relaxed the second time.

I will email pics of my belly next time and maybe some of the nursery once it is completed.

Vacation in South Carolina

We are back from our vacation in South Carolina! This time John Lawrence and I went to the Beach with Mom, Ron, Nina and Kathryn. Mason had to stay in Atlanta and work. We got there on Tuesday and left Friday.


We went to The Grand Cirque (which is like the Las Vegas Cirque de Soleil Show) but on a smaller scale. John Lawrence sat for 2 hours straight and loved it. Especially when the dogs and cats performed. The next day we went to the Aquarium. He really enjoyed seeing the colorful fish and large sharks. Other days, were spent time by the pool and hot tubs.





On Friday, we left and went to visit my friend Ashley and her new baby -Lauren. She is a week old and absolutely precious. JL played with her older brother Luke and had a ball! We stayed there for the day then headed down to Beaufort. My other friend, Jenny had her baby boy Hudson about 2 1/2 weeks ago so we went to visit them as well. Hudson is the "King of the House" after coming into the family of 3 older sisters. He is a beautiful baby!





We left Beaufort on Saturday and I will say it feels great to be home. That is my last car trip longer than 3 hours until after the baby is born!!! I could definitely feel the pain of sitting and riding by Saturday night.

I have a doctor's appt tomorrow and they will be checking my glucose/sugar. I have to drink that awful drink 1 hour before the appt and I will have to give blood as well. I will post another belly picture next week when I turn 30 weeks. It is amazing how much I have grown since the last picture at 24 weeks.

Labor Day Holiday and First Day of School

We had a nice weekend! It was spent at home enjoying the nice weather and John Lawrence.

We went to Interactive Neighborhood for Kids (INK) on Saturday morning. It is a children's museum that features a Doctor's Office, Dentist Office, Beauty Parlor, Grocery Store, Train tables and display, and Firetruck exhibits to name a few. They are all exhibits that are designed to be kid friendly. JL got to do lots of exploring and really enjoyed the train areas.
























Today, was the first day of school. JL is really into the tv show Dora the Explorer so he was really happy to be wearing his backpack. He only cried for a short time and then he was ready to get down and play. His teacher said he had a great first day! When I picked him up the first thing he said was "Fun School" He wanted to show me the playground and I asked if he wanted to come back on Thursday and play on it. He said yes!!!! I am really glad he enjoyed school!!!!

Weekly Update

Here is our weekly update!

We went to Mason's high school football game on Saturday (that was aired on ESPN). It was a big deal in the town and we had a lot of fun. It was family day so we got to enjoy activities before the game started. We saw lots of family as well. Here is a picture of John Lawrence, Walker and Preston (cousin).





On Monday, we had a playdate at our house and of course the Pangles came over as well as my friend Jan and her son Christian and daughter Jaden.

On Tuesday, we went to the Jungle Jump to let the kids jump and play and blow off some energy.

On Wednesday, we went to John Lawrence's school to meet his two teachers and classmates. We stayed for about an hour so he could get a feel for the classroom and his new surroundings. School starts on Tuesday! I think I am more excited than JL is!!!

This weekend we are actually staying home and celebrating Mason's birthday with a nice dinner and of course watching lots of College Football!

Pictures of Pregnant Belly at 24 weeks

Here are two pictures taken of me at 24 weeks. I will update again closer to 30 weeks.

Pictures from Vacation

The Pavilion @ Myrtle Beach on a train ride

Back porch of Beach House

Putt Putt Golf

At Grandma Hunt's House

On the Beach

Back from Vacation

Well, we finally made it back from vacation. We started the trip on Friday, August 11th. We spent the night in Spartanburg with Mason's parents and got up early to head to my dad's family in Lumberton, North Carolina. We spent the night with Grandma Hunt and saw Aunt Sandra, Uncle Ronald, and my cousins Ashton and Whitney. Grandma fixed a great lunch and breakfast for us. John Lawrence had a great time seeing everyone and playing with Kobe's toys and swing set.

The next day, (Sunday) we left and headed for Myrtle Beach. We went out the first night to the Pavilion. It is going to close next month for good so we wanted to take JL one time. He had a great time! He rode some rides alone, some with Mason and some with Pop.

The rest of the week was spent hanging on the beach, going to the pool and going on bike rides. JL was not crazy about the sand so the beach was done in small visits and with him spending twice the amount of time washing off afterward with the water hose. We went to play putt putt golf one night and JL and Walker had a great time.

Saturday, we left the beach and Mason and I went to Charleston for the night. Chad Waddell a friend of Mason's from Spartanburg, who also went to College of Charleston was having a going away party for his move out to California for Grad School. We had a great time and came back to pick up JL on Sunday from Mason's parents house. We got back to Atlanta last night around 6:00pm. Now it time to wash clothes and get back into the swing of things.

Today, (Monday) I had a doctor's appoitment. I am 25 weeks and things are right on schedule. Everything is normal and looks good. I go back in 3 weeks for my glucose test and another check-up.

Mini Trips

In the last week we have been busy getting the last trips in before summer is over. I went to Beaufort, SC for a girl's weekend trip to help celebrate two of my best friend's new babies that are due next month (baby showers).

Mason kept John Lawrence with him and went up to GranJan and Pop's house for the weekend. They had a great time playing , fishing, and swimming in the lake. They also fed the cows and horses and went on many golf cart rides.

On Tuesday, Ellen and I decided to take the boys without the dads to Spartanburg again for a visit. We went out to dinner for Ellen's bday on Tuesday night and then had dinner at Mammy's (Mason's grandmother) house on Wednesday night . Martha Jane was also in town and it was great seeing her there as well.

John Lawrence loves helping out with baby Henry. He always wants to hold him and give him his pacifier so I am hoping that when our baby is born he will adjust just fine.

Posting Pictures for the first time!!! These are pictures from our Thomas Day.

Sunday-July 23rd we went to Day Out With Thomas in Dillsboro, NC. It was about 1 1/2 hours from our house and had the best time. We went in the morning and the weather was perfect! John Lawrence loved the train ride, playing at all the activity tables, and even got a Thomas tattoo on his arm.

That afternoon got home and went to see Mason's grandmothers and parents at Ellen and Eric's house. They were in town visiting Henry for the day. Henry is the newest member to the Pangle family. He is 4 weeks old and doing great.

Here is a list of activities that John Lawrence has done this week so far.
Swimming almost every day with Dad
Went to the Jump Zone with Walker
Went to get Ice Cream with Dad, Uncle Eric and Walker
Mall of GA to play, ride the carosel, and get a cookie