Football Friday!

The past few Friday's have been nothing but football. We have had so many home games in a row. Last night was homecoming, so we were off to school for another football game. Sadie loves going to the games. When we pick her up on Friday's she always asks "we going to the football game". She even cried one Friday night when we didn't have a game. She loves to play with her friend Trey. Here are a few updated pictures of the two (and us too)!

Travis and Carol

Our friends Travis and Carol got married a couple of weeks ago. The wedding was beautiful and it was nice seeing old friends. Sadie had a blast dancing the night away with Olivia and some random girl!

What is Mule Days?

So, you know how every city has some little festival in their town? It could be the Peanut Festival, Watermelon Festival, Acorn Festival, even the Collard Festival. Well, when I was growing up Benson hosted "Mule Days". It was a huge event with rides, parade, and lot's of horses. Yeah, it's pretty red neck, but everyone always looked forward to the 3 weekend in September. This year, Sadie went with Papa and Nana. She loved it. She watched the hour long parade, ate a ton of french fries, and even got on a horse.

It's a..............................

The verdict is in and it is a BOY! Yes, you heard me correctly, a very healthy baby boy. The ultrasound went great this morning and there is no question about this baby being a little boy. Everything is developing appropriately and we were very encouraged. We are still working on the name. We're thinking Dakota ___________ Johnston. We're not completely sold on it yet though. We'll keep you posted!

Last chance guess!

Okay guys, this is your last chance to guess the sex of the baby. I will be going to the doctor next Monday to find out the sex of the baby. I must say the trend it boys....I have 3 friends pregnant and all three are having boys! So, what's your call?

ECU Game

We took Sadie to the ECU game yesterday. We were so excited to get the football season finally started. We played APP. STATE and we won. We thought it was going to be a blowout, but ECU slacked up in the second half, making ASU come back and make it a game. All in all we are still 1-0!

Volleyball

Volleyball season is off to a great start this year. I am working with a wonderful group of girls and it is such a blessing to have good ones to work with. We are looking forward to a successful season and hopefully be competing for first place in our conference. Here are a couple of pictures when I took them out to eat for defeating North Lenoir in three games and then we went to the football game!

Watermelon Festival

Last weekend was the annual watermelon festival in Winterville, NC. I took Sadie to the parade and she really enjoyed it. We saw the Cooke's there, so we watched the parade with them. Mrs. Cooke bought Sadie the adorable watermelon dress for the occasion!

13 weeks down!

Yesterday I had my doctor's appointment. JJ was able to go and we heard the baby's heartbeat! The heartbeat was in the upper 150's (157). Everything seemed to be going well and I appeared to be healthy. My stomach is definitely starting to bulge out, but I was excited that I had not gained a single pound. I know that will be different at the next one. I have also felt a lot better for 5 days now, so I think the sickness is going away (Praise the Lord)! Heartburn is of course back, but that doesn't really bother me when compared to how sick I have been over the past 3 months. We go back September 14th to find out the sex of the baby. So, what do you guys guess?

What's up with me?

A lot of you have been asking what is up with me and this pregnancy? Well, to be perfectly honest, I have been sick ALL summer. Being nauseated all day is not fun. I am taking some medicine and hopefully that well help and it will end soon. I will be 12 weeks pregnant tomorrow and I go to the doctor next week to hear the heartbeat. School starts back in a couple of weeks, so I think it will be nice to get my mind off of things again. We are of course looking forward to finding out if it is a boy or girl. I of course have no idea. I was sick with Sadie, but so are people when they have boys. I am trying to be content and not be too anxious to find out. I must say that most people think I am having a boy. That would definitely make my dad very happy! Stayed tuned.....we'll find out mid September!!! Please continue to pray for a healthy pregnancy!