Baby Reed News!!

No..he is not here, yet! Last Thursday they sent me to the hospital for monitoring because I was having contractions. Which they saw, but I was not dilating and was still closed. They told me to rest because as my nurse put it "Those wimpy white boys lungs do not develop as fast as others!" Haha! I will be 36 weeks Friday..which they said would be better..but 37 weeks would be great! Well I went to the Dr. today and she checked me, and I am now dilated to a one! So in less than a week I have dilated a centimeter. Which she said was ok, I just need to watch my contractions and make sure I head to the hospital if they get more intense or closer together. Our little man may be here before we know it..or I could walk around for weeks and have to be induced..we will see! I will keep you posted!

Labor Day Weekend 2009!

Saturday morning we had Sarah's last ballet class..which she did not want to go to because we were leaving to go to East Texas after her class and she wanted to leave before. But she went, and from there Tobin, Sarah, my parents, brother and I headed to Winnsboro, Texas. My aunt, uncle, and grandfather live there. We love going down there..it is so much fun and one of those places you can really relax and there are no worries about time. The only downfall to the whole trip was both Sarah and I had a horrible cold, so I wasn't feeling to great... of course Sarah wasn't either but that didn't slow her down! My cousin, his wife, and kiddos were there. Sarah and Alyssa were attached at the hip when we got there. We cooked out, ate alot (yummy carrot cake and a heath bar cake..holy moly!) the guys fished, hung deer stands, the kids played in and out..in and out..in and out! Tobin and I both said..if the job market was better there we would MOVE THERE in a HEARTBEAT! Its just a great place. Sunday my cousin, his kids, my mom, Sarah, and I went to the skating rink..it was Sarah's first time. It was so much fun..by the end of it Sarah was skating without holding any ones hand. She did great! We got home LATE Sunday night, and yesterday we all napped from 1:45-5:00, and all went to bed early. I am trying to kick this cold and Sarah is on the downhill side.
On a much sadder note..we had two casualties while we were gone. Sarah's fish was found laying on the bottom of its tank..which she didn't even notice till this morning (that he was missing..we flushed him when we got home and found him). So we had to make an unexpected trip into Denton today to buy the EXACT same fish..which we did. We got home and I went to feed her frog..sucker is dead in the bottom of his cage. No, I haven't told her..I will leave that one to Tobin. I can not handle anymore heartache!

This is Sarah and Alyssa..I know the hats! They were having some sort of party and had to wear them!

Check out my mom and her socks! Ha!

And here they are!

Got my maternity pictures today..and here are a few. Thanks again Kendall..you did a fantastic job.

Oh those Summer nights...

So..Tobin, Sarah and I were outside, enjoying the weather, and talking about Reed coming soon! While Tobin was talking to her she got this weird look on her face and screamed "SCARY"! WE both looked over and this is what we saw...

Yes, he is actually this big..well maybe bigger, I think our camera reduces the sizes of things. Anways, I think Tobin will be happy when there is another male in the house..cause two screaming girls high-tailing it inside made him laugh! I HATE THOSE SPIDERS!

Need a Bow, Tutu, Dress, or Bow holder???

Then come check out Izzy's Boutqiue!

www.izzyschildrensboutique.blogspot.com

Enjoy!

A few more things..

Here are a few more things we have added to izzy's Boutique..

Well, we havn't added Sarah..but a cute model huh?

Here is our some Halloween Fabric for the dresses..we can also make the bows to match!

Let us know if you are interested..izzysboutique@yahoo.com

Izzy's Childrens Boutique..check us out!

My friend Liz and I are starting our "dream" job of making children's custom clothing & accessories. We specialize in dresses (known to some as the pillow case dresses), bows, bow holders, paci clips, tutus, burp cloths, and much more. We can do any color, fabric..whatever you like. If there is a specific fabric/ribbon you have in mind please contact us and we will be happy to find it for you! We are currently starting some Halloween dresses and bows. If you are interested in anything you see (or if you have friends that may be) please contact us at: izzysboutique@yahoo.com or contact Liz cell: 940-300-2014 or Shanna cell:940-390-1098. Also, we hope to have some little boy things in the making pretty soon! Hope you like!

Here are just a few things we have..more to come soon!

Babble, Bubbles, and Ballet..

As I laid in bed last night unable to sleep, my mind was racing of so many things. I almost got up and just watched TV but I just laid there waiting to fall asleep..which I did after midnight! I am not sure if the pregnancy is really getting to me or if I am legit in what I feel (I think it is a little of both)..here are some things that are consuming my emotions right now..fear, sadness, anger, loneliness (no, not from my husband, and no one will understand or will tell me I have no reason to feel this so I chose just to accept it), emotional, tired, hurt...and the list goes on. In fact as I type this I have tears in my eyes! I don't mean to be a downer but I just wanted to get some things off my chest.

So, on to some happier things. Kendall finished my maternity pictures and they are awesome. Now my mom and I have a very uneasy task of narrowing them down...everyone of them is soooo good. She captured such a sweet time in our lives, and it was worth my husband and daughter acting like they have never taken a picture before..cause the end result was amazing!

Reed is running out of room..he no longer kicks me he rolls and pushes on me. Tobin laid there the other night with his arm on my stomach and was amazed at how much he moved. Sarah has yet to feel him..only cause she wont sit still long enough. It is getting so close..I am 32 weeks, and Sarah came (on her own) at 37 1/2 weeks..so you do the math! That is where a little of my fear is coming into play! I have two showers coming up..which I am excited about.

Sarah started ballet, and she LOVES it! She is in awww of ballerinas right now and I think we may have found out niche for a while. My parents bought her ballet shoes yesterday, and my mom is taking her to ballet on Saturday..which my mom is thrilled its just going to be them two! Sarah is in love with my parents and would spend every waking moment with them, and they would take her..but I have to set rules and boundaries! :)

Here are some pictures..enjoy!

Lemonade Stand and Tithing..

Today my parents and I had a garage sale..we lasted till 3:00 pm then called it quits. We made a little pocket change, and now the leftovers are going to Good Will! Sarah decided to have a lemonade, cookie, and brownie stand. And let me say..she made out pretty well! She made $11.75..and we only put in $1.00 for change. We explained to her that whatever she made she could keep, but some would have to go to the church (her tithe). So after everything was said and done I told her how much $ she had and Tobin asked what she was going to do with it.."Well, give some to the church, and put the rest in my piggie bank!" What a blessing! Putting the rest in her piggie bank lasted until we got to Blockbuster and she wanted Sour Patches..I have a feeling not much will make it to the bank..poor piggie!! :)

Maternity Pictures..

Yesterday we had my maternity pictures with Kendall. What an awesome job she did. We were suppose to do them outside but after church yesterday I decided it might be too hot to get good pictures without us being miserable. So I texted Kendall and asked it we could move it inside and she graciously said yes, and even opened her house to us. Tobin and Sarah did pretty well for the first 30 minutes..hopefully we got good shots! Tobin got to talk to Kendall's husband Brooks..who we have known for years..and they only came inside long enough to get a hunting magazine or look at hunting pictures. Kendall turned on cartoons for Sarah while we finished up. If you are looking for a photographer I highly recommend her..check out her website.

www.kendallstoyphotography.com

Well, I don't want to give to much away about the pictures..but towards the end of the session Sarah started to participate, and the outcome was so special. Cant wait for you to see! Here is a "tease" that Kendall sent me.

You know your pregnant when...

you have your 4 year old take off your toe nail polish because you cant reach them anymore!

The Mathis Crew Weekend!

It was Friday..now its Sunday! WOW that went fast. Friday night Sarah wanted to stay at her Mimi and Pappy's house..we have decided we think she kinds likes them. Tobin and I had a semi date night..if you want to call it that. We drove to Lewisville to look at a SUV for me and ate at Wendys. AWWW..I know that is what you are thinking! Saturday Sarah had her 3rd swim lesson..yes 3rd..I forgot the camera every time until this weekend. She is doing so well! There is a huge difference from the first day till now..Next Saturday is her last one! Then..we start ballet..at her request! Sarah and I hung out with my parents and brother the rest of the day while Tobin came home to study. Most of you know..but in case you don't...Tobin is studying for his Residential Home Inspection License. It is all done on DVD's from home..which is nice cause he doesn't have to go anywhere! We had a blast at my parents..Sarah and Cody went swimming on her "mini water park" slide, while mom and I attempted to put together Reed's crib..attempted..if anyone knows where they put those bolts please let us know! :) Saturday evening Sarah's cousin had her 7th birthday Sock Hop party. What fun! Tobin's mom and grandmother made her a poodle skirt and shirt..which was adorable. The whole party was such fun..And now it was Sunday..we went to church and went and ate lunch with Logan, Liz, Gracie and Cooper. They just got back from Branson and we have been missing them so much. Sarah and Gracie had their own conversation as usual..and poor Coop was so tired he was pretty much in a daze. After lunch we went to Little Elm to look at a Jeep Liberty...which we ended up buying..thanks Dave Ramsey! I love this car..love it! We came home..cleaned house, ate dinner, cleaned out cars, played bendaroos, and getting ready for bed. How was your weekend! :)

First, look at the two sweetest people ever!I love this picture

The picture isn't that good..sorry!

She is swimming by herself on the noodles!

Floating on her back..she would NEVER let us do this!

Our sweet blessing in her sock hop outfit!

They had a hula hoop contest..she tried hard!

All the sock hop girls!

I will try and post pictures tomorrow of my Jeep! Hope everyone has a blessed week!

And his name will be...

Hayden Reed Mathis (he will go by Reed)

After many weeks of going back and forth (mainly by Tobin) we have decided what our sweet baby boys name will be. I love it! I have liked Hayden from the beginning but Tobin couldnt decide..but today he finally came around!

Some things I love..

Homemade banana pudding..made some last night. (Tobin's grandmothers receipe..yummy) AND sleeping on freshly cleaned sheets. It was a good night last night!

A treat for his girls!

Just wanted to brag on my husband. On his way home today he stopped at Sonic and got Sarah and I an ice cream. Sarah got a grape cream slush, and he bought me..a chocolate molten ice cream cake. It wasnt as good as Chilis but it was still yummy! I didnt even know he was going to stop..he is a good guy! I think we might keep him..:)

Family Vacation 2009

This is a really late post..cause we went on Vacation June 18-June 21. But u know being pregnant slows things down..including blogging! Anyways, Tobin, Sarah, me, and my parents all headed down to the Hill Country...or South Texas. (not sure what you think of when you hear Hill Country..but I it is branded in my brain "BIG DEER"..compliments of my husband..) First stop was Fredricksburg. What a cool place! There were so many shops and FOOD..oh my goodness the food was amazing. Our hotel had a pool so that is where we spent most of the time the first day. Friday morning we went to breakfast in town and my parents took us to a field that is known to have many deer. Well when we got there the deer had all left except 3 or so..but one Doe had a fawn with her. This thing was so little and cute..in fact at one point a guys was jogging by and that fawn took off after him. Running right beside him..it was pretty funny. We also went to their Trades Days (which is a smaller version on Canton, but still fun) and then headed out for our 2 hour trip to South Texas..well Barksdale, Texas to be exact. Whats in Barksdale? A high fence ranch that Tobin has hunted at every year for the past 4 years. He and my step dad were going on a Ram Hunt. I have heard about this place..even seen pictures but nothing compared to the actual visual. It is SOOOO beautiful down there. So here are some pictures (well alot) of our little vacation! This may take a while..:)

Heading out from Krum, Texas! She was so excited..

We stopped at this Coffee Shop in Hico, Texas for pie (at 10:00 am). When I tell u these pies where good..I mean it!

The picture doesn't do justice..the meringue was at least 6 inches high on each pie!

This is the pie menu..I have never seen so many choices of pies!

My two favorite people! Now..I promise I did give birth to her!!

We had just gotten back from swimming and heading to dinner!

This was a German Steakhouse we ate at. It was in the parking lot next to our hotel. It was probably the best food I have had. The inside was decorated like a German Pub (with animals all over the walls). It was great!

This was a panoramic view of a park/small botanical gardens we went to. It was COVERED with butterflies.

This is on our drive to Barksdale. It was a beautiful drive. I tried to get a picture of how steep the drop was off the side of the mountain, but i couldn't get a good one. Let me just say this..you fall off the road, and your done! And the roads all twist and turn (just like the Max Stalling song). You can not even see what is coming when you take a curve. I was a nervous wreck!

This is a view from the road that takes us to Ranch!

This is from the front gate of the Ranch. Which let me tell you..from the gate to the actual hunting camp is about 2 miles..on the bumpiest rocks you will ever experience. You actually drive through little rock bottom rivers (which they are in a drought so they were bone dry) but it is rough. Thompson (the owner) said if they get alot of rain he is stuck in his house for days sometimes cause he cant get out. You can not live in Barksdale unless you have a 4 x 4.

This is what we came for! This is Tobin's 3rd Ram from this Ranch and my step dads first. My step dad is having his mounted..cause he was beautiful. Tobin's was ugly so we just kept his horns. Sarah was SO upset because Tobin did not bring her BB gun so she could shoot a Ram. Her gun was at the front gate, and no one was driving back down there unless we left! Alot of guys had shot something so there were Rams everywhere..and it did not bother her one bit. Such a little hunter!

Ok, I'm not sure you can get the full magnitude of this. But..we were standing at the Hunting Camp..two miles from the bottom of the mountain..and I had to zoom in all I could to get a good shot of this. This is a road (yes a road) that is literally straight up that Thompson will take some of the hunters on to hunt at the TOP of that mountain. Tobin had told me about this but when I saw it I totally get why Thompson says a prayer each time they go up it. It was CRAZY!

This is Thompson's House..on one of the peaks of the mountain. It was a spectacular view when you sit on his porch.

One of the MANY rocks..