So the news is...

Its a boy! Very definately a boy! How did Sarah do you may ask..not well at all. She cried and cried. Very sad!! I wish it was different for her, but it is what it is! I will post his pictures tomorrow! He looks pretty handsome..he takes after his daddy!!

Baby News..

So tomorrow is the big day! Boy or Girl!!! I am so anxious about tomorrow I cant stand it! Its like Christmas Eve and you cant wait till the morning..but I have to wait till the afternoon! 4:00 tomorrow be thinking about us!
Also, we have some other baby news. Tobin's cousin, Kera and her husband Matt, who live in Hawaii (hard life right..) is pregnant with their first child. A baby due in December. She will be flying here on Saturday, please pray for her..for a safe trip for her and the baby. And pray that when she gets here she doesn't overdo herself!!! Also, they get to hear the heartbeat for the first time on June 4..so pray for a good appointment.
And Tobin's other cousin,Robbie and his wife Nicki, are expecting their second child in November. Their little Caroline turns 1 in July, and then another blessing will soon follow. Please pray for a healthy pregnancy. Her first one went on with NO problems at all..so lets pray for the same with this one!
So, in case you weren't keeping count...that's 3 new great-grand babies for Tobin's grandparents in a 3 month span..we are obviously going big in 2009! And that will bring a grand total of 6 great grand babies! I hope I live to be old enough to see my great grandchildren!
Tomorrow..come rain or shine we will know!! FINALLY!!!

Hula Hoop Girl!

The one thing that Sarah really wanted for her birthday was a Hula Hoop...which we bought..which she immediately told us it was too big. I had to agree, but that was the only size Wal-Mart had so I just bought it. Last week we had to run to the Dollar Store and when we walked in she saw a small Hula Hoop (fit her perfect) for $2.00. She wanted it then, but I told her she would have to save her $ and get it, since she had just gotten SOOO much stuff for her birthday. So, over the last week every quarter, dime, or penny she got she saved and with a little help from her Pappy she had enough for the Hula Hoop and a snowcone. After practicing since last night (that is when we got it) this is how good she has gotten!

It has also been a treat to watch Tobin try and Hula Hoop..actually is has been hilarious!!!

A Beautiful day to catch Seaweed Salad!

Today we asked Sarah "What would you like to do today?" Her response.."Ride my bike and go fishing!" So we took her across the country (well it felt like it) to a bridge about 2 miles from our house. The creek was up a little from the rain, so we tried to fish for about 30 minutes..but the only thing we caught was seaweed! We had fun though..she really is a daddy's girl. She loves to fish, hunt, be outside all hours of the day, and be wherever Tobin is. She is such a tomboy..well sorta! Until a big black bug ran across the living room today and she refused to come out of the kitchen until Tobin killed it! Funny girl!

PS: 2 weeks and 2 days before we find out what out Little Peanut is..a boy or girl! Names we have thought of: Rachel Elizabeth and Hayden Cole..we aren't married to the boy name but are pretty set with the girl! I am so excited to find out!!! My belly is growing and the baby is getting bigger and I can feel the movement more. No more problems with bleeding; however I have not been overexerting myself either...just laying low. Haven't been picking Sarah up..which is hard because sometimes I just want to swoop her up and give her lovings!

Happy 4th Birthday Sarah!!

Our sweet baby turned 4 today! Our little 7 lb 5 oz..18 inch baby girl is 4! What a blessing she has been in our lives. I look at her today and can not believe God blessed us with such an incredible, sweet, strong willed, silly, and excited little girl. The past 4 years have gone by so fast, and I wish my brain could hold and remember every minute I am with her...cause they are awesome! I had Sarah on Mothers Day 2005, and that was by far the greatest gift I could have ever received! We love you Sarah..more than words can describe. You are such a joy and blessing, and we are so lucky to be your parents!

June 3rd..THE BIG DAY!

So June 3rd at 4:00 pm The Mathis Crew will find out who will be joining us..a BOY or GIRL! I am overruled in the household as to what it is (I think boy..Tobin and Sarah think Girl). However, in the outside world..everyone is on my side! We will see...

Womens Retreat 2009 & Jazz Festival

And off we went! Friday afternoon Liz, my mom, and I headed off to Ft. Worth for the 2009 First Baptist Denton Women's Retreat. It was my first time to attend one, and I promise I will be back! I sat there in amazement at what God had prepared for us! Our guest speaker had a way of making you laugh, but also convicting you in the same sentence. Which I need..I find myself thinking I am walking the right path, but this weekend I was proven WAY wrong. If I am not spending time with the Lord and in his word how am I to know his will? If Im not listening then he cant be telling me his will or "Where the Party is!" Liz and I also had the chance to attend Christy Butlers breakout session on Raising Spiritual Children! Wow! That was an experience..everything I have struggled with about raising Sarah to be Godly was answered in that session. So, I started that night...no more excuses! Christy gave a a calendar with 31 days on it and something to pray for your child each day as well as a scripture. And I have done this every night so far! Funny story..The first night was to pray for patience (well if you know Sarah she has absolutely no patience). The scripture was Galatians 5:22..which list the Fruits of the Spirit (which one of the fruits is patience). Well as I was looking at Chapter 4 the story was about Hagar and Sarah..God has a funny sense of humor! I laughed out loud and read it to Tobin! We also got to meet Alberta's awesome daughter in law Terra! Terra..we cant wait for you guys to be back in Denton!!!! Next year, if you are able please try and attend a Women's Retreat! Its a real Godly experience..and I thank the Lord I was able to experience it with my best friend, my mom, my loving Sunday School teacher, and a new friend! Ladies..hope you don't stink this week..:)

When I got home from the retreat I had 45 minutes to get ready and off we went. Tobin and I took Sarah to the Jazz Festival. All I can say..to many people! Sarah had a blast and it was fun seeing her enjoy some time with just Tobin and I. Time with her is more precious then anything else on this planet. I was zapped by that night, and I was in bed as quick as my pregnant legs would take me.

I hope you all have a good week..and hope you smell the aroma of the Lord. It really smells pretty sweet!

The view from the Hotel Entrance!

Liz and My room. We were going to take a before and after, but forgot. But trust us we did a number on the room!

My child that has no fear!

Sweet Girl..love her

She had a flower painted on her face..it was so cute!