We Have a Name

Well, after much discussion and several compromises Trey and I have come up with a name for our first child. Trey thought it would be a good idea, and I agreed, that we name him a family name. It couldn’t just be any family name, it had to be the name of someone we knew or otherwise it wouldn’t be as significant.

We decided to name him Jefferson Ford Lamar. Where did these names come from you may ask? Well, my grandfather’s middle name is Jefferson and Trey’s mother’s maiden name is Hannaford. We shortened Hannaford to Ford and put the two together.

Baby boy Lamar will be called Ford.

A few weeks ago Trey and I attended The Crystal Ball. It is a fundraiser for the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi. We had a nice evening filled with good food, entertaining music, and an enjoyable time of watching intoxicated people bid ridiculously high amounts for things at a silent auction.

Compliments of the overpriced tickets each couple gets their picture taken, but we were lucky enough to have ours taken a few more times. Trey and I were in the Commercial Appeal the following week because (I think) the photographer thought he was cute!!! Trey, along with two other Senatobia natives, were also featured in the January/February issue of Click magazine. I just wanted everyone to know that pregnancy hasn’t slowed us down too much. We still make an occasional appearance at social events.

The next post I make we will reveal baby boy Lamar’s name. Check back soon!!!!!!!!

Times a Ticking....

I am now 26 weeks pregnant (14 to go) and Willis still doesn’t have a “real” name, his nursery is nowhere close to being ready, and I don’t have a clue about what to expect. Trey seems to think that we have a lot of time to think about names, but I would love to give him his official name.
As far as the nursery goes, it’s a work in progress. We pawned some of the furniture in the study (soon to be baby’s room) off to Vance, Trey’s brother, and I have cleaned out the closet. Now, all that was in the closet is all over the floor. It’s a mess. We are having a man come and paint the ceiling a sky blue tomorrow, so I hope Trey decides where he wants to put all of his man toys before then. We have a baby bed, two chests with book shelves (one shelf will be removed for a changing area), a chair and ottoman have been ordered, and curtains and bedding is being made. I guess you can say we are moving in the right direction.
I have tried to register for some baby goods at Target and Babies R Us, but like I said, I don’t know what to expect, much less what to register for. So if you are bored enough to read my blog then please check out my two registries and see what I am lacking. I need all the help I can get.

I am attaching a belly picture for your enjoyment and pleasure!!!!

How Pregnancy Has Changed My Life

1. I have to go to the bathroom about once every hour when awake.
2. I enjoy a handicapped stall now.
3. I get up between 2-5 times a night to go to the bathroom.
4. My belly button is beginning to stick out.
5. I am constantly tired.
6. My appetite has increased.
7. By the end of the day my body aches like an 85 year old woman.
8. My toe nails are no longer painted.
9. Something inside of me kicks constantly (baby).
10. I can smell a lot better now.
11. I cry more.
12. I am constantly thirsty.
13. Socks leave a mark on my ankles/calf muscles now (swelling).
14. It’s hard to bend over and put on my shoes.
15. My finger nails and toe nails must be cut once a week.
16. I waddle when I walk.
17. All of my pants have an elastic waist band.
18. People ask to rub my belly.
19. A seat belt is becoming uncomfortable.
20. I sleep with 3 pillows.

Preparing for Willis

Who would have thought that picking out baby stuff could be such a hard task? I have decided that I need to take a Baby 101 class and get updated on the latest inventions and products they have on the market these days.

So far I had done a pretty good job of putting off the job of picking out fabrics, furniture, and other baby necessities. Today, I decided would be a good day to begin preparing for our son’s arrival into this world. Who knew there was so much stuff to choose from????? If I ever thought wedding planning or house decorating was hard, boy was I ever wrong!!!



I picked out a few fabrics for his bed and window treatments. I decided to stay away from a theme and maybe just keep it simple. I was fortunate enough to have the help of my mom and mother in-law on this eventful journey. We had a productive day, but there is still much to be done.

I added a few of Willis’s (his play name for now) outfits, including the Carhartt overalls that I gave Trey for Christmas so they can be twins. I am really getting excited about our baby and how my life is about to change forever.

It's a BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!

Trey and I are excited to announce that we are having a boy. We went to the doctor on December 10th and were told it was a boy and all looks well. We feel so fortunate to have a healthy baby on the way. We don’t have a name picked out yet, but will be sure to let you all know as soon as we do.

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