Drew, the photographer

Drew has found recently found a love of cameras and getting his picture taken. You have to be careful though, because as soon as he sees the camera coming he'll happily let you take one picture (if you're lucky) and then he immediately wants to see the picture that you took. (Remember the days when you had to wait for weeks to see if what you took actually turned out like you hoped?? I love digital cameras!!!) You can usually get him to go back and take another one, but eventually his interest turns to taking pictures himself. He's figured out that you're supposed to say "cheese" and smile and will do that as soon as he sees it coming. The other day he got a hold of my camera and was turning it to face him and saying "cheese" himself. Somehow he found the shutter button and proceeded to take several pictures in rapid succession of himself. Below are the results (and no, I didn't include them all!!) - hope you enjoy!

(this time the lens was zoomed out)

It's a......

BOY!!! We had our ultrasound last week and found out that Drew will be having a little brother. Everything looked great and he's growing and moving just like he should be at this point (in fact, he's measuring a little ahead of schedule). We're very excited about having 2 boys and can't wait to see the similarities and differences between them. (During the ultrasound the baby was pulling his arms up around his face and kept crossing his feet at the ankle, just like Drew.)

18 weeks

Drew is patting the "baby in Mommy's tummy" (please excuse his droopy jeans!)

Mommy and her boys!

Maybe someday...

Maybe someday I'll actually get back on track with this whole blogging thing. I was doing so well for awhile, and then this pregnancy - coupled with taking care of a 20 month old - has taken it all out of me!! I'm finally feeling like a real human being again (thank goodness!!!) and am finally getting to actually "enjoy" this pregnancy. I've been feeling the baby move quite a bit and we're down to only about 5 months until we meet this new little one.

Drew is growing and changing so much. He's picked up lots of new words and is talking so much more than just a few weeks ago. He loves to draw and write. One of his favorite pastimes is using a pen or pencil to "write" on just about any paper he can find. He's still definitely a lefty and is so cute when he concentrates on what he's writing (he sticks out his tongue and is so focused!). He's running everywhere and is so observant of his world (watch what you do and say around him - he's a copycat). I love watching him grow and develop and see the amazing changes that come with this age.

Now, on to what's been going on with us in the time since my last post. We've traveled back to Houston twice, celebrated Dave's retirement and Papaw's 80th birthday, Drew got his 6 month check-up for his tubes (they look great!), Drew and Russell dressed up for "Trunk or Treat" at our church, I had a birthday (29!!), Pumpkin Patch at Bammel, cheered for Texas Tech as they beat everyone (Go Raiders!!!! Now, beat the Sooners!), did some shopping, and enjoyed Mexican food (Taco Bueno, I LOVE you!). I'm sure there's more, but just thinking about it all makes me tired all over again. We're planning on staying close to home for a little while. My dad and sister will be joining us for Thanksgiving and we shouldn't have anymore trips to make until Christmas.

My boys dressed to cheer for Tech!

Get your guns up. Go TEXAS TECH!!!
"Mmmmmm" (This is the face that he makes)
Blowing bubbles

Drew, Russell, and Ben at the Museum of Natural History "Driving" the valves on the Christmas tree Drawing with sidewalk chalk
Drawing with Daddy out at lunch
Drew and Daddy dressed up for Trunk or Treat Drew and Gigi at Pumpkin Patch