Baby Boy has a name!

After months of scrolling through baby names and going back and forth baby boy has a name.  We've decided on Wyatt Ray, Wyatt b/c we really liked the name and Ray is both my dad and Chris' dad's middle name so we really wanted to incorporate Ray to honor both grandpa's.  As soon we made the decision I got online and ordered several things I'd been holding off on until he had a name.  One being the vinyl art for over his bed.  I think his nursery is pretty much complete,with the exception of a few little things.  As you can see it is the same room and furniture Chase used but we ordered new bedding and changed the decor to ensure he had his own identity since he will without a doubt get plenty of hand me downs.  My sweet hubby bought an item off m "wish list", a new sewing/embroidery machine that arrived late last week!  I finished my first project tonight, the red pillow you'll see in the pictures.  I've recently discovered the website pinrest and have several projects I'd like to try in the coming weeks. 

All ready for baby!

Inspired by pinrest

My favorite seat in the house. 

My first sewing/embroidery project!

Showered with love!

My sweet sisters, Miranda and Megan, and long time friend Kristin hosted a shower for me and baby boy earlier this month in Dallas.  They put a lot of time and energy into making the day extra special.  It was great seeing and visiting girlfriends I feel like I never get to see given the miles between us.  We got lots of much needed diapers and essentials we'll need for our new addition.  I am blessed to have so many people who love me and our growing family!

Lil' Man's Diaper cake Aunt Miranda made

The beautiful spread

Ducky Punch

My Beautiful Hostesses and me

Sisters

My baby bump

Bootie's my mom made

Without a doubt!

Baby Boy Henderson's birthday has been set!

A little update on our pregnancy!  Things have been going really well with this pregnancy, I feel great most of the time other than wearing out easily, which may have something to do with the Texas heat and Houston humidity.  Monday marked our 31st week, the time seems to be flying by! I found out last week I failed my 3 hour glucose test which means I again have gestational diabetes, yet a very mild case that simply requires me slightly adjust my diet but no finger pricking or meds.   During our "baby doctor" appointment on Tuesday, Dr. McQuirk scheduled our repeat C-section for September 12th at 12:30 PM.  Having a date set has made me realize that in less than 8 weeks I'll be a mommy of 2 little boys!  His nursery is still a work in progress and about 80% complete, I'll post pictures soon.  This little man still does not have a name but I am hoping we will have that soon as well, it's driving me crazy!  

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Celebrating a great daddy!

Happy Father's Day to all you daddy's, step dads and grand dad's. I decided Chris is such a great day he deserved not a single day but the whole weekend! Chris is such a amazing daddy and amazes me with his patience and love for Chase.  I love how much Chase looks up to Chris because he is the kind of man I pray Chase and his baby brother are someday.  He deserved the best Father's Day!
 We kicked our Father's Day weekend off at a birthday party for one of Chase's friends. Chris and chase had a ball playing in the bounce houses and giant slides. Since mommy is 7 months pregnant I sat this play time out and took pictures.

Chase and Chris taking on the slide.

 We've made somewhat of a family tradition to spend Mother's Day and Father's Day as a family doing something fun.  We drove to Galveston Saturday after the birthday party and ate lunch at Tortuga's (Chris chose Mexican food, what a shocker!), rode the Ferry to Bolivar and spent a little time on the beach.  Chase is becoming quite the water lover and had no fear when in came to the BIG water and waves.  We'll have to make plans to go back very soon.

Ferry Ride

Chase and Daddy running to the water!

Catching some waves

LOVE my husband!

My sand art

Sunday I let Chris sleep in and made homemade waffles for breakfast.  Don and Shannon invited us out to the country club to swim for a bit before everyone came over to our house for dinner.  Chase could not wait to get in and swam nearly the entire time we were there only getting out long enough to take a canoe ride with Chris.

My guys

Row, Row, Row your boat......

Those Henderson Boys and their boys

Celebrating a 1st, 2nd and 3rd Father's Day!

Much needed vacation!

Since Chris has been traveling for work a lot lately, in just three weeks he has been to Orange County, Las Vegas and Charlotte, NC we decided we needed to get away to enjoy some quality time as a family.  Given I am nearly 6 and a half months pregnant we stayed semi close to home and made a point to do things we've talked about but never fit into weekends.

Chris' had a long day Friday dealing with delayed flights trying to get home from Charlotte and finally arrived home around 6 pm.  The car was washed, fueled up and loaded down ready to depart from Casa de la Henderson, we pulled out of the drive around 7, given him a full hour to "rest" :)  We stayed with Chris' cousin Nicole and her family and had made plans to take the kids to ride the Austin Steam Engine Saturday morning.  It's an old restored train that takes you on a three hour ride from Cedar Park to Bertram and back to Cedar Park.  Chris and I had taken the train for a Valentine's Day dinner when we were pregnant and living in Austin, I can say it's so much more fun seeing it through the eyes of your child.  Our little guy loved the train ride and did really well considering it was 3 hours of mostly sitting.  We went back for a much needed nap, went to dinner and stopped by a park for the kids (and dads) to play. Later that evening we went down the street to enjoy an out door concert one of Nicole and Alden's neighbors was having in thier backyard.  It was a great way to wind down after a great day.  The kids had fun getting in and out of thier mini lawn chairs and dancing around. 

Choo!  Choo!



Daddy and Chase checking out the view from the train



Chase and Liam

Daddy look!

Our train loving family

Offering a ta-da at the end of the slide

Chloe, Liam and Chase chillin'

 Sunday after church we headed to spend time with Matt and Danne' at a friends house.  Chase had a blast swimming and jumping off the edge of the pool to daddy.  As soon as we got back to Matt's house Chase was asking to play the drums, this is a trademark of Matt's house.  I know he loves the drums but I can't say that I'll ever be excited to have a set in our house!



Jumping in with daddy's help



 Monday we left beautiful Austin and drove to San Marcos to show Chase what Aquarena Springs is all about, it's an old use to be amusement park from the 1930's that Texas State University purchased in 1994 and has tried to somewhat preserve. Next to trains fish are one of Chase's favorite things to see and talk about and the glass bottom boat tour was a hit.  we couldn't leave San Marcos without eating lunch at one of their many restaurants that offer great scenic views. 

Family photo on the glass bottom boat

He didn't want to miss a thing!

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A rare picture of Mommy and Chase

The view from our table.  Oh how we wished we were out there floating.

 Our last stop was San Antonio!  Chase found his favorite spot within minutes after arriving at our hotel, his idea of a window seat.  Tuesday we did the touristy thing walking down the river walk, riding the river boats, eating Mexican food next to the river and shopping in the market.  Later that evening we drove out to have dinner with some old friends, Paul, April and their new baby girl Madison, sadly I was slacking on my picture taking and didn't take a single picture.  It's always great catching up with great friends we don't get to see often enough.  I think we were already to get back home Wednesday despite all the fun we had.  It was so nice just taking it easy and lounging by the hotel pool with the two guys that make my world go 'round. 

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Love, Love, Love my little family

Playing the "guntar" daddy picked out for him at the San Antonio market.