Baby stuff

Today I am 25 weeks... only 15 more to go! I'm starting to loose energy again but I am hoping to counteract that with some prenatal yoga. Everyday this week, my belly seems to be changing shape. So much so that others even noticed. Deacon was sitting pretty high one day, then way out front the next and then he dropped low again, which is where he sits now. He isn't quite as active as Dylan was but he makes his movements count for something. They are strong.

I wish that I could figure the scanner to computer process but I've tried before and failed. If I could, I would post his ultrasound pictures. They were good ones. Here in about 3 weeks I go for my 3D/4D ultrasound. Yay!

A few weeks ago, right after I found out we were having a boy, mom and I went to Target and of course, I had to check out the baby stuff. I hadn't intended to buy anything but I found Deacon's nursery bedding. Even before I found out the sex, I had been checking out different styles for both boys and girls. I didn't do that with Dylan b/c we bought the nursery furniture from some nice people who already had the bedding to go with it. This time I wanted something new and different. Anyway, we were in Target and I found what I had been looking for. I went ahead and purchased it because it was the only one left and I am kind of picky and was afraid I wouldn't be able to find it again. I'm glad I did because I haven't been able to find it in the store again or on the internet. So here it is: It matches the paint already on the walls from when DT was a baby.
We are going to move DT into the "man room" so he can have what we are calling a big brother room.

A few new pics

A new baby bump picture taken about 2 weeks ago. Twenty four weeks down, sixteen weeks to go. I'm ready.

I think Deacon has changed positions and is now punching or kicking my bladder. I have just about peed on myself several times in the past few days. I have seriously debated getting some Depends b/c they are some serious attacks. I believe he is using all my energy to do this as well... I've been super tired lately.




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This is our "new" '86 pop-up Jayco camper. We decided to try it our this past weekend at PM (our local water park and campgrounds). We were planning to stay through Monday but Faye ruined those plans. We still had a good time though and I'm sure there are many more ahead. The only problem was the frequent bathroom trips. I definitely got my exercise.



This is a family picture taken by a nice lady at the campgrounds. As you can see, my plans for a tan this summer did not happen.

It was so nice to actually be in a picture with my family. I'm usually the one behind the camera.




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This is just a random picture of DT that I like. It pretty sums up how he is most of the time, except he is actually sitting still.












Here is a picture of Casey and Cory in front of the new smoker. Cory did the paint job you see in the background. Nice, huh?








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Special thanks to you Jen... I went through the maternity clothes you gave me and found the most wonderful pair of plain black pants. If I could, I would live in those things. They are so comfortable. Love ya!

Dogs, Sweet Moments, Home Improvements/Repair

I'm sick of dogs! I love 'em but they've got to get out. Our fence is broken, which allowed Lily to have her little adventure a few weeks ago, and so our dogs have become mostly indoor dogs. All they do is scratch and lick, lick and scratch. It drives me nuts! And as I sit here typing this, Lily has released one of the most foul smelling things I have ever smelled.

Then, this morning, I decide to open our windows since is was a beautiful and cool morning and our house smells like bulldog. What do I immediately hear? The two pitbulls down the street having a barking contest. Did their owners come out and tell them to 'shut up'? No. Did I? Yes. Did they? No. It was 7:30... people are trying to sleep. We have three dogs and are able to keep them pretty much under control but I guess that is easy when they get to stay in the house all the time. Ugh!

Good news... today we are putting up a new fence whenever Casey gets back from an unexpected trip to the golf course. Isn't it lovely how guys can have plans that suddenly come up and just be able to go? I don't know many women, especially mom's that can do that. Maybe its just me. By the way, I'm not the least bit cranky today. :)

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Last night, I had my first sweet moment with my two boys. Dylan asks me every night to lay with him until he goes to sleep. I always tell him "not tonight" like a bad mom but a) I don't want to make a habit of it and b) I am either busy trying to straighten the house up b/c of the dogs or I am on my way to bed. However, I gave in last night. While we were lying there, Deacon decided to start kicking up a storm. I asked DT if he'd like to feel his little brother moving. So he gave me his hand and I put it on the most active part of my belly. It wasn't hard for DT to feel Deacon moving. Of course, he thought it was really neat but I thought it was pretty incredible. It was just a perfect moment. It was peaceful and quiet and my boys had their first interaction with each other. Before now, Dylan hadn't really gotten to feel the baby moving b/c he always stops whenever someone puts their hand on my belly.

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Besides putting up a new fence, converting the man room into Dylan's new room and updating the nursery a little, Casey and I have decided that we would love to replace our dog infested carpet with wood floors. I've always loved them but preferred carpet with kids around. For some reason, the last two weeks have changed my mind. We are hoping to find a good deal with a one year same as cash plan and do it as our Christmas present to each other this year. It would really help to update the house and make it look so much better. We would just start out with the living room and hallway but would eventually like to do the kitchen and maybe the rest of the house.

A few questions:
1) Which is easier to clean: carpet or hardwood?
2) What is the easiest way to clean hardwood floors?
3) Which do you prefer?

Jen, I know that you can help me with this one. :)

Did I mention that our dryer went out on us last weekend and that we still have to get Rocky his $650 surgery done? Seriously, I'm thinking the home improvement thing is just a pipe dream.

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Well, I'm gonna go take a shower now and then, maybe some oreos and milk will brighten my day a little more. It's really not that bad but today is my day off and the first day I've had a chance to stop and think about all the little annoyances and they added up quick.

I may post a new baby bump pic later and one of Deacon's bedding. I can't get one of my camera's photo cards to import my pictures onto my computer. :P

I broke the family tradition...

well, my family tradition of the 2nd child being a girl. It's a boy and he is proud of it too!!! Those Culver's are going to take over the world. At least they are all good looking. ;) We are super excited, especially Dylan. He's always said he wanted a brother and that it was going to be a boy. We haven't completely decided on a name just yet but it will most likely be Deacon Reid. We like Deacon b/c it is different and Reid is a family name on my dad's side. Besides, we really can't agree on any other names.

The baby looks great. I'm 21 weeks and he is a little over a pound. Everything is moving a long perfectly. I couldn't ask for anything more.