WE DID IT!!!

We finally bought a house!!! I still can't believe it! After 6 months of really searching, many offers not accepted, and many tears shed with frustration and anxiety...we did it! We put in an offer and the same day they accepted, no counter-offer, no surprises, nothing...amazing! We close in the middle of December. Now comes a whole new set of stresses...moving right before Christmas, packing while preggers and chasing a 2 year old, and trying my hardest not to kill my husband! Aaron is the type of guy who likes to do everything himself, including moving! He says he will recruit a couple of guys from the team and have them come help and move all of the furniture...lets just say this scares the heck out of me. Yes, my husband is strong and more than capable of lifting heavy furniture, but moving with care...not so much! Yesterday was our first disagreement about the house...I want movers and he doesn't. Guess what...I won!!! The only stipulation is that I have to organize everything and instruct the movers. He wants nothing to do with it...not too bad of a compromise since that is exactly what I wanted. Oh, isn't marriage grand?! Just kidding honey, thank you and I love you! I will keep everyone up to date on the house as we go along! (My camera is still in the shop so pictures will come soon!)

Random updates

Sorry I have been such a slacker in the blogging department, but I've been pretty busy. Aaron and I got the pleasure of taking care of my 3 year old nephew, Jack, for 11 days while his parents went to London with the New Orleans Saints (JP, Jack's dad, works for the Saints). Dylan was in absolute heaven having a constant playmate! They were so very cute together. Everything one did the other just followed along! Grandma Linda and aunt Kristen came to visit Jack and Dylan for the weekend and we had a great time! I'm so excited...Kristen bought her wedding dress while she was here! She looked breathtaking, and of course I cried! (Just a side note...I picked out the dress!!!)

The morning after Jack left Aaron went on his annual golf trip with his friends. I think Dylan really wanted to torture me because he woke up with a terrible cold the morning Aaron left and was up all night, every night he was gone! Let's just say being pregnant and taking care of a 3 year old and 2 year old for 11 days and then taking care of a sick 2 year old alone for 5 days after is quite exhausting!!! Of course the day Aaron returned Dylan felt much better and decided it was time to sleep through the night again! Aaron decided that it was only fair to give me a much needed break and on Friday I went and got a manicure and pedicure (one of my favorite things to do) and went shopping ALONE (which I haven't done in a very long time and is another one of my favorite things to do)! I bought plenty of maternity clothes for the season and shopped until I got home and literally dropped! I took a nap, which is something I never get the chance to do and woke up to a loving husband and baby! What a great day...THANKS HONEY!!!

What's new with Dylan? Well Dylan is almost 2! I can't believe it, in a couple of weeks my little angel will be 2 whole years old...let's just say, I'm in denial! He is cuter and sweeter than ever! He is talking up a storm. His favorite sayings are "What are you doing?, where are you going?, What's that?, Okay, mommy, and last but certainly not least WHY?" I think he is a little young for this but oh my word, every time he asks a question and you give him what you think is a very clear answer he comes back with "Why?" every once in a while he will say "oh or okay,' but most of the time it's "why?" He is still a great eater, he loves meatballs, chicken, peas, carrots (with ranch to dip) he loves dipping things, corn on the cob, and applesauce (which he insists on feeding to himself!) Everything is now "I do it." His favorite thing to do is kick the ball with daddy. Aaron said the other day, "I never thought I could actually play pass with Dylan at 2, but this great." I definitely think Dylan is following after his daddy's footsteps! Dylan was a skeleton for Halloween and was so stinking adorable! I will post pictures soon (my camera is in the shop getting fixed so it might be a little while). We didn't go trick-or-treating, we just gave out candy and he thought it was great. There was a little boy dressed as Diego and Dylan kept yelling "Diego, Diego" as if Diego really came to his house...too funny!

As for me, I am still recovering from a very busy month, but overall feel good. We find out whether we are having a boy or a girl on the 4th which is so exciting. We wanted to find out before Thanksgiving, but they wanted to wait until 20 weeks, sorry fam! My cravings with this pregnancy are soup (any kind), blueberry bagels, and salad. Not too bad considering with Dylan my cravings included a visit to Dunkin doughnuts and Burger King (gross I know)! I think we are having a girl and Aaron thinks it's a boy...we will see!

Sorry for such a long post, I promise the next one with consist of mostly pictures and less catch-up! We miss everyone very much and can't wait for Thanksgiving! We are renting a 31 foot RV and traveling to Florida with Kristen and Adam! It should be lots of fun!

99 Balloons

After wiping the tears from my eyes after yesterday's Oprah, I decided that for those who did not get the opportunity to watch it must see this story of a father and mothers love for their miracle baby...

http://www.oprah.com/media/20081001_tows_99balloons

Baby Hume Update!

We went to the doctor's office yesterday for our 12 week check up and got to hear Baby Hume's little heartbeat! It was amazing. I remember when I heard Dylan's heartbeat for the first time. The doctor said that everything was right on track!

Dylan Pics

Here are a few random pictures of Dylan taken over the last couple of months!

Dylan's first attempt playing putt-putt!

Yes, we bribe our child to sit still for a hair cut! Here's Daddy attempting to give Dylan his 2nd haircut! Dylan was cool as long as you didn't touch his Popsicle!

Dylan showing off his new do later that night!

We went to our favorite sushi restaurant and the ladies there LOVE Dylan! One of them gave him a lollipop (blue of all colors) and he was in heaven!

"Mommy, if you want me to behave, just give me one of these!"


Dylan put on his own shirt after his bath! How cute is he?! Too funny!

He tried to fix it but had a little trouble!

Daddy and Dylan walking down the sidewalk at our monthly Alive after 5 street festival!
Like father, like son!

Dylan has been melting his Daddy and I heart lately. He is so lovable and has just recently started saying I love you ("wuv you"), which I must say is by far the sweetest thing in the world. His favorite thing to do lately is hide. He takes the cushions off the couch and hides and yells for you to get him! It is too funny, if you wait too long he stands up and says..."surprise!" He is still extremely active! He loves to play golf, soccer and football! Every time he throws a football he yells "touchdown...go gators!" It drives Aaron crazy...but I love it! Dylan loves to go to the park and just be outside. My dear friend Mollie told me about a show on PBS called Super Why! and it has become Dylan's favorite! His favorite food is still peas, chicken and watermelon and luckily he really eats a great variety of food! After talking to so many of my friends I feel extremely lucky that he is not a picky eater. Aaron and I are so extremely blessed to have a healthy, sweet baby boy and pray the same for our soon-to-be little angel!

BIG NEWS!!!

I am so excited to finally share with everyone....we are having another baby!!! We are beyond excited, although the morning sickness (or should I say all day sickness is not so fun)! It has been quite a challenge chasing Dylan and gathering the energy to just function. It's amazing how we mothers forget the yuckiness of early pregnancy when we look at our little bundles of joy, but trust me when I say it is well worth it! We are so very blessed!

There must be something in the water because I have six girlfriends who are expecting! How incredible to share this journey of motherhood with so many close friends! Congratulations to all of my preggie buddies who are going through the same wonderful experience!!!

I will update soon on what has been new with Dylan and the Humes! Let's just say we have been BUSY!

What's new with Dylan?

Well Dylan has been up to a lot lately! He is definitely one of the most active 20 months olds I have ever seen. He doesn't stop, that is unless Go, Diego, Go is on (which is still his favorite show)! I have been watching the Olympics and what do you know, I think Dylan might just become an Olympian one day. Don't ask me in what sport though, he is still perfecting his skills! We were watching gymnastics the other day with Kristen and Adam, who stopped by for a night on their way home to Charlotte from Florida, and Dylan tried to copy the men on TV...too funny. The biggest news with Dylan would be that we are starting to potty train and every night before his bath he pee-pees in the potty! He is so proud of himself; it's just too cute. He is definitely expanding his vocabulary also. He tries his hardest to form complete sentences, but it is still jumbled in his own language. He gets a little frustrated with me when I don't understand, but I'm trying! He will repeat the alphabet and numbers, which is so darn cute! His favorite foods are still green peas, hot dogs, applesauce and watermelon, but the kid will really eat anything! He just got his second haircut and he now looks like a little man! (I'll post pics soon, the pics are still on my camera.) Dylan loves to sing and dance. The little guy hears music and just starts dancing. Dylan really is a joy to raise. Aaron and I are so very blessed and love him to pieces!

As for news with us, we have been househunting and going crazy! I'll keep everyone posted!