Sandy's GIVING THANKS GIVEaway!

Hey everyone! I know I have a lot of updating to do...all things baby, but I wanted to give you all a chance at an amazing giveaway! Our amazing photographer, Sandy Clarke, is having a GIVING THANKS GIVEaway and you all can join!!! Just head on over to Sandy's blog, www.sandyclarkephotgraphy.com, like all of the Facebook pages, make a status on Facebook, make a post on your blog, and leave a comment on her blog! It's that simple! So many awesome prizes to win, as well as vendors for future reference! But you have to hurry! GIVEaway ends tomorrow at midnight! Good luck!!!

Whitney

March Happenings

The month of March brought nicer, warmer days, as well as some busy weekends. My childhood friend Audrey had a baby shower the first weekend in March. She was expecting her first child in April, a girl whose name would be Annabelle Marilyn. Her middle name Marilyn is after Audrey's sweet grandma Marilyn who passed away from cancer. It was so nice catching up with her and our other friends. It was also the first time seeing my best friend Amy pregnant. She is expecting twins and it was so nice to see her smile and happy after the long awaiting to get pregnant. Here are some pictures from that day.

The three pregos: Audrey, me and Amy

Friends at the shower

Our weekends during the month of March were spent watching the North Daviess Cougars basketball team. They were fortunate to win Sectional at home, win Regional at Loogootee, but just come up short at the Southport Regional against the eventual State Champion. Our team wasn't expected to win the sectional, so it was great to see them work as a team and go all the way to Semi-State. Great season Cougars!

Even though we would have loved to go to State to cheer on the Cougars, the next weekend I went with my parents and sisters (Bill had to work :( ) to my nephew Braeden's basketball game. He is in a league for 6-7 year olds and he has improved so much over the year. We ate lunch at Texas Roadhouse on the way up, watched his game, and stopped at Sam's on the way home. Here are some pictures of my growing nephew.

Pre-game warm-ups

Braeden

Shooting some hoops before the second half

My dad and nephew Reece

Braeden at the end of the game

Love and Blessings,

Whitney

Valentine's Surprise

Trying to catch up on blogging is easier said then done! There is so much going on in life and pregnancy tiredness has taken over. Here's to updating this blog and getting is as close to up-to-date as possible!

Valentine's Day was nothing special for Bill and I this year. The day was during the week, so we went to Evansville the Saturday before and went to Outback and ate. On the actual day, we just exchanged cards. I did get Bill a massage and he got me some roses. We did decide to go out to eat at Pizza Hut! Romantic I know, but it actually sounded good to this pregnant woman! But before we went to town, we stopped by his mom's to see our great niece in her Valentine outfit that we had got her before she was born. Miss Aubrey looked adorable!

Miss Aubrey Marie

A little blurry, but cute as ever!

We got a little smile out of her!

Not sure why this picture didn't turn, but we put the headband on her head that I got her too! She is such a happy baby!

That night Bill took our Lucy out to potty before bedtime and she wanted to go one way and he went the other and broke the plastic part on her collar. So the next day he had to go to the pet store and get her a new one. Well, while he was there, he say they had a boxer pup for sale. If anyone knows Bill, they know he has always wanted a boxer. So he sent me a text and some pictures and we discussed it. I really couldn't resist not giving this sweet little guy a home, especially with all of my pregnancy hormones. So we went from not having any dogs to 2 dogs and a baby within a year and a half! Bill brought home Max that night and here are some pictures of Max's first bath and Lucy trying to figure out who is taking up her space!

Bill and Max after his bath

Sweet little face!

Lucy wasn't sure what was going on!

Lucy investigating Max, while Max tries to dry off

Our two sweet fur babies!!!

Tiny Max

More pictures to come of our growing Max!

Love and Blessings,

Whitney

~Baby Dyer~

As many of you already know (as I'm behind on blogging again), Bill and I are expecting a little bundle of joy at the end of July! We are so excited and feel blessed that God has given us this child that we have so eagerly prayed for. For those that don't know, I had a molar pregnancy last year that was very devastating and demanding. I had to have blood work every month for six months to make sure that my HCG levels were at a certain number. For these six months, we were not allowed to try for another baby. But God has shown how faithful and loving he is after a year of heartache. Here are some details so far! Due Date: July 29th, which is special because it will be 6 years to the day that Bill and I went on our first date! When we found out: I am never late, so I had an idea that I was pregnant. We waited until the end of November/beginning of December before I took a test. I had one left over, but also bought a 2-pack. Test #1-positive, Test#2-positive, Test #3 (yes, I wanted to be sure)-positive! I was simply overjoyed, but from our previous experience, I wouldn't rule anything out until I had gone to the doctor and see "Herbie" in the ultrasound. I went to the doctor on December 22nd and I was extremely nervous, especially for the ultrasound. I couldn't look at the screen at all, until the doctor said "ok, there it is." I looked at the screen and there was my little baby. I will never forget that moment as the anxiety and weight were lifted as I saw my precious gift from God in my belly. I was speechless and so overjoyed. I couldn't wait for Bill to get home and share the news. We both cried and laughed and just couldn't believe we were going to be parents. Here are Herbie's 8 week ultrasound pictures.

Bill and I wanted to wait until I was around 12 weeks, near the end of the first trimester, before we told anyone. I went to the doctor for the 12 week appointment on January 17th. Everything looked good, which I was so thankful for. For me, it is such a relief to hear the heartbeat and see the movement.

Since everything was going good, we decided to share the news with our family first, close friends, and finally anyone else who wanted to know! HA! My mom's birthday is January 19th, so we thought it would be perfect to tell my parents and sisters that day, as well as Bill's mom. After supper at Bobe's, we all went to my parents' house for cake. We made mom open her presents first. I had ordered her a pair of Lia Sophia earrings for her birthday, but I didn't receive them by her birthday. So I took a couple of Lia Sophia boxes that I had and wrote the note, "These earrings will arrive in a week or two." And in the other box I put the ultrasound pictures that I had with a note saying, "And I will arrive around July 29th." Everyone was thrilled and excited. After leaving my parents, we went to Bill's mom's. I had printed off a house plan that I was hoping she would think was our house. We have talked abour remodeling, but that is years down the road. At the bottom of the house plan, I wrote, "Here are the plans for our new 'addition'. We are adding on by two feet." She didn't get it at first and Breanna had to help her! They were excited and glad Aubrey will have someone to play with in the future.

2 days later we went to supper with Bill's dad and stepmom. I hadn't given Tim his birthday card yet, so we decided to write "Happy Birthday Papaw. See you in July" in the card. They were both very excited and can't wait to have another grandchild.

After telling grandparents and family, we shared the news with close friends and it seemed the whole world knew within a few days.

Herbie at 12 weeks

I have been extremely blessed and have NOT been sick! PTL!!! In the beginning, I woke up with a stomach ache, but never had morning sickness. I have only thrown up when I had a headache and when I forgot to eat with my prenatal vitamin. Stupid me! At the beginning of the 2nd trimester, there were 2 weeks were I had a headache everyday, but I read that that was normal. I was extremely tired for about 10 weeks. I wanted to do absolutely nothing but lay down or sleep. I would come home from work and lay in bed, eat supper, and go back to bed. Thank goodness that is gone, even though Bill was great throughout and helped with so much around the house. Other than that, I have been perfectly fine. I feel bad for women who have really bad sickness for long periods of time because everything has been so smooth for me.

Baby Dyer at 20 weeks-look at that spine!

I only have a short list of cravings that have taken over. Breadsticks with cheese, especially pepperoni are always at the top of my list!!! Cottage cheese is in my daily menu!!! I have drank more milk since becoming pregnant than I have my entire life. There is just something about that cold drink that satisfies me! And for some reason Big Macs from McDonald's! I know most of you are thinking that is disgusting and I'm sure I will once this baby is born! But there was a McDonald's commercial on one day with a Big Mac and it sounded good. Once I ate it, my body wants one weekly!!! Other than that, I still eat the same things. Nothing that I liked before sounds awful either. My eating habits have pretty much stayed the same, beside the few cravings listed above.

Another shot at 20 weeks.

I just can't express how happy and excited we are to become parents and raise this child. It is a huge blessing that we know can easily be taken for granted. I pray for those that desperately want a child, but for some reason have not. God has a plan for each of us and even though we may not understand it, he knows what is best for us in HIS timing. I'm so thankful that we were granted this miracle in HIS timing.

More updates on "Herbie" soon. (Yes, this is a silly name, but it seemed to fit!)

Whitney

Look Out for Lucy!!!

Someone is wanting to play! Our fur baby is growing and growing. Here are her latest pictures with dad and after having a fun afternoon digging in the yard.

Tackling dad while he was doing his back exercises

Resting on dad

She brings so much joy to our lives!!!

Dirty girl after digging in the yard all afternoon

She definately needed a bath after this!

She had sand from head to toe!

But she sure had fun!

We sure can't imagine our lives without our Lucy girl! She is definately our spoiled, baby girl!

Remember me.....

If not, I don't blame you. As you will find out, things have been very busy and exciting at the Dyer household. It seems as soon as I get caught up on my blog, then something comes along and I get behind again! Anyway, here are some pictures of our last Christmas (I know this was so long ago, right) on New Year's Day at Bill's mom's.

Bill opening a present at his mom's

Christmas Story drinking glasses

Sweet Willie

Nephew Joe, bro-in-law Brian holding Aubrey, sis-in-law Angie, and niece Sadie

Niece Breanna opening her North Face jacket

Uncle Joe holding Aubrey

I will do my best to get up-to-date on my blogging. It is definately something I need to do and want to document during this precious time and until a big day in July. Stay tuned ya'll!

Whitney

Christmas 2010

I love Christmas and I was so excited for it come, but boy did it come and go so quickly! I felt I barely got my shopping done, wrapped the gifts, and gave them in such little time! Our Christmas started on Saturday, December 18th with Christmas at my parent's house. We ate yummy lasagna and desserts. We played a word search, which announced that my older sister and brother-in-law were expecting their 3rd child in July. Congrats to them. We then opened presents and enjoyed fun and laughs.

My sister Kelley with nephew Reece

Reece opening his microphone from Bill and I.


My nephew Braeden opening his gifts.

Bill got a magic kit from Terry, the magician in Gatlinburg!

Braeden got some books.

Reece loves Yo Gabba Gabba!

He got a hold of a DVD

Reece with Kelley's glasses and his favorite toy, basketball!

The next Christmas Bill and I attended was at his dad and stepmom's on Christmas Eve. Unfortunately, I didn't take my camera, but we enjoyed yummy broccoli cheese noodle soup, conversations with family, laughing, and the start of the Christmas Story, Bill's favorite Christmas movie.

The next morning we awoke to a beautiful white Christmas. It has been so long since we have had a white Christmas and I was so happy to see the calm and peace of the outdoors on such a meaningful morning.

Beautiful White Christmas

Lucy loved the White Christmas too!

She likes to eat the snow

Our little fur baby!

After letting Lucy enjoy the morning snow, Bill and I ate our annual Christmas breakfast of coffee and cinnamon rolls, while we watched the Christmas Story. Then, we let Lucy downstairs so she could play with her toys and treats from Santa. She loved them and didn't know which one to play with.

Lucy and Bill with her gifts

Lucy sitting so she can get a treat

She loved her new toys!

After Lucy opened her gifts, Bill and I opened our gifts. One of Bill's Christmas gifts was his 1964 Impala that he plans to restore, which he got in November, so he didn't get as many gifts this year, but he didn't mind. He did spoil me too much though. I got lots of goodies, including a diamond necklace. We then got ready and headed my grandparents in Bloomfield. We ate lunch and opened gifts.

Addy opening her baby doll

Taegan opening her Belle doll

The present madness at my grandparents!

Reece opening one of my presents

Reece and his fohawk!

Miss Taegan

Reece, Taegan, and I

After Christmas at my grandparents, we had one more Christmas for the day. We headed over to Bill's aunt Sandy and Uncle Dick's house. We opened presents, ate yummy food, and played cards.

Aubrey's First Christmas

Bill and I got Tony and Sheila matching underwear!

Waiting for their turn to open presents

More waiting

Bill got the Notre Dame Leprechan!

The day after Christmas we headed over to my aunt Becky's for the Sprinkle Christmas. We watched the Colts game, enjoyed the little kids opening their gifts, yummy soups, and laughed while Lanie gave Erin a makeover with her makeup!

The great grandkids opening their gifts

Kilee, Lexi, and Caleb

Kilee with her pom poms

Reece opening his Elefun game

Grandma with her new mowing hat

We still have one more Christmas tomorrow at Bill's mom. I will post on that soon. We had a great Christmas and hope everyone else did too!

Love and Blessings,

Whitney