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Just thought I would take a few minutes to blog about what's been going on in our life while Ava finishes up a quick nap!

We have been doing well. School is SO busy right now, but I can't believe it is so close to Thanksgiving. Speaking of Thanksgiving, we are going to Gulf Shores that week. We are super excited, and we think it will be great to get away for a few days! 

I have an observation at school Thursday. I am so nervous!! We have started a new writing curriculum at our school. It's a great "program" but it is very detailed. I have four other teachers from my team in addition to the principal, assistant principal, and instructional specialist coming to watch me...that's 7 people! Hopefully it will go well, though! I will just be glad to get it over with. I have known about it for over a month, and it is torture having to think about it and wait for it. 

Ava is doing great. She is enjoying "school". She is also learning so many new things. She is walking all over the place now, and her vocabulary has increased so much. She is so much fun to watch because she is learning so many new things. She watches Keith and me intently, and she always wants to do what we do. 

We have Fall Fest at the church tonight. I think it will be a lot of fun. Ava is going to be Minnie Mouse for Halloween this year, and her costume is adorable. I still haven't decided if she will wear that tonight or if we will just wait until next week for her to wear her costume. :) I will post pictures from tonight soon!

Well, time to get ready for Fall Fest. I hope everyone has a great rest of the weekend!!! 

Ava Loves Softball Games

Just some pictures of Ava at Keith's softball game earlier in the week. She is at such a fun age!

Unexpected News

"God did not promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, nor sun without rain, but he did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way." This quote was on something given to me from my mother-in-law.

I had my 12 week doctor's appointment yesterday, and it was not good news. My doctor could not immediately find the heartbeat, so we went downstairs for an ultrasound to find out that the baby stopped growing at 9 weeks. I was so relieved last week when I made it to the 12 week mark, so this was not the news we were expecting at all. The doctor did say this would not affect us trying again when we decide we are ready at all. Of course we are completely heartbroken, but we will get through this with God.

I also want to take a minute to say how thankful I am for such a sweet and caring doctor. I actually just met her yesterday because my old doctor is no longer delivering. She has been absolutely wonderful during this whole situation. She has spent so much time with us and held our hand through this.

Please keep us in your prayers through this time in our lives.

Baby #2 Stuff

Sorry y'all! I still don't have any pictures...I have misplaced my camera, but I am going to find it VERY soon so I can get some pictures up!

I just wanted to answer questions that I have gotten asked since finding out there is another little one on the way: :)

When are you due?
My due date is April 8th, but I will have another c-section so it will more than likely be the very end of March.

How far apart in age will Ava and the new baby be?
They will almost 2 years apart.

Was this planned?
No, we were not going to have another one quite yet, but we also weren't planning on waiting very long. This has actually ended up being a blessing because the baby will be here at the end of March/beginning of April which is perfect considering I am a teacher. I will have so much time off with this little one!

Will you continue to work or stay home?
I think I am going to have to continue to work. My sister-in-law is also expecting in April, so we have talked our mother-in-law into keeping the kids. I feel SO blessed to have her! I will be off from the end of March to August, though, and I am so glad to have a long time off!

Do you want a boy or girl?
We honestly do not care! We would be PERFECTLY happy with either!

That's about all of the questions we have been asked! We are so excited! Life is about to get a little (a lot) more busy, but also a lot more FUN!

Ava says......

"I am going to be a big sister in April!!!"

Sickness and Football

I hope everyone is having a great Labor Day weekend. Ava has been really sick all weekend. Her temp spiked up to 105 Friday, and we took her to the doctor. She has some sort of virus that has caused very high fevers. We have had her on Tylenol and Ibuprofen all weekend. Thankfully, she hasn't had fever since yesterday afternoon! Hopefully she is getting over whatever she had...poor baby! This was her first time to get really sick, and it has been horrible. My mom came down Friday night, and she was such a huge help.

On a happier note, I am loving that this is the opening weekend of college football! Anyone who knows me well knows that I love college football. I am about to settle in and watch my FAVORITE team--Ole Miss! Hotty Toddy, and have a great day! :)

Marriage Survey!

Marriage Survey

1. When is your "engagement" anniversary? March 23, 2004
2. When is your "marriage" anniversary? December 18, 2004
3. How long have you known your spouse? 6 years
4. How long did you date/court before you were engaged? About 6 months!
5. Where did you meet your spouse for the first time? At a football game
6. What is your spouse's full name? Keith Russell Keeton
7. Do you have any children? 1 daughter
8. How many - boys/girls? 1 girl
9. Do you have any house pets? Yes...a sweet little white dog named Money!
10. Do you own a house or rent? Um, neither - technically. We live in a parsonage
11. Do you live in the country or town/city? In town
12. What is one of your favorite activities together? Watching our tv shows, walking, playing with Ava, going to the movies, and going out to eat.
13. Do you have a favorite vacation spot? Anywhere that is not cold or snowy
14. When did you first kiss? Don't remember...is that bad?
15. What church do you attend? United Methodist
16. Did you get married in a church? Where? Yes! Pope Baptist Church (My hometown church)
17. What town is your current address at? Brandon
18. Do you work or stay at home? I just started back teaching!
19. Where did you go on your honeymoon? To the mountains
20. What was the funniest gift you gave when dating? I can't think of anything funny..??
21. How long have you been together? 6 years
22. How long did you know each other before you started dating? Probably about a month
23. Who asked who out? He asked me out.
24. How old you? I am 27...he is 30
25. Where do you each work or go to school? He is an associate pastor at a methodist church. I am a 4th grade teacher.
26. Which situation is the hardest on you as a couple? hmmmm.....I don't know...??
27. Did you go to the same school? No. He went to Ole Miss, and I went to Delta State.
28. Are you from the same home town? Nope!
29. Who is smarter? Depends on what subject
30. Who is more sensitive? Definitely me!
31. Where do you eat out most as a couple? We eat Mexican a lot, but we like to eat out so we eat at lots of different places.
32. Where is the furthest you two have traveled together as a couple? Cozumel
33. Who has the craziest exes? Neither of our exes are crazy.
34. Who has the worst temper? Probably me
35. Who does the cooking? We both do.
36. Who is more social? We are both pretty social, but he is probably a little more social than me.
37. Who is the neat-freak? Used to be him, but now it is more me!
38. Who is more stubborn? Me
39. Who hogs the bed? Me
40. Who wakes up earlier? Me...4:45 comes soooo early!
41. Where was your first date? Out to eat and to the movies.
43. Do you get flowers often? Occasionally
44. How do you spend the holidays? With both of our families.
45. Who is more jealous? We really aren't jealous people
46. How long did it take to get serious? Not long at all!
47. Who eats more? We eat about the same.
48. Who does the laundry?We both do.
49. Who’s better with the computer? He is!
50. Where do you see the two of you in ten years? With an 11 year old daughter and at least one more child!

That was fun! Copy and paste if you want to play!

Look for another update later this week! Hope everyone had a great weekend!