38 weeks...

and counting down until Friday when I will be induced. We are so excited to meet Carlyle. Camden asks me everyday when Carlyle is coming out. She (and Claire) can't wait to meet their little sister. Camden is going to be a little mommy, which should be some great help. I can't wait to see how they interact with their new sibling. Please keep us in your prayers on Friday for a safe delivery and healthy baby girl.

37 weeks

Birthdays x 3

Today we celebrated birthdays at Marme' and Pops' house. Aunt Rachel and Jeremy's birthdays are both in August and David's birthday is in September, so we celebrated all 3 birthdays today. Camden and Claire enjoyed helping Daddy open his cards, presents and blow out his candles. The best part about having 3 birthdays on one day is getting 3 desserts...cupcakes, strawberry cake and a cookie cake. Yummy!

Baby Callen is here!

We waited ALL day long for Miss Callen Reese Mcneal to arrive, and she finally did this afternoon at 3:42pm. Charley is the big sister, and Camden and Claire's good friend from church. Mrs. Caren got induced today and both girls were so anxious about seeing baby Callen. We headed up to the hospital and stayed only a short time because we had our second football game tonight. But, we stayed long enough for all three of us to get to hold her, at least for a few minutes. Callen was so alert and so content. What a precious baby! We are so happy for Charley, her mommy and her daddy! Congratulations!!

36 weeks

Arp Tigers Football

Tonight was the first football game for Arp. Camden and Claire were so excited about going to watch the boys play football. We had shirts made for them with the Arp Tigers logo on the front and their name on the back. I also had some matching bows made. They looked SO CUTE!! When we got there and got in our seat, they were in awe of everything...so much to take in. When the game finally started, Camden was really into watching it. She liked watching the boys run, throw the ball, kick and tackle. Both girls kept watching the whole game for the tiger mascot. At one point, we were on our way back from the bathroom when we saw the tiger at the fence. Camden wanted to go see it, and then, of course as soon as we get close, she gets scared. She and Claire did wave, but no hugs, no talking to it and no high-fives. Oh well, I guess we have all season to get warmed up to our tiger mascot. They also really enjoyed half-time and danced to the music of both bands. Several times I would look over at Camden and she would be watching the cheerleaders do their cheers as she tried to mock them with her arms. It was really cute. On the way home, she said that she would like to get a cheerleader outfit and cheer with the big girls. Maybe Daddy can pull some strings and let her do that. Overall, the girls and I had a great time and are already anticipating the game next week.

Before heading to the game


Papa and Camden intensely watching


Claire Bear enjoying the excitement


Camden wanted to take the picture of the teams


Mommy, Camden and Claire

Build-a-Bear Trip

Last night, we met Jeremy at Jalapeno Tree to eat dinner. After we ate, I thought we could take the girls to Build-a-Bear to make an animal. They received gift certificates for their birthday and wanted to use them before Carlyle arrived, plus they were having a sale. So, Jeremy agreed to go with us. It took FOREVER to just pick out an animal, but Camden picked a Hello Kitty and Claire chose a sweet little lamb. They helped add the stuffing to their animals, gave them each a bath, and then went to pick out an outfit, which was even more difficult than choosing an animal. Too many choices. Camden finally picked a princess outfit and Claire chose a ballerina one. Daddy helped the girls get their animals dressed, even adding bows and shoes. The girls had fun, but Mommy and Daddy were worn out after that. Thanks Ackers for the gift certificates...the girls LOVED their experience.

Claire adding a heart to her lamb


Camden helping add the stuffing to her Hello Kitty


Giving their animals a bath



Daddy helping dress


Claire with her lamb that she named Ellie


Camden with her Hello Kitty that she named Alli