27 weeks and all is well!

13 weeks and counting ;)

Well, I went to my doctor yesterday for my monthly check up. Both baby and I are doing well. he's just gone through a really big growth spurt and my tummy can sure tell it....as well as everyone else. ;)

I took the glucose test about 2 weeks ago and found out that everything is normal. No gestational diabetes!!! Yeah!!!! I didn't like that test, by the way! Yucky stuff to drink...blahhhh. Not to mention getting by blood taken twice, but having to be stuck 3 times because the second lady couldn't find a good vein.... It doesn't matter....baby is fine and that's all that I care about. :)

We are getting ready to celebrate Taylor's 10th birthday!! Wow...we can hardly believe it. I met Taylor for the first time 3 years ago this month when she was turning 7. It's amazing to see how she's changing and grown....like a monster! She's so TALL!!! hehehe she's all arms and legs and Kelly and I enjoy every moment we have with her. She's been so excited about having a baby brother. She's already making pictures for his room and getting him stuffed animals. She said she's even going to crochet him a hat for when he comes home! She's so cute! :)

After Taylor's birthday, we have to start getting ready for Thanksgiving. We're going to College Station again this year so Kelly can work at the A&M game. We'll have "Thanksgiving" when we get back, at his parents house. After that, we have to really start getting things ready for the baby. Painting will be a huge priority as well as getting up the rest of the old tile in the bedrooms. We'll probably still be walking on cement floors, but at least the messy job will be done. Then, of course, there's Christmas. We have Taylor this year, so I'm sure it's going to be tons of fun. :)

Well, that's about it for now. I'll try to update after all my appointments, but nobody hold your breath. ;) hehehe That will be every two weeks now that I'm in my 3rd trimester.

Love to you all,
Kelly, Charis, Taylor and baby :)

Say Hello.......

...........to Baby Boy Horton! ;)

Yep, it's true! We're having a boy! I had the ultrasound a month ago and had some technical difficulties getting these on here.

I wanted to put the movie of the ultrasound on here, but I can't get it to work. Hopefully I'll get it up soon.

I just want to say that technology is the coolest thing ever! The technician recorded the session for us on a DVD that we brought with us. I didn't know this was possible, but Kelly, apparently, overheard another couple on our last visit saying they could record it. He surprised me with a blank disc when he met me at my work to go to the appointment. What an amazing, thoughtful husband I have!!!! ;) I love you, babe! xoxoxo

The whole thing was also quite messy! That tech got that gooey gel stuff everywhere! ;) hehehe

It was amazing to see that little guy squirming around in there! Now I know I'm not just going crazy when I feel something poking me in the tummy ;) hehehe I'm truly amazed and thankful for such a wonderful and exciting opportunity. I can't wait until February now! It all seems so much more real! :)

Now I'm really feeling him move around. He's even started kicking me hard enough that I can see my stomach flutter!!!! It's so weird! It looks like I have major twitches in my belly. I it's so amazing to know that I have a little boy poking around in there!

No, we don't have any names picked out yet....or any that we agree on. Kelly is set on Skeeter mostly, but he also likes Oz, Zane, Xackery, Briggs, Coltrane, and (the only semi normal name) Curtis. I told him that he's crazy and not allowed near the birth certificate when the little guy gets here. I'm going to make sure that all the doctors and nurses know that no names will be given without my full and un-drugged consent! ;) Kara has lovingly told Kelly that he's fired from the naming position! Go Kara!!! ;)

Let me know if you have any cool names. I like Gavin, Landon, Miles, Wyatt, and Davis (after my mom's maiden name). Since Kelly's not going to be much help :)

Everything seems to be going good. I have my 24 week appointment on Tuesday so that means I have more tests.


The only other thing that's happened lately is that I fell. I was going to work and fell backwards out the front door. No laughing here....it really sucked ;) I twisted my ankle really bad and got road rash on my elbow, but I was OK. Kelly was really worried there for a minute because I couldn't walk for a bit. I got up and my ankle seemed to be OK other than it really REALLY hurt. It blew up like a balloon and looked like (as Kelly told me) a Cabbage Patch Kid foot. Nice huh? ;) It's been 2 weeks now and the swelling has gone down completely...thank goodness.


I think I'm just about ready to post some pics, but I don't like how big I am. I guess I should just get over it....it's only going to get worse :) I'll try to be brave soon :)


Take care and I'll try to update this next weekend after my appointment.....don't hold your breath ;)

--Charis and Kelly

New addition to the family

Well, it's about time that I post my announcement on here...only thanks to my sister Kara who told me it's time to update my blog ;)

I'm Pregnant! Yippppeeee!!!!
I'm just into my second trimester...3 months along for those who don't have a clue what that means (I didn't before I looked it up, hehehe).

On the 13th of July I had my first appointment with the doctor and Kelly and I heard the heartbeat. It was completely amazing. I told Kelly, "Do you hear that? There really is a baby in there!" Before then it just didn't seem very real.

I should be getting my first ultrasound on the 11th of August at my second appointment. I'm really excited for that. People keep asking me if we're going to find out ahead of time what the sex is.... HECK YEAH!!! Now or in 6 more months it will still be a surprise! We just get more time to be prepared for the little one to come. Anyway, I think we're going to need a lot of time to come up with a name. We'll start a "Is it a boy or girl?" pool soon. Winner gets bragging rights ;)

We've had Taylor the past month and have had tons of fun. This is her last weekend with us, and we're really going to miss having her around all the time. She's really excited about having a brother or a sister. At first, she really wanted a sister, but I think I have her convinced now that her dad needs another boy around ;) She's all ready changed her mind and says a boy is what she really wants now. :) Of course, we'll be happy with whatever we get, but I think we're routing for a boy. :)

June Update

Well, it's been a while. And, thanks to my sister Kara, I'm updating the blog....so I'm not a slacker any more ;) Thanks, Kara!

Last weekend we went fishing for the first time. It was great. Taylor caught 2 catfish and some perch and Kelly did the same. I, however, only caught one fish....and a sunburn. ;)

I finally sold my little car. Yeah! I'm a big girl now!!! hehehe

here's a picture of my "new" car.

I LOVE IT! :)

Now we are dilligently searching for a truck for Kelly. He's so sweet, he traded in his truck for this :) I love him....and not just because of that!

Thanks, babe! :) xoxoxox

I'll put more on here later, but this should make my "readers" a little more happy.

New Busy Year

Well, the New Year started out with a bang. Lots of things happening.

On January 8th, I was laid off at Orgain Bell & Tucker, and had to start looking for work. It wasn't an easy time for me and I was very depressed. Fortunately I didn't have to wait too long. I started going to every temp-agency in Beaumont and within a week I had two job offers. It was a hard decision, but Kelly and I decided that I would be happiest working for an Electrical Contracting company located in Beaumont. What drew me to it most was the work schedule...Mon-Thurs 7:30-5:30 and Friday 7:30 to 11:30. Half days on Fridays??....heck yeah! I really like it and they are starting to introduce me to their HR Department. Eventually I'll be the HR Director's Assistant :) Right now I'm the receptionist/front desk girl getting to know their system and everything else.

As for our house, it's coming along nicely. We have finally finished the back yard digging projects, so now we have been concentrating on the fence. Kelly, Ray, and Andy got all the new posts in and then Kelly and I got the new gates up (without the boards on them). It's been raining a lot so we haven't had a chance to start putting up the boards yet.

We've also started to tackle some of the indoor projects we've wanted to do since we moved in. We've knocked down a couple of walls in our living room/dining room and it's really opened up the place. I'll post some pictures ASAP...when I remember to ;)

Taylor finally got the basketball goal she's been asking for. We've all been enjoying it and Taylor is getting better each week she comes over. Her confidence and ability are getting stronger every day. It's great to see her getting so big, but it's so sad to see her grow up so quickly. Taylor came over a couple of weeks ago with a new hair cut...to her shoulders. She's also starting to be more conscience of how she looks when she goes into town. She's turning into a teenager before Kelly and are are really ready :)

That's it for now. Hopefully I'll get some pictures up soon. Keep an eye out...I'll probably get to them this weekend since Kelly is going to Wood Badge with the Scouts this weekend.