Better Late Than Never! :-)

OMG! I look bigger than I thought. 34 weeks pregnant! Almost there!

My baby loves to eat!

What's food without dessert?

Hey, there! I am so sorry that it has taken so long for me to post an update on the Reynolds' crew. Well, let me start from after Marleigh's birthday-since this was the last time I wrote. As many of you already know, at the end of January we had a terrible ice storm. Many of the people in Kentucky were without power for extended periods of time. Thankfully, we were only without for 16 hours. We were out of school for 7 days, but many counties around us were out longer than that.

Marleigh is growing like a weed and is getting more excited by the day about Milly's arrival. At times, she has become a little twit. She is excited but is very aware that her days are numbered as being the only child. She is seeking attention because she knows soon she will have to share it. Please keep her in your prayers. She is such an awesome little girl, I just want this transition to go very smoothly and very easy for her. Please pray for us as well-that we will have patience and understanding for Marleigh as Milly comes into the picture.

Since last time, I have gone to the doctor several times. Again, sorry for no updates! I had an appointment this past Thursday, in which, I was there from 1:45 to 3:20. It wasn't fun; however, the doc said that everything looked great. I have gained 30 pounds, as you can tell-I'm sure. This is pretty good considering I gained 50 with Marleigh. My goal is to gain no more than 40. I know that sounds like alot but I can't give up my "Carmellos"candybar. No can do! I go back to the doctor in two weeks. After this appointment, he will start to see me every week. This is when it all comes to reality.

We only have 6 weeks to go and tonight we got our baby bed set up. Marleigh was so excited. I still have alot of rearranging and decorating before the big day, so we need to get moving. It is so hard for me to have to rely on others to help me do stuff. I am such a do-it-yourself kinda girl, that this has really tested my patience. I can't bend over much less to put my shoes on but to try to organize my closet, get stuff ready, clean, cook, and do laundry-well, let's just say that I sound like I have asma and definitely look like a beached whale.

Well, it is getting late and I need to go to bed. I will try next time not to wait so long before I post anything. Hope everyone has a great and blessed week.

Until next time-Live, Laugh, Love

Tara

Happy 5th Birthday, Marleigh!

I find myself tearing up as I am posting this. Today, Marleigh turns 5. My-how time flies! I have reminisced all day long thinking about the day that she was born. I look at the clock to remember what was going on at that exact time 5 years ago. It is amazing how fast a child grows-mentally, physically, and emotionally. Marleigh is such a joy and an amazing part of our lives. Life wouldn't be the same without her in it. It is hard to imagine what we did and how we spent our time before she came. With everyday comes something different with her, something said, some different face, different gestures, and different Hanah Montana song. I am so blessed and thankful to God for putting her in my life and allowing me to be her mother. My prayer is to be a nuturing, caring, loving, and most of all Godly mother that I can be.

This past Saturday, we had Marleigh's birthday party at a local skating rink. She invited about 10 of her friends. They had a blast! They played so hard, some tried to skate, but most of the time they played on some play equiptment inside. It was so much fun! I even enjoyed myself, this place took care of everything-cake, ice cream cups, drinks, table cloths, plates, party hats, napkins, goodie bags, and pizza. Marleigh even got a t-shirt that everyone got to sign. All we had to do was show up! It very stress-free!

It is hard to believe that this year my precious little girl will be going to kindergarten. Before you know it she will be off to college.

Well-hope you all have a great week. Until next time - Live, Laugh, Love

Tara

Merry Christmas!

Well, another Christmas has come and gone. We had a great one. Marleigh is at such a fun age for Christmas. She was so excited to see what santa had brought to her. She got all kinds of toys, clothes, and of course undergarmets. She also got a cupcake maker, which we just had to make two cupcakes as soon as our traditional sausage-gravy christmas breakfast was over. All while I was trying to fix my sweet potato casserole for our family Christmas in Princeton, while her daddy took a midmorning nap. Must I say-those cupcakes are horrible, but she could care less. The first one she gave to her daddy-he pretended to like it. THe second one was for her, but we put a candle in it and sang "Happy Birthday, Jesus". It was precious. Christmas eve was spent at Bengi's moms house, then my mom came over to spend the night. The next morning we did the presents ate breakfast and went to Princeton to visit and eat with my dad and the rest of the Tandy gang. On the way over, we decided to go to Louisville that night to see Bengi's dad. After we left Princeton, we went to Bengi's mom house to do the present thing. We racked up. We came back home to pack, house was left a mess from the morning and on we went at 6:00 pm to Louisville. We got there around 11:00pm their time. It was a very long day, but a fun filled joyous day.

We had a blast in Louisville. Marleigh's favorite thing was going bowling. Here is a video, absolutley precious:

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Prayer Concerns: My uncle and his family, our economy, our new President

Praises: Everyone had safe travels over Christmas weekend, Jesus' birth, Milly kicking constantly, my bathroom getting fixed: Thank you, honey! :-)

Until next time-Live, Laugh, Love tara

Recent and Miscellaneous Pics

No, I haven't fallen off the face of the earth. I am still here. So sorry that it has taken me soooo long to post. Life has been pretty busy. We have gone Christmas shopping every weekend-I think that I am finished. Yee-Haw!!! We have gone to Opryland Hotel, and seen the Rockets. ( I highly recommend it! Marleigh was amazed and loved it!) We have gone to Pattie's 1880 Settlement to see Santa, which was a really neat experience. We have been out of school for the past 2 days due to about 1/2 inch of sleet/ice. Nice break, but this is messing up my maternity leave. I am feeling great, just fat-all nose and cheeks. I wish I was a lucky one that only my lips swelled at least I would look like Angelina Jo-Lee Pitt (I know I spelled her name wrong, sorry). But no I have to look like I have 2 noses on my face and balloons for cheeks.

I go to the doctor tomorrow morning for a check up. Milly is moving constantly. It is the most amazing feeling ever. It is a feeling that no one can describe. Bengi felt her move for the first time yesterday morning. It was quite special, but a man still can't appreciate that little flutter. Although, he did think it was pretty cool. Well, I'm pretty worn out and ready for bed. I will try not to wait so long until I write next time. Until next time-Live, Laugh, Love

Praises- my mother-in-law had a successful surgery and is recovering wonderfully

Prayer Concerns-my uncle and his prognosis

We are having ...

(You will need to mute the music at the bottom of the page to hear this video!)

The doctor said that everything looked great. A healthy baby that moved practically the whole time she was on the screen. She yawned and had the hiccups. It was so precious. She weighs 12 oz. They also moved my due date up to the 8th of April. So this week, I am officially half way there. Marleigh was ecstatic. She was so glad she wouldn't have to trade in her Barbie walkie-talkies. (As you hear in the video!) Well, all is well here! We are truly blessed. Hope you have a great week!

Until next time-Live, Laugh, Love

Tara

Angels Rejoicing!!!

Today, the angels are rejoicing in heaven. I was sitting at the kitchen table when we had a knock at the door. Bengi said that Corky, Malic's dad, wanted to talk to me. If you remember a post back in June about Marleigh and Malic going to Bible School, well that is who I am talking about. Anyways, he, with tears in the corner of his eyes, came around the corner and said that Malic got saved this morning. He had gone to church with his aunt and realized that he didn't want to live without Jesus anymore. This was so exciting that it brought tears to my eyes. Glory to God! Anyways, I just wanted to share the great news that I had today. God does move and the angels are singing. Just pray now that this precious new christian can make a difference in his father's life. Keep Malic in your prayers!

On another note, we go to the doctor's office for our ultrasound to find out what the baby is. We are so anxious to find out. We can't wait! Well, Tuesday night check back to hear the good news.

Until next time-Live, Laugh, Love
Tara

Halloween Costume(s)

Marleigh, Halley, Hunter, and Hayden ready for the candy!

Marleigh's 2nd costume of the night!

Posing for the camera! What a ham!

1st costume of the night! I put this picture in here so all of you can see my baby bump!

Marleigh and Ganny!

1st costume!

This Halloween, Marleigh got to wear 2 costumes. It all started as her being snow white. She wore her costume to preschool for her party and took it off after. When I came to pick her up, we went to the bathroom to get her snow white costume on. When I took it out of the bag, I saw the rip around the waist, but I wasn't prepared for the eye-sore. When she put it on and turned around to get her shoes on, there was a huge split down the back of the skirt that was wide open and showed her panties when she walked. I asked her teacher for a stapler and stapled the back so that we could go to Ganny's and Auntie Marda's.

By the time, we got to Auntie Marda's after going to Ganny's the staples had all split again. So she had to walk into the nursing home exposing her back side. She did give the nurses a big laugh, though.

After we got home, we changed her into an outfit she had already had. IT turned out perfect. We went downtown for the trick or treating. Marleigh had a great time!