A Great Gameday

We had the best time in Auburn Saturday! It was a little hot, but there was a nice breeze and it was a perfect day for tailgating ALL day and night! We started tailgating at the bus as soon as we arrived which was pretty early and of course tailgated throughout the day. We took Simms on a few walks around campus and overall she did great! Considering that she woke up at 7 (GA time) Saturday morning and didn't go to bed until after 11 (AL time) Saturday night, AND didn't nap at all Saturday, I'd say she adjusted pretty well. Luckily we didn't have to drive all the way back Saturday night. We stayed at Bobby and Beth's house which was wonderful. I am so thankful that Dru's parents have the bus to tailgate in/at. It is perfect anyway, but throw kids in the mix, and I don't know how we'd make it without it! The food was delicious and we enjoyed visiting with friends and family! And a win is always nice!! We can't wait for next Saturday! WAR EAGLE!!

A beautiful view from the bus

Simms and cousin Bennett running around the parking lot

Playing football with Daddy, cousin B and Uncle Drew. Simms has an arm on her by the way.

She already loves Auburn SO much!!

Bennett looking like a 5 year old in his new hat.

Playing in the cool, air conditioned bus.

Dr. Donny reading Bennett a story. B loved playing with Simms' Papa.

Simms checking out Merrill. Merrill was such a good baby especially when Simms was so hyper and wouldn't let her sleep!

War Eagle!!

A little girl and her shoes...

A few months ago we started noticing that Simms turned her right foot in a little when she walked. I thought nothing of it because all of Dru's family says her feet are JUST like his, and he isn't pigeon-toed (is that the word?) Anyway, my parents were getting down right persistent that I ask her to the pediatrician about it and brought it up constantly. I'll admit I'd started getting fearful that since Simms is almost 2 she'd have to have leg braces or something. I know I'm dramatic, but I was thinking Forrest Gump. If she had needed that, it would have been perfectly fine, but I would feel so guilty for waiting so long to fix the problem. Thankfully, our pediatrician said that all she needed at this point was a shoe with a good arch, and to keep her in them all day. My options: tennis shoes like KSWISS or Nike, or these Stride Rites that I got her. Not that there is anything wrong with the other shoes, but they just don't look like my baby girl! We got the shoes today, and I really played them up to her. Bennett even said, "I love your new shoes Simms," so she was very excited about them and has been playing in them all afternoon. They actually remind me of the shoes we wore as children, except I think ours were wooden on the bottom. Sweet Simms also had her flu shot today, so it's been a full day for sure! Hope her leg doesn't hurt as bad as my arm did after I got mine!





Another exciting thing that happened this week..I got these:

I have been wanting shutters on these windows forever! When we moved into our house, the entire downstairs already had plantation shutters, except these windows. Well, I always felt someone could see into our house, which you could, if you went and looked in these windows. Rewind a few weeks when a man was ON OUR DOORSTEP at 2:00 AM ringing our doorbell. I won't go into all of that, but I had to get these windows covered. Dru laughs and says I like to "hole" up at night anyway, so it only made sense. Sissy's mother-in-law has a wonderful shutter business and did our entire upstairs for free for a wedding present a few years ago. Well I called her again and she had these in her shop and GAVE them to us, and installed them. Her shutters are great quality, and you can tell the difference in hers and the ones that were already here. Hers are much sturdier. So if you are in the market, let me know. They travel all around! Thanks Babysister (that's her nickname by the way)!

22 months & the Beach

We have a 22 month old! I cannot believe it! 2 more months and Simms will be 2! It is absolutely amazing to me how fast time flies! Simms is a constant joy in our lives and we feel beyond blessed to call her our daughter. Now don't get me wrong, she has her moments, quite a few of them, daily, but just as she is learning to grow up, we are learning as her parents as well, and that is a role Dru and I both cherish! I am so thankful that Dru has made it possible for me to be at home with Simms. I pray that I use my time at home with her wisely, and I am so thankful for our days together. Happy 22 months sweet, precious daughter!
We just got back from the beach also. We had a great time. Would you believe that we basically only took pictures one day that we were there? These kiddos were much more active this trip, and there was very little time for photo opportunities. Of course we made many wonderful memories, ate like we should not have, and cannot wait to go back! The weather was just perfect! ( Pictures at the end of this post)
And an update from my gestational diabetes test (3 hour glucose tolerance test): I PASSED! I felt like I'd won the lottery (well not really), but I seriously was so suprised by this news! All of my levels were good! I will have to be re-tested again in about 6 weeks, but that is still 6 weeks of normal eating, and no finger pricking and non-stress tests! Most importantly, it means that my body is behaving the way it is supposed to, which means it is a healthy place for Cope and I praise the Lord for that!
Don't know how your households are holding up, but the Goodwin house is ready for Saturday! We cannot wait for Auburn's first game! Of course we will be there bright and early Saturday morning, and I am so excited about Simms' outfit! My favorite ETSY lady made it for her!!
BEACH PICTURES (the few that we took):

Ready for a day in the ocean and sand!

This little boy had so much fun with his trucks and animals in the sand.

About as far as I made it in, but Dru took her out as far as she wanted! Sweet Daddy!

Me and my sweet little lady!

Every night at dinner, she wanted to be out by the boats. She thought we must have been at the lake because she'd point to them and say, "Daddy's boat."

My precious family.

Kirk family of four. B can't wait for that little sister!

Precious Bennett.

I love the beach!

Best friends!

I love this time of day/night at the beach, although I'm not sure why I'm leaning in so much!

Bennett's Big Reveal...

The balloons and cookies were ready..what would B walk out with? Just so you know, 3 chose pink cookies (Dru and I were 2 of the 3) and 6 chose blue!

What???? Lots of screaming and jumping for JOY takes place.

There's a better shot. Yes, it's PINK! It's A GIRL!!!

Congrats to the mommy-to-be.

And to the daddy-to-be!

Bennett with Simms and Adaline. He will be great with his baby sister!

Mary Margaret Kirk should make her appearance in early February! Sissy and Drew are so excited about having a little girl! And I am so excited too! Simms will have a girl cousin nearby! Cope and Mary Margaret should be around 5 weeks apart! And isn't that a beautiful name? Mama and I are so honored! We can't wait to meet you in February Mary Margaret!

**Little update on myself. 3 hour glucose tolerance test this morning at 7:30.There until 11:30. Absolutely awful. That stuff does NOT taste like Sunkist or Fanta. It taste like sugary orange syrup. I almost threw up 2 times. I had to drink all 10 oz. within 5 minutes as the nurse stared me down. Oh, and 5 blood draws from arm. And I'd been fasting since midnight the night before. I am SO glad we're going to the beach tomorrow. At least I can enjoy some seafood (fried) before I get these results back!

Introducing....

our healthy son, Copeland Evans Goodwin. Praise the Lord that everything looked well on the ultrasound. Cope, as he will be called, was measuring right on track. According to my doctor, he looked perfect! Our technician wouldn't tell us anything as she did she did the ultrasound, and then told me my doctor would have the results in a day or two. So of course I've been anxiously waiting for that phone call! He was so precious as she did the ultrasound, and kept rubbing his head and face with his hands! We feel so blessed. Dru and I had a wonderful, early morning yesterday, doing the ultrasound and then my blood work. Unfortunately, I did not pass my one hour glucose test. So of course I have to do the 3 hour next Wednesday. It would be wonderful to pass the 3 hour, but since I did have gestational diabetes with Simms, I feel like I'll have it again. Cope is worth it all though!

About the name, Copeland Evans. Copeland is Dru's dad's middle name, and Evans is my mom's maiden name. This is a very special name to us and we feel so blessed to be having a son to give this name to. And can I tell you that I still grin from ear to ear every time I think that we are having a boy?

Thank you Lord, for our precious, healthy son, Cope!

**This is a picture of the ultrasound photo taken with my phone, so sorry for the poor quality!**

Simms says hello!

It's been almost 2 weeks since I updated, so I figured some pictures of Simms were needed! No excuses, we haven't been really busy. Well, I take that back ~ Dru has ~ he's been working long hours this week and we are all looking forward to going to the beach in a few weeks so he can have a break from work! Simms is as busy as a bee like always. These pictures were taken tonight at my parent's house. She was picking holly berries off of the bush (I know, they are poisonous) and calling them apples. Keep in mind they are green right now, not red, so I guess she recognizes green apples too, although I only buy red ones. She was trying to feed them to my parents basset hound, Babe, and their next door neighbor's beagle. Luckily neither dog ate them.

I had a doctor's appointment today. All went well. I am 19 weeks along (I can't believe that)! We listened to sweet baby boy's heartbeat and scheduled my anatomy scan ultrasound for this Wednesday. Also that day is my quad test (blood work) and my 1 hour glucose screening. So lots of things to pray about! Please pray with us for healthy results! I have put on 7 lbs since my first appointment in May. Not too bad according to the doctor. She looks for somewhere between 8 and 14 lbs. at this point. But 5 lbs. since last months visit seemed like a lot to me. Guess I better lay off of the fried foods. I definitely feel him moving around now, and every now and then I will feel a strong kick or punch. The sweetest thing to me is to feel him kick while I'm getting Simms to sleep in my lap. The best of both worlds!

Simms went with me to the appointment. This is the first appointment of any kind in which she has gone with me. Sissy had an appointment at the same time, so I had some back up. But I didn't need it! She was perfect and behaved so well! I was thrilled!

This is our second weekend at home since June so I am looking forward to relaxing and getting some stuff done around the house and spending some good family time with Dru and Simms!

Oh, and look at this sweet picture of our baby girl that I found on my camera:


I'll be back soon. Much sooner than last time!

21 months

Simms is 21 months old today! As I was thinking about her being 21 months, it hit me just how close to turning 2 she is! Time is just rolling by so, so fast! There are so many times I just wish I could slow things down because I know how precious these days are!

We have loved our days this summer! Of course now it is almost always too hot to be outside, but if Simms has it her way, that is exactly where we will be. She will play and play until her cheeks are SO red, and I am about to faint! It is worth it though because she truly LOVES being outside! I hear, "Swing, mommy, swing" quite often during the day.

We have been on the road lots this summer, but that sweet girl has been such a trooper and just tags right along perfectly!

She knows there is a baby in mommy's tummy, and can even say his name! It is so precious!

She is putting more words together, which delights us, because it is just so fun to listen to hear her speak in very short sentences!

I can definitely tell that the two's are near. We have been dealing, a little too frequently, with some biting and pinching issues. Poor Bennett. He is usually her victim. I don't really know what to do about it besides telling her no, and explaining that we don't hurt others. I am hoping this is just her way of expressing herself when she is frustrated, and once she can communicate better, she will verbalize these things to us instead of getting physical! Other than that, she is still our sweet baby. I get so sentimental thinking of our times with Simms as a newborn, baby, toddler and as our only child. I know this is normal. She will always be the sweet little girl that made me a mommy and we just love her SO much!

Minnie and Grandanny are coming over tonight to cook out. They have Bennett this weekend while Sissy and Drew are at a wedding, so Simms is very excited about seeing "BB".

Happy 21 months sweet Simms. You are an incredible little girl!

*Thanks Aunt B for my sweet outfit that I am wearing!