Random Pictures

Here are some random pictures from the past weekend. The kids and I spent the weekend in the Delta while Rhyne was at a NASCAR race. Ann Phelps is growing fast - she is 6 weeks now. Ben and Will are being typical boys - into everything!! Enjoy!

One Month

I cannot believe that Ann Phelps is already a month old! As Will says, "all she does is sleep all day!" We are having better nights - she actually sleeps and only wakes up one time! Adding a third child to the family has been more of a challenge than I expected. I keep telling myself that as soon as I can get in a routine, things will be better! It has been hard for me to actually be a "stay-at-home" mom - I am used to going somewhere everyday with my boys in-tow, but I haven't been able to do that with them and a newborn (yet)! I keep leaning on God's promise that He won't give me anything I can't handle. I know it doesn't sound like it, but I feel extremely blessed. If you told me five years ago that this would be my life I probably would have thought you were crazy!! As crazy as it sounds, this is exactly what I want! Enjoy the pictures - I don't know why her hair looks so light, it actually is dark in "real-life"?!

The Middle Child

I made a vow when I found out I was pregnant with Ann Phelps that Ben would not be the typical middle child. I have tried so hard to make sure he doesn't feel pushed aside. When I was in the hospital after AP was born, he would cry and try to run from the room. He didn't want me. Things have gotten better since we have been home. I have taken him on some "mommy and Ben" trips to Wal-Mart and the grocery store. He is still adjusting to not being the baby anymore, but he still has his moments. He went for his 18month check-up yesterday: he weighs 33lbs.!!! In the picture, you can tell he has a hard time understanding what is his and what is Ann Phelps'!

She is here!!

Ann Phelps made her debut Tuesday, February 10 at 7:47am. She weighed 8lbs.,10oz.! God is so good!! I will post more info later, enjoy the pics for now :)!!

Christmas 2008

We had a very busy Christmas this year. It was so much fun, though. Will was so excited about Santa. Will's top gifts were a real tool bench and a "real" kitchen (my Dad was horrified that Santa brought his grandSON a kitchen). Ben's favorite gift from Santa was a Diego sippy cup - he carried it around all Christmas morning! The picture of me and Rhyne was before my SURPRISE 30th birthday party at Bravo. I was completely surprised!!! Now we are getting ready for the next big event....Ann Phelps' arrival, Feb. 10 (Lord willing)!!!!

Update

I have been so behind on the blogging, I know! I didn't realize how hard it would be to be big pregnant during the holidays!! Any free time I have, I try to spend resting!! So........here is a Hooks Family update: We went to the Greenwood Christmas parade (despite the freezing temps.). On December 11 we had about 3 inches of snow in Brandon - Will didn't play in it long, he doesn't understand that snow is rare here! We have a "due date" for Ann Phelps - I will have a section on February 10 (Lord willing). In case anyone is wondering, it is hard to have a 3 year old and 1 year old and be 31 weeks pregnant :)!!!! Oh, also I turned the big 3-0 today - I don't know if I "feel" old or if it is the pregnancy :)? So.........that is what has been going on in the Hooks household. We are now getting ready for Christmas and Santa. It will be fun this year because Will understands Santa now. I promise to do better on the blogging! May God bless your holidays!!!

Boys having fun!

Here are some random pics that I have taken lately of the boys. They are really beginning to act like little boys - they love dirt, four wheelers, etc... Enjoy!