Halloween 2012

     Emily was a cowgirl for Halloween this year!   She had a good time trick or treating at the few houses she went to with her cousin Chad.  Even though she was too sick over the weekend to enjoy trick or treating downtown or the trunk or treat at church, she was healthy by Wednesday and able to attend her school's Halloween party and dress up that night.   We were even able to carve a pumpkin!  She picked out all of his facial features but refused to touch any of his insides...   I had to work on Halloween but her Daddy got her dressed and ready to go trick or treating with Chad! Here are some pictures along with a short video of her in action riding her horse!  Happy Halloween!

Hmmm... So many to choose from!

"Cheese!!!"

Let's go Chad!

Trick or Treat!

Probably the best part of Halloween Trick or Treating to a 2/3 year old-  ringing the doorbell!

Last Stop at Grandma's House!

Checking out the Goodies!

Giddy Up and Yee Haw!!  

Stephen Matthews Poole, III

     Yep, that's right!  It's a BOY!!!!!  We are so happy to share the news that Emily will have a baby brother.  His full name will be Stephen Matthews Poole, III and we plan to call him "Matt".  We also had the anatomy ultrasound done showing that he is PERFECT!!- just breech but we have 20 more weeks to work on that :)  I feel very, overwhelming blessed today.  Praying for a continued healthy pregnancy and family!

Clemson vs. Furman 2012

     We took Emily to the Clemson/Furman game this year!  She did about as well as I expected-  great at the tailgate and only lasted about 30 minutes in the stadium.  We had a really good time and she loved the band, fireworks, cheerleaders, football players, and especially loved the balloons they released at the beginning.  It was VERY hot but she was a trooper!  We also got to see our best friends Estephanie and Whitney and their babies Cole and Palmer.  Pictures from the game posted below!
     On a side note, we should find out the sex of the baby on October 2nd!  I'm carrying differently than I did with Emily so we'll see.... :)

Kissing on Daddy!

And Nini...

Loves her Tailgate Chair!

Standing in front of the stadium

Emily, Me, Estephanie, Cole, Palmer, Whitney
Best Friends!

Waving at ALL the buses and talking to them

"Where's the bus?"

"Hey Mr.Bus!  How ya Doing Mr. Bus?"

Watching the Band and Cheerleaders

10 years ago...

Our First Picture-  Clemson vs. NC State Game 10-24-02

     Ten years ago today, I went on my first ever date with a boy named Stephen Poole.  He took me to Keith Street for dinner in Clemson.  Little did I know that he would end up being my husband and best friend.  God definitely blessed me the day that he brought you into my life Stephen!  I love you so much!!!

Little Sibling Update

   

     Baby Poole #2 is now almost 15 weeks along!  We had an ultrasound done at 12 weeks and I thought I'd share a quick picture of him/her.  Call me crazy if you want to (because I would call someone crazy if they told me this), but I have felt this baby move since I was just over 10 weeks along.  Stephen told me it was just "gas", so I blew it off at first knowing that I was probably just being optimistic... but nope- It was definitely the baby!  I think I first felt Emily move when I was around 14 weeks if I can remember correctly.  It is crazy to think I can already feel this tiny little baby doing flips inside, which is exactly what he/she was doing during my entire 12 week ultrasound appointment.  I feel him/her at random times during the day but also pretty much every night when I lay down to go to sleep of course--just like his/her sister did.  Mom and Baby are doing well so please pray for continued health!  Emily has had her first back to school cold but thankfully it was not a bad one-- and I hope I do not come down with it this coming week.  Will hopefully find out if this baby is a boy or girl around the end of September of beginning of October!!!  I'm just PRAYING for healthy!

Ali and David's Wedding

     My sweet sister-in-law Ali got married on June 30th, 2012!  It was record highs the weekend of her wedding with temperatures well over 100.  Stephen, Emily, and I were all part of her and David's big day. I was so anxious about having a shy 2 year old be part of the ceremony (one who cries if a stranger just looks at her).  We practiced "walking" down the aisle on Friday night with David's niece Darcy, and it was decided that Emily would walk down with me and Darcy would walk down with her mom, Amanda.  I really and truly did not know what she was going to do.  As we approached the doorway way, I said "Ready?  Hold my hand, Emily..."  She in response turned to me and replied, "No, hold my flowers!!!"  She then shoved her flowers in my waiting hand and promptly RAN down the aisle straight into her Daddy's arms.  It was actually really sweet!  He set her down and shortly after that, she spotted my parents sitting near the front.  My little temper tantrum child then walked over to my mom and dad, sat down, and behaved the rest of the ceremony.  She could NOT have done any better.  I do believe this is the last wedding I will be a bridesmaid in, and I definitely went out with a bang.  I got a little overheated and had to sit down in the front pew near the end of the ceremony.   It may have given my "secret" away to some people, but being pregnant and overheated is not a good mixture!  I felt great the rest of the night and we (specifically Emily) danced the night away at the reception.  That little girl danced until 11:45pm when I finally bribed her off the dance floor with the late night doughnuts that had been delivered.  It was such a fun celebration and I am so happy to have shared in Ali and David's big day.  Enjoy some pictures below!

Darcy and Emily at the Rehearsal

Riding the "School Bus" to the Rehearsal Dinner

Big Kiss from the Mr. and Mrs.!

And The Dancing Begins...

Dancing with the new Mrs. Caldwell

In AWE of the Band

I think she makes a pretty cute flower girl...

Family Shot!

Watching the Bride and Groom Dance

Big Sister

     We are overjoyed to announce that we are expecting another addition to our family.   Emily is so excited that mommy has a "baby brother sister" in her belly.  We are due mid February and will keep you updated on the progress!