We made it.

So, we packed things up last night and headed out this morning. I can not describe the evacuation process. It is crazy to say the least. Anthony, as of 4 p.m., is staying in Crowley at the school with the dogs. We are only suppose to get category 1 winds. On the other hand, Anthony's family lives in Franklin. Gustav is suppose to hit them head-on. So prayers are greatly appreciated at this time. I will try to keep everyone updated, but for now I am staying at my dad's if anyone wants to come by!

How do you evacuate with a 1 week old?

This is how...wonderful family members that make a 5 hour drive just to turn around and possibly make the same trip the next day, just plus a 1 week old and a niece. Yes, Aunt Karen and Blake to the rescue. Both had planned to come down this weekend anyways, but little did they know what they were getting in to. Check out my Aunt Karen's blog at http://bowling1dayatatime.blogspot.com/

Anthony is going to try to stay to take care of the house and the dogs. But if it gets bad, he will pack them up and come up also. But how do you leave everything and hope that when you come back it's alright? Let me just tell you, it definitely puts a knot in your stomach. All the stuff in our house and in Nora Claire's room. I can't think about it or it will overwhelm me. I just pack the necessities and head out. Please keep everyone down here in your prayers. I would hate to wish this upon someone else, but I really hate for it to hit us. I will keep everyone posted.

Last night with the belly

I forgot to post these before we went into the hospital. But as you can tell they are "the belly" on the last night. It got to 42 in. at the biggest part and yes I have the stretch marks to prove it. A couple night after I had her, Anthony and I were walking around the hospital and two different women asked me when I was having my baby. I just looked at Anthony with a sad sad face. He said we should have told them, "If you think she's big now you should have seen that thing before." That made me laugh.

Everyone please pray that this hurricane doesn't come close to us. I will be heading to AR if it does. Anthony will go if it gets bad, but stay otherwise.

more pics of Nora Claire

This is a picture courtesy of Mimi. It is just too precious.
First bath!! Once more Mimi is doing the honors. She was so good. She didn't make a peep until we had to put her diaper on. As you can tell I am taking full advantage of my mom being here! Too bad she has to leave tomorrow.

If anyone wants to make a trip down south, our house is open! Enjoy the pics. If you want to know more e-mail me. I don't really want to put too many details on here.

Miss Nora Claire has arrived by Haley

MiMi & Nora Claire

Happy family

Momma & Nora Claire

Nora Claire was born at 5:24 pm weighing in at 7lbs 14oz & 19 3/4 in long. Everyone is doing GREAT!

4 a.m.

That is what time we have to be at the hospital in the morning. I never dreamed it would be that early, but it is. Wish us luck!

SO...

No change. I guess we are just going to have to wait until Wednesday. We go to the doctor on Tuesday for a checkup and to get our time for Wednesday. Oh well.

What do you do with a dog that can jump a 6ft. privacy fence? We know that Nemo can not get under the fence, so she has to be going over the fence, right? Anthony has witnessed her hanging from the fence by her front legs. She doesn't run off. Earlier she was actually whining for me to let her back into the back yard so she can play with June. I really don't understand that dog. Is it worth getting an electric fence to put around the top? I have no experience with those. Does anyone have any suggestions? I really want Nemo to be able to go outside and stay there most of the day. She really likes being outside, but if she keeps getting out I can't do that.