Three Boys

Jack's Last Fall Ball Game

2010-10-28T18:23:00.000-07:00

Jack had his last fall ball game this week and boy was it a game. He was so excited to get his trophy, they had a little party before the game because it was a late game. He had the best game he has ever played. He has not stopped talking about it. He made a play from the outfield that was unbelievable and got the runner at first out and the stands went crazy. He was sooooo excited. Then he got a bunch of hits. He just had a great game and got the game ball which was icing on the cake. We were so proud of him.

Citadel Visit

2010-10-28T18:18:00.000-07:00

I wish the sun was not there because this was so sweet while the National Anthem was being played.

We went by the Citadel on the way to Edisto a few weeks ago and the boys were in heaven. Soliders, Guns, Swords they were going to the Citadel as far as they were concerned. Their mama on the other hand wasn't so sure!!

Trip to the Apple Orchard

2010-10-28T17:58:00.000-07:00

Hank's class took a trip to the Apple Orchard and the boys had so much fun. They got to shcuk corn to feed to the animals, milk a cow which Hank would have nothing to do with but Wyatt on the other hand took a hold of it turned it and shot it stright at ME. The fed the goats, held kittens and chicks went on a hyride and picked apples. They had so much fun. Wyatt was soooo in his element. He is an animal lover and has no fear of animals. He was trying so hard to catch a chicken but he just wasn't fast enough. It was so funny! He is a mess. Hank had fun watching him. I was amazed he held the animals but I don't think he could let his little brother be tougher the him. The had so much fun together.

Jack turns 6!

2010-10-28T17:54:00.000-07:00

I did not get many pictures at his party. I was so crazy running after wild boys that I couldn't tell you where my cmaera was. I am not sure what made me say YES to 18 6 year olds at my house but I did. Thank heavens it was a beautiful day and they ran outside the entire time. There were boys EVERYWHERE!!!

Hank's 1st day of school

2010-10-28T17:46:00.000-07:00

Hank started in the 3 year old class this year and loves it most of the time. He is not a fan of getting to school but once he is there he LOVES it. He is just such a mama's boy. Never wants to leave his mama. The 3's are going to be the end of me. I guess I should love it while I can because in a few years he won't want anything to do with me. YOu can see below what a clown this boy is. He is SO funny!

Jack goes to Kindergarten

2010-08-09T09:55:00.001-07:00

Oh what a morning! Jack was determined he was riding the bus to school on the first day. I never thought I would let him ride it but he was so excited I couldn't not let him. I know it will make my life soooo much easier in the long run but I thought at least let me take you on the first day. He would hear nothing of it. So off he went. Oh it killed me. I was a mess. Who knew! I'd be the crier. I was fine until Jack held up our little hand sign he made up in the window as he drove off to tell me he loved me and I lost it! I mean lost it! It was a lovely sight. I don't think Matt knew what to do with me. It was pretty funny. I will have so much fun and was so excited about school. I know life will be good once we are in the swing of things and Hank starts as well. I won't know what to do with myself.

The bus stop crew

Jack and his buddy Matthew

This was Jack at open house when we went to meet his teacher.

Wyatt turns 2!

2010-08-09T09:46:00.000-07:00

I can not believe Wyatt is 2! It snuck up on us so quickly. We had a little party at Grana's when his cousins from Spartanburg were here. Then we had a little party at the creekhouse when we were there the weekend before his birthday. On his actual birthday we went to brusters for ice cream, which he LOVES!!! Wyatt is the funniest kid, he is such a live wire. He has been such a blessing to our family keeping us all laughing. He keeps me on my toes daily because he is quick, into everything and a ball of energy. I love your happy little spirit and pray you never quit snuggling with your mama. Happy Birthday Big Boy!

beach july 2010

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A Crazy May

2010-05-28T07:21:00.000-07:00

As you can see from the pictures we have had a crazy May. First Jack graduated from preschool and is off to Kindergarten. He was so proud and he can't wait to ride the school bus. Please say a pray for me as he rides away on that bus in August. I never thought I would put him on the bus but he says he is ONLY riding the bus. We will see how that goes. Then he had field day at school and we all went. Wyatt was crazy about all of the animals. He has NO fear! I don't know whos child he is because I am so NOT an animal person. I guess animals are in our future but not for a LONG time. He loves animals. So after we wrapped up Hank's soccer games and he got his trophy which I have no pictures of because I was at a baby shower and Matt forgot the camera. WE headed to the beach with Mimi, Britni and Braylee. The boys had a blast. I was exhausted by the end but it was great because so were they and they slept great!

We went from there to Waycross for my cousins graduation who was the valedictorian of his classto listen to his speech. He did such a great job. You will see the pictures of the cows and horses and they are from the their farm. The boys were in HEAVEN! They got to ride out in the filed in the car and all of the animals came right up to us. Hank could not even form words he was in such shock. It was so funny. William will forever be there hero! His bull stuck his head in the car and licked his hand. I thought I was going to die but my boys will probably talk about it for the next 10 years.

From there we drove home and went straight to Jack's baseball game. His team was in the post season tournament and they ended up winning it is was so much fun to watch. He was so excited. Hope everyone is having a great summer. It just started and I am telling you know if I make it through in one piece it will be a miracle. These boys are ruuning me in circles and I am tired already! Wish me luck!

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Jack's Championship Game

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Amelia Trip with Britni and Braylee

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Jack's graduation

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2010-05-02

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April Update

2010-05-02T14:47:00.000-07:00

This has been one crazy month. Baseball and Soccer have kept us sooooooo busy! Jack is loving every minute of baseballnow. He figured out the game and decided he would really play half way through the season and is really good. It is so much fun to watch. He got his first gameball and he was super excited. We also went to the Braves game last Friday and his team got to go down on the field and he was in awe. He said it was, "AWESOME" seems to be the word of the month. Hank is enjoying soccer but mostly when he is holding his coach's hand and running with her. It is pretty funny to watch.

The pictures of Wyatt in the white outfit below are pics of Wyatt in Matt's outfit from when he was a little boy. I have pictures of each boy in it just like Matt. Wyatt is a mess and is the toughest of them all. I don't think he had a choice. He is so funny! This past week has been crazy and we are hoping for an uneventful week next week. Grandma ended up in the hospital last week and my mom and dad were out of town so I was juggling 3 boys and grandma in the hospital for 2 days and I thought I would fall over by the time they got back. Mom came back sick as a dog so she couldn't even go to the hospital so we are praying none of us get that. Please say a prayer! Grandma is home now and doing great! So after a week of 3 crazy boys, ballgames, hospital visits, overseeing the remodel of the poolhouse in our neighborhood, I am ready for an uneventful week. Hope everyone is enjoying the weather somehow we spend most of our day outside.

March 2010

2010-03-15T14:31:00.000-07:00

We have had a busy March so far. The pictures below are from a picnic with the Mitchell family and then OletaKate's Cowgirl party and Jack had his 1st baseball game so there are lots of pictures from his game. Hank 1st soccer game is Saturday so those will come next. Holy Cow these sports are wearing me out! What is crazy is that is is just beginning and I can't even imagine when they are all three playing sports. Enjoy the pictures!

2010-03-15

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Winter 2010

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Wyatt wants a cookie!

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2010-02-17T06:57:00.000-08:00

I am doing a consignment sale this weekend that is worth checking out. Here is the info and the link to their website if you are interested.

Green with Envy Kids

Atlanta's Premier Upscale Childrens Consignment Event

February 18-20, 2010

2/18- private pre-sale (consignors and volunteers)

2/19- 9-7pm everyone welcome

2/20- 9-5pm- 30% off many items

Sharon Greens Shopping Center

1595 Peachtree Parkway

Cumming, GA 30041

http://www.greenwithenvykids.com

2009-11-13

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Halloween and October

2009-11-13T16:55:00.000-08:00

Well we have had a busy few weeks. Halloween was tons of fun! The boys had soooo much fun. We had 3 superheros. Spiderman, Superman and Super Why(from PBS). They loved trick or treating. Then Jack finished up his baseball season. He got his trophy that he is soooo proud of. You will see pictures from the beginning and the end because in the middle of the game we fell in the dugout and our nose met the bleachers. It was a BLOODY mess!!!! The Hank and I got to go on a field trip with Jack's class to Burt's Pumpkin patch. It was so much fun. It is a beautiful place. The boys have had so much fun jumping in leaves this fall and just being boys outside in theis beautiful weather! We are now getting ready for Christmas. I have 3 little boys who are ready for Santa!!! The are already counting down!

Finally another Update

2009-10-18T09:34:00.000-07:00

I have been so busy with Rik-Rak that the blog has taken a backseat. I fninally sat down and updated it. There are two videos and a slideshow of pictures from the last 2 months. We had Jack's birthday, Jack's first season of fall ball, and trip to Cagle's Dairy farm which we froze to death and a trip to the creekhouse. We have been busy! Enjoy the pictures and I promise I'll be better.

2009-10-18

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Three Ducks in a Row

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Jack's 1st hit at his 1st game

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Wyatt's 1st Birthday

2009-08-15T17:17:00.000-07:00

We had a little family get together for Wyatt's 1st birthday today and it was so much fun to have family around. I can not believe Wyatt is already 1, this year has flown by. It makes me so sad that it was our last 1st birthday. I am sure I will get over that very quickly. Wyatt has been such a blessing to our family. We have loves every minute of this past year, well almost every minute. Just kidding! He is so easy and does nothing but SMILE . He smiles all the time. We love our little Wyatt!!! More pictures to come my camera died today.

Beach Trip

2009-08-15T17:01:00.000-07:00

We had a great time at the beach. It was a trip full of firsts with boys at 1, 2, and 4. Wyatt had his 1st birthday while we were there. It was a sad day for me knowing he is my last. They all three had so much fun. YOu can look at pictures from the trip by clicking on this link . http://donovanboys3.shutterfly.com/

Update

2009-07-22T12:51:00.000-07:00

Well hopefuly I can post pictures soon, we were attacked by a virus and now I can not update my blog for some reason now that we have Norton on our computer. So, as soon as I can figure this thing out I'll update.

Month of June

2009-07-01T08:59:00.000-07:00

We have had a June full of outings. We took the boys to their first real Atlanta Braves game. They loved it! They were big fans of the chop and CHARGE!!!!! Then we went to the laser show at Stone Mountain which has been a summer favorite. Last weekend we took the boys to a waterpark. Jack had no fear! He went down every waterslide, some that I would not even go down. I was in shock. Wyatt has gotten on one tooth and is working on another. We were not sure if there were any in there. He finally started crawling at 10 months and pulled up and took a step all in the same week. I am not ready for a walker. He will be 11 months next week and is the happiest boy ever. He just watches his brothers and smiles all day long! I will say this summer has been quite a challenge and I wil not be sad for the school year to start. All three of them at home is EXHAUSTING!! I love it but I am tired. Preschool is good thing! We have spent lots of time at the pool and Jack is now swimming like a fish with no floaties. He is soooo proud. Hope you all are having a great summer!

Month of May

2009-06-06T10:36:00.000-07:00

We have had a funfilled month of May. The boys both had end of the year parties at school. We went to the Gwinnett Braves game. We headed to Clarkesville for a long weekend where the boys went on their first hike. The boys went to their first Laser show at Stone Mountain. It was a hit!!! They have also been spending lots of time at Grana and Pops which has been soooo nice. When your down to one child it is like a vacation.

Mother's Day

2009-05-10T13:09:00.000-07:00

We had a wonderful Mother's Day. My little booger Wyatt was dedicated today. We had all of the grandparents and Uncle Chris and Aunt Rachael plus we had a visit from the Spartanburg Doonovan crew which the boys loved. They love seeing their cousins. I have more pictures to come but here are a few of Wyatt on his dedication day. He was 9 months old last week. I can not believehe is getting so big!! They gave me the best present ever today, all 3 boys took a nap at the same time for the first time in 9 months. It was amazing!!!!!!!!
Gotta love Hank in this picture.

Life with a 4 year old and his 2 yeard old brother

2009-04-27T05:01:00.000-07:00

We find ourselves having to watch EVERYTHING we say these days for two reasons. First one being we have gotten into some very deep conversations with Jack because of things like this conversation-

Me: Man I kill for a loder lemonade right now(a drink we had at a wedding we went to a couple of weeks ago).
Jack: MOM why would you KILL?
Me: (Thinking here we go again) Well Jack I wouldn't really kill Mama didn't mean that it was just a figure of speech.
Jack: What is a figure of speech?
Me; Hey look at that bird!

When will I learn!

The second reason is because Hank repeats everything you say these days.

Jack's favorite topic right now is bodily functions and we have been known to say poo and pee-pee quite frequently. Well of course Hank thinks it is hilarious so he now says it all the time. I promise you every third word and one or the other. It is just delightful! Thank the lord he hasn't continued the trend at church the past two weeks Somehow they have enough sense to turn it off at church just not at home. What a threat we are!

Hank

2009-04-20T16:55:00.000-07:00

Matt's mom saved this Easter outfit of his from when he was 2. I took Jack's picture in it at Easter when he was 19 months and now we took Hank's in it and he is 2 and 3 months. As you will see it was quite a job getting my little clown to take a picture. Hank is such a ham and thinks he is "so funny" as he says ALL the time. I have Matt's picture in the outfit and when I get my scanner hooked up I'll put it on here.

Jack in the precious outfit.
As you can see we were distracted by Jack's belt.

This is what you get when you tell Hank to smile.

This boy loves to laugh..

2009-04-20T12:41:00.000-07:00

New House

2009-04-10T12:59:00.000-07:00

These pictures uploaded backwards but oh well! These are the only pictures I have for now. Here it is! We are finally moved in and we are so excited. The boys love having there own rooms again and we love the new house. I'll email you all our new info. If you are in the Atlanta area, please come visit. Hope everyone has a wonderufl Easter!

Finally an Update

2009-03-20T12:00:00.000-07:00

We are back! I finally found my cord to download pictures. I ran out of room on my camera so it was time to find the cord and I finally found it. We closed on our house in Charlotte last Monday. Thank Heavens!!!! We were so lucky to sell it. We bought a new house in Cumming and we close on the 7th of April. We are so excited as well are my parents I am sure. Their house has been turned upside down.

My new cell phone number is 770-757-4343. Matt has my old number 770-840-6269.

We won't be there until after the 7th. I downloaded a ton of pictures from the past few weeks and Hank's birthday. Clink on photo albums to the left and you can look at them.

Home Sweet Home

2009-01-17T18:07:00.000-08:00

We are in Atlanta! We moved today to my poor parents house until we sell ours. We will be here for the time being since it is 10 minutes from Matt's new office. We are so excited to be back in Atlanta.

If you need to reach us Matt's cell phone is turned off but I still have mine.
Amanda Cell-704-840-6269

Our mail is forwarded for now so you can still use our Charlotte address. Please say a prayer that the right person looks at our house and is ready to buy, for my parents sake. We will keep you updated.

Christmas Pics

2009-01-03T10:58:00.000-08:00

I found my camera! I loaded all the pictures I had. I am still waiting on the Donovan family photographer to send me hers from our Donovan Christmas. Click on photo albums to the right and you can the pictures under Christmas 2008.

Home Sweet Home

2008-12-31T06:32:00.000-08:00

First off, I can not find my camera so pictures from Christmas will come later. I thin k I left it at my parents.

I'll start off by saying this is the last time you will get this type of update and I know I keep saying that but this time we mean it. We are moving to ATLANTA!!! YEAH!!!! Matt took a job with a company called Magellan and he starts in 2 weeks. His office is in Alpharetta and with all the family we still have in Atlanta we could not resist this offer. We are so excited to be close to family and have HELP!!! They hired a general manager for UNITS so Matt could take the job but Matt and the other two owners will still have some involvement. We are so excited and ready for the move! I beg all of you to say a prayer that our house sells. We listed it last night and I pray it sells so we can buy in Atlanta. Hope you all have a wonderful new year!

Family Pictures

2008-12-04T15:46:00.000-08:00

Our good friend Hope is a photographer in the Charlotte area. Check her out http://www.blinkphotos.blogspot.com/ she does such a good job! She took some family pictures for us and here are a few.

Wyatt is 4 months old!

2008-12-02T15:19:00.000-08:00

I can not believe Wyatt is 4 months old. It has been a tiring 4 months but it of course is totally worth it. He is just the smiliest little thing ever and we can not get enough of him. Three kids is about to do me in but all I have to do is look at his little face and I know I would not trade these days for anything in the world. We love our little Wyatt!

Thankful

2008-12-02T07:53:00.000-08:00

"Mom is trying to take a picture"

I know it has been forever since I posted anything It has been a crazy three weeks. It started with me getting a virus that put me in the bed for 2 days which was a shock to my poor husbands system. I felt so sorry for him. I could not even lift my head off the pillow so it was ALL him. Then my first day out of the bed at 9 am Hank decides to somehow take a fall into the coffee table a split his eyebrow wide open. So off to Urgent Care we went. That was an experience I don't care to repeat but reality is with 3 boys I probably will spend many hours there. They glued his eye back together so we will see how that does. Then my mom came Thank Heavens! and we got some Christmas shopping done and other stuff that had been put to the back bunner.

Then it was off to Atlanta fot Thanksgiving. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving, Rachael and Chris were there as well as Rachael's parents and it was tons of fun! I ate way too much but that is okay because I am nursing like a crazy women so we are burning calories. Matt and I have been so overwhelmed by the blessing we have been given this year. We are so blessed with three healthy boys, wonderful family and friends. We hope all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Halloween in Clarkesville

2008-11-10T13:01:00.000-08:00

We spent Halloween in Clarkesville, GA where my parents so bought a mountain house. My moms side of the family all have houses there and we joined the mountain. The boys had a blast and of course there favorite part of the creek house as they call it is the tire swing.

These pictures are out of order but the one below was three happy boys then Hank decided to take a bite of Jack's arm and then we had three sad boys.

Halloween at School

2008-10-30T11:33:00.001-07:00

The boys had Halloween at their school today. Jack of course was a cowboy but choose to only wear part of his costume. Hank was a golfer and was quite a site in his costume. Happy Halloween!

Chris and Rachael's Wedding

2008-10-20T16:03:00.000-07:00

My computer is finally working! Here are some pictures from the wedding I still have more to go through. I don't have any of Chris and Rachael so I'll post the link to there pictures when they are up. It was a beautiful weekend for two beautiful people. I still can not believe my little brother is married.

Jack or Wyatt

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Jack is the top one and Wyatt is below.

Wyatt is 4 weeks older than Jack was inthis picture but they defintely look similar.

Our Littlest Pumpkin

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Wyatt is 2 months old!

2008-10-08T14:59:00.000-07:00

I can't believe Wyatt is 2 months old. We went for his 2 month check up this morning and he weighed 12 pounds 1 ounce. He is getting so big! He smiles all the time now, thank heavens! Jack's class went to an apple orchard on Monday for a field trip and Hank got to go with us. That was an experience with all three by myself. Needless to say I was tired! Chris's wedding is Saturday so we are busy packing for the big weekend. I'm sure I'll have lots of pictures when we get back. We are trying to enjoy every minute because it goes by so quickly. I am trying to remind myself of this in the middle of the night.
Poor Poor Wyatt!

Brotherly Love!

This was as good as it got. So Sad! I was feeling Wyatt's pain.

Cowboy Jack Turns 4!!!

2008-09-20T14:13:00.000-07:00

Oh what a week we have had. Jack turned 4 on Monday so we started off the birthday celebration in Atlanta last weekend. Uncle Chris and Rachael had 2 showers that we attended and we also went to Sesame Street Live for Jack's birthday and had a little party. Then we came home and Jack had a party at school, then today he took 2 friends horseback riding. He was dressed and ready to ride horses as Cowboy Jack.

Wyatt is almost 7 weeks old.

On the train to Sesame Street!
Papa and Hank
Pop with his boys, Jack and Logan

Waiting on the train!

Our latest family picture attempt.( Jack is once again dressed as Cowboy Jack)
We have a smiley boy!
I'm 4!

Life is soooooo hard.

Sean, Jack, and Campbell

Resting after a long day on the ranch

Brushing the horses
Ready to Ride!

Crazy Two Weeks

2008-09-09T10:49:00.000-07:00

Well it has been an eventful two weeks. All of the boys have had well check ups. Hank went last month for his 19 month check up and weighed and solid 26 lbs. Jack went yesterday for his 4 year check up and he weighed 35 lbs. Wyatt went for his 1 month check up and weighed a whoopin 10 lbs. I couldn't believe it. JAck and Hank started preschool last week. Thank Heavens! It was nice to have a few hours just with Wyatt. Then Jack started soccer on Saturday. It was quite a week.

Jack in his uniform that he wore for 2 days straight!
Hank sad because he couldn't play soccer.

The Faces of Wyatt Donovan

The First Day of School - this was as good as the pictures got.

We Survived the First Month!

2008-09-01T09:49:00.001-07:00

It has been quite a month. Wyatt is one month old today. I can't believe it! He is so precious and I am trying to soak up every minute of having a newborn at home since it will probably be our last but its tough at times when your running of two hours of sleep. Overall he is a great baby. He is of course waking up every 2-3 hours to feed but that is normal and last night we almost made it to 4 hours, that would be HUGE!!! We went to the zoo last week and yesterday we took the boys to a festival that had pony rides and train rides. What more could a boy want! Tomorrow is going to be a great day because we Jack and HAnk start preschool tomorrow. YIPPEE!!! Jack is soooo excited and Hank not so much. He wasn't quite sure about the whole process at orientation but he will adjust. I will be thrilled to go to the grocery store with one child, what a treat!

Exhausted!

2008-08-22T05:12:00.000-07:00

I am officially exhausted and too tired to blog. Hopefully next week I'll have the energy to download pictures and post them.

Blessed

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5 Days Old!

2008-08-09T15:00:00.001-07:00

I can not believe Wyatt is already 5 days old. I just want to freeze him. We are loving having another newborn at home. I have downloaded a ton of pictures under the photo album link to the right. That is as far as I got. So click on the photo album link and go to Wyatt's Birth.

Little Wyatt

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Little Wyatt

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Wyatt Ross Donovan

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He was born at 5:57 p.m.

7 lbs. 6 oz. 21 inches long

Were having a baby!

2008-08-04T12:46:00.001-07:00

We are at the hospital and I am at a 6. I have my epidural so life is good right now. Matt will keep you posted.

Amanda

Another Wyatt Update

2008-07-29T12:48:00.001-07:00

So I went to at 2:45 and I was still a 2 but 70% effaced. I was not happy! He said my cervix has changed a lot since the last visit so that was good but still a 2. He said his head was as low as it could go. He couldn't believe how low I was carrying him. If I don't have him by next Monday he will strip my membranes. Thank Heavens! He did not know if I would make it till then but I could so once again we shall see. Oh the fun waiting game continues!

Wyatt Update

2008-07-27T16:11:00.000-07:00

No baby yet! I promise I will post it as soon as we have a baby. I left everyone hanging since last Monday. We ended up at the hospital the next day after I posted because I was having some lovely signs of labor and contractions but they were not regular and I was a day away from 36 weeks so they did not want to do anything to bring it on. I had not dialated anymore I was still at a 2 so we came home. As of this Thursday I am 37 weeks so it is game time come Thursday. I am ready to have this little boy. I have been having contractions every night so we will see. I will keep you all updated!

Wyatt Update

2008-07-22T15:38:00.000-07:00

Well we ended up at the doctor yesterday because I was having contractions and a lot of pressure. They checked me and I was dialated to about a finger tip and he said he had not
dropped all the way. Well I had to go back today to see my doctor for my regular visit and I had dialated to a 2 and he had dropped ALL the way. He did an ultrasound and said all looked good and he measured at about 6 lbs. We all know how accurate those readings are(HA). My hairstylist just had a baby and they told her the week before her baby was born that she measured at 7lbs. and she weighed a week later when she was born 10lbs. 11oz. So we shall see. I guess I could go at any time or next week. Who knows, we are ready and the car is packed but I would like to wait a week if possible so I am at least 37 weeks. I'll keep you all updated!

Hanker and One Big Belly

2008-07-19T12:46:00.000-07:00

My Sweet Little Hanker who has quite a temper. Oh, he gets mad at his brother. We have been down to one child this weekend for the last time in a long time, I am sure. Jack went with Grana, Pop and Logan to the mountains to Tweetsie Railroad and Hank is enjoying all the toys to himself.
Here it is! Yes It is HUGE!!! For all of you who have been asking , this is the final and only one you will see. If I get any bigger I think I will pop. He is about to fall out and I am VERY uncomfortable. He can't stay in there to much longer. I go to the doctor tuesday so we will see.

Big Brother Tour

2008-07-16T06:09:00.001-07:00

Jack went on his big brother tour at the hospital last week. He wasn't old enough when Hank was born but he was this time around so we signed him up. It was really cute. He learned how to change diapers, swaddle a baby and he got to see the nursery where the babies were. Then we took a tour of where Wyatt will be born. He thought he was so big because he got to go and Hank wasn't old enough. We thought he would love going out without Hank but I don't think he was a fan. He kept saying he missed his Hank, Hank was at home having a blast with Miss Megan and toys all to himself. My pictures are not uploading for some reason so you will have to click on Photo Albums to the right and go under July 2007.

I went to the doctor on Monday and he said Wyatt is really low. I had not started dialating but he said that could change any time now. I am more and more ready everyday.

Wyatt's Shower

2008-06-29T09:17:00.001-07:00

Some girls in the neighborhood were so sweet and had a shower for Baby Wyatt and me. It was a tea so they dressed me up in some lovely girly get up. I had a purse, hat, pearls and gloves. The food was soooooo good! I will say the girls in this neighborhood can cook! We got tons of wonderful stuff that was much needed. Thank you all so much ! I think I about 5 more weeks of this crazy big belly and as you can see in the pictures it is BIG!

Thank heavens for mommas! My mom was here all last week helping with the boys and getting some baby stuff ready. It was wonderful! I am exhausted by 10:00 a.m. these days and she was such a help. Matt's mom comes back today and stays until Wednesday so we will have more help. Yippee!!! I am so glad because I am stuggling. We love grandmas!

Father's Day, finally

2008-06-22T06:04:00.000-07:00

Daddy and his boys!

Matt and Uncle Chris
3 Generations of Donovans

Mimi, Hank and Grana
Pop, Papa and the boys
Hank heading to golf course
The boy loves his paci and night, night!

Papa and his boys with Bobby Jones

Carowinds and Swimming Lessons

2008-06-09T16:20:00.001-07:00

Jack took swimming lessons last week and my word was it hot! I don't recommend being pregnant with your 3rd child in the middle of the summer. I thought I was going to die. My poor boys are going stir crazy because we have been inside the past 2 days, its just too hot. Big mama can't take it. The rest of the pictures are from Carowinds 2 weeks ago before the heat wave. I also don't recommend going on the lazy river while 7 1/2 months pregnant. It was a miracle I got in the tube to float around with Hank on my lap but the real obstacle was getting out of the stinking tube with Hank on my lap. Lets just say the lifeguard has to stop the everyone with his LOUD whistle while he came and held Hank and then procedded to pull me out of the tube, which was no easy feat. NOT RECOMMENDED!!!!!!Jack wanted to see his picture with Diego and Little Bill on the blog so we posted them ASAP.

Awesome God by Jack Donovan

2008-06-09T16:09:00.000-07:00

Singing by Jack Donovan

Background Screaming by Hank Donovan

the thump would be Hank's head hitting the table.

One Funny Monkey!

2008-06-09T16:04:00.000-07:00

Trip to Hollywild Zoo

2008-06-03T09:23:00.001-07:00

Jack and his Girl

2008-05-31T15:39:00.001-07:00

JAck's last day of preschool for the summer was 2 weeks ago and he had his medal ceremony for tumblebugs. This is where he met his GIRL, who is his teacher. He got his medal and he cared about is that his girl was the one who put it around his neck. It was pretty cute!

Cinderella

2008-05-31T15:30:00.000-07:00

Okay the song Cinderella that I have on my playlist has just about done me in. Steven Curtis Chapman wrote this song for his 3 little girls and this past week his youngest daughter who was 5 years old was struck in their driveway and died on the way to the hospital. Say a prayer for this family, I can not imagine! Being the emotional pregnant person that I am, I was a mess when I heard this song.

A trip in the fountain!

2008-05-27T09:32:00.000-07:00

Well this picture should be at the bottom but you can probably figure out what happened in the fountain, of course Jack went in. Where there is water Jack will swim!

A peaceful moment while listening to the band!
The splashing began!

He started to venture in the water.
This is his white shirt after leaning over into a plate of my blackberry cobbler!
Then we decided to go in! and of course Hank followed.

So we rode home naked!

Our New Obsession!

2008-05-27T09:22:00.000-07:00

We have a new obsession! Jack got real golf clubs for Christmas and hasn't paid much attention to them until last week. He saw them in the garage and has not taken them off since. We were them up to bed, we took them to the grocery store, and he puts them on first thing when he wakes up. He also found Mackenzie's high heels that she left at our house and I founf him in the back yard playing golf in the high heels. Daddy was soooo proud!

2008-05-14T16:44:00.000-07:00

We are finally back from the beach and we had a great week. It was so nice having Matt their all week. I must say we did not want to come back to reality. Matt and I went from Amelia to Augusta for Matt's younger brother Will's graduation from dental school. It was sooooo nice having 2 nights without kids. My parents kept the boys at the beach and then we met the on Saturday. It was a great trip! I'll post pictures of graduation in a few days.

Amelia Beach Pictures!

2008-05-14T16:36:00.001-07:00

Baby Wyatt Update

2008-05-01T09:05:00.000-07:00

I went for my ob visit today and everything looked good. Wyatt is right on track. I am measuring exactly where I should be. He looked at my records and I weigh the exact same as I did with Jack and Hank at my 24 week visit. He said I was a very predictable patient. Hopefully I will slow done with the weight gain since Chris's wedding is 6 weeks after Wyatt is due. I think it is wishful thinking! Oh Well!

Hanker in Action

2008-04-28T12:31:00.000-07:00

And He's Off!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-04-28T09:36:00.000-07:00

We officially have a walker. Hank is finally walking. Everyday he walks more and more and I am sooooo grateful.

I am in TROUBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My neighbor Amber took these pictures of Hank at a birthday party and I thought they were so cute. I hope you don't care Amber. She is a photographer so if you need pictures go to ANG Photography.

Carowinds!!!!!

2008-04-21T05:03:00.000-07:00

We went to Carowinds yesterday after Daddy got back from his fishing trip and we had so much fun. We bought season passes since we knew we would be going back and we didn't even make it to the water park since it was too cold. Jack started out on the swings and was a bit apprehensive. He never cracked a smile we were beginning to think this was going to be a big waste of money. Especially if he is not going to ride anything, BUT we were wrong!

We never got a smile!

Then we ventured to the helicopter which Hank got to ride as well.
Then to the Dora show! They watched in amazement.

Hank loved this duck we spent lots of time with the duck while we waited forever on Daddy and Jack to get off the log ride.
He started getting a little more brave and loved the log ride.

Big boy walking!
Then we were shocked Jack went on a roller coaster. I couldn't believe he met the height restriction but he did. I never thought he would do it and he came off running and cheering ready for more. It was hysterical! Matt and I were both in shock!

The 2nd and even bigger roller coaster he went on. It was even bigger!
He loved the planes!
Hank wanting to ride really badly!

Mackenzie's Birthday Party

2008-04-20T05:24:00.001-07:00

Our neighbor Mackenzie had her 3rd birthday yesterday. The boys had tons of fun. She had a cupcake party so they all made their own cupckaes. Of course Hank loved this part of the party.
The Birthday Girl!
Bubbles, Bubbles, Everywhere!
Hank loved the balls.

Jack and Sebastian coloring cookies.

He loves some cupcake!
Hank participated like a big boy!

Trip to Atlanta

2008-04-15T08:20:00.001-07:00

We had quite a filled trip to Atlanta. We went for Uncle Chris's engagement party and of course that is the one thing I have no pictures of. Hopefully Rachael's Dad will send me some. We went to the aquarium while we were there. Jack thought it was the greatest thing ever! We also had a couple of Birthday celebrations for Matt. He turned 29 on Saturday! It was tons of fun! There are also some lovely pictures of the baby Wyatt for all of you who have been asking for belly pictures. I am large and in charge already and we have 4 more months. I'm in trouble! We finally decided on Wyatt Ross Donovan for baby #3 for those who haven't heard. Papa's middle name is Ross so we are carrying on the family middle name tradition.

Easter Weekend

2008-03-30T17:03:00.000-07:00

We had a fun filled crazy Easter weekend. Papa, Mimi, and Uncle Chris came up on Friday and we celebrated Papa's birthday with a cake that Jack made just for him. I think he thought it was for himself. Then we had a Easter egg hunt in the neighborhood Saturday morning and then headed to the National Olympic Whitewater Training Center for the older guys to raft for Papa's birthday. They had so much fun! Jack was wanting to be big so badly. On Sunday we went to church that morning and then to brunch with the neighbors and I was terrible about taking pictures. Papa is supposed to send me some. Then Grana come for 2 days. It was a fun filled weekend! The family picture is the best one we got after church and brunch so I gave up. We try again later.

Want some of this!

Jack wishing he was big enough to raft.
Oh, please let me get big!

Daddy, Papa, and Uncle Chris
The Easter Bunny was good to our boys!

Mass Choas!

Two Boys!
Jack and Mackenzie

Jack and Papa with Papa's b-day cake that Jack made!

He is ready for baseball!
He is ready to walk!

Jack's First Crush!

2008-03-15T17:50:00.000-07:00

Jack telling you about his first crush. Its really dark but I had to still post it. It was too cute not to post. He has not put this picture down in 2 days.

Prayer Request for Our Sweet Friend

2008-03-14T17:24:00.000-07:00

The is Jack's sweet friend, Sebastian. He needs your prayers in a big way. We found out this past week that he has what they are pretty sure to be a malignant tumor in his head. They believe he has a type of cancer called LCH. He is having surgery today to have a biopsy done and to have a port put in so he can start chemo on Monday. Please keep this sweet little boy in your prayers. His family will be needing in the weeks to come. He is a strong little boy and we know he will beat this!

You can check out The Greenawalt Family blog under our friends blogs for updates.

Ultrasound Pics

2008-03-14T15:21:00.000-07:00

More Ultrasound pics of Baby Boy #3! All looked good today. He is getting big and healthy. He weighed 7 oz. and was right on target.

hand
face
right arm and hand
fingers

And once again, It's a Boy!

Oh Boy! Another One is On the Way!

2008-03-10T13:41:00.000-07:00

I am almost embarassed to post this because he is really showing his goods. Matt of course is extremely proud. I am sure he knew I really needed to be convinced so he gave a really good picture of the evidence. We have 3 others of the same view since I kept saying "are you sure?", but I figured one was enough. I'll have some more after my ultrasound today when they check the spot on the heart they couldn't see. I'll post them when I get home.

Oh Yes! Another Boy! I thought I would have a stroke when she told us. Jack looked at me like its supposed to be a girl, since even the first ultrasound tech. thought it was a girl but NO it was definately a boy. I have been trying to post pictures of the ultrasound so you could see the evidence but it is not letting so those will come in a little bit. I will say we are thankful to have another healthy boy. I do love my boys and hopefully very soon I will get over the fact that there will be no pink in this house. Oh WEll!

Oh What A Rainy Day Can Do!

2008-03-09T07:09:00.000-07:00

After being stuck inside all day Friday, this is what I found Jack playing with in my office. Every hairbow Rik-Rak has was on his head. I will tell you that Matt took this picture and insisted on the sad face. He wanted NO sign of happiness what so ever. It made me laugh! Oh how we need a girl, then Jack can put them on her head. He is not going to know what to do with another brother since every kid on our street has a sister. Oh well!

Last night I was on the computer and Jack was playing with his trucks in the other room. I heard him on his cell phone and this was the conversation, "Hello God, Thank you soooooooo much for all of my trucks. Bye Bye!" Oh, I could eat him up. I love a 3 year old!

Conversations with Jack!

2008-03-05T11:46:00.000-08:00

My big boy Jack has become quite the little talker. He is at such an imaginitive age that it is so funny to listen to him. Our conversations these days are very entertaining. Here is just a sampling of our conversations yesterday.......

Jack- comes into my bathroom while I am getting ready with a yellow rik-rak bow in his hair, a whistle( or what he was pretending to be a whistle) around his neck and tells me "Mom, today I my name is Sasha(a littel girl in his class) and you will be Sasha's mama. "
Me- "Okay Jack but Sasha is a girl and you are a boy"
Jack-"That is fine but I am pretending to be Sasha"
Me- "Okay Sasha" and for about anhour I was refered to as "hey Sasha's mama"

Who knows! but no I am not worried! After lunch we went to the Y to get camp forms and I said Jack would you like to take some soccer lessons? He thought about it for a minute and said" Yeah mama I think that is a great idea! "

We took Hank to the doctor yesterday and he was up on the table and Jack kept holding his hand and saying"It is going to be okay little brother. I am here. Its going to be okay."
Lately he has been so sweet to Hank. They just love each other so much! Thank heavens!

We went to the park after Hank appt. so Jack could run around and there were 2 kids there he did not know. He of course ran right up to them and started playing with them. I heard him saying to them. "Hey kids follow me kids" he is big on calling people kids. I have no idea! Then they were all at the top of the playground about to go down the slide and I see Jack stop in his tracks and turn around and I heard him say to the little girl behind him-
"Hey kid, check out these shoes." As he held up his new plaid shoes to show her like she cared. She said"Yeah look at my flip flops" and off they went down the slide.

He is a so much fun! I must say I love this age. Especially, when he looks me in the face and says I love you ,mama!

We find out on Monday whether we are having a boy or a girl! We will let you all know as soon as we find out.

Hanker!

2008-03-05T11:41:00.000-08:00

Our little Hanker is on the move. He is trying to walk but knows he can chase big brother faster when he crawls. I must say I have been in NO hurry for him to walk until now and he is so heavy, I think I am now ready!

Boys Pictures

2008-02-18T05:38:00.000-08:00

When were in Atlanta I finally had the boys picture made. They turned out so precious!! They look like such angels. HA!!!

www.abbycaroline.com/donovan

My Sweet Husband!

2008-02-18T05:28:00.000-08:00

The boys and I have been traveling a lot in the past 2 weeks. I have been doing a lot of shows and we went to Atlanta so the boys went with me. We finally made it back home and my sweet husband has cleaned the house, gone to the grocery store, cooked dinner and had my FAVORITE food in the whole world- Krispy Kreme Doughnuts waiting on us since it was my birthday! It was a perfect birthday. Boys were those doughnuts good. They were even heart shaped with sprinkles. He has learned how to win me over. FOOD and CLEANING!!!!!

Thank You Bun!

Uncle Chris is engaged!!!!

2008-02-18T05:20:00.000-08:00

Uncle Chirs proposed to Rachael last week in Hawaii. It was quite the romantic proposal. I was impressed! They are planning to get married sometime in November. We are soooo excited.

Congrats!!!!!!

Britni and Braylee Visit!

2008-02-18T05:07:00.000-08:00

Britni and Braylee came to visit for Hank's birthday. We had so much fun! Poor Braylee was tackled by the boys all day long. Jack just wanted to hold all the time. He loves baby girls.

Hank's 1st Birthday!!!

2008-02-18T04:55:00.000-08:00

I can't believe he is 1!! He is the best boy and we just love him to pieces.

Our Hanker is 1!!!

2008-01-23T14:37:00.001-08:00

Brothers Then

Brothers Now

We love our little Hanker!

Baby Update!

2008-01-03T14:03:00.001-08:00

Okay we went to the doctor today and saw a strong little heartbeat. My due date is August the 21st. Jack and Hank went with us for the ultrasound and saw their new sibiling. It was fun because Jack really understood this time around. He thought it was soooo cool to see the baby on the screen. When we were going in to the office he asked where the baby was that we were picking up, we told him the baby had to grow in Mommy's belly for a while and after he saw the ultrasound he got it but I am afraid he is going to be very impatient for 8 more months. We will keep you all updated.

Christmas!!!!

2007-12-28T06:46:00.000-08:00

Here are a bunch of pictures from our Christmas festivities. The boys had a big Christmas, we are sooooo blessed to have everything we have.

Early Christmas Present!!!

2007-12-24T04:56:00.000-08:00

Well we got a big surprise last week when we found out that baby#3 is on the way. Yes, I said #3 is n the way. After the initial shock we are very excited. I go to the doctor Jan. the 3rd so I find out more then but we think I am due in Mid August. We hope all of you have a very Merry Christmas!!!!!

We are ready for Santa!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-12-01T11:27:00.000-08:00

The decorations are up and we are ready for Santa!!! Here are a few more pictures of the boys at Cookies with Santa and the decorating fun!!

Stone Mountain Park

2007-11-29T08:39:00.001-08:00

We went to Stone Mountain for their Christmas Village festivities. It was tons of fun. The boys saw Santa and Jack had a list of toys he wanted but of course not a word came out of his mouth while he was in his lap. We asked him what he told Santa he wanted and he said "Noffin, I was scared"! Hank just stared at him with amazement. It was so cute! They are all amped up for Christmas!