You spin my head right round right round

Things have been going pretty smoothly in the Carpenter household. I want to post, but I am honestly more tired than I have ever been in my whole life. I am also sporting a decent baby bump. Everyone keeps saying, "Wow, you're only 12 weeks!" I have to wear maternity clothes or stretchy pants just to make it through the day. Last time I went to the doctor the baby was going absolutely crazy. We couldn't even get a good picture it was moving around so much. I saw it do about 10 somersaults in 2 minutes. See above pictures. Two of my very sweet work friends, Eva and Sara, are throwing me a baby shower in May. I really can't wait for the baby to get here. If you know me at all you know I can't stand surprises and I'm not known for my patience. I am so anxious to get started, to know what it is, go shopping, have the nursery ready, and start saving it's college fund. I like to be prepared.

Mardi Gras is coming up and we're headed to New Orleans next weekend for the first big parade. If anyone wants to come and crash at our house for the big party come on down. I'm a fail proof designated driver ;). David's been cranking out work in the studio. Pretty much all we do is come home, eat whatever is in the kitchen and pass out from exhaustion. His show is going to be really amazing though. I'm really impressed with his work this semester. I promise, if anything happens, I'll let you know. Until then, enjoy the semi blurry pictures of baby Carpenter.

P.S. I swear it's waving in one of those.

Hello Baby Carpenter

The doctor said everything looks great!

Baby Mama

Hey everyone,

I just realized that it has been a month and a half since I wrote on my blog, and I apologize. I had to start an anonymous teacher blog just to give me something to post about because my life is work, well up until last week. David and I are going to have a baby on/around August 10th. We're excited, but also freaked out. We weren't trying to have a baby, but it decided to come on anyway. I've been super sickly for the last week. So far being pregnant means throwing up, hating food, being crazy bloated, being tired, peeing all the time, and throwing up more. Everything I've read says this is a good sign, but it's definitely not enjoyable. I don't care as long as it's healthy. I'll keep you posted on this, I promise.
Last night David was in the wearable art show "Uncommon Thread." He did absolutely amazing. He had to wear this crazy bull head he made and stand up on gun stilts ( he also made). The crowd went totally crazy. He should have won, but didn't. I'm terribly proud of him. I didn't get great pictures, because If I didn't sit down, I would have gotten sick. I saw some great pictures I will post once the other people post them on facebook.

Also in the past month we got a snow day! This is the first time in Baton Rouge history it has snowed 2 years in a row. I guess we're just lucky like that. We also had a bad sweater christmas party that was a blast.

I have one week left of school and then off to Arkansas to sleep, rest, and open presents!

Happy Halloween

Here are some long awaited Halloween pictures. Sorry I never post. I have a new blog, but my life has been so busy, it's been hard to post there this week too. I will catch up soon. I promise.

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Smoky Mountains

Gorgeous...

Cabin and Aquarium

Here are some pictures of our cabin and the Aquarium in Gatlinburg. Click here to see the swanky cabin. I would highly recommend this place. The view was beautiful, the accommodations were top notch, it's 10 miles from the craziness of Gatlinburg (ie. pancake house, airbrush place, fudge shop, mini golf, another pancake house, etc.) and it was pet friendly so we got to bring Rocky and Boomer. We've had a blast eating tenessee cookin', white water rafting, mini golfing and playing rummikub. Tomorrow we're headed to Baton Rouge, a little sad. It has been so great to spend time with our families. I'm headed back to Little Rock about July 22nd or 23rd and then to both family reunions before school starts. I had a dream/nightmare last night that school started, and none of my kids showed up. I had to move my classroom three time and Brad Pitt was the librarian. Interpret that...

White Water Rafting

It was a struggle, but we finally got Dave to go white water rafting with us, and I swear he is actually smiling in some of the pictures.

Glorious Branson, Mo

David and I got back from Ireland safe and sound, hung with the Carpenter clan and headed straight to Siloam Springs, and then promptly to Silver Dollar City in Branson. It was amazingly awesome. We all got one of those old timey tin-type pictures made; the kids were adorable, and I got to ride all of the roller coasters with my dad. Also, my dad totally screamed "I loooooove thiiiiiis!" on Wildfire when it went upside down. It was pretty spectacular, until I got off of it the second time and wanted to throw up. It was wonderful to be with the whole family, and to visit a place that reminds me so much of my childhood. I haven't been there in probably 15 years. Here are some pictures!

P.S. We just got to the Smoky Mountains a few hours ago with David's folks. I know, quit hating on us for our ridiculous summer-vacation-amazingness.

pictures from David, Allison, and Allie's masks