Our "Big" News!!

I know...I haven't been posting in a while. For those of you who check my blog often, I am so sorry. I was pretty much under-the-weather for much of July! We are pregnant...yes, we are expecting our second child!! What a blessing!!! The "big" event will take place at the beginning of March if I make it that long. :) We are 10 weeks now...yay! The countdown is on because I have been so, so sick. I am not the one that loves pregnancy at all. I didn't have a good one last time and this one has not begun that way either. All I can think about is the precious baby that comes at the end...that keeps my spirits up.

I have already been in the hospital due to dehydration....I know the cycle has started! Ugh! But fortunately they have me now hooked to a pump that gives me medicine 24/7. What a huge blessing as I started teaching this week! I know Ashley also appreciates that I can at least walk and function a small amount around the house now. So please keep us in your prayers!! Oh, and if you are one that doesn't feel your best during pregnancy either, let me hear from you. It is always nice to hear that others have problems with this too!

Trip to the Georgia Aquarium

Wednesday we took a day trip to Atlanta to the aquarium. What fun it was! We took Lyla and her Grandmother and Granddaddy (Ashley's parents). Lyla loved it as did I! She loved getting a close look at the fish and really thought it was neat when she touched a sea anemone! She ended her day as we watched the 3D movie...it was her first "movie" experience!! I finally got her to wear her 3D glasses, and she was surprised as the fish swam right by her!



Touching the sea anenome!




She loved the statue of the mermaid.


Deepo the aquarium's mascot


At first she wanted to see him, but then when she found out he was "alive", that was a different story!



Lyla showing her daddy the fish.


Lyla thought it was so cool that her granddaddy was riding too!


Jellyfish!


Look at the fish!


Long day!!!!

Our Sunshine

Recently we visited the Botanical Gardens and had some pictures taken of us with Lyla. They turned out great even though Lyla really wasn't in the mood for pictures that day. Check out a slide show of our photo shoot! Click on the link below.

www.erinnolenphotography.com/carlisle

Photos courtesy of Erin Nolen Photgraphy.

Can you believe it?

If you know me, you won't believe this! I ate a steak tonight, and I actually loved it. Ashley took me to the famous Shula's tonight to celebrate our 4th anniversary. It was quite exciting...we had the best time having an actual date night. Since I was at a famous steak house, I thought I would try a steak. I am glad I did now. :) Our actual anniversary was this past Thursday, but since we were at the beach with the youth, we celebrated tonight.

I love you, Ashley! Thank you for a wonderful four years!!

Our Beach Trip

We are back! Let me say....Lyla adores the beach. She loved it! She was not afraid of anything. We went this past week with our church youth group, and it was so much fun. The kids were great and so well-mannered. Lyla loved the pool, the sand, and the ocean! Here are some pictures for you to enjoy! We can't wait to take her back.

Have you ever tried the Nintendo Wii?

If not, let me tell you how fun it is! Ashley got one for Father's Day; however, it was really like a family gift that we could all enjoy. We were bowling last night, and it was like we were at the bowling alley! It is so fun. We were able to spend quality time together at home having fun but getting some exercise at the same time. You can't sit and play the Wii...you are moving and in action the whole time!! Our arms were even sore this morning! We also bought the Wii Fit to go with it and we can't wait...hopefully it will give me some very much needed exercise time that I can do while Lyla is sleeping! So....if you haven't tried it, I very much suggest it!

Happy Father's Day

I am truly blessed to have a wonderful husband. He is such a great father to Lyla. We have had a wonderful father's day just spending time together. Lyla began her day by waking up her daddy with hugs and kisses and of course a present just for daddy. We then had a normal Sunday going to church and being with friends. Today's sermon was wonderful, teaching us the true qualities of a father. A father is one who is a protector, provider, teacher, and most of all a friend. Thank you, Ashley for being such a great father figure to Lyla and a great husband to me! We love you!

Here are some pictures for you to enjoy from our day...