The Patterson Forum: Better Late Than Never!

“You suck at blogging” loving words from my friend Courtney Kirwan, that have motivated me to update our blog and clue everyone in on what we’ve been up to! It’s been a while, so let’s back up a bit…

Labor Day Weekend (20 weeks along): Travis and I made the 5hour trip back home for Labor Day. Because Travis has been keeping such long hours at the hospital (to which he usually doesn’t receive the next day’s schedule until the night before) – we were too tired to drive on Friday night, so we left on Saturday morning at 4:30am. YIKES!! I didn’t sleep the whole way – can you believe it?! Usually car rides = long naps for me! Poor Trav!

Saturday we were able to register at ‘BUY BUY BABY’. Holy Moly! That place is like a Costco for baby stuff – it’s HUGE…and totally overwhelming for first time parents! Between the 8 different types of pacifiers, onesies (with and without feet), breast pumps, butt paste, and bottles – it’s safe to say…we were lost. Thank goodness we had Grandma Shirley and Grandma Brenda to help out. AND of course embarrass us by snapping photos while we registered. J

Overall, it was an awesome trip home! We were even able to head downtown and tailgate with friends and family for the first game of the season - GO DAWGS!! Miss you girls!! xoxo

September 9^th-11^th(21 weeks along): Keith & Keri and Phillip & Christina came to visit us from Savannah! We had a blast! Luckily, Charleston gave us great weather and we spent most of the weekend outside. The guys watched the game, while the girls shopped the cobble-stone streets of downtown (and spent the guys' money).We also kayaked the intercostals’ alongside a family of dolphins. (Keri tried to run one over with her and Keith’s kayak – she’s being investigated by PETA. JK Keri!) Come visit again soon!

My 25^th Birthday, September 15^th (22 weeks along): Unfortunately, I hate to report that my 25^th birthday was pretty lame. I came down with a terrible cold that week and it lasted for 7-8 days. For someone that’s never had the flu, bronchitis, strep, or even chicken pox – I was miserable! So I spent my birthday, curled up with my handsome hubby, a box of tissues, and a pizza. Not exactly the ‘quarter of a century’ party I was hoping for, but what can ya do?! Not to worry. All is not lost…Travis gave me the sweetest card I think he’s EVER given me and… I also got a Brother sewing machine! Does this make me overly domestic? I ~~want~~ need to learn to sew. I can’t even sew a button back on a pair of Trav’s pants! PLUS, I’m hoping to make all of the baby bedding myself. Wish me luck! PS: I’m definitely having a great big (yes, hair and all) 80’s Prom themed birthday party next year! Mark your calendars!! Well all but one of you. We’ll need a sitter, duh!

September 20^th (23 weeks along): For any of you who may not know…..IT’S A BOY!! Our OBGYN confirmed that we are having a baby boy and we are so excited! Travis is over the moon. He bought him the most precious tiny fishing hat. He’s already talking about playing catch, pitching a tent, and casting a line! We can’t wait! Here are some babybump pictures: