Dec. 7, 2006 - Taking a couple minutes...
...To update ya'll on the Vinson household these days! 
Life is going very well here...and very fast! I'm so pleased to say that Travis is now enrolled in a couple college classes for the spring semester - 100% of tuition and 50% of books paid for by the awesome company that he works for. Woo hoo!! 
Isn't God good?? I'm so excited for Travis. He has three years behind him already of college going towards his degree (In Manufacturing Engineering Technologies to be precise - doesn't that just sound super SMART? 
), so he's got a huge chunk of it already finished. Of course, working full time, and being a husband and new daddy won't allow him to take a huge load of classes, but it's still a blessing from the Lord that he gets this opportunity.
Meanwhile, I've been working diligently this last week of regular classes at the college. I finished a big presentation for my teaching class yesterday, I have a test for Algebra this afternoon and then all I have left are finals next week. I really can't wait to be through. And it's not that I haven't enjoyed school very much, but I'm just very ready for a break. Last semester I was a little sad to see the school year end, but this time I'm totally physched for it! Having school finished means so much more this year....the holidays are approaching, family will be coming to visit, Travis is starting school, and most importantly, our little son's birthday is "pending." 
Speaking of Baby V, Travis and I absolutely adore him already. He makes us laugh all the time and can entertain us for quite a while. 
I think when he gets the hiccups it's sooooo cute! I wish I could actually see him hiccuping. It's totally silly I know, but I think a lot about how wonderful it could be if my belly was translucent so that we could watch him growing, changing and moving inside me. *grin* Oh well, that sounds a bit "science fictiony" to really be wishing for, eh? It's all for the best anyway. It's going to be well worth the wait to see him in person, Lord-willing in another month or so. 
Also, Baby V's being thrown a shower Monday night and I know he's got to be plenty excited about it! 
His nursery theme is little teddy bear cowboys, with red and blue bandanas. Here's the bedding and nursery decor we're wanting to use...(Isn't it sweet?!) 
The highlight of this week is the upcoming visits from family and friends from Kansas. I'm excited to see everyone! My Dad, Mom, and cousin Sarah are all coming in tomorrow for my "sister-in-love's" wedding reception on Saturday. They're even staying through the weekend for Baby V's shower as well. Also, our dear, long-time family friends, the Cowens, will be in town for Kristen's reception as well. It will fun to get to visit with such dear friends and family. 
And with the thought of Kansas running through my mind, I have to mention that I ran across a great post from a fellow blogger friend of mine, Momwtrmn, that reminds me, once again, of all of the differences between Kansas and Texas. Ya'll have to take a look at this map of the United States that shows what people from different states call *ahem* "carbonated beverages" and let me know if you're a "Coke," "Pop," or "Soda" person. Most everyone down here calls it "Coke", but I always grew up calling it "Pop." Isn't that funny? Back when I was waitress, whenever someone asked me for a "Coke" I would say, "Oh, I'm sorry, we don't have any Coca Cola. We only serve Pepsi." Every now and then I would get someone who would respond, "Oh, that's what I meant." It made me smile and wonder if they were originally from some place other than Kansas! 
(And ya'll, I was truly trying NOT to bow my back, but it seems to be perpetually curved that way these days.
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34 Weeks - Nearly 9 Months Along
Comments
Dec. 7, 2006 - AWW!!
Posted by SuperAngel
First: Since there are alot of different topics, I am going to just touch base on them!!
I luv it!! You are so tiny!! I say "Pop". Congrats!! for Mr. V!! Congrats for you too!!
I luv what you are doing in the baby's room!! It is adorable!! I hope you have a GREAT time with family!!
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Dec. 8, 2006 - Awww...
Posted by Anonymous
You're so cute, Shakes! I can't believe how close the birth of Baby V is now...I'm so excited for you and Travis! Are you going to be back at all for Christmas? It would be great to see you again!
~natalie
Dec. 14, 2006 - little belly
Posted by carkay
Oh my word- you do not look like your almost 9 months along!!! You will have no problem losing that little bit of weight!! You look adorable-pregnant is so fun, I miss it. I'llbe keeping alookout for the announcement of babys arrival- hae fun at your shower. The bedding is adorable!!
