Why? Because now that Herbert has two months left and he is getting ready to send things home...I have realized NO ONE except for my Aunt Marie and members of my church have sent my husband ANYTHING. My husband has been gone for 5 months and has missed many important holidays including the birth of his second daughter. It's time for me to make new friends. I'm shocked at my current friends and realized they aren't true friends. Is it that hard to send a card? My husband is out there in Iraq defending, fighting, protecting and sacrificing for all our freedoms. Everyone is so wrapped up in their own lives and if something doesn't impact you directly then I guess it doesn't matter. Oh well.

My cell phone has died completely...I will alert everyone when I get a new one...so if I don't answer or reply to text msgs that's why. :(

KayLee loves to imitate you at this stage and might mirror your movements as you brush your hair or teeth. Toys that represent adult objects, such as a play telephone or tool set, will be among her favorites right now. Mimicking is an important way for your baby to learn.

KayLee is getting close to taking her first steps and may lift one foot off the ground to take a practice step while standing with assistance. If she has mastered crawling and standing against furniture, she is probably very close to cruising, or walking while holding onto furniture. If you have several pieces of furniture close together she will love to walk around them all, as long as she doesn't have to completely let go at any point.

KayLee's stomach and back muscles are increasing in strength, and her balance is improving. She can go from lying on her stomach to a sitting position all by herself, and she can also recover her balance well while sitting. When crawling, she can now balance on one hand while reaching for an object with the other.

Just thought I'd make my LJ "Friends Only" since it can be very private and since it's time to clean off the friends who don't use LJ or I don't have contact with anymore. Comment with a reason why I should keep you on my friends list. I've cleared my friends list and will add your name as you comment.

Thanks everyone! :)

I don't feel hungry but boy is my tummy growling. I guess this is a sign...KayLee needs to eat. Time for one my pregnancy fav's...PIZZA!

While I have definitely been feeling KayLee move around...yesterday I felt my very first hard kick. Herbert and I were driving home back to NC from Richmond and around 1pm or so I got a swift kick. It was amazing!!!!!!!!

Okay so I don't think I am being totally emotional here...but I find when I listen to certain songs they pluck at my emotions (be it good or bad).

What in the world would I do without music!? I LOVE it!

LAYER ONE
-- Name: Jennifer
-- Birthday: 20 February 1979
-- Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii
-- Current Location: Havelock, NC
-- Eye color: Blue
-- Hair color: natural medium brown
-- Height: 5'4"
-- Righty or Lefty: Righty
-- Zodiac sign: I don't follow that stuff only my God.

LAYER TWO
-- Heritage: In order: Spanish (maternal G'pa and paternal G'ma), Hawaiian (maternal G'ma), Irish (paternal G'pa), Italian (paternal G'pa) with a trace of English and Chinese (both from maternal G'ma).
-- Shoes you wore today: My husbands flip flops went I went outside.
-- Your fears: Failure
-- Goal you’d like to achieve: I have MANY. My goal of becoming married and a mommy have been fulfilled though. :)

LAYER THREE
-- Most overused phrase on AIM: I don't really know...
-- First thought when waking up: I gotta pee
-- Best physical feature: Hmmm what do I like best??? I'd say my eyes and breast.
-- Bedtime: Pretty early. It can range from 7:30 to 11pm. Pregnancy wipes you out. Thankfully my husband gets up at 4:45am so he has no problem falling alseep early too.
LAYER FOUR (do you)
-- Smoke: ICK, NOWAY!
-- Curse: Rarely.
-- Sing: Of course.
-- Shower: At least once a day.
-- Crush: No.
-- Think you’ve been in love: I am with my husband, my two kitties and now this new life growing in my tummy.
-- Want to go to college: You mean graduate school? Yes.
-- Like high school: I LOVED high school!!!!!!! QHS rocked my socks.
-- Want to get married: I already am and have been for almost 7 glorious months now.
-- Think you’re attractive: In my own way I guess. I'm not a dog but I am not the professional model I use to be either.

(Where is LAYER FIVE??)<--- That's what i want to know!!


LAYER SIX (in the past month have you)
-- Drank alcohol: No but boy have I been craving it.
-- Smoked: No, I don't smoke.
-- Done drugs: Not illegally.
-- Had sex: Of course...see what pregnancy hormones do to you, lol.
-- Made out: Of course.
-- Gone to the mall: Yeah when I was back in VA but sadly it was a short trip since I was feeling sick!
-- Been on stage: Oh yes and loved it!
-- Made homemade cookies: No but want to.
-- Gone skinny dipping: No
-- Dyed your hair: No.

LAYER SEVEN (ever)
-- Played a game that required removal of clothing: Yes.
-- If so, was it mixed company: Yes.
-- Been trashed or extremely intoxicated: Unfortunately yes.
-- Been caught "doing something": No
-- Been called a tease: Sure.
-- Gotten beaten up: No.
-- Shoplifted: No.
-- Changed who you were to fit in: No I like to set my own trends.

LAYER EIGHT
-- Age you hope to be married: N/A
-- Number of children: 3-5
-- Dream Wedding: Already had it. :)
-- How do you want to die: In my sleep when I am very old would be nice but only the good Lord knows when and how.
-- Where do you want to go to college: Done that...
-- What do you want to be when you grow up: Do we ever really grow up?

LAYER NINE
-- Last car ride: Last night when my hubby took me to dinner
-- Last romantic kiss: This morning.
-- Last good cry: a couple days ago probably
-- Last book read: Chicken Soup for the Expectant Mother's Soul (thank you Margot)
-- Last crush: My last crush was the man I married.
-- Last phone call: My mom and dad.
-- Last cd played: Something Herbert's Gunny made.
-- Last song downloaded: N/A
-- Last annoyance: GEICO commercial and people who walk soooo slow infront of me.
-- Last disappointment: Hmmm I'll have to get back to you on that one.
-- Last soda drink: Pepsi
-- Last sleep: Last night.
-- Last IM: Lindsay or Margot.
-- Last time wanting to die: Probably last time I had surgery for my Crohn's.
-- Last time hugged: This morning.
-- Last time you were slapped in the ass: This morning.
-- Last lipstick used: does gloss count?
-- Last time someone made you cry: a couple days ago
-- Last time someone wrote something sweet to you: Hmm probably Lindsay and her sweet sweet IM's she leaves almost every day. They make me heart smile every day.
-- Last time someone wrote you a funny note: Probably something over AIM awhile ago if that counts.
-- Last time dancing: does dancing in the car count ;-)
-- Last show attended: Hmmm Just Like Heaven.

Is it me or does GEICO have the absolute worst commercials ever!? Gosh they are so dumb they irritate me. If it wasn't for all the money I save with them I would switch just because I really dislike their advertising.

Wow I have been sleeping a lot today. For some reason I have just felt so exhuasted today. Now that I am up and have had dinner I thought I'd take a few minutes and update.

Last night my girl Margot picked me up and took me shopping. She bought me 2 maternity shirts, a pair of maternity pants, a night gown/slip and she even bought the baby a cute little outfit. I felt so spoiled! It was so sweet of her. I was just happy to see her and be out of the house. I am very thankful for her generosity and gracious spirit.

Now I am sitting here waiting for my husband to call me in a few minutes when he gets off work. My husband has been incredibly sweet today too. I feel very blessed!

Going to listen to my baby's heartbeat now. :)

Just wanted to let everyone know I took down the BabyKeaton Journal. It was too much to try and keep up with the LJ and the website. I'd much rather focus on one and make it nice. I have moved all the entries to the website and will continue to update on here and all big announcements on the other site and this site. So don't forget to bookmark that site and PLEASE sign the guestbook when you stop by. It should be signed everytime you stop by. This is for the baby and will be posted in our baby book so go ahead and comment. :)

http://www.babysfirstsite.com/babykeaton

I am 12 weeks today! I pray my 1st trimester trouble will fade soon...including my CROHN'S!!!!

I really would like to customize my LJ but I don't know how. Can anyone help? I am fairly computer literate if that helps. :)

I realize I need to get back into my LJ. Now that I am pregnant it can help me as far as relaxtion techniques go. So here is a vow to get back.

This morning my mother went to let Tony, Boo, Spooky and Pokey in the house to eat and sleep and they rushed in the door as always. Then my mom and dad went upstairs to get ready for work and when my mom came downstairs she saw Tony laying like he always lays in front of the food dish. My mom quickly realized Tony was dead. My sweet Tony had passed away. My mom couldn't believe it since she just saw him walk in the door. He had no cuts or bumps on him. We think he may have had a heart attack since he was a large cat. My mom is going to take him to the vet to get cremated instead of burying him in the yard.

Oh I will miss my sweet sweet Tony. He loved everyone who came over. He loved to play with the flash light and his golf ball.

Tony I love you and always will. God Bless you!

Happy Birthday to the wonderful Ms. Lindsay!!!!!!! Have a TERRIFIC day and keep that head up and smile going girl! This is your year sweetie, embrace it now. With the right attitude the world is yours for the taking and I have 100% faith in you! *hugs and love*