New Bellybutton!!

Lookie look! My umbilical cord stub fell off this morning! I HAVE A BEAUTIFUL BELLY BUTTON! Oh how pretty I am. Now I can go get it pierced. JUST KIDDING, DADDY!

My Saturday Best

Grandpa, Debbie, Mommy and I got dressed in our Saturday best today to take a stroll around the mall. Don't you just love my beautiful dress and matching hat? It's one of my favorites, with a pretty pink flower on my bottom. Boy was I styling! Mommy gave me a nice warm bath to make sure I was all clean and presentable before we left to go to the mall. The bath wasn't fun, but the snugging afterward was OK.

Grandpatime!

Grandpa is so big and cuddly - I just couldn't resist a little nap. Hooray for Grandpas!

The Afterbath

Today's bath was NOT FUN. But afterward, mommy let me snuggle in my bunny rabbit towel for a nice long time so that I could get warm again. I love my bunny rabbit towel! I'm not sure I'm ready to face the world out there yet...

What a day!

Today, momma took me to the doctor again. The nurse pricked my heel and stole some of my blood! But the doctor was nice...he said I've gained 12 ounces since my last doctors visit, and that I look healthy. Now I weigh 6 lbs 8 oz. He said I'm growing up to be a big girl, and told momma she's doing a good job of feeding me. I can't wait to be a big girl! How exciting! :)

Happy Girl

Jackie and Keira playing monkey see monkey do.

Open Your Eyes, Little Girl!

Napping in the sun...

With the macro setting on the camera, her hands look huge!!!

Keira closeup

A tired family in the hospital...

Keira is Born! Mom and Baby are doing well.

The New Home

Here is the front of our new home. It has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, an office, a main living area, and a large yard. It is at the end of a cul-de-sac, so the front yard is pretty small, but the backyard is much bigger. We close on June 23rd. If you would like our new address, please email or call me. :) Enjoy the pictures! (Oh, and this is the current owner's furniture, not ours.) ~Meg

The Main Living Areas

The Kitchen - as seen from the dining room. You can see the main entryway and a little bit of the living room on the right. The kitchen, like the rest of the house, has very high ceilings. These cupboards are so high, I'd need a stepping stool to reach the top shelves. Lots of cupboard space, and newer appliances. Everything stays - I mean, the appliances stay, not the mess. The Main Living Room - As seen from the main entryway. Dining/Kitchen just off to the right. Notice the wood-burning fireplace. The door to the right of the fireplace heads out to the backyard. The Living Room/Dining Room - As seen from the guest bedroom hallway. The living room opens up to the dining room, as shown here, the main entryway is off to the right. The dining room opens into the kitchen, to the right, just behind that wall.

Master Bed and Bath

The Master Bedroom - the picture doesn't do it justice...there are two windows. The house is a split-layout, meaning that the master bedroom is on the opposite side of the house from the guest bedrooms - the house is divided by the main living area. The Master Bathroom - again, high ceilings. The master bath has two sinks, a large shower with sliding glass doors, a jetted tub and his/hers closets. The Master Bath Again - here you can see the whirlpool tub and his/hers closets.

More Rooms

The Nursery - beautiful high ceilings and a wide, low window seat with cupboards. The Laundry Room - a built-in pull-out ironing board on the right wall. The room has a door - perfect place for a litterbox! The Study - just inside the front entryway. The room is a lot larger than it looks in this picture...there is a corner desk out of the picture to the left.

Backyard

Meg's Family Baby Shower: April 15, 2006

Ice Cream Pies! Someone understands what a pregnant woman needs... Megan, Elizabeth, Jennifer, Kristen and Rebecca at Meg's family baby shower. Almost all of the girls, but we really missed Dori and Kim! Meg is 34 weeks pregnant in this picture.

Sisters and Moms-To-Be!

Meg (34 wks) and Becky (10 wks) on Easter Sunday. Two cute and belly to belly! Grandma-To-Be is beaming in the background as well. I'm so excited that my sister is pregnant! We're having so much fun.

Becky & Kyle's Wedding: April 8, 2006

Becky & Kyle at their beautiful wedding. The event was held at Mount Vernon.

Meg & Becky at the Wedding

The Ft Worth Stockyard - 03/12/06

A Phi Sigma Chi reunion! Vineeta (the brave one on the bull), Erin, Meg, Courtney and Becky on a tour of the Historical Ft Worth Stockyard. Meg is 29 weeks pregnant in this photo.

Ride 'Em Cowgirl!

Preggers Meggers on a saddle barstool at the Historical Ft Worth Stockyard. No...drinking was not involved.

Indian Cuisine and Good Friends

A traditional Indian meal on the floor in Vineeta's Ft Worth apartment. What could be better than the combination of good food and good friends??

Meg's Belly - 28 Weeks

Per the requests of many, here are a few pictures of Meg's ever-expanding belly. Enjoy!

Silly Belly

The Belly - The Baby - Keira Elizabeth

Made With Love

Just look what my big sister Becky made for me! I received it in the mail on Friday. What an awesome big sister!! I love my new bracelet. ~Meg

Ready to go!

It's all put together, and ready to be used. Now we're just waitin' on Keira... As you can see, we are temporarily set up in a two-bedroom apartment until Brian gets his PCS orders to move us permanently to Abilene (mid-August). We are planning to build a home here and are very excited!! For the time being, all of our furniture remains in Rapid City, so we're using makeshift furniture (crates, trunks and boxes). At least Keira won't have a makeshift bed!!

Grandma K Sent a Bassinet!!!

Meg, assembling the awesome new "carry-me-near 5-in-1 sleep system." The system includes a changing table, a rocking bassinet, and a portable play station! WOWIE thanks Grandma!

Like Father, Like Sons

Keira Elizabeth

We had an ultrasound today and found out our baby is definitely a girl! Keira has a healthy heart beat, lots of healthy organs, and big feet. She likes to stick out her tongue and suck on her fingers. We took home five beautiful sonograms, and this was the best profile picture since she kept moving so much. She doesn't like sitting still for the camera.

PregMeg

Meg is now 22 weeks into the pregnancy. Definitely showing!!