The ever growing Laura update can be found on the Hart Insights. 37 weeks and counting

Colton having fun with Grandma and Grandpa

Laura Baby Shower !!!!

A big thanks to all those near and far who took part in the Baby Perkins Baby Shower :) Justin and I are very excited for the new addition to our family. As most of you know we are anxiously awaiting the big surprise....boy? or girl? Thank you for all the thoughts, prays and generous gifts!

Happy Birthday Timmy!!!

Uncle Timmy, Aunt Alyssa and Colton!

Congrats on the job and (of course) the new house!
We love you!

Happy Birthday Joey!

Hope it was a great one! :)

Happy Birthday Mama!!!

We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.~ George Bernard Shaw

Remember this - very little is needed to make a happy life.~ Marcus Aurelius

Baby Perkins

Update: Laura & Baby Perkins at 23 weeks.
Take a look @ the ultrasound pictures above...profile, face & foot.
Due November 15...it sure is coming fast! Starting to feel flutters and kicks at night! Overall, I've felt really well through the pregnancy and Justin is in a helpful protect mode.

FYI: Updated pics

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Flag Cookie

Mmmmmmmmmm...4th of July Flag Cookie!!!

Colton James Dorsey - Day 2

Welcome Colton James!

We welcome the first child of Bryan and Joyce and the first grandchild of Mom and Dad!! 8 lbs. 9 oz 20.5 inches

HAPPY 2nd ANNIVERSARY Tim and Alyssa

Seems like yesterday that we were all on the beach at Navarre witnessing your wedding vows. So much has taken place since then but the memories of that family time together are very special. You both are very lucky to have found each other and as you continue your journey together, know that we are always here to support and love you...
Have a wonderful day!
Love, The mama

A new blog...

Check it out....

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Happy Anniversary!

Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad!

Congrats on 32 years...how 'bout at least another 32 more?!

Reds Game

Finally uploaded these pics from the Reds Game!

CONGRATS!!!

to Jeff ... Yay to a new job! Good luck in Buffalo!!!

to Laura...Wa-hoo! Way to defend your thesis!

What else can we celebrate????

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALYSSA!

(a little late :) ! )

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Here’s wishing you the top o’ life without a single tumble.
Here’s wishing you the smiles o’ life and not a single grumble.
Here’s wishing you the best o’ life and not a claw about it.
Here’s wishing you the joy in life and not a day without it.
- Irish Blessing

May you always walk in sunshine.
May you never want for more.
May Irish angels rest their wings right beside your door.
- Irish Blessing

Happy 28th Birthday Laura!

Happy Birthday Laura Loo Scooby Doo!!

Go Green!

The new administration has brought a bunch of tax credits for those looking to go green and help the environment. Check out this article (http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/green-home-tax-break.html) to see if you qualify for any tax breaks with your building/renovating of homes!

JUSTIN and LAURA settle into their new home

Here are just some pictures of the snow covered place inside and out. With a gravel driveway that is about 1,000 feet of the main road, getting a car through the 8 inches of snow has been interesting. The snow days have come in handy with getting everything set up though. I could not have done it without the mama cakes and her organization skills. Love ya lots woman! Justin and I now have a place to keep our horses in the country setting we always hoped for. We are surrounded by beans fields on three of the four sides of the house. It is a very quiet, peaceful area. We hope everyone will make it out eventually to see the place...we have lots of wood for lots of bonfires!!!

Bump Watch 2009- Week 17/18

Well, familia...here's the scoop (or, the "poop" as some like to call it)...

I'm in month 4 and about to head into month 5, which is amazing to me. I can't believe how quickly time is flying! First trimester wasn't easy, but it wasn't nearly as bad as other people's experiences. I didn't get sick once (knock on wood), but I was nauseous all the time. It was like I had a full time hang-over, just minus the headaches & actual drinking! Breads, pastas and carbs (I know, all those things), were the only thing that helped the feeling. I also was exhausted all the time.

Now that I'm in second trimester, I am feeling 100% better. I'm back to working out at least every other day :) yay! The nauseousness is gone and I have energy...well, at least more energy than 1st tri.

I have started to feel what's called the quickening...light fluttering. Here and there (and lately even more), I'm starting to feel the baby. Some people describe it to be like a goldfish swimming, others describe it as butterflies fluttering...my favorite description was of popcorn popping :) although to me it feels more like the other two. I am starting to show, but it's not a pronounced "bump" yet. I'll post last week's picture below. Within a few weeks, the bump should definitely start to grow and I should look more pregnant and less round/just fat!

February 5th is our big ultrasound day. We get to bring a video tape in to record it and we'll get to see the baby! They'll take measurements & check for health issues, too. I just can't wait to see his/her face (as best as we can!!!) and watch the movements.

Now you're up to speed with me :) What's going on in your life?!?!?

Happy 55th Birthday, Dad!

We love you! :)

Bump Watch 2009

How about a week-to-week update/photo journal of the little one blossoming in Joyce's belly!? I need supporters! Who's with me!?

Nature Pics