Life is a Zoo!

It always seems like a zoo at the Lord house! There is always something crazy going on, but we wouldn't have it any other way. Here are some pics of us at an actual zoo- The Dallas Zoo- just this past weekend. Nana, "Gwamma", Aunt Amy, Aunt "Wefunny", Madeline, Landon and I had a great time. We don't know if Jim-Susie had a great time or not- he/she is still not making any movements that I can feel. But, I bet even if I could, he/she could have cared less about the zoo. What do you think? Well, here are some pics from our zoo day.


Madeline in the bird's nest at the Children's Zoo.

Madeline, Landon and Aunts "Wefunny" and Amy

Landon overlooking the otters but no otters in sight!

Madeline, Mommy (with Jim-Susie) and Landon

Madeline, Mommy (with Jim-Susie) and Landon posing with a chimp bronze statue (Just in case you thought she was on the back of a real chimp). Surely, you didn't think that, did you?

Happy Easter!

Well, Easter was especially special this year since Grandma and Grandpa came to town and Grandma actually went to church with us! It started off with Bret getting the flu Friday, but by Sunday (after the Tamiflu- thank God for Tamiflu) he was feeling much better and even felt good enough to pose for a few pics. None of those turned out very good, so I don't have proof to show you, but he did participate- I promise! Here are some pics of our Easter Egg hunt in the front yard. We actually hunted eggs 4 times- once with candy-filled and money-filled eggs and three times just for fun because the kids though it was fun. Lunch was especially great with Amy's scrumptious broccoli cheese rice which Jim-Susie craved for 3 days straight! I am thinking Amy needs to cook that more often. What do you say Aunt Amy?


(above) Madeline counting up all her loot and eggs!

(below) Nana helping Landon find a hidden egg.

(below) Landon and Madeline posing with thier stash!

(below) Madeline looking for more eggs.



Landon showing us his "fandy". He was, however, more impressed with his bag that he carried his eggs in than the eggs themselves. All day he would show us his bag and say "My bag!".

Jim-Susie is an Apple!

Well, I am 15 weeks this week and according the BabyCenter.com, Jim-Susie is the size and weight of an apple. I have always wondered why they compare babies in the womb to food? Maybe it's because food is universal and everyone can relate to food. Who knows? Well, I am still feeling great and in all honesty, I am so busy with Madeline and Landon, I don't have much time to really think about the pregnancy. Don't get me wrong, I am doing everything to take care of my body and the baby but I stay so busy any symptoms go unnoticed. The only time I ever have moment to talk to the baby and feel on my belly is at night laying in bed. I felt a very faint movement from Jim-Susie the other night, but I don't plan on really feeling him/her until a couple of weeks.

I had a sonogram today to measure my cervix- which is normal, thank God! He said I am fine and sees no problems of having incompetent cervix. We asked him if he could tell us what Jim-Susie was (boy?, girl?) but he said he/she is too small to tell. So, my next appointment is April 16 and we will find out then. Man, this is going to be a long 4 weeks of waiting!

Easter Egg Hunt #1

Well, here we are at the city-wide Easter Egg Hunt. Landon had so much fun "hunting" the eggs (strategically placed in plain site on the grass, of course) but did not want his picture taken. We met up with some of Landon's good friends, Will and Anna (pictured here being so photogenic!). There was a petting zoo, balloon-making clown and even the Easter Bunny who Landon wanted absolutely nothing to do with. It was a fun morning! I have more pics, but sadly, I got this one from Anna's mom because I haven't downloaded mine off my camera yet. Maybe I'll get to that this week. Let's pray!

Jim-Susie is a Lemon!

14 weeks and only 182 days to go: Jim Susie can now squint, frown, grimace, pee, and possibly suck his/her thumb! From head to bottom, he/she measures 3 1/2 inches — about the size of a lemon — and he/she weighs 1 1/2 ounces. His/her body's growing faster than his/her head, which now sits upon a more distinct neck. By the end of this week, his/her arms will have grown to a length that's in proportion to the rest of his/her body. (Jim-Susie's legs still have some lengthening to do.) Aunt Amy seems to think that may be the cause of all the Peurifoy girls being so short- maybe our legs never grew to their potential. I knew there had to be a reason why we were all so short.
Well, I am feeling great, still have not had any sickness and this week I enter into my 2nd trimester. So, hopefully, I will feel great the remainder of this pregnancy. I go in next Wednesday to have Dr. Downey measure my cervix for incompetent cervix since I have had a LEEP procedure for my pre-cancer last year. Let's pray all is normal, otherwise, I have to have a cerclage to sew it shut until I get closer to my due date. Ouch! Sorry, I still haven't downloaded any pics off my camera...maybe I'll do that this week.

Make your vote count!

Bret and I have been thinking of names for baby Lord. Currently, his/her name is Jim-Susie since we don't know if it is a boy or girl. Story? Well, when my mom was a little girl she got a kitten and couldn't tell if it was a boy or girl. So, to spare the poor kittens feelings, little Becky named her tiny kitten Jim-Susie. So, I was telling Madeline that story the other day and so she decided that it would be the perfect name for baby Lord during this time of unknowing. But, we think Jim-Susie just isn't a very fitting name for this little one, so we are enlisting our friends and family's help. We may choose your vote, we may not, but either way it will be fun to see what you all think. So, please click on the link at the top right of our blog where it says "Vote on my NameList". We want to know what you think of the names we have thought of so far.

...and baby makes Five!

Well, we found out last week we are having another little one. Funny story actually... We had JUST started trying in early February so when I got the flu last week, I thought I'd be on the safe side and tell the nurse that we had been trying. You know, just in case he prescribed me medicine that might not be good for the baby in the event I was indeed pregnant. "Congratulations!" she said when she returned 5 minutes later after I took the test. I was so excited and thought, "Wow, that was fast! I must be only 3 weeks along." So, I got my medicine for the flu and was on my way. I immediately called my ob/gyn to schedule my first pre-natal appointment. Thursday, Feb 28 at 4 pm- today is the day God got a real good laugh! So, I went today to see my doctor- prepared for an end-of-October due date and a pea-sized baby on the sonogram screen. SURPRISE! The baby is 5 centimeters, heart-beat, tiny hands and arms and 12 weeks! I laughed the entire time at the doctors in a state of shock to say the least. Our "planning" had been an afterthought in God's plan! So, the due date quickly jumped from October to early September and from thinking I was only 1 month along to already being 3 months pregnant. What a glorious surprise and blessing. So...here comes baby #3.

Pancakes for Preschoolers

Today, the Lord family went to the church for Pancakes with Preschoolers. The Children's staff served over 500 families and over 1000 pancakes to preschoolers and their families. The morning was so much fun with all the kids wearing their PJ's, eating pancakes and sausage, and watching a magic show. Landon actually sat still for most of the magic show, but was anxious to run around toward the end. We sat with his friends Faith, Anna and Samuel, and of course their mommies and daddies, which are all in our Sunday School class. It was so much fun! Here is a picture of Landon with a mouth full of pancake!

Merry Christmas 2007!

Well, Christmas this year was like any other...the traditional Christmas Eve service with all the Peurifoy's at Lake Pointe Church, dinner at my mom's and off to bed to await Santa's surprises. Landon would have been just as happy if Santa had just brought paper and boxes, but the basketbal goal and basketball did just fine! Madeline passed Santa's nice list, too, making out with an ipod and idog this year loaded with all her favs (Hannah Montana, BarlowGirl, Hilary Duff, Cheetah Girls, etc.) And mom and dad must have been super good for Santa to have hired a plumber to finally complete the kids bathroom! How did Santa know just what we needed? That makes 6 rooms down and 3 more to go! One day we will have the whole house completed...but, one day at a time. Here are some pics from Christmas day. Merry Christmas!

Making Elves of Ours"elves"

Well, we decided to become elves- well, not really. But, my friend Sara sent me this and I couldn't resist turning us all into elves for the day. So, I hope you get a chuckle out of this like we did. Merry Christmas! http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1390916136

Jump Rope for Heart

Well, I remember my elementary days at Montgomery Elementary and how much fun Jump Rope forHeart was. Already, the American Heart Association meant so much to my family. My dad suffered his first massive heart attack when I was only 4 and thanks to God and His sovereignty, I would have him for 22 more delightful years. Well...the jump lives on as Madeline participated in her first Jump Rope for Heart event at her school. She practiced for 2 weeks just to show off her skills for a few minutes to benefit the AHA. What an energetic and loving spirit she is. She was so proud of her self and not to mention, so excited that she raised enough money for the voice changer...that is a whole other conversation...! Thanks to everyone who donated to support her and the American Heart Association. The voice changer will live on as her reminder!

Madeline is Red Hot!

Madeline competed in her second gymnastics meet for Team Red Hot. She did fabulous and scored an overal 34.5 out of 40 possible points earning her the highest level ribbon- BLUE! Way to go Madeline- we are so proud of you!

Here she is (the one in the middle standing up) as she stretches with her team before competition begins.

We're back in the Blog of things

Well, it's been almost an entire year and I am finally recommitted to this blog. I promise, I will update this at least once per month with news of the family.

Instead of recapping all of 2006, let me just start with 2007:

- Madeline is in her second half of her Kindergarten year. She loves her teacher, has made some new friends, and is doing great. She is reading, writing, and honing in on her leadership skills. She also made team for gymnastics, participated in her first meet in January and is gearing up for her second one next weekend. She is full of spunk and is a barrel of laughs!

- Landon turned one year on January 28. Can you believe? He is trying to walk, although his preferred method of movement is still high-tailing it across the floor on his knees. He crawls like a little bulldog- too funny! He is a healthy, chunk of fun and all smiles. He is the happiest baby I have ever encountered and is a precious addition to our already fun and loud little family. Check out his one year pics: http://photographybymonty.com/sessions/lord2307.htm

- Bret and I are doing good. Bret is searching for a new police department to work for and I am still happy at American Heart Association. We will celebrate our two year wedding anniversary in a few months and are looking forward to planning a vacation. We haven't taken one since our honeymoon!

Well, that is all for now. Check back soon for more updates. God Bless!

Landon Meets His Friend

Our friends Emily, Bryan and little Avery came to visit us today and generously loaned us the use of their swing (thank, God). Thanks, Emily and Bryan. Avery was a bit jealous of her mommy holding and feeding the baby, but was enjoying touching and poking at him. She really wanted him to take his pacifier, even though he was definitely NOT interested. We can't wait to go to the zoo and to Sea World this summer with the Gilberts. Landon is really looking forward to playing with his friend Avery and Madeline is looking forward to seeing Shamu.

GG Comes to Town

Well, GG came to visit this weekend to see her newest great-grandchild. It was love at first site of course and we had a lot of fun. She brought the Peurifoy clan, Great Aunt Natalie, cousin Holly, Sherry and Sherry's grandmother. We had fun catching up and they enjoyed holding and feeding the baby. Here are pcitures of the generations of a few Peurifoys.

Bret's First Day at the Station

Wow! We have a real gun-holding, sharp-shooting, hand-cuff-bearing, uniformed police man in our midst. He enjoyed his first day as a cop and actually had quite an "eventful" day for a such a small town. He is really looking forward this new career and we are all so proud of him.

Happy One Month, Landon!

My, my, how this month has flown by. I can't believe our little man is one month old. I am anxious to see how much he weighs now, since he is getting so chubby. We tried rice cereal today and we really liked it...didn't make us sleep any longer though. Here are some pictures of him celebrating his one month milestone.

We have an Officer Among us!

Well, Congratulations are in order for my dear husband, Bret! He has now officially become a police officer with the Royse City Police Department. We are so excited for his new opportunity and now we can find a place to LIVE! Yeah! It has been a long month awaiting the news. Royse City was his first choice of departments so we feel we are truly blessed. God is very good and we are so excited. Congratulations Officer Bret Lord!

Happy Valentine's Day

Love is in the air! Our family is full of so much love this year...celebrating a new marriage, a new blended family and welcoming our newest addition, little Landon. I am especially missing my dad this Valentine's Day and remembering Madeline's first Valentine's Day when my dad came over during his lunch break and brought Madeline her first Valentine and a purple teddy bear. I treasure that picture I took of them that day and am sad he is not here to visit Landon on his first Valentine's Day. He would just adore Landon, as he always wanted a boy in the family. I know his legacy lives on in me and I will pass it on to Madeline and Landon.

Well, here is Nana with her two favorite grandchildren on Landon's first Valentine's. She came bearing cards and lots of kisses and hugs! What more could Madeline and Landon ask for. Nana is so special.

Doctor, Doctor, Give us the News!

Landon's third doctor's appointment was today. He had two last week...they thought he might have been a bit jaundiced, but he triumphed! We left the hospital weighing an even 6 pounds. By that Thursday (only 3 days later) he had dropped down to 5 lbs 12 oz. The following Monday he was up a bit at 5 pounds 14 ounces and was making progress. He was losing his yellow tint and eating much better (an ounce at a sitting). We are proud to say that today our little boy weighs 6 pounds 4 ounces (only 3 ounces short of his birth weight), is eating 2 ounces each sitting and has beautiful pink skin. Dr. Fisch says he looks great and is growing good. Our next appointment will be the one he gets loads of shots...I think it's more painful for the mom to watch than for the babies getting pricked. Anyway, our little boy is doing excellent and changing every day.