More pictures...

Our good friend, Stacey Baker of Baby Pix Photography, came to the hospital and shot some pictures of Mia. We HIGHLY recommend her! http://www.babypixphotography.com/

Mia Katherine Jenkins is here...

We are so proud to announce the Mia Katherine Jenkins came into the world Monday night, August 3rd at 11:39pm. She is 5lbs, 14 oz and 18.9 inches long. We are learning about everything that comes with being a parent meaning we're exhausted but so in love. She is precious! We will post more pictures as soon as we have a moment, here are the highlights...

The LAST picture....

The countdown has begun...I didn't know I could get this big,

hopefully it will all be over soon!

The belly progression...

Just for fun, here are some pictures from when I was 14 weeks until 27 weeks. I'm now 35 weeks and don't think it's humane for anyone to see pictures until this baby gets here.

Nesting...

So now that school is officially out and I can begin the countdown to baby Jenkins (sorry, no name yet), I feel free to finally start decorating, labeling and assembling. I know this "nesting" thing has really kicked in, but I have to say that I think Blair is "nesting" way more than I am (in his man way). In the last three weeks, he has painted the baby room, painted the living room, assembled all the furniture, powersprayed the deck, stained the deck, pulled weeds and put pine straw down. He's done all this inbetween his spring and summer grad school classes! I'm so lucky....

We registered!

I'm so thankful that when I was getting married and had to register, I had the full and complete help of my good friend, Jenny Ford. We went between Bed Bath and Beyond, Potterybarn and Williams Sonoma, scanning everything from dishes to bed sheets. If I had NOT had her help, we would be sleeping and eating MUCH less stylish.

Registering for a BABY was a much different experience. There were literally hundreds of items that lists would say we needed. Between the lists and opinions of moms who sometimes agree on what you need and sometimes don't, let's just say I guess I'll find out when this baby gets here what it REALLY needs and doesn't need. I'm glad it's over and hope we covered our bases....we'll see!

"I left my heart in San Francisco..."

We're visiting my parents in California and decided to take a trip to San Francisco.

Here are some of the highlights....

Craigslist...

I have never sold anything on craigslist before. Not because I didn't want to, but I didn't really have much to sell. We've had a couch and bed in our garage for a year and last night I finally thought, "I'm going to try to see if we can sell this before we leave for the weekend." I posted it at 9:01 and by 9:30, I sold the bed. The following morning I had over 15 e-mails for the couch! Just 24-hours later and our garage is cleaned out, not to mention we have some extra cash in our pockets. That's what I call MODERN technology, love it!

Prego Pix!

This is just too funny not to post. I'm at five months now and here

I am with my father-in-law comparing our bellies. Who's further along?

It's a...

GIRL! Everything looked good on the ultrasound. She was really stubborn (takes after mom) and didn't want to reveal herself, but after some poking and prodding, the technician was sure it was a girl. Can't wait!

We find out this Friday!

That's right, this Friday we're going to have our "big" ultrasound to find out if we're having a little Blair or a little Cara. We'll keep you posted. I've taken some prego pictures and will put those up as well this week.

Saw the little peanut today...

Ok, so I won't be one of those people who blog all about every step of pregnancy, but my doctor's appointment today was really amazing. My doctor offered to do an ultrasound (even though it wasn't scheduled) since I was there so early this morning. I got to see the little person forming complete with a head, eye sockets, arms and legs. While she was showing me all the different parts, the little person was doing summersalts and jumping jacks. It was amazing to see this little person moving around and watching it's heart beat. Can't wait to find out what it is!

The Jenkins are having a BABY!

For those of you whom I haven't talked with in a while, I wanted to let everyone know that we are officially pregnant! I'm ten weeks and feeling great, no morning sickness yet (knock on wood). Just really tired and REALLY excited. We were really suprised since I was told over the summmer that I have a condition, PCOS, that can potentially be a big cause for infertillity. We are so thankful that God is allowing us this little blessing! Please pray for a safe seven more months!

The ORIGINAL Gingerbread champions...

As you can see, "The Jenkins Gingerbread Contest" started many years ago, before Brad and I graced the family with our presence. Here is Blair and Lee Anne sometime in the eighties. They've had a lot of practice...

And the winner is....

Drum roll.......

SUGAR SHACK by Diane Jenkins and Tara Jones! (They pulled it off by only ONE vote over Spot's retreat, submitted by Blair and Cara Jenkins). Chris and Caroline McGlade, first time contenders, came in third with their very creative "Last Chance Christmas Trees." When we get back home, we'll post the picture of the winners with their trophy that they will keep this next year.

We're very glad for the new champions (plus, I think Diane needed this win). Stay tuned for more posting...

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Gingerbread house contest 2008!!! PLEASE VOTE!

Alright friends and family across the USA, the "Jenkins Family Gingerbread House Contest" is ON! We have a new contender this year representing the great states of Texas and Colorado: Chris and Caroline McGlade (loud stadium cheer). We NEED you to vote by making your selction and LEAVING A COMMENT at the bottom of this entry. We will announce the winner next Friday December 18th. Remember, there is a trophy at stake so don't forget to VOTE! Past winners include Brad and Lee Anne Porter (2006) and Blair and Cara Jenkins (2007). Good luck to all contestants! May the best house win!

HOUSE #1: "Sugar Shack"

House #2: "Spot's Winter Retreat"

House #3: "Last Chance Christmas Tree Lot"

The BIG Announcement...

You would think pigs were flying in our household because we

FINALLY GOT CABLE AND INTERNET! I can't tell you how much I realized how out of touch with the world we have been until the cable man came and hooked everything up. All of a sudden my eyes were opened to instant communication! Here's just a few ways that technology has already changed our lives.....

1. I don't have to check my e-mail at the public library anymore (I don't think the Librarian liked me very much and I had a 55 minute time limit)

2. We don't have to put foil on our antenas to watch March maddness

3. ABC is no longer our only source of news (I'm still mad a Charlie Gibson)

4. NETFLIX!

5. FACEBOOK (not yet, but coming soon)

6. We don't have to drive to Atlanta Bread to finish papers and e-mails late on Sunday nights.

7. Skyping (not sure how this works, but sign me up with a webcam)

8. We aren't limited to Hannah Montana on Saturday mornings (Blair knows the theme)

9. We don't have to tape "Friends" anymore

10. We can keep up with friends and family!

"We deserve to win..."

Check out this video on You Tube that showcases the men in our church plant here in Asheville playing the game madgab, it's hilarious....

Off to Washington DC for the 4th of July!

That's right, I will be watching the fireworks along side one of my best friends from college, Tara, at the WHITE HOUSE! She has some crazy job that none of us really understand and works in The Pentagon. So excited! I will post pictures when I get back!

Ballet classes are for little girls...

This past semester, I thought it would be a good idea to start taking ballet class again. I danced for almost twelve years until I had to choose between dance and music (there's only so much a girl can do!). I absolutely LOVED ballet when I was little. My mom and dad took me to see the Nutcracker every year. I guess you could say that signing up for this class really showed me that 30 is just around the corner. I had a great teacher, Lyle, who seemed to have the ability to make me think I wasn't that bad. I know the truth, even Lyle can't hide that. Those days are long gone. Check out the old pictures in my "glory days." I still have the same legs!