I had the privilege of having my lunch cooked for me the other day. He made me tomato soup and later helped me make tuna cassarole for Daddy. Any time I get ready to cook he grabs his stool and offers a hand.  

He loves this video and loves to dance to it.  

Andrew's new favorite show is watching his own fishing video. Thanks to Daddy and Uncle Jay for making this video possible. 

Fishing Update

After weeks, or maybe just a week of non-stop practice, Andrew has gotten really good at casting and reeling in his fake fish. All he wants to do is go fishing. He will stand there casting and reeling in for hours (at least it feels that way for me). Sometimes he does cast a few backwards but for the most part he is very good. If we are getting into the van to go somewhere he grabs his fishing pole and casts a couple of times and then gets into the car. It amazes me.
Baby boy #2 is doing fine too. He's making room for himself so I've been in some pain lately. It only shows up at night or if I bend over too much. He's still active especially if I'm watching TV.
That's all I got for now.

This is the best tux pic that was sent to me. I think he looks handsome. 

Andrew is dancing with Pricilla. I wish you could see her up close, she is beatiful with her latina look. Be careful ladies, Dowd men (mainly mine) have a thing for the Latina women. 

Here's the bridal party being silly. Sorry the picture isn't better but the sun wasn't cooperating. Isn't the setting beautiful. At the dock behind us is where they said 'I do.' 

Here's Andrew borrowing his cousin Kirsten's headphones. He loved them bunches and was thankful that she shared with him. 

Andrew fishing with his Paw Paw and his new Uncle Chris is in the background. 

Andrew with his cousins Alexis (left) and Kirsten. 

The Baby Moves

I've been so excited because I can now feel baby boy #2 move. It began while I was in FL but I wasn't for sure but as I sit and watch TV or be real active I will feel him move. I forgot how special that feeling is, especially since he is not kicking hard enough for others to feel. I do cherish these times.
I was able to come up some wedding pics so you will get to see them as well.

His eyes are on the fish making sure it won't go anywhere. As soon as I pulled out the camera he stood like this. Maybe holding a fishing pole while posing for a picture is an innate ability in all boys. 

See the little fish he caught. 

Just practicing his casting. 

Look at that intensity. 

Practicing with Daddy. 

Fishing

I realized this weekend as my sister-in-law and all the rest of us were getting our nails and toe nails polished that I would never have the joy of taking my daughter to have her nails get done. It sadden me for a moment but then I received a pick-me-up picture message of my son and his Paw Paw fishing. For his gift of being the ring bearer in my sister's wedding he received a fishing pole. Not just any fishing pole but a Batman fishing pole equipped with a practice fish to cast and reel in. Let me tell you this is the greatest gift to him ever. Tonight he practiced casting and reeling the whole time Chris mowed the lawn.
As for the wedding, he did very well. He walked down the aisle with his cousin Alexis and me. This wasn't the planned way for coming down the aisle but at the last minute he boycotted walking alone with his cousin. He was doing great standing next to me up at the front until those rose petals caught his attention. He then left my side to pick up and smell each rose petal individually. Luckily Chris got his attention before he went up the whole aisle. We all got a nice chuckle out of it. I forgot my camera but my sister's wedding was beautiful. It was out doors right next to the bayou as the sun was setting. Hopefully I can find some pics because I want you to see Andrew in a tux.

It's A Boy!!!!!!

I'm excited to tell all my blogging friends and family that we are having another boy!!!! Yesterday we had an ultasound and got to see the wonderful baby #2. He was very active but not to active to show off his man parts. There is no doubt that it is a boy. I'd show you the man parts pic but I think baby #2 is very modest and doesn't want anyone but mommy and daddy seeing. I'm sure you understand. They did find that his kidney is dialated in the high normal range. They said this is very common in boys because the tubes are so small but something all you can pray for.
I became good friends was the ultrasound tech and she ended up at the end doing a 4-D ultrasound. I would show you those pics but they scare me quite a bit. He was moving a lot so she couldn't get into focus. She was sweet though for trying.
Andrew is very excited. He likes looking at the pictures of baby brother. When we asked if he was excited about having a baby brother he said yes. But two seconds later he asked if we were going to check the mail. I don't think it is on his priorties list yet. Andrew does like to say hello to his baby brother and give him hugs and kisses. It is super sweet and I'll try to get a pic of it.