Completed Work!!

So I have finally completed all my little projects for Grace's room...and here they are!!

I added the verse...

This is a stool one of my coworkers was going to throw away, I saved it from that untimely death. I forgot to get a good before picture, but I had to pry off one of the legs and reattach it properly and sand it.

And here is the finished product! It is mosaic stones in the colors of her nursery with some very sparkly big ones scattered in.

This shelf I found in the shed of my Mammaw and Granddaddy's house.

After cleaning, sanding, painting, and decorating...this is it now!

I am having a lot of fun working on things for Grace!! I can't wait to put it all together in her room and bring her home!!!

Teaching conference in Vegas

I have just returned from a PLC (Professional Learning Community) conference in Las Vegas. Despite my moaning about having to go back to Vegas, a city I am not fond of, I had a really fun time with my coworkers. Here are some highlights from the trip.

Tuesday night Caitlin Taylor and I went to see The Lion King.

I took this picture in front of the Zeus fountain at Caesars Palace because about a year ago Kyle and I went to Vegas and I got the same pic. haha A lot changed in a year.

This was the pool of the gods at Caesars Palace where we stayed...so awesome

My relaxing by the pool with a frozen pink lemonade!

The view from my room was AMAZING...yes that is the Bellagio Fountain!

Summer has begun!!

Well I have been thoroughly enjoying my summer break so far. It started with Kyle and I moving in with Sara and Preston and OUT of our crummy apartment! Check out our new home/room!!

We are so thankful that Sara and Preston took us in temporarily. It will save us some mulla in the end. Also my Dad came with the cattle trailer and loaded all our stuff to store it for us! Thanks Dad!

To keep my self entertained I have been working on getting things ready for Grace's nursery. She may not have a room yet, but when she does I will be ready!

This is her name that is going to hang over her crib. I bought the letters and wood plaques and then painted them and glued pre-painted flowers and bugs on for decoration.

Look how well it matches her bedding! Thanks Mimi and Great-Grandma Kolster!

I am not quite finished with this plaque, but I painted it pink, modge-podged colored paper stripes and glued the pre-painted bug and flower. The completed work will have the verse- I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14- on it.

In two short days I will begin my third trimester! I feel like this pregnancy is FLYING by! It wont be long till I am holding my beautiful Gracie in my arms!

Here's a new belly pic!

Parmelee's Got Talent!

My school had a talent show last week and here is a video of some of the faculty and me dancing to Thriller. I of course am in the far back corner. They never let tall people in the front!! Enjoy

Old News and New News

Hello Friends! Well I have a very LONG post for you all!!

First of all, Kyle and I had an intense hail storm this weekend. Kyle's car suffered some dents and dings and the outer pane of our bedroom window was busted. Other than that nothing too bad!

Grousse Run River in the parking lot...yes the water is to my ankle.

The bedroom window:

Just to see how BIG the hail was:

Outside our door. There was so much hail it looked like it had snowed.

Kyle and I are moving next week and couldn't be more ready. To prepare us for the event our dishwasher door broke today! YAY!! haha

Two weeks ago Kyle graduated from College!! I am so proud of him! He even has an interview at a church in Bonham, Texas June 12-13! I am praying for God to place him where he can do the most work for Christ!! Plus...I really like the idea of taking a year off and being mom!

Kyle flashing the diploma cover!

The Cascade Crew:

Yep...Grace is as proud as her daddy!

Great Picture of the Kolster, Beard, Wright, and Melton family! Thanks to everyone who came to support Kyle! It was so much fun!

May 11 I had my first baby shower! It was given by the hospitality committee at school, which just so happens to be the Kindergarten team this year! It was a lot of fun and Grace was so very blessed by all my coworkers kindness. It almost makes me feel bad for wanting to quit...but I have a pretty good excuse.

The flyer that was posted in the women's bathroom:

The goods!!!

Here are some belly pics of me at 26 weeks....that's right! Only 2 weeks till my third trimester! Ready of not Grace is on her way SOON! I can't wait!

Holy cow....is that really my stomach!!

I also finally made a decision and ordered Graces coming home outfit! I had so much fun looking at all my options! I new I wanted something cuddly, soft, and summery! Well...here it is! I love it! It was lots of ruffles and is so cute and tiny! I can't wait to put Grace in it! I even have her some ballet socks to wear....sorry no picture. Now the hunt is on for a cute bow! AHH...I am so excited to meet her!

22 weeks!

Well hello family and friends. I am a week behind, but hey better late then never...right? I don't have a lot to update right now about the baby, but in my life I just finished my entry year certification for teaching and tomorrow will go and pay $50 for a five year certificate!! Whoo hoo! I am glad to have that done. I had three different mentors coming and observing me twice a semester, so at least the stress of that is over!

Kyle graduates in two weeks! I am so proud of him! He is working VERY hard to finish strong! ALSO...I can't wait for Grace's Mimi and Aunties to be here! She is very excited...or at least she would be if she knew anything but the inside of her momma! haha!

Kyle and I have a doctor appointment tomorrow to check out Grace's growth...which she is DEFINITELY doing!

Speaking of growing...check out the baby hill. (soon to be mountain)

me at 22 weeks--almost! (sorry about the poor quality...I took this of myself)

IT"S A GIRL!!!

Today has been an EXCITING DAY!! Kyle and I found out we are going to have a daughter! We are both so excited, and good predictors! Haha! We have had a great time taking votes from friends and family. Congrats to all the girl guessers!!



I wasn't sure what my emotions would be today because it's all so new, but I have been so excited and anxious I could hardly stand it. I woke up at least 10 times last night thinking it just had to be morning! Kyle was feeling like the whole having a baby thing was very surreal, but says after seeing her moving and knowing her name it's becoming more and more real.



Here is a picture of Kyle and I ready and heading to the Doctor!






A few belly picks at 20 weeks!




We arrived at the doctor on time, but had to wait about 40 min. before we got called back...longest 40 mins. EVER! When we went back I sat in a reclining chair and in front of us was a BIG flat screen for Kyle and I to watch the baby! It was awesome...technology is amazing! We started the ultrasound immediately and immediately I thought "WOW, that is NOT a gummy bear anymore." She had grown so much since the last ultrasound. It was amazing how much more she looked human! :) The baby was kicking up a storm and moving all around that the lady had to keep searching for her little hands and feet to take a picture! She must have her daddy's energy! We spent a long time looking at the heart and the lady took LOTS of pictures of the heart to make sure everything was perfect. Then came the moment Kyle and I couldn't wait for, and she told us the baby was a girl! Kyle and I grabbed hands and had a smile between us and then laughed and said "We knew it" haha!


After the picture taking a genetic counselor came in to talk to Kyle and I about CMT- a neuromuscular disorder that runs in my family and Tetrology of Fallot (the heart condition Noah had). All she said was you have a 50/50 chance for the CMT, but there isn't really anything you can do about it....nothing I didn't already know. She will be perfect either way! :) and that a heart defect was possible, but slim because Noah is not our parents or one of us.


Then last but not least the Doctor came in and said the baby was Very healthy. Music to my ears. He took another look at the baby. Confirmed she was a girl. My mom asked "is there no doubt it's a girl?" To which the doctor replied "unless it's a boy with a vagina." HAHAHAHA. I was so caught off guard. We all laughed for a while about that!

Enough of that....Introducing the beautiful Grace Riann Beard:


Her Profile:

Her 4-D profile:

A little better view of her face in 4-D:

Her sweet kicking feet:


After the Doctor we of course had to go shopping for some Girly baby things! It was so much fun looking and knowing what I am looking for!! AHHHHH....I AM SO EXCITED!!
The diaper bag- (I love the compartments and small size!)

Grace's Sippy cup-

Every girl needs accessories-

Church dresses-

Baby Book-

PJ's and onesies-

Clearance winter items for our 3-6 month old-

Kyle and I are so excited to meet our little girl! Thank you to everyone who has been praying for her, and please continue! August can't come fast enough!