Come on Hudson!!

All of you that have been pregnant know I am sure can relate or know the feeling!! I am 37 weeks and I am READY! I am huge and miserable but I know I am very blessed to be able to have a healthy pregnancy and be able to carry a healthy baby. That doesn't mean though that I don't hurt aches and pains, or that I don't feel miserable. I do. I am ready for my sweet boy to be in my arms! As of last week I was dilated 3 and over 50% effaced, which is great but can also mean nothing although is does get your hopes up that he could come sooner rather than later! I have done everything this weekend from walking Sam's, to eating fresh pineapple, walking on the treadmill, etc and here I sit. I know none of this really works, what works is when the baby wants to come, it's ultimately his decision no matter what I try. Timmy comes home on the weekends and worries the whole week I am going to go into labor and he will have to come from Atlanta and he won't make it. Here goes to another week........
I go back to the DR in the morning for a check-up......... hoping for some more progression. I don't think I can make it another 2 weeks... I have begun praying for patience. I am going to try and be patient for the next two weeks and know that when God's timing is right for Hudson to enter into this world it will happen. I will cherish my time with Brody as my only son for the next two weeks.


Look at this swete face! How could you not want to meet him, hold him, cuddle him, and give him lots of kisses?!!?

Brody's Baby

Brody has been practicing his Big Brother Skills this week! He has a little baby that he found at my Grandma's and he has it wrapped up in Hudson's blanket. He carries it around and holds it and talks to him, it is absolutely precious. He will take him and put him in Hudson's room in the bed and go back and get him. I really think he is going to be a great big brother!!! Earlier he said " When Hudson gets here he is going to sleep with his Mama. I am going to hold his little hand and when he wakes up I will hold him."  Talk about melting this Momma's heart!!!

What I'm Loving Wednesday

                                        Linking up with Jamie for What I'm Loving Wednesday!


I am loving that I got to see my precious baby boy today! He decided to finally show his face and he is just precious! I am so ready to meet him, come on out Hudson!!!!!!

I am loving that my house was deep-cleaned today and not by me!!!!! I love a clean house and am pretty anal about it but I have just had 0 energy and I'm way too big to be up dusting and cleaning fans!

I'm loving this sweet precious boy of mine!! I am so lucky!! He is my best little friend!!

I'm loving that this week is 1/2 over and that means Hubby will be home sooner!!!

I'm loving so many things.... my life, my children, my health, my husband, my parents, my siblings, my family, and my friends! I am so blessed!

68 Degrees

I couldn't believe the weather today, what a beautiful but windy Monday! We had really bad storms last night but woke to such warm weather with high winds today. I mean 68 degrees in January? I'm not complaining just seems so strange! We spent our morning out with our rain boots on throwing rocks and playing outside! I also snuck away and got my hair done, it erally needed it especially before Hudson makes his arrival so I wanted to make sure that I got it done before he decides to come!

Timmy brings Brody a little surprise home every weekend when he comes in and this weekend it was a baseball glove and ball and Brody loves it!

Look at my baby.. when did he get so big?

We have spent alot of time playing with play-doh

Yes, I joined the band wagon and got my Erin Condren Planner. I got it back in November and love love love it!!!!

Love self-portraits! New hair and a big belly!

Hope everyone has a wonderful week!!!

Surprise Wedding

My sister Lindsey and Robert got engaged back in October. They had said they didn't want a big wedding and didn't know when it would happen and joked that we wouldn't know either, that it would just happen and they were right. They had planned a family lunch (where our family and Robert's family would meet for lunch to meet each other) and that is what we thought we were doing. Timmy didn't even know if he was going to come home from Atlanta for the weekend, and me being huge and pregnant and making progress didn't think I would be able to go, but we went and I am so glad we did. So anyways... Lindsey had sent us a text saying we were doing family pictures before at this little church to be there at 3 on the dot. So we get to the church and found out we were actually at their wedding!!!!!!! Talk about shocking and surprising all of us (very easily could have put me into labor..ha ha) It was absolutely perfect for the two of them and just what I would have envisioned. My sister looked beautiful and so happy, it was perfect! Congratulations to my sweet sister Lindsey and my new bro in law Robert!!!!!

36 Weeks

36 weeks... have I really already made it this far? It seems like this pregnancy has really flown by! I think having Brody has kept me so busy that I haven't had much time to think about each and every passing day, which is a good thing!

I had my 36 week check up today and a growth ultrasound. Little Hudson has been measuring big pretty much the whole pregnancy and he still is. He was measuring about 37 weeks 4 days and an estimate on his weight today was 6 lb 12 oz. Not to big yet but he sure could be if I go a few more weeks! I was dilated 2 and 50% effaced, which is great but I know could mean something or nothing. He looked great in the ultrasound but the tech thought it looked like he may of had mucus in his stomach. My Dr came in and looked and said she wasn't sure but didn't think she say anything to be concerned about but said they will do another ultrasound next week at my appt and make sure.

I can't believe that little Hudson will be here in about 3 weeks or less!!!!! I can't wait! I need to get myself in gear and get the last minute things done. I need my house deep cleaned, wash some more of Hudson's clothes, and get a few little projects done before he comes!! I will try and post a picture if his nursery soon!!

For your viewing pleasure and so I never forget how huge I am while pregnant!!! Also don't mind how tired I look!

Sneak peak of Hudson's Nursery

What a wonderful 4 years....

Four years ago.......... was one of the best days of my life! 1-19-08 I married my very best friend. It seems hard to believe that it has already been 4 years since I walked down that aisle and said "I do." The past four years we have been thru so much together and while being married to Timmy has been wonderful we have had our up's and our downs, our trying times. Things have not always been perfect but we Let go and Let God and we have always gotten thru whatever has been thrown our way the past four years. I am so thankful for my husband and for all that he does for our family. We have grown up together it seems ( I was 18 when we met and he was 20) and we have learned and experienced so many things together. I am so thankful for my wonderful husband and am so thankful for the 4 years of marriage that I have been blessed with. Although we are unable to be with each other today (working away) this is a special day for us. As a anniversary present I get to go to the DR for my final ultrasound to see our little blessing!!!!!! Just another one of the wonderful blessings that our marriage has brought to us ( Brody too of course).

 Happy 4 year Anniversary Timmy!!!!!

3 years old

Brody Luke

3 years old

Brody at 3 years old you are....

-- 34 lbs

--38 inches tall

-- You wear size 2t & 3t

-- You wear a size 7-8 in shoes

You love to play...

-- With your train table

-- Hot rod's

-- You love these football figurine guys and helmets that Uncle Titus gave you

-- You love to pretend hunt with your guns with daddy

-- You love to wrestle with your daddy

-- You like dressing up in your costumes and different masks

-- You love playing football

--You are such a talker, we are always talking, never a quiet moment. I love talking to you! I love to hear what you think about things and what you come up with. 

-- You can say your ABC's, count to 20, identify flash cards, identify letters, know letter's sounds, you know your colors and shapes. 

-- You love all cartoons and your favorite changes quite often but right now you LOVE Caillou. You also love watching football!

-- You have quite the personality and you are too sweet and funny. I'm amazed by the things you say sometimes and wonder where you even came up with it.

-- Your favorite foods are steak, nutella sandwiches, turkey, cheese, and pickle sandwich's, chicken nuggets, and spaghetti. You are a snacker too.. you love chips and dip! You still love to drink orange juice!

-- You still sleep with Mommy and Daddy. Just the way we like it!

You are such  joy Brody Luke and I can hardly believe you are already 3 years old!!!!

Life as we know it......

Life as we know it.......

A lot of changes and new things have been going on around our house and with our family, all for the better :) The hubby has been promoted to a manager and has a lot of training he has to do, so he has been and will be traveling between Jacksonville & Atlanta for the next several ( and I mean SEVERAL) weeks. It is hard while he is gone because Brody and I miss him a lot but he is home on the weekends, for about a day. A day is better than none. We live right beside my parents and they are always there to help me if I need it or if something is wrong, or just to keep my mind off of things. Oh and yes I am still pregnant ( getting ready to hit 36 weeks, woo hoo) and the hubby is gone during the week. If/when I go into labor I will call him right away and he can leave and we HOPE he can make it before the birth. We talked to my Dr and if Hudson has not made his arrival on his own by Feb. 9th, she will put me in that night and Timmy can head home and once he is here she will start the induction process. So we are in the middle of one big change (hubby's job) and soon will have another (addition to our family) and I couldn't feel more blessed and excited.

Brody playing with his Engine that Grandpa and Gram got his for Christmas!

Brody loves going into Hudson's room and getting into his crib, swing, bassinet, bouncy, etc and acting like he is a baby, uh-oh.

Brody playing with his little mini sandbox, he loves it!

Not sure if I had said much but our good friends Morgan & Ryan were expecting their first child a month before us and she arrived this past week. She is such a beautiful little doll!! Little Miss Abby! I think that Hudson & Brody may fight over her. So happy for our sweet friends as they will be wonderful parents!!!!

Timmy & Brody meeting Abby for the 1st time!

Brody was so sweet with her and just loved her. I think he will be a great big brother!!

Brody, Me, Abby, & Hudson :)

We finally got a little bit of snow on Thursday and Brody was so excited! He has been talking about making a snow angel for quite some time now, so I am glad he finally got the chance. He wouldn't even get out of his PJ's. A few snow angels and he was back inside where it was warm!

My lack of posting this week mostly results in the fact that I let Timmy take our laptop with him while he is away and our Internet was not working right... I have an iPad for basic browsing ( not good at posting from it) and then my brother has let me borrow his MacBook Pro and for all of your Apple lovers I hate to say this but I am just not a fan!!!!! I think I will be going out this week and buying myself a new laptop... I like my HP :)

Hope everyone has a great week!!!

Brody's 3rd Birthday

I woke Brody up on his 3rd birthday singing Happy Birthday and I had a birthday breakfast waiting on him! He had Birthday french toast!! After his birthday breakfast we got ready and headed to Newport to the aquarium, he was so excited! My sister and nephews met us there to celebrate! We went to the aquarium, ate at Brio, got dippin dots, and went to Barnes and Noble. Brody had a blast!! Once we got home my mom had him a little party with presents and cupcakes! We had a wonderful day celebrating our sweet boy's 3rd Birthday!!!!

Happy 3rd Birthday Brody Luke!!

Happy 3rd Birthday Brody Luke!!!!

Dear Brody,

Happy Happy Birthday to you my sweet little boy! It is hard to believe that you are already 3 years old. It seems like just yesterday I was bringing you home from the hospital. The moment I laid my eyes on you, you won my heart over. You became my heart. The past 3 years of watching you grow has been so amazing. You are such a special little boy, not only to your Mama but to so many others. I thank God for you each and everyday, you are such a blessing and I am so thankful I am your Mama. You are my baby and you always will be. I will always have room for you on my lap, no matter how big or how old you are. I hope to always be your best friend (like you say I am now). I love you more than you will ever know or you could ever imagine. You are the light of my life Brody Luke. You are such a terrific little boy and I love watching you grow each and every day. Here is to your 3rd birthday and many more!!!!! Mama Loves you!!!! Happy 3rd Birthday to my sweet angel!!!