Time to Catch Up!

So overdue for an update....

Lauryn will be 6 weeks old tomorrow and today is the first time I have felt like getting blogging back under way. Of course as I type, Lauryn is starting to wrestle in her crib... so I assume this post will be short. I have so much to catch up on since my last post (May 21st)! Wow! How our lives have forever been blessed and changed!

I am absolutely in love with this precious little girl. Precious moments fill my heart and flood it with joy...

Lauryn,

When your eyelashes touch my face.

When all of your fingers wrap around mine.

When you smile.

When your Daddy holds you and you take a deep relaxing breath.

When you coo.

When you rest in my arms.

I am forever reminded of the amazing miracle you are!

I love you!~

These are the precious little moments I never want to forget. Thank you Lord for entrusting us with Lauryn. She is the light of our lives!

More updates to come!!!!!

Prego Pics!~

The Worst Things to say to a Pregnant Woman

and yes.... they have all been said to me.... :0)

Since some of the 'prego' comments are so "OUT there," I thought I'd make a list of the ones that stick out the most in my mind over the last 9 months....

“I knew a girl who worked everyday until she delivered- and she was pregnant with triplets!”

“You know I love you, but you are a wimp!”

“You ass is getting wider.”

“You walk like a penguin”

“Well I knew this girl who..... (well good for you...... I am not her. I am not carrying her baby. Congratulations for her!)

“Don’t carry that!” (5 pound binder, chair, pack of water, a kido, etc. Well, maybe before I’m due I won’t be able to carry a feather!)

"Don't move that chair, you could tear your placenta"

The best one... “Don’t stand on that chair! Don’t put your hands over your head. It’s blackstish! Don’t you know your gunna wrap that cord around her neck! Get down! It’s blackstish!”

Everyday I get this one from Becky (my diag) “You’re HUGE! I just never expected you to be so HUGE! I just know you aren’t going to make it till June 11^th).

Luau Baby Shower

Saturday was a great shower at Grandma Sammie's house! All of the details were just perfect-- from the Hawaiian themed decorations, cute lights, teeke torches, and Aloha Baby Lauryn cake. The food was delicious and it was a very nice time to celebrate with some extended family members- and some that I had never met before! Lauryn got precious gifts- from clothes, to diapers, wipes, gift cards for mom and dad to go to dinner, hair bows, swimsuit, baby bouncer and so much more! Lauryn is already so loved. As part of the entertainment, Dustin and I 'hulla' danced while people watched my belly to try and guess how big around it was. I was very courious to see what I would measure.... a whopping 42 1/2 inches! Ms. Doris won that game! Thanks Grandma Sammie and Aunt Casey for such a special shower!

36 weeks and Dr. Appointment

Dr Hughes' saw us for a doctor's appointment on Monday and I am 50% effaced. not really sure what that means, but it sounds good to me! She says my cervix is already softening and my body is starting to prepare for the big day. Lauryn's heart beat was strong, my blood pressure was normal, and everything looked good. She will see us again next Thursday (10 days from now) to see how much I have progressed and to check her fluid. She feels she will have a much better feel for how I am doing next week. Dr. Hughes then goes on vacation until June 5th.... so it will be time to lay up, relax, and not go into labor!

Potter Hollow Baby Shower

The Potter Hollow ladies hosted a precious shower for us at Maggie's house on Mother's Day. Some of our square dance friends were able to attend which was an extra special treat. Great Aunt Bonnie drove in from Hondo and gave Lauryn a beautiful home made quilt! My tummy was still upset from the night before, so I was disapointed when I was not able to 'chow down' on all of the awesome food. From orange fluff (which I love) to chicken salad and queso and guacamole... the food was soooo good. (Can't you tell I am REALLY into food!) Ms. Sarah is so talented at coming up with great shower games. Each person sewed a 'yo-yo' which will be put on onsies and bibs for Lauryn! What a fun keepsake! We also played a game in which I read a poem and an empty bag was passed around the room as each line of the poem was read (the lady with the pinkest nails, the lady with the longest hair, etc.) and then it stopped on the last person who got a homemade flower broach made by Sarah. We also played the 'don't say the word BABY' game and MeMee won by a long shot! Her ears were super sharp and was taking necklaces from everyone as soon as they slipped up and said 'BABY!' Thank you sweet ladies (Kathy, Cathry, Denise, Michelle, Sarah, Heather, and Maggie) for making my first Mother's Day to Be so special! I can't wait for Lauryn to meet all of the "Potter Hollow" family.

Storybook Parade

Featuring Humpty Dumpty and the Wall! Each year at de Santiago students and staff dress-up as characters from books and participate in a school wide parade.
Jennifer had the great idea for our costumes this year! It was a hit and so much fun!
Lauryn- you are already getting dressed up in a costume! I can't wait for your first Halloween, of course I already have your costume picked out. I'll wait till you get here to order it, but I think you'll be saying, "baaaaa."