Photo Shoot

Isn't he just the cutest baby you ever seen! Well I think so at least. Here are a few photos of him from his second day home, his first bath and his first walk. He's just so fun to take pictures of I'm

hoping that as things slow down a little we will get some pictures done on him. I just can't believe that I am a mommy I feel so blessed to have such precious thing trusted to me.

Welcome Prestyn

Trojan and Tia were very interested in the strange new thing we brought home. To our surprise the one we thought that would have the problem was the one that is the most worried about Prestyn every time he moves or makes a noise Trojan insures everything is ok. Trojan is such a good sergeant daddy.

38 Weeks ultrasound

So as it stands Prestyn has decided to make him self comfortable I am still at 1cm for three weeks straight now! So as it looks Sep 2nd is going to be the big day where we disturb his peace!!! From what the doctor says he is measuring now about

7 1/2 lbs.

38 Weeks

So here I am at 38 weeks and ready to burst I will say that the last three weeks have sucked! Where I had no stretch marks at all I now have them, I actually have cankles and sausage fingers, and I will say that it is increasingly getting harder just to walk, sit, and just plain move. I can not wait till this is all over with.

Thank you Aunt Tina

So can I just say OMG!!! This quilt Aunt Tina made me is amazing. I love it so much and has the perfect colors for Prestyn, I don't even think I want him to use it I would be too afraid it would get ruined. This picture definitely does not do it justice! it's one of those things you cant even fully appreciate unless you are able to see it in person. I just want Aunt Tina to know how much I love it and am grateful for her making it for Prestyn, it really means a lot since I was never able to receive a quilt from grandma before she passed away so I am happy to know that at least one person in the family is helping to keep this craft alive.

Charles Wedding

So I have bought my ticket to come visit for Charles wedding I'm excited and nervous though. I hate traveling anyways and the hassle it is especially at the airports. Now I have to worry about Prestyn and I during this trip and I'm not really sure what to expect. I know I will have fun once I get to AZ, but I am hoping for the best since Prestyn will still be soo small. I will be arriving in AZ on November 7th at around 12pm and be leaving November 17th at 1:30pm. So ahead of time if anyone has plans they would like to do please let me know so I have an idea of how to prepare. Since I am embarking on new territory here and don't know what I should and should not do!!!!

Nursery

Ok so here are a few pictures of the nursery it is slowly coming together it is not yet totally finished, but mom wanted to see it so here it is. The pictures of the trucks are the ones that the guy from Grannies church painted for me. I just decoupaged them onto the boards so that it blended better with everything in the room. I wish they matched a little better to the actual bedding, but I'll take what I can get since the pattern of the bedding has been discontinued and I no longer can purchase anything for it.

Fish Tank

Yeah I am so excited we finally got our fish tank moved to Texas Kev and I have missed it soooo much. Now I just cant wait until it's ready for us to put fish in it only a few more days and it should be good! Now all's we have to find are fish that are not the size of ants like the stupid pet stores insist on selling now. I cant believe the crappy selections that they have!

Fun in the Sun

Brodies safty swim lessons!

I went with Kristy to see Brodie's safety swim lessons while I was in town! Very intense; I expected it to be, but it's difficult watching ur child or nephew in my case being left alone with no help and being told to do something while it's obvious their freaked out and struggling. Brodie as you could see refused to look at the camera he was actually happy in these two he had

not yet been called up for his turn yet. All hell broke loose though when he was. despite the fact that these lessons are not intended to be fun it was very educational to know and Brody did a awesome job! It didn't take long before he was going as fast as he could to get done and out of the pool!

Balloon Glow

Friday night at the Longview airport they had a balloon glow of all the hot air balloon's that they were going to race the next morning. Kevin and I drove up there and parked in the field to watch in the truck It wasn't anything hugely exciting but it was nice outside and nice to get out of the house for a bit. As always I have to sneak pictures of him or else he will block his face. The pictures didn't come out real well it was hard to get a picture, but here is what I was able to get.

32 weeks

So as you all can see I am getting huge and thanks to the pregnancy hormones and the Texas humidity my skin looks horrible and blotchy. Thankfully I have been lucky enough to not have any swelling.

LOL

I saw Tarah's post the other day of her 16 week pic and I had to laugh! TARAH YOU DON'T LOOK PREGNANT! I on the other hand I look like the Michelin tire man. I love how worried you are about everything right now but you cant tell. I promise though you'll wish you still looked that good in a neither 16 weeks!

Bad News :(

So most of you have heard by now that I went to the doctors yesterday and I was told I can not come to Arizona. I am still having contractions and the top part of my cervix is starting to open. I was placed on a daily medicine to stop my contractions, but as well was told I am not to do anything to prolong going into labor or my cervix dilating which I would then be placed on bed rest in the hospital. I am so upset because I was wanting to come visit so bad, but I know my priority right know is making sure Prestyn stays put and does not come out till he is ready.

I need to learn to keep my mouth shut this whole pregnancy I have stated that I just want him to hurry up and come because I hate being pregnant. Maybe I should have clarified better on when I wanted it to happen. I guess the lesson for me is be careful for what you ask for sometimes it comes true!!!!

Just Reminding Us Who's In Charge!

Well Friday was an eventful night and Prestyn definitely wanted to remind me who was in charge. I was admitted into the labor and delivery ward with contractions. After being their a while and having only small one they became closer together and very strong. I was given shots to stop them and thankfully they released me after I went a hour with no more contractions. Unfortunately I am on bed rest at least until Thursday when I go see the doctor next. I am really hoping I will not have to stay on. I am no where ready and Kevin has been constantly out of town so I am really on my own to finish things up. I Hope I am still able to make our trip in three weeks to Arizona, so please pray for me!!!

I am feeling as good as I can be at this point I guess I'm ready for it to be over, but I am definitely not ready for him to come yet. This child is so stubborn I wonder where he gets it from?

Wild Life

Kevin and I yesterday were relaxing on the couch watching TV when our female lab (Tia) went nuts over something in the yard. Much to our surprise their was a baby doe! They are all over the place but for it to be walking down our road was weird. I couldn't help but take pictures it didn't even mind that we were that close. This is what I love about Texas the wild life always is giving you new surprises. As long as it's not skunks, armadillos, or possums and then were good!!!!

Full View

I'm sure this photo will make Dana happy since she's been requesting a full view photo. I look like crap I'm sorry I had to get dressed today with no electricity because of the storms rolling threw. I also just got done cutting up onions for dinner so needless to say this photo is far from cute!

A Comedian for a Doctor!

So I had my doctors visit today, I so far have been very lucky to not have gained much weight with this pregnancy. Everytime I go in my doctor he tells me that Im doing great staying fit and trim. Well today he clearly was in a joking mood because he told me I make it look easy and I should have about 8 kids. YEAH RIGHT I believe were the words from my mouth he just laughed and a walked out of the room. I may be able to keep my weight low during this pregnancy, but all the other issues ive had im not even sure if im willing to get pregnant again. Well see what happens I need to make it through this one first before I make plans for any more.

Belly @ 27 weeks

Well since lately people have been asking for updated belly pic her are some I took today. I will try to get full shot ones that are better when Kevin gets home, but for now these will have to do!!! Everything is going good as long as I stay on my med's I feel great except for the rib and bladder pounding sessions!! I cant wait till he is out I swear he gets stronger and stronger by the day sometimes I want to cry he kicks me so hard! not even out yet and he's already giving me trouble man what I have to look forward to when he's here. I hope he does not follow in his dad's or my foot steps or were in BIG TROUBLE!!!!

Special Olympics!

So Saturday Kevin's mom and I drove to Dallas and volunteered at the Special Olympics. It was fun we were assigned to the track and field where we escorted each team member to their spot where they got ready to race. Some of these kids amazed me considering their disabilities of some they did a really good job. It was very hot and humid though so it made it very uncomfortable at times. I for the first time had my feet starting to swell needless to say by 3 o'clock we left. We had a hour break before the next race, but the heat was just getting to bad. I would do it again next year I hope they have this opportunity available again. I don't have any picture though I forgot my camera but don't worry their really was nothing to show except a fat pregnant lady baking in the sun!!!

WE HAVE A NAME!!!!

Prestyn Lee McAbee

These are just a few of my FAVORITE purchases!

Trojan & Tia

Tia & Trojan posing for their picture I figured I would add them since lately they obviously feel that they are being mis-treated and replaced! (poor poor spoiled brats) :)

ultrasound 20 weeks

It's definitely a boy

20 Weeks (and feeling huge)

The Crib is all done!

Yeah the crib is in and everything is set up!

Killer, Killer DEAL!!!

Yesterday I went back to the baby boutique that I found bedding that I liked. I was taking pictures of certain ones and sending them to Kevin for his feed back while he was working. One that I had liked before I was taking a pic of it to send to Kevin when the lady told me everything that was in the crib came FREE with the purchase of the bedding!!! That sold it for me $300 dollars worth of accessories free! I got the bumper, quilt, sheets, bed skirt, 6 accent pillows, 2 area rugs, mobile, lamp, throw blankets, and the hanging diaper bag all for $160 Bucks can you believe it I am so excited!

Baby Bedding