Christmas time 2012

To say December was uneventful would be a major understatement... I was admitted into the hospital on the 7th for pre term labor, Miss Audrey was trying to make her debut, WAY to early. So Chaz and I took up residence at the hospital on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Thankfully my contractions stopped and my cervix started to behave so I was released to come home and be on bed rest in my own bed...yay for getting to come home, but boo for not being able to move, or sit, or stand or pick up my boy. I am now on my 4th week of bed rest and to say I am going stir crazy, would be a major under statement. Chaz has been great, and I think Colton likes it because I will lay in bed and watch Mickey mouse with him for as long as he wants. 

Christmas was great, Colton was super excited about opening gifts this year, his facial expressions and sound effects were priceless. I am thankful I was a major over achiever this year because I put up all of our Christmas decor in early November (don't judge) and was done will all of our Christmas shopping by December 1st. 

Colton got to attend a Christmas party this year, I was super jealous. Apparently he was a big hit.

 This picture was taken on New Years Eve, Colton was with our Babysitters parents, I am worthless because I can't do anything and Chaz was sick. So very thankful for all of the help we have with him. He obviously hasn't skipped a beat with ol' mom being out of commission.

I absolutely love his smile, and him so much. Hopefully (fingers crossed) he will be a great, protective and sweet big brother. I will be 35 weeks on Sunday and will be off of bed rest at 36/37 weeks, so the end is definitely in sight. Chaz will be out of town on business at the end of my 36th week, prayers please that nothing major happens while he is gone, and that Audrey stays put until she is at least 37 weeks cooked. The last thing I want is for her to have to go into the NICU once she is born. 

Well thats all I got for now, big doctors appointment this afternoon and then a sweet little baby shower for Audrey and I on Saturday. Love to all and Happy New Year!

Family / Maternity pictures

Wow, I am really behind, so I am going to back track. In November we took family pictures/ maternity pictures. I know it's pretty tacky that these say proof on them but its the best its gonna get for now. Colton was a complete pill, he wouldn't let Chaz touch him and anytime I asked him to look at the camera he would scream. Needless to say it was less then fun, but it was a good thing I planned ahead, if not I would have had to cancel maternity pictures, due to being put in jail...aka bed rest. 

Baby bump with Audrey at 6 months preggo, yes she finally has a name... Audrey Lynn. We finally  decided on Audrey because Chaz and I love how "classic" it is, thank you Audrey Hepburn, and I love that I don't know anyone named Audrey. And Lynn is my moms name and is also Chaz's moms middle name, such a perfect fit!

 Lest weekend we celebrated Jess! We had such a great time, we went to the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine. We went to dinner, then went back to the room and had a lingerie party, then headed to the club. Yes I went to the club preggo, it was an adventure for sure, being the only sober person, surrounded by crazies. Cricket started to kick as soon as I walked in, she was keeping the beat to the tunes. There was an 80's cover band, the Spazmatics. They were great and very entertaining.  Most importantly Jess had a great time and we had a lot to laugh about the next morning.

This was Colton the following Sunday on our way to church. I love him so much and cannot believe how big he is getting. It's scary how much he looks like me, but he is such a boy and makes a lot of facial expressions that look like his daddy. He is talking a ton, I can't get him to sit down to watch a show, he loves to play with his kitchen and talk on his phone. He is still a great sleeper, 9-9 and takes a 3 hour nap during the day (AMEN)!! He is the ring bearer this weekend in Jess and Jeff's wedding, so fingers crossed he makes it down the aisle with out throwing a fit, or freaking out. It will be interesting to see how he reacts.

Have a great week!

Steffanie

Cricket's Room

We have started to put together the baby's room. I wanted to get it all done before my sisters wedding this weekend since we were going to be having family over, so here is what we have thus far. The dresser is from Chaz's family ranch. Its not done, I have another coat I  want to add to make it look a little more distressed, but I love having an antique piece in her room, it's very girly. I think Colton is starting to catch on a little because whenever we leave his room he turns to look at crickets room and says "bye baby room". 

One of my friends from my Mom's play group printed this off for me, I thought it was precious and matched perfectly. I framed it the other day and hung it, it looks great. 

Here is her bed, it's the crib I originally wanted when I got pregnant with Colton. It's an off white color and converts into a full size bed. I love everything about it and the bedding. I had Colton's old changing table repainted to match her crib. The stripes are painted in the little nook that her crib sits in and the rest of the room is pink. It's all coming together, and it's really exciting and nerve racking at the same time knowing that she will be here in less then 4 months. Trying to comprehend that I am going to have 2 children. I figured I will learn to manage somehow...don't really have a choice!

Major slacker....

Sorry I have been MIA.... I know many of you have been sitting on the edge of your seats waiting for an updated blog post (ha), so here it goes.

1. We are pregnant!
2. We're having a girl, now known as cricket, until further notice.
3. Colton will be 2 tomorrow

Geez, a bunch of other stuff has happened, however these are the top 3 things I find to be blog worthy.

We found out I was pregnant after our trip to Beverly Hills. We tried in Beaver Creek and conceived Colton, this time we tried while we were in Beverly Hills and conceived Cricket! HA! Obviously I am very fertile and extremely blessed that we don't have any fertility issues. I am due Feb. 11th and will be having her the week prior, either the 4th or 5th. We found out she was a girl about 3 weeks ago, i knew it in my gut she was a she but the confirmation was great. Chaz and Colton were there with me so we found out as a family. I screamed, Chaz smiled, Colton looked confused! We couldn't be happier, that as  of now, she looks healthy!!

Colton's birthday party was this past weekend! The backyard was finished just in the nick of time and the weather couldn't have been better. It was 105 last year and this year it was 87...absolutely gorgeous. We had a house full of friends, family, food and smiles.

Also on a sad note, my little brother left for college yesterday, (tear). It's crazy, I can't believe he is not living 5 minutes away from me any more. It makes me sad for Colton, because he has been talking about "Bubba" a lot lately. Zac will do great and I couldn't be more proud of him. He will be Attending The University of Texas!!

That's all for now!

Steffanie

Here's the horse whisperer video... Enjoy!

Mothers Day!

Hope everyone had a happy Mothers Day! The guys got up and cooked us all breakfast, it was such a treat. We had a great day, here are a few pictures. 

My 10 year high school reunion was this weekend. We had such a great turn out and i feel like everyone had a great time. Here's Brichelle and I, my best friend from high school. It was so great seeing everyone, our hard work finally paid off!