Quick baby update!

Click here to see Brynn Harper's picture from the hospital.
It has been very interesting and wonderful around here. Brynn Harper is doing great. I lost a lot of blood during delivery and am being watched very closely. I am feeling better and better each day. Breastfeeding is going great. I wouldn't have it any other way. I got my breast pump today and that has helped tremendously. Brynn is such a little angel and I am so blessed to have her. I am so thankful to have my mother and Aaron here to help me. I couldn't do it without them. I will keep you all updated. :)

What a wonderful and amazing experience. :) She is finally here and I love her so much. I am so tired. (In picture and now.) Will post more later of our angel. Thank you for your prayers. :) 

My last post for a while...

Jeanne tagged me today and I thought I better do it while I have time. We will go to the hospital Thursday to be induced. I am so excited and relieved!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) Yaay!!! I will post pictures as soon as I get home. Please pray for us.


1. When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what did you think? Wow! Will I ever look the same again?
2. How much cash do you have on you? None
3. What is a word that rhymes with "TEST"? Rest
4. Favorite planet? Earth
5. Who is the 4th person on your missed call list on your cell phone? My Great-Grandmother, "Mammaw Mable"
6. What is your favorite song right now? Jamie Foxx "Unpredictable" I love his new CD!
7. What shirt are you wearing? Old Navy, White maternity shirt
8. Do you "label" yourself? Guess not
9. Name the brand of shoes you're currently wearing now: UGG
10. Bright or Dark Room? Bright
11. What were you doing at midnight last night? Sleeping
12. What is a saying that you say a lot? You have got to be kidding me!!??
13. Who told you they loved you last? Aaron
14. How many days of work did you miss this week? Ha! All week
15. How many rolls of film do you need to get developed? None, have digital camera.
16. Favorite age you've been so far? 21
17. What is your current desktop picture?

18. If you had to choose between a million bucks or to be able to fly, which would you choose? A million bucks!!!
19. Carmen Electra or Pam Anderson? Carmen
20.Who would you love to reunite with? That's a tough one...question a little too vague.
21. When was the last time you said, "I am sorry?" Today
22. Who has the cutest blog in your click? I have to say Ginger. I love the pink and brown!!!
23. What did you eat last? Gold Medal Ribbon shake from Baskin Robbins :)
24. What kind of car do you drive? Silver Honda Accord
25. What do you plan to accomplish this year? To be the best Mommy I can be. :)

I tag everyone that wants to do it!!!!!!!! :)

Aaron's sister Rachel, Aaron, baby Gabby and myself. Rachel brought Gabby for a visit from Indiana, hoping to meet Brynn Harper. No such luck... She is just not ready yet. :) 

Aaron looks so sweet holding a baby. This is our niece Gabby, our first time to see her. :) She is adorable, she smiled and laughed at us. She was a little scared of Uncle Aaron at first with the facial hair... 

Thank you

I would like to make a special thanks to my Uncle Bob. He has given twice to help our dear family friend. (seen left with her daughter) She was able to do so much with the donations I collected and he gave again today. It warms my heart that there are loving, giving people in this world.
For the local people, there is an account set up at Delta Trust & Bank. Thank you again to everyone who donated, it means so much. God bless you all. Please continue to pray for them. I love you Anka Bob! :)

After dinner, we played games! I laughed so hard I thought I was going to die. I had tears running down my face... :) Check out Jeanne to the right with her fist in the air, she must have just won!! :) 

Mom's yummy Sushi! I think sushi is so beautiful and colorful. I love this plate too. I can't wait to try it again after Brynn gets here. :) 

Aaron, me, Jeanne, Jason and Randall. Our cook just started throwing stuff and we were all eyes! :) I was protecting my belly!  

Surprise!!!!!!!!!

Yesterday mom and I had a lazy day. We didn't get ready and leave the house until 3:00 pm. We went to Books A Million and spent 3 hours, it was great. I had a S'mores Frappe' and she had a triple shot espresso. We made plans to go eat at my favorite restaurant so we decided after 3 hours, it was time to go get ready.
When we pulled in my driveway I quickly realized my mom's truck was gone. We were very stunned, I looked at her and she looked at me. Then I saw it, my step-dad Randall's motorcycle under my carport. Hmm...he surprised us!! We just stepped out of my car in total shock when Aaron pulls in the driveway. Following him were Jeanne and Jason. AAAAAAAHHHHHH!!! More surprises!!! I thought I was going to have the baby right then! I was so excited!! After a few minutes Randall returns. Luckily he had a key to the truck and didn't freeze outside waiting on us. :)
When we couldn't keep our reservation after adding 3 people, we decided to go to the Fuji Japanese Steak house. It was wonderful as usual. :) We had a blast, I don't think I have laughed so hard in one night!!!! :) When we came home, we played the board game Boxers or Briefs. It was hilarious!!
After no contractions or signs of delivery, Jeanne and Jason left today. :( Hopefully Jeanne will be coming back in a few days to see the baby... :) We can always hope a few days!! Thank you Randall, Jeanne and Jason for making my weekend. I had such a wonderful time. :)

5 weird habits...

I have been tagged!!!!! :)

"The first player of this game starts with the topic five weird habits of yourself and people who get tagged need to write an entry about their five weird habits as well. In the end, you choose the next five people to be tagged and link to their web journals."

Thanks Jeanne!! This is going to be interesting!!! :)

1. My first weird habit has to be finishing something before opening a new one. Example: I don't open a new jar of peanut butter if there is already one opened. If there are 2 opened, I use the one that has less in it. ?? Obsessive compulsive??!! (I don't do this if the one that has less is ruined.) :)

2. Exclamation points don't mean angry to me!! :) They mean excited...I know this is wrong. But I use them all of the time, I can't help it! :)

3. I have always had this "clean" obsession about myself. I could go on and on about this. Let's just say the last 2 jobs I have had, they continued to use wipes after I quit. I always kept the bathroom stocked with them. I am fanatical about having wipes when I use the bathroom, always have been.

4. I have always had a fan in my bedroom. Not a ceiling fan, a box or oscillating fan. I love the noise!! I can not go to sleep in dead silence. If I ever stayed the night with someone that loved the dead silence, I was miserable!!

5. Thanks to mom, this is #5!! :) I have always asked my "girl" friends this. (and Aaron now) "Is there anything on my butt? Is there anything in my nose or teeth?" I have done this since I can remember. I am sure my friends will never forget the endless times I have asked... I always tell people, anyone, when there is something on them.

Okay, now that you all think I am weird. I am tagging: Mom, Haley, Tara, Stephanie and Heidi.

The appt. went great today. I am almost dilated 1 centimeter. She said that is great progress for 1 week. I go back a week from today. :)

Okay okay, Aaron just got home from work and had a really good one about me. It is pretty funny so I am adding it.
One more weird thing about me...
The over usage of "huh." Allow me to explain. "That dog is cute, huh?" And the most popular...when I hand him something. He has laughed at me so many times for handing him something and saying, "huh." I don't know where I got it, but it is horrible!! :)

Still waiting....

Wow, I thought I was a patient person. Thank god my mom got here yesterday. The night before last I had a pretty strong contraction...I just knew she was coming. Nope, nothing since. She will probably come 2 or 3 days after my due date. (maybe saying that will help!!!) :)
In the mean time, Aaron and I caught a few flicks at the theater. Rumor Has It and Fun with Dick and Jane. I loved them both. I had heard bad things about Rumor has it, but I loved it! We also rented The Brothers Grimm, Wedding Crashers and Beauty Shop. They were all great as well. I wasn't too sure about The Brothers Grimm, but I enjoyed it. Hope everyone has a great week. Keep hoping for a baby... :)

It makes me so upset to see babies/children sitting in the smoking section or riding in the car with a smoker. I just do not get it. I knew this was unhealthy, but I found a few websites that stated some facts. After reading this and this, my heart broke . I knew second hand smoke was bad, but reading that made it so real.
"Second-hand smoke is more dangerous than directly inhaled smoke, and children are exposed to it every day."
That quote really says it all. People are causing their children more health problems than themselves, but they just keep on smoking around them. I don't understand!!
When I was home a few months ago my mom and I were watching old videos from family gatherings. I could not believe that people were sitting around, smoking in the house. Like it was not a big deal.
I was home a few weeks before Christmas this year. I am from a small town (for those of you who don't know.) I decided to go to a local restaurant and pick up some food "to go." As I sat there waiting on my meal, an ambulance employee sat down right beside me and lit up. I was thinking, "I know she didn't." So I got up and moved, hoping she understood why I moved. Not that I just didn't want to sit by her. I looked around the room and there were several other people smoking!! What the heck is wrong with you people??!!! Just because you want to fill your lungs with smoke doesn't mean everyone around you wants to!!! This is not a big or well ventilated restaurant either.
I guess someone needs to mail out a message to these people. Since they obviously don't watch TV or get on the computer. Or they just don't care!! STOP SMOKING AROUND PEOPLE!!! Your second hand smoke is more harmful to others than yourself!!!

For the record---Yes, I used to smoke. But will not smoke again. I have other people to think about and will not pick the habit up, ever!
Being pregnant has made me realize so much about smoking. I have been so limited as to who I visit and where I go. I will not be around smoke and neither will my baby. So many people smoke in my life. It makes me so sad.
How many family members and friends have to pass for us to realize, it is time to quit?

Dancing with the Stars

My new favorite show is Dancing with the Stars. It started last night on ABC. I love to dance and wish I could dance like these people. Tonight was the elimination show and this couple had to go. I thought there were others who did a lot worse.
Kenny Mayne, (shown) did pretty good. While his partner Andrea Hale did wonderful! I really wanted to see them back. I voted for you guys!
Watching Master P out there was hilarious! I know, he did it for the hurricane Katrina victims. He said at least they would have something to cheer them up. It definitely cheered me up too!! :) If he would just learn the stuff and do it, he could jam!
My favorites are Jerry Rice/Anna Trebunskava and Drew Lachey/Cheryl Burke. They all did great, but these men worked it! If you missed it last night, you have to catch it next week! I hate that I missed it last season. It is a very entertaining show!
Have a great weekend!! :)

This is my sweetie Alix. He minds so well and is the best cat! I guess the light was too bright for him! :) 

These will be the last belly pictures I post! I have not been feeling very creative in writing...so I took belly pictures. :) 

Look at the difference in the 2 photos. Weird...I look so much bigger in this one! :) I thought I had cleaned everything...looks like that mirror could use a little windex!! :) 

Doctor Appointment!!!!!

Well, it went fine. I am not dilated, but she has dropped. I go back Friday the 13th...ooooooohhhhhhhhhh scary. :) I just knew she was going to tell me I was ready to go to the hospital!! :) Maybe next week...

We had pictures made today. We will go back when Brynn Harper gets here and have her added to some of them. :) The rest of them are on my flickr. Dr. appt. is tomorrow!! We should find out how close we are!! I can't wait. :) 

We also played scrabble on New Years Eve. It was so much fun. I let Aaron slide with a few of his words... I still beat him, Yaay! He usually always wins! :) 

Aaron was really concentrating with his sparklers! :) 

I know I am a little late with the pictures... This is what we did for New Years Eve!! :) We had a blast.  

Rules...

I just found out some information from the hospital where I will be having Brynn Harper. It has been worrying me since I found out. It is a good rule, however I don't want anyone to get their feelings hurt. Especially any of the precious children in my life.
No children can be in my room under the age of 12. I can only have 3 people in my room at a time during labor. When delivery comes, only 2. People can not group up outside my door, they have to wait in the waiting area. Those are the hospital rules.
My only rule is, don't come if you are sick.
I hope everyone understands, I feel so much better after getting that off my chest. :) I hope everyone had a great New Years Eve!! We did, I will post pictures later. :)