Rambunctious Baby Easton!

I tried to post these videos on my blog, but I think they were too large, so I had to upload them to YouTube and just post the link. They are too funny, they make us laugh every time we watch! I am so glad I was able to get him on video. I'm sure he'll love to see it someday :) Sorry the lighting is a little off, I'm usually laying on the couch when he is his most rambunctious!

24 weeks...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZVA90f0T7c

26 weeks...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIo2irn80ns

Have a great day! :)

It's official...

Well, it's official...our baby boy will be named Easton Raine. I imagine that most of you already knew that because we have been pretty set on Easton to begin with, but I just wanted to make the official announcement. We have been calling him Easton for a few weeks now and we just think it's perfect for this RAMBUNCTIOUS little boy growing inside of me! He is quite strong right now and last week I was laying on the couch and I could have sworn he was doing somersaults for about 45 minutes, unfortunately Raine was in SC for the day but I was able to catch it on video! It's too large to upload from my phone so I will have to see if Raine can figure out how to get it uploaded, because it is pretty amazing to see!

25 weeks

There isn't a whole lot to report this week. I have been gathering things for the nursery but nothing else is done yet, so I will post some pictures after I finish a few projects I have in mind! My next mission is to find a glider/ottoman, crib mattress, rug, curtains...and much much more! My next appointment is July 5, where I will have to take my Glucose Challenge test to see if have Gestational Diabetes. Also, it will be the first week of the 3rd Trimester...I can't believe it, it's going by too fast!

We've been BUSY!

Sorry I didn't get around to posting anything last week...it's been a busy couple of weeks and we were in Dallas celebrating my brother's wedding for the majority of it. This little boy is growing and has become A LOT more active! It's so fun and slightly crazy to sit and watch my stomach move on it's own...I can only imagine the movement as he gets bigger and stronger!

23 Weeks

Here are a few pictures from the wedding in Dallas. It was very beautiful wedding and I am so glad we were there to celebrate such a beautiful couple! We stayed with some of our oldest friends, The Daniels Family, and had such a wonderful time! It was sad to say goodbye to friends and family!

 

Samantha and Chris exchange rings!

So in Love :)

The Daniels' ladies with me, my sis and mom.

Sibling picture...before the ceremony.

While we were in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area we just had to head over to the Stockyards one day to revisit where Raine and I met for the first time. My sister and brother-in-law had never been to this part of Ft. Worth and they loved it! There are definitely some characters around town...the Stockyards are filled with Bikers, Cowboys, and one Indian.

The picnic table to the right (with the bikers on it) is where Raine sat down and "picked me up"

Inside this hotel is a restaurant/bar called Booger Red's...

...And Booger Red's is where we talked all night long...

...On these very awesome Saddle Bar Stools :)

Jarrod and Ashlee enjoying Booger Red's

And, I just wanted to include a picture of the random Indian :)

We had so much fun revisiting that whole place, it's somewhere we will always hold special in our hearts!

This past week/weekend, the bedding for the Nursery arrived and we painted the room! It looks great, I LOVE how it is turning out, the color is so bright and perfect, it's exactly what I wanted! I still have quite a ways to go, but now I can start brainstorming and executing some wall art and stuff that I have planned for the room!

Hard at work!

Finished product...so far!

The detail of the bedding is hard to see but here is a picture of the whole ensemble from the Internet...

And then last Saturday we went out to a nice dinner to celebrate our 2 year Anniversary, which is actually today! We decided to try a place called PRIME, which didn't turn out the be the best meal every, but at least we had good company! Unfortunately our waiter's photography skills weren't the greatest and this is was the best picture that we ended up with...and it's the best of 3...so you can imagine the others!

Happy 2 Year Anniversary to us!

So as I said at the beginning, we've been busy! The summer months are looking to be just as busy and exciting right up until the baby is born! Also, some of you were asking about my registry...I started one at Buy Buy Baby (buybuybaby.com) that has quite a bit of stuff on it, but I keep adding to it daily. And I will probably also register at Babies R' Us because I know that Buy Buy Baby's are not in many cities!

I have my 24 week appointment tomorrow morning, so we are praying that Baby Cotton is still perfect and right on track for delivery in September! xo

21.5 weeks!

Well, we are officially over half-way point to meeting Baby C! I am feeling great and looking more pregnant these days!

21.5 weeks

We received the crib and dresser yesterday and of course I wanted to see it all together last night! Luckily, I have a wonderful, patient husband that was more than willing to be my handyman! But I was able to help a little by cooking dinner and taking the warning stickers off! :) I wasn't able to get a great picture of it because we still don't have the room arranged how we want it, and still need to paint the walls so for right now, it's all disheveled. But here are a few pics from assembly...

Finished product! Proud father-to-be!

I was a little worried that I wouldn't like the color because I was originally looking for something a bit darker but it turns out WE LOVE IT! It is absolutely perfect! I'll post more pictures as we get more work done on the Nursery but so far, so good!

Oh, here's a little fun fact for you all....I can't believe I didn't realize this until a few weeks ago but Baby C is due on September 27th, the day Raine and I met in Texas, exactly 5 years later! Kind of crazy, huh?! It must be one special day for us! We are heading to Texas next week for my brother's wedding and will finally get to go back to the infamous picnic table/restaurant where it all began. We will be sure to get some good pictures to post. Have a good weekend! xo

IT'S A BOY :)

Our first family picture!

This morning was SO MUCH FUN! How NEAT to see that little boy on the screen, looking PERFECT! We saw the 4 chambers of the heart, the liver, bladder, brain, and of course his little male parts :)

The Ultrasound Tech didn't feel like she needed to explain "gender"

We are so excited and now I am ready to get a move on the Nursery! We bought a crib last Sunday partly because it was the last one they had in stock of this particular crib, and it could have worked with either gender.

There it is, in Chocolate and we also bought the long/short dresser in the back. It will arrive on May 19th, and I can't wait to see it in the room.

We haven't decided on a name quite yet, but will keep you all posted! Thank you for all the prayers and support, we are feeling VERY loved! xo

19 Weeks!

Next Tuesday is the BIG DAY when we find out if Baby C is a boy or a girl! And I am glad because I really don't think I could wait any longer! I have finally started to show to the point where people at work are asking me "Are you pregnant?" Baby C is now 6 inches long and the size of an heirloom tomato. I can tell he/she is getting stronger because he/she has been REALLY active the past few days. AND Raine finally got the feel a kick last night...It must have been the coffee ice cream that I indulged in :)

Here is a picture of my dear friend Jodi and I, taken last Sunday after Church. She is expecting 2 identical twin boys, due in September as well!

17 weeks & BUBBLES!

I am officially 17 wks/1 day pregnant! I was really excited to post this picture because I felt like I was showing A LOT more than it looks in the picture, but apparently it just feels bigger than it really is! At any rate, Baby Cotton weighs about 5 ounces (the size of a turnip) and approximately 5 inches long from head to bottom...growing fast! I am feeling great! I am still in pre-pregnancy clothes, but I am definitely more comfortable in dresses, until I go shopping for some new pants! I have a feeling I am going to ONLY be wearing dresses this summer considering the heat in Atlanta during those months!

17 weeks

So last week after I posted that my Doctor said I may start to feel the baby, but also told me it may be a few weeks just because I wouldn't be sure if it was actually the baby moving or gas (his words, not mine!) My sister-in-law, LeAnne, had said that she felt both of her children at 16 weeks and said that it felt like bubbles. Well, I really wasn't anticipating feeling anything that early...BUT last Friday night, Raine and I were watching a movie and all of a sudden I felt these little bubbles in my stomach. I didn't realize it at first, but then I said "Pause the movie, I think I feel the baby!" And sure enough, it was ever so slight, but just a few bubbles here and there, and then it stopped. And it really did feel just like bubbles! WHAT AN AMAZING FEELING! We were both grinning from ear to ear! Poor Raine wanted to feel it so bad but he'll only have to wait just a few more weeks! It has happened a few times since last Friday, but I can only feel it when I am completely still on the couch at then end of the day.
 

I really can't believe that I have not bought 1 thing for this baby! But after we find out the gender I'm sure Raine will have to put me on a budget! We have been to Buy Buy Baby quite a few times over the past few weeks just to get a preliminary look at all the baby goodies! If you haven't heard of Buy Buy Baby, it is Bed Bath and Beyond's version of Babies R' Us and it is WONDERFUL! I really think that is it 10x better than Babies R' Us. The store is set-up just like Bed Bath and Beyond, floor to ceiling items, the employees are SO helpful and nice, and the BEST part is that you can use your 20% off Bed Bath and Beyond coupons at Buy Buy Baby! The unfortunate part is that they are only a few cities right now but they are growing fast, and there is always online shopping (buybuybaby.com)! We have been looking at cribs and I seem to lean more toward the sleigh style crib in dark wood. I am not set on anything quite yet, but these are a few I like...

I like this one in the Cherry wood

While at Buy Buy Baby, we also got a stroller tutorial, which was very overwhelming! I knew there were a lot of strollers out there but WOW, there are entirely to many options. It is seriously like buying a new car! Once again, we aren't set on anything but many of my "mommy" friends have suggested the BOB Revolution, and we really like it, but who knows what we will end up with, we have a little time!

 Well, that's all I have for now! I hope you all have a Happy Easter! xo