Pictures from my phone

Here are the last week's photos from my phone.  Sadly its the only thing I'm using to take pictures these days.

Chubby Cheeks

I wanna hold my Brudder!

His new kicky pants sleeper... evidently Mommy should have bought the 3-6 month

What Adler was doing.... not that he was much help in cleaning

The Birthday Boy!

Showing Aunt Lissa that we were wearing our outfit she gave us

Ok, so I was totally supposed to go to Dustin's cousin's wedding last Saturday.  I was all dressed and everything.  Then I took one look at this little guy and just knew I wasn't ready to leave him.... especially at just 3 weeks!

Tid Bits

• Happy 22nd Birthday to The Sister!!!
• My Bub LOVES country music.  He gets this from his Mommy and it makes me very happy BUT I'm a little worried that my 3 year old walks around singing "I'm a little Drunk on You" - "Ice cold beer sittin in the console" - and random things about "moonshine."
• If you ask Asher what his Brudder's name is he'll either say Brantley or Brick.  Obviously we love our Brantley and Hart of Dixie a little too much.

Napping at MeMe's

Asher riding Papa's 1940's scooter!

He was a pro!  I can't believe how good he rode this big old thing

Swimming with TeeTee

Big boy swapped his seat so The Brudder can sit behind Mommy's seat.  Such a stud in his shades.

Daddy finally carried his saddle stool into his room.  It looks so cute in the corner!

Tid Bits

• The Sister said Brantley was awesome.  BUT she also texted me and told me that she was dripping with sweat and that the lines for the bathroom were outrageous.  This made me feel better - to know that I never would have made it!
• Asher got a "new" 4 Wheeler this week.  He is BEYOND excited.  I'm just hoping that his Dad and Papa's can get it all fixed up for him because he's been begging to ride it.  He even made Nannie Annie walk over to our house on Wednesday so he could show her.  She said he got up on it, looked back at her over his shoulder and said "How do I look?"
• I took yesterday off and went flower shopping with my Mom, Grandma Jane and Aunt Kristi.  We went to a place called Sunrise Nursery in Grant Park and it was huge.  Asher and I went for a walk that morning and he was deciding which way to turn whenever we got to a corner.  After we started getting a little far from home I told him we'd have to go back because Mommy couldn't get too far from home without having to go potty.  He looked back at me and said "Yeah, I think my Brudder will fall out."
• When I was at Mom & Dad's this morning to drop Boo off Mom got a text.  She checked it and got this disgusted look on her face.  I asked her what it said and she said that my Brother was texting her a picture of his poop.  He was in the bathroom at home.  All I could think was "Shit, I'm gonna have two boys."  Please tell me its just my brother that is that immature and gross.

A successful day of flower shopping!

Dustin & Dad workin on the 4-Wheeler

Dustin with Kate last Saturday

Everyone thought they should rub Brantley in and sent me pictures.  This one was from my cousin Matt.

And this one from Josh

Asher got  to ride the car at WalMart on Wednesday

Asher is soooo excited about his new 4-wheeler.  I didn't have the heart to tell him that its hideous and I think its older than Mommy.  Hopefully Papa can make it pretty again!

Tid Bits

• I have some very, very sad news.  Are you ready?  I won't be going to Brantley tomorrow.  Wahhhhhhhh.  I just don't think I can do it and my Dad told me in no uncertain terms that I couldn't go.  We have general admission tickets which is the BEST place to be for Brantley - but not when you're 37 weeks pregnant and can't stand still for that long or go 5 minutes without peeing.  And on top of that Brantley fans are the craziest people EVER - I know this because I am one.  I don't know if I could handle being 1/4" from each person around me at this point.  So I broke down and told Josh he could have my ticket as long as he at least brought me back a t-shirt.
• This weekend is also prom.  I'll be doing Katelynn's hair and then taking pictures of RJ's little group!
• I'm starting to feel huge and just "over it" in general.  I'm so ready/not ready for this lil guy to get here.  I just want it to be over but if he comes early it'll screw with all of my plans.

Dustin got a new work truck.  This makes me INSANELY happy for 2 reasons.  First, he can now park in the driveway instead of on the road with the trailer.  I'm sure the neighbors appreciate not having to stare at his Van and Trailer all the time too.  Reason 2 is below.

Tuesday night we had the Widlacki's over for family dinner night to celebrate their 25th Anniversary!

And their daughter Lindsay turned 21 last Friday so we made her this bouquet! 

I've been catching Boo sleeping in the baby's room lately.  He did this right be fore Asher was born too.

This is what Dustin's nightstand looks like on a typical morning.  He gets up in the middle of the night and gets 3 glasses of milk (you know, so he doesn't have to get up to re-fill) and usually a granola bar.

This is another reason I LOVE Dustin's new truck... it has a car seat!  This has been a HUGE help to me already because now I'm not the only one that can take him somewhere!  He even got to go to work with Daddy on Saturday morning.

Tid Bits

• Boo had his vet appointment on Monday.  My lil guy is weighing in at a hefty 8 pounds and the good news is that his kidneys were fine!  He also has a nice bright smile again :)
• Wednesday night I woke up 6 times to pee.  You know how when you get up in the middle of the night and look at the clock and pray that it says something really early so that you still have lots of time to sleep?  Well when you get up that many times and can't sleep you pray that it will say 5:30 so you can just get up.
• I had my size/position ultrasound yesterday and guess what?!  Brudder is head down!  Thank God because I really didn't need something else working against me and having a VBAC.  He is also measuring good - just a couple of days ahead of my due date.
• They finally scheduled one of my ultrasounds on a Thursday.  If you are a fan of the Bayern Stube you know that this means they are open for lunch!  I made a very happy plate with my cup of Hungarian Goulash Soup, Rahmschnitzel, Red Cabbage and of course Lemon Berry Marscapone for dessert!
• I wore black yoga pants to work this week - I don't think anyone noticed.
• We still haven't converted the baby's bed back into a crib from a toddler bed.  I'm starting to realize that the clock is ticking and I would like to get a few things accomplished in the next couple of weeks.  
• I have some pictures this weekend and we also have Charlee's 3rd birthday party.  I'm hoping Asher doesn't ask where his presents are again!

Tuesday night my Dad told me I was starting to look like Bubba J.  Yes, my shirts are getting a little short...

Giving Uncle RJ a hug before heading home.

Cruising around in Papa's garage.  I think the car is getting a little too small!

Passed out on the way to Lake Bloomington to have a burger at Green Gables!  Notice his sunglasses fell off too :)

Hmmm.... Guess this is what Dad is talking about :)

Tid Bits

 

Just look at my little cowboy.  I love this child.

 

We had Easter at Nannie Jane's last Saturday.  Asher went all day without a nap.  That meant by about 4:30 Mama had no patience left.  He was running around like a wild man with his cousins but I went downstairs at 7:30 that night and he was out - and he slept until 7:30 the next morning!

Mommy take my picture!

This was a good week for me considering I really didn't have to cook except for Monday night - although I didn't make it to Gibson for Mel and Joyce's birthday on Thursday because I was just exhausted.

• I have been using WEN products for over 2 months now and I must say: I am in LOVE.  This has helped me so much not to chop my hair back off (I haven't had my hair cut since January!).  Although I was struggling after seeing my friend Kelsey on Saturday with her super cute short hair.
• Wednesday was not a good day.  When I went to bed Tuesday night I was feeling a little crampy but thought nothing of it.  By the time I made it to Mom & Dad's the next morning to drop the boys off I was totally sick to my stomach.  So Asher and I had a nice cuddle day.
• Do you see Saturday and Sunday up there?  NO PLANS for the weekend!  Thank God.  I do believe this is the last weekend before Brudder comes that we have no plans!!!
•  My friend Carlee had her baby boy Boston on Wednesday!  Hoping everything goes well and they're home soon.
• And finally - if you'd like to take a guess about when Brudder will arrive and how big he'll be there is an ExpectNet link on the sidebar!  My Aunt Kristi won with Asher's so I'm interested to see who has the best guess this time!

Tid Bits

• Its been another one of those weeks.  Sorry for the lack of posting.  Sometimes it seems like its all I can do to get through the day. 
• Monday night I took some pics with my friend Nikki's kids.  Jake gave me a run for my money but I think we got some cute ones.
• I've also been working on Graduation invites for RJ and Tanner - RJ's party is May 19th and Mom said I better be there!  We'll see what Brudder decides to do.
• I made my final 3 massage appointments with Lynn.  I made one for Sunday May 20th to have my ankles rubbed.  She was sweet enough to even offer to come to my house!  I told her if it didn't work I'd be back the next night too :)
• I'm starting to get really excited.  Now when people ask me how long and I say 6 weeks it doesn't seem far away.
• Last night Dustin crawled in bed.  He asked me "whats this baby's name?"  So I told him.  He said "Are you sure?"  I said "Yep." then he rolled over and went to sleep.  I take it that its a yes?  Hmmmm maybe we should have had this discussion before 34 weeks :)

My Kiddie Cocktail on the boat last week

I love saving 75% off of my groceries!

Yes, we leave the house looking like this.  Hat backwards, white t-shirt, basketball shorts and cowboy boots.

He is such a stud

My Mom bought me a maternity suit!  Maybe she was tired of listening to the men complain about my belly in a bikini - but she said its cuz I'll need something to cover my "pooch" this summer after Brudder gets here!

Speaking of my silly boy.  Here is he walking through the mall last Saturday with his hat cocked to the side.  He said thats how RJ wears his.

I paid my parking tickets today.  I got 3 this week.  Ugh.

Tid Bits

•  I have always felt good about the fact that I give Boo dehydrated chicken jerky as a treat.  To be honest he basically lives off of the things and LOVES them!  Last week we heard about a recall of the Waggin Train treats that Boo eats.  I was ticked.  So Boo has an appointment in a couple of weeks to have his teeth cleaned and the vet is going to do a blood test to check his kidneys and make sure he doesn't have anything going on.  In the mean time I have a very pissed Chihuahua who doesn't understand why he isn't getting any treats.  I've been feeding him deli meat because I'm not sure what else to give him!
• Last Sunday Dad and Dustin got the little hot tub up and running.  Asher is so "cited!"  Tuesday night after dinner I wanted to get in with him (don't worry, it wasn't too hot).  I borrowed one of The Sister's old bikini's.  When I went out and took my towel off Josh's eyes got real big and he told my sister they were going to adopt.  THANKS JOSH.  Make me feel real good about myself.
• I'm hoping this weekend to have a little "work day" at our house!  Its supposed to be nice out and I want to rip out a flower bed in the backyard to have a small garden.  Mom makes really good pasta sauce and things so I would love to have some tomatoes, green peppers and jalapenos!  Dustin isn't real happy about doing the work but since I'll be home this summer I should be able to take care of it.  (See you Sunday Mom & Dad :)
•  The Sister found out that she will be student teaching in Pekin this fall.  That means she'll be living with Ryan, Milissa and the kiddos for 6 weeks!  I'm jealous that Mili gets all that help for a while but what is the school thinking placing a girl almost an hour and a half away from home to student teach?  Good thing she has family to stay with!
• Yesterday I opened up a new tube of toothpaste.  As Asher and I were brushing our teeth he wrinkled up his nose, shook his head and said "Dis toothpaste isn't berry tasty."  I love him.
• Yesterday I took off at noon and went with the rest of the "Righter Girls" to the boat.  Somehow it escaped our attention that we never took The Sister or Addie to the boat when they turned 21 - evidently we were too busy making plans for Vegas!  All of the girls went and we had a great time, although I think the only reason they took me was to have a DD on the way home :)  Made my day to see my friend Becky there too!

I have "boys."  When I walked into Mom & Dad's Wednesday morning their sunroom was covered in sleeping teenage boys.  Makes me wonder if this will be my life in about 14 or 15 years.

Not only is my wedding set not fitting anymore but it was time for it to be cleaned and checked out so I've been wearing Grandma Glo's set this week.

Last Saturday I worked alllllll day on Brudder's room.  I got a lot done.  I for sure don't need too much before this Lil Guy arrives. 

 Asher hot tubbin @ Meme and Papa's

 Dustin cleaned the bubble that Dad stores my Chevelle in.  Think I can get one of these for Asher?

What a fun afternoon!  We think this needs to be a spring break tradition

Oops.  Story of my life :)

Tid Bits

• Dustin's cousin Jaime and her husband Craig had their lil girl on Tuesday - Londyn Marie Cook weighed in at 6 lbs 7 oz and 19 inches long.  Can't wait to meet this lil lady.
•  My cousin Kristen called me on Tuesday night and said that a friend of theirs had recently found out they were very sick and couldn't go to the Brantley/Eric Church concert in April that I missed buying tickets to.  Although I feel so bad about why they couldn't go I was SUPER EXCITED to have tickets!  The Sister and I are planning on going unless for some reason I'm just not feelin it at 37 weeks.  If I can't go Josh can always have my ticket.  That totally made my day - I can't let Brantley come that close without seeing him!
• I think I may have finally settled on a C-Section date for Brudder.  Don't get me wrong - I'm still hoping for a very successful VBAC :)  But Dr Austman said we need to set a date for a c-section just in case he decides he doesn't want to come out since I won't be induced.  Picking a date was hard - it just doesn't seem right?!?!  So I knew I wanted to wait until after his due date (but not too long) so as of right now I'm thinking May 22nd.  No one in my family has a birthday that day and that would make Brudder's birthday May 22, Asher - June 2 and Dustin June 12.  Is that stupid?  I also got on Wikipedia and checked other people with the birthdays of May 22 or 23 to see if there was someone that I wanted to hit or avoid.  I told you I've thought a lot about this.  So for now I think that may be it.  I'm still hoping he decides to come on his own!
• I have a senior session this weekend and I'm so excited!  Lets hope the weather holds out!

Baby Londyn! 

I voted on Tuesday!  I made sure I took a picture and sent it to my boss so she knew I got it done :) 

I made myself an Easter/Maternity pic dress and its really cute -> on the hanger.  I somehow forgot to allow for my belly so when I put it on its about 8 inches shorter in the front than the back.  Maybe I can wear it this summer?!?! 

Dustin had a class in St Louis both yesterday and today so he wasn't home last night.  This is what Asher and I did at bedtime :)