Birthdays and Bellies

Tuesday, March 30, and my Britain's birthday! It was also my 39 week appointment. I hope its the last, but fear it isnt! The Dr. said he looks great, sounds good, and if he hasn't made up his mind on Monday, we will talk induction. I was hoping she would say, HOLY MOLY LADY, you are dialated to an 8...lets go have a baby! She didn't, but she did comment how swollen my feet were! THANKS DOC, you really know how to make a girl feel good!
On account of her birthday, I wanna share some of the sweet thoughts of my precious 4 year old angel!
*(as she shakes my huge tummy)"BABY...i like you!"
*(referring to Daddy getting mad @ the gps saying "make a u turn...recalculating...make the next legal u turn" and then throwing it on my foot)"Daddies don't hurt Mommies! You better say sorry, or I'll punch you"
*"You're not this baby's Momma, I am! You can be his sister, if you want to!"
*"Actually, I just want to be a Mommy when I grow up!"
*"Daddy, wanna wrestle? I'm gonna kick your a--...wait is that a bad word?" (oooooops)
*"Dad, I PROMISE Brooklyn did it, not me! (looking @me) Did i do it Mommy?"
*"Where do dogs go when they are bad? Oh yeah, the pound! Will I ever be sent to the pound?"
*"Are cookies what you call healthy?"

The boy who cried wolf!!

I have been feeling lately like this baby is coming sooner than expected. I wake up almost every morning at 4 am with contractions, and think "THIS IS THE BIG DAY"! But it NEVER is!?!!  I have also bleached everything in the house about 5 times, organized every drawer, and pack my bag every night before I go to bed. Morning comes, and  the shampoo and tootbrush come out of the bag! One morning it will be time, and I won't believe it! This boy is like his Daddy already....just can't make up his mind! He is growing so much, I think I gain 5 pounds a day! I have already doubled the weight I gained with the girls. GEEEZ...my big son was always a giant compared to other kids in class, I guess that is what I have to look forward to with this guy too! Football scholarship, here we come!!!




38 weeks of baby!

Little Bitty Britty

I decided to throw a last minute party together for Brit's 4th birthday. I am feeling like this baby is coming soon, and I do not want her special day to get overshadowed by the arrival of her baby brother. My parents and best friend were going to be in town for the baby shower, so we had her party the following day at the park. We were joined by our good friends, the Warner's, and had a relaxing day soaking up the Texas sun. We chased ducks, played on the playground, took a walk (in a failed attempt to meet Baby jackson), and had hotdogs and monkey cupcakes!
Britty Boo,
I know Mommy said for the longest time, you were the baby! I am sorry for lying to you....but you will always be my sweet baby girl! You are so funny all of the time. I never know what is going to come out of that pretty mouth of yours! I have always said you are not like Me, or your Daddy, but I think I lied about that too! You are becoming loud, outspoken, and silly like your Mommy. You are also a loner, and compassionate like your Daddy. You have grown so much in the last year. You LOVE to read books to me, make up silly songs, and go to the park. You always play by yourself, but seem to have the best time! I know you are going to be a GREAT big sister, and I am so happy that you already love this baby so much! I will forever remember how you talked to, kissed, and sang to my belly. Your brother already loves you so much! Happy birthday Big Sister!

I love you,
Momma

Miracle Baby

I decided to post some pics and info about this little one I have been growing! Since this is my last baby, i definately want to savor and remember what it is like to experience this miracle baby! We had already decided that our perfect family of 5 was complete. We had just opened a HUGE chapter in our lives, i went back to work (finally), and was planning on going back to school next fall when Brit went to school. One September day, life was perfectly perfect...I was getting ready in the bathroom when the sweet hubby walked by and said, "Dang Babe, your boobs are HUGE!!" I immediately started crying, because all women know how big those girls get during pregnancy! That is THE ONLY time I am blessed up top. A few days went by, and I took the infamous home test. Of course, it was positive. I called my bestie, Astra, freaking out! She reminded that even if Tony had a heart attack from the shock, I would survive! I waited 6 days to break the news to my hubby. I told him before taking the kids to church on a Wednesday evening, just in case he did not take the news so well!!! He basically had no response, so I left for church. I was a little unsure if he would be here when I got home,or if he left the country to have a nervous breakdown. Not only was he here, he had went and bought a super sweet card! With tears in my eyes, I read the sweet assurance in my husband's words. He truly is amazing, and I knew from this moment on we could withstand anything. He did, however say he was really mad at me. He wanted to be there when i 'peed on the stick'! Next time I'll know...wait there is not gonna be a next time!!!!

Since we were not planning on expanding our family, I only had insurance through the "Indian Doctor". And since this is Mexico......I mean Texas, not Oklahoma, they do not cover maternity. Geeez....am I going to have to deliver this baby in the bathtub? Maybe?? On October 15, my dear friend Justin drove all the way here from Oklahoma to go with me to the Dr....IN OKLAHOMA! She held my hand while we heard the baby's heartbeat, and we got to see Buchanan Baby # 4 for the very first time!!!! This was such a beautiful moment, and I am so glad that she was able to share it with me. Sad that Hubby was not there, but happy to share that with my sweet friend. I found out we were 14 weeks along, and due April 5. Yes folks, note that when I found out I was pregnant, I was 3 months along already! WHO DOES THAT???

17 weeks

22 weeks

26 weeks

7 Months

MY BROOKIE!

MY PRINCESS TURNS 7! I SURE CANT BELIEVE IT! Bounce house+yummy food+great family+awesome friends=BIRTHDAY SUCCESS!  Most kids her age rip into the presents, but my precious girl showed me how much she really is growing up when she took time to read each card!! I love her so much, and just sit in awe of what a kind, sweet, thoughtful girl she is! I love you Brooklyn Rae! 

GOING TO SCHOOL AS A 7 YEAR OLD!

Twenty TEN!

We got to ring in the New Year with our long lost friends, THE TINSLEYS! My sweet, sweet friends, Autumn and Trinity adopted 4 lil' girls we love to call "THE SISSY COUSINS"!! Tony, Trin, Autie, and I spent the evening entertaining 8 (yes 8!!!) precious angels! We had went shopping (such a site in the mall!!), had WII battles, played on numerous computers, board games, and OF COURSE FOOD!! Its a little dish we like to call MEXICAN MESS, and it is simply de-lish! Unless, of course, you ask my hubby! We used to make this all of the time when we all lived in Shawnee, and he cringes at the thought. Sure doesnt stop him from filling up his plate more than once!

Trin is about the only person I know that can hold a candle to my loud personality, and jolly laugh, so there wasn't a dull moment to be had! And Autie, the calm one, keeps us out of trouble!They are such a blessing to me, and even more so to their sweet girls. I can not imagine the situation those girls would be in if it werent for my amazing friends.  They are such an inspiration to me, a true example of following the Good Lord no matter where he says go. I do not think they ever questioned the road they were being told to follow, they simply obeyed! Almost 4 years later, these sweet sisters, and their 4 girls are the perfect family! I just adore them!

CAN'T YOU TELL HOW AMAZING THEY ARE??!!

Maverick (minus Goose)

Brooklyn was invited to do a gymnastics performance at half time of the Dallas Mavericks game the Saturday after Christmas! How awesome!?? Our plan was to come home Christmas evening, unpack the presents, get a good night's rest, and arrive before the game, to prepare for the massive audience. HOWEVER, God and the Oklahoma Blizzard of 2009 had something else in mind. Plans...who needs 'em anyways right?? We left Shawnee Friday afternoon, and after 5 1/2 hours of driving had to stop for the night, only halfway home, to thaw out! Keep in mind, it only takes 4 hours to drive ALL the way home from Shawnee. We woke up early Saturday morning, shoveled a snowpath and ice skated home. We threw a tutu on Brookie, unloaded the massive amount of presents packed in the back of Hubby's truck, and out the door we ran to the game. We arrived in just enough time to usher Brooklyn through the VIP entrance, and into the Maverick tunnel. A few minutes later, Brooklyn paraded onto half court of the Dallas Mavericks court waving like Miss America. She performed a flawless beam routine in front of thousands of people at the American Airlines Center! She even had enough courage to check on CHAMP, the mascot, after he performed his ever so funny beam routine "THE NUTCRACKER"! I was so proud of MY CHAMP that day, and that proud Momma smile never left my face!

On the jumbotron @ American Airlines Center....Not bad!

Who loves Champ??? WE DO!!!

Told you I was proud!

The fam enjoying courtside seats! WOO HOO!