Steve and Lea Ann

I'm 1 month (almost a month late)

2012-02-07T15:56:00.000-08:00

So friends, we've all made it to 1 month of life for our very handsome little man! An accomplishment for all if you ask me. The rest will be a piece of cake right? Yeah, that's what I thought. Anyhoo...going to record a few memories for my little Hughes that you're more than welcome to share with us if you'd like. You'll have to forgive me for posting, well um almost a month late. In my defense, I have had the post written for about 3 weeks, just haven't uploaded pics, and there are a lot of those. I just couldn't choose, so prepare yourself for some serious cuteness...SERIOUSLY! So grab a cup o' joe and get comfy ;)

My first picture, I am a BIG boy!

My first day in the world

Big Yawns

Aunt Abby & Me

My Annie giving me some lovin'

Daddy can't get enough of me. Can you blame him?

Getting ready to leave the hospital

My sister, Marigold, checking on me

Dressed up in my camo, hoping to give Daddy some good luck (it didn't work)

Aunt Lou & cousin Allie Rose (cousin Aaron was being a busy body)

MiMi comes to check on me

The Night before Christmas

Christmas Day

Mommy made me take this picture ;) Headed to Annie & Gray's so Mommy and Daddy can get groceries

My first trip to the Doctor...90th percentile in length and 50th percentile in weight!

I usually give my mommy closed-eye smiles after I eat

Fish face <><

My daddy can't wait to get home everyday to snuggle with me

What you talkin' bout Willis?

I like to be snuggled up in my bouncer or swing

I'm a thinker

Sweet dreams after I fill my tummy

Mommy likes to give my toes kisses

I'm very verbal ;)

Me & My Gray

I like to make lots of faces (I get this from my mommy)

Little Hughes,

This has been by far the best and most rewarding month of our lives (your daddy's and mine), and well, probably the most tiring month too :) You are still the most beautiful little boy ever, with the most perfect complexion. I'm not making this up because I'm you're more than proud mom, everyone that meets you says so. You are a very content little baby, usually only fussing when you need something. Although there have been a couple of days when you have been a little less than content. Aunt Alyssa says it's normal, so we're taking her word for it.

We're still not sure what color your hair is, partly because well there is lack thereof, but it seems to look different in every kind of light. I'll love you know matter what color it is but I still have my fingers crossed that it's red ;)

You have the most precious little cry, it almost sounds like the soft squeal of a baby puppy. You really only get cranked up when we change your diaper, but you're starting to tolerate that a little better. Mommy and daddy are getting a little better at changing it. You shot us when we changed your very first diaper...first-timers!

You seem to change a little every day and you are slowly but surely growing out of your newborn clothes. I tried to tell myself that the first few must have shrunk in the dryer, but I'm pretty sure I'm just in denial. I'll get over it, don't worry. You're still in newborn diapers, kind of. They're getting really snug, but the 1's swallow you whole!

You're a really good eater and eat about every 3 hours, and sometimes at night you'll even wait 4-5 hours before you need to eat again. And about that sleep thing...it's impossible for you to sleep soundly at night without being swaddled. You are quite the wiggle worm and you startle yourself with all that moving you do. Your daddy usually gets you when you wake up and changes your diaper and swaddles you back up and brings you to me so you can eat.

You and your daddy are super tight! He hardly put you down the first week of your life. Now that he's back at work he can't wait to get home every night to see you. You too are making an indention on the couch where you hang out at night. I hope you'll always be this close!

You're dying to be a big boy I think. You started trying to hold that sweet little head up on your own at about 2 weeks. You are awake and alert a lot more, and quite by accident (your's actually) we found that you like to lay on your back and wiggle to your little hearts content. Mommy makes you have your tummy time everyday too. You are moving that head from side to side.

My favorite time with you is right after you've finished eating are in that milk-induced coma like state. You almost always make these very content smiley faces after you're good and full. Of course, I hover over you with my phone waiting for one of those sweet smiles so I can post it on Facebook for all the world to see (daddy says I should control myself with the picture posting, I think he's just jealous).

You, to our surprise, love bath time. We started with sponge baths, which you hated, but now that your cord has fallen off we've moved you to a big boy bath and you were so calm and relaxed...whew! You started your life despising diaper changes, screaming bloody murder during the whole thing, but now you have calmed down a little. You usually only fuss during diaper change if you're super hungry and want us to get on with it so you can eat. Just like your daddy, always thinking about your next meal.

I know I'm leaving so much out, it has been a very exciting month. You've had your first Christmas, New Year's, Doctors visit (75-90th percentile in heigth and 50th percentile in weight) and we just found out that you are going to be a big cousin! Aunt Lou is going to have #3, and we couldn't be more excited.

You Might Be the Parent of a Newborn Top 10

2012-01-18T08:49:00.000-08:00

Dearest Blogger Friends,

Please forgive me for my recent absence. I've been taking care of this little man. Ain't he just the cutest thing you've ever seen. My Aunt Nancy says he's the most beautiful baby she's ever seen. I just happen to agree.

Anyhoo, as a new mom I've learned a lot and very quickly. Somedays are a little stressful, but most are pure joy. As you know, Steve & I like to keep a good sense of humor about life so we have made another top 10 list...hope you enjoy!

You might be the parent of a newborn if...

1. You, at some point, have greeted each and every hour of the day.

2. You can fall asleep in pretty much any position known to man.

3. Your schedule is made around a small being's feeding schedule.

4. You think your child is the most beautiful that ever was or is to come.

5. You no longer are of importance to your parents...just pass over the kid folks!

6. You look lovingly in to your spouses eyes and both agree that its ok to look like a hot mess, you have a newborn!

7. You may or may not have been peed and pooped on by your child (not to mention possibly having scrubbed the walls a couple of times after target practice from little man).

8. You have seen what you believe to be about 95% of all infomercials ever made.

9. You can no longer go to sleep without the soft noise of your infants soothing sounds lamb. (we prefer the gentle crashing of the waves)

10. You begin cooking your supper at lunch so that you make sure to have it finished between feedings.

I could go on, but for the sake of keeping it to 10 I'll stop. Do you have any memories of caring for a newborn? What would have made it to your top 10?

I've got a few more posts to catch up on, hope to get them up soon....stay tuned for more!

Have a good daisy friends!

Timeless treasures

2011-12-21T15:33:00.000-08:00

Steve and I are truly blessed people. Our life together has been more than wonderful and we have been very fortunate to be surrounded and loved by wonderful family, friends, church, and now we are blessed with the birth of this little man.

I wanted to share a few things withyou that we have been given to celebrate Hughes' birth that are so special and are going on my list of gift ideas.

The first is this precious book, On the Night You Were Born by Nancy Tillman.

Our sweet friends Bo & Tori gave this to us and we had our first family story time on the night Hughes was born. The story simply makes a point to say how special the birth of a child is. I think this will be one of those stories that we will always read on Hughes' birthday!

The next is another book (yes, I have a thing for books) entitled The True Night Before Christmas by Timothy Poland. Uncle Shane & Aunt Debbie brought this sweet book to little Hughes man when they came to visit at the hospital.

This book is exactly what it says, the real Christmas story, but written in the same rhythmic manner of the children's classic The Night Before Christmas. I also love that the illustrations are created by a child, the authors granddaughter. This will be a part of our Christmas Eve tradition with our children from now on.

My mom loved it so much she went out and bought it the next day for some family gifts.

The last is a gift for mom (also from Uncle Shane & Aunt Debbie). They brought me this beautiful bracelet that I can add beads to. They started with a mom and son bead and an 'h' for my little buddy Hughes. I'm thinking husband might need to remember this around mother's day & birthday :)

And last but certainly not least is the "WubbaNub." Out little man ADORES his!

I bought the blue puppy after seeing a friend who had one. And "Auntie Alyssa" gave Hughes the frog. Seems kind of a silly thing but they are so wonderful, if Hughes lets go of his paci it doesn't really go anywhere. He already holds on to the puppy for dear life and we aren't picking up a paci every 5 seconds. So if you know someone who is about to have a baby, they NEED this!

So have you ever given or received a really special gift? Share it with me in a comment.

Have a good daisy!

Happy "birth-day" Hughes

2011-12-15T01:58:00.001-08:00

Dear Hughes,

Mommy & daddy are so glad you are here! We've been waiting for quite some time and now that you're here we are totally in love.

We make a promise to raise you in a Christian home and pray for you daily. Your daddy can't wait to teach all sorts of things like playing baseball, hunting, and all of that other "boy" stuff. I'll just stick to the snuggling, making boo-boos better, and reading you lots of stories.

I think your big sister marigold is really excited about you too, she loves to walk in your room and look around. Her favorite spot to lay has been in my lap with her head on my belly when you moved around.

We love you little man, and we are more than humbled that God chose us to be your parents.

With more love than you can understand,

Mom & Dad

Team Oglesby

2011-12-15T01:46:00.001-08:00

With nervous excitement we got up this morning at 2:30. Showers taken, bags packed, and breakfast eaten (Steve took care of the last one). Folks, we're going to have ourselves a baby!
Team Oglesby is ready....stay tuned for "the rest of the story!"

Announcement & epiphany

2011-12-12T13:00:00.000-08:00

So its amazing what you can get done when you know that something is about to happen, aka your child WILL be born :)

I've been putting off making a birth announcement canvas for the hospital not because I didn't want to get it done but because the ideas just weren't flowing...but a little pressure of losing time has caused my brain to go in to overdrive. From that this was created:

Then there was an issue with an old barn window I salvaged from a family barn that's been sitting in the carport since September (don't judge). So I was working on thank you notes when the idea finally came. Needless to say those thank you notes aren't quite finished, but the barn window is :)

Thinking about putting a piece of cork board in one of the open spots and
leaving the other open for the wall color to shine through :)

So, my inspiration lately has been, I'M HAVING A CHILD?! What's yours?

39 Weeks and about to POP

2011-12-11T16:54:00.001-08:00

This is it folks! Last weekly update, Hughes will be here before the week is over :)

How Far Along: 39 weeks

Baby Size: Watermelon, ultrasound last week guessed 7lbs 7oz (WHOA!), 19-22in

Total Weight Gain: I've totally lost count at this point, but I think I'm right at 30

Clothes: Totally, unless you count the things I have bought that are just a bigger size and cut so a pregnant body can wear them...but I'm guessing this probably doesn't count.

Best Moment This Week: It's a toss up between mom coming and helping me get the house clean, and my Steve getting the artwork hung on the walls in little Hughes' room.

Gender: Sweet baby boy, Samuel Hughes Oglesby. Our little man will go by Hughes.

Movement: Still lots of movement, but Hughes has kind of run out of room so the movements are different than they were.

Food Cravings: This week I had a craving for a Little Debbie Brownie, I didn't fulfill this craving, but I did want one real bad.

What I miss: Still missing my "normal" feet and ankles, but now I seem to have developed some kind of rash that I think is called PUPPP. It itches like crazy and burns so bad it wakes me up at night. :(

What I am looking forward to: I am looking forward to December 15th, baby Hughes "B-Day!"

Belly Button: So it really isn't out, just flat :) except on the occasion when you can feel baby parts right behind it!

Have a good daisy!

You Might Be 9 1/2 Months Pregnant Top 10

2011-12-10T15:21:00.001-08:00

1. Your feet/ankles resemble that of an elephant.
2. Getting in and out of a public bathroom stall requires serious maneuvering
3. You can pee on command.
4. People look at your belly and guess baby's birth weight.
5. Memory function is at an all time low.
6. Accusations against the husband of staring at belly & or feet occur frequently.
7. You have no sympathy for others who claim to be in any kind of pain.
8. You check to see when the next full moon is.
9. Your husband scolds you for having less than half a tank of gas in the car.
10. You find the need to rock back a couple of times in order to move from sitting to standing.

I need to add 11. Your belly hangs out the bottom of your shirts.
Have a good daisy!

Nursery News...Issue 5

2011-12-08T16:45:00.000-08:00

Yes, I know 3 posts in one night, a little over board maybe but I'm trying to catch up. Just wanted to show you this little gem...

Insert cat calls & whistles here :)

This rocker was a broken down mess when we got it, and to be honest, I wasn't sure it could be salvaged. I don't have any before pics anymore. The sweetest of husbands surprised me one day with an iPhone so I don't have any pictures left. Anyway, this rocker came from my great-grandmother Brock's home. We really don't know how old she is, but she's no spring chicken folks. A local man in our community took this project on, completely took her apart and put her back together. I painted her arms and legs to match one of the fabrics in the room, we took her back and she got her upholstery on :) Friends, this rocker is seamless, and I couldn't be more happy to preserve a piece of my mom's family. If you'll notice the pillow in the chair. It's another little piece of family. My other great grandmother on my mom's side made the quilt that it was made from. It was falling to pieces, so mom cut out enough to make a pillow from. She also made a little bear. And mom herself crocheted the beautiful afghan that's hanging on the rocker. As soon as I finish up getting things put away in the nursery, I'll give you the total reveal. Be patient, I'm trying :)

BIG News

2011-12-08T16:32:00.001-08:00

So we went for an ultrasound Monday and Dr. Tuesday. Needless to say it's been a pretty busy week at the Oglesby casa. The ultrasound tech surprised us by showing a 4-D image of this sweet boy.

This melts my heart, the ultrasound is fun in and of itself, but seeing a more lifelike image of MY baby, words can't describe!

Kind of hard to see a whole lot, but if you look close you can see a precious little face. We had decided not to do the 4-D which is usually done about 30-32 weeks, but she gave us a sneak peek. So due to the lack of room that little Hughes has its not the clearest picture and he looks a little squished. She shocked us big time when she told us he already was measuring 7lbs 7oz. WOW! I guess I make healthy babies :) The ultrasound tech kept saying, he doesn't have any room in there! To which I thought, you're telling me. My belly feels so hard, you could probably throw a ball at it and it would bounce right off.

Then came the Dr. visit. We thought we were just going in to for our weekly check, which is not the most glamourous or comfortable thing if you ask me. If you're giving me a been there done that, I now understand and feel your pain. Men, you owe us for carrying your offspring...you owe us BIG!! Anyhoo, I digress, we were about to fall out of our seats when he told us to come in on Monday to have a baby. He had originally told us we'd discuss it at 39 weeks which is next week, so when he dropped the bomb, our jaws dropped to the floor. Mercy, doesn't he know I'm pregnant and he shouldn't just throw that on me. I'm still recovering. Anyway, we settled on next Thursday instead. So please set your calendars for prayer and celebration, December 15th, over the birth of Samuel "Hughes" Oglesby!

I've had a couple of freak out moments when the reality of the fact that I'm going to be bringing a real live child home has been slightly overwhelming. Don't get me wrong, I'm/we are ready, but when you've never done this, its a little scary. I felt like I did at the beginning of my pregnancy when I took my first test and kept looking at it over and over to make sure it still said I was pregnant. Only now, I just have to look down and my proof is still there!

So that's where we are, Dec. 15th, unless he decides to make his appearance before then, and who knows, they say the full moon is Saturday!

Have a good daisy!

38 weeks and About To POP!

2011-12-08T16:09:00.000-08:00

So my belly just about covers up the entire tree...hmmm!

So it's been a while since I've updated, feeling a little guilty but life has been so busy. We are trying so hard to get ready for Hughes' grand entrance. Plus the pregnancy brain kicks in and I forget to have husband over there take the weekly picture, without a picture it's hard to make myself write the post. Anyway enough with the excuses...here we are at 38 WEEKS!

How Far Along: 38 weeks

Baby Size: Watermelon, ultrasound this week guessed 7lbs 7oz (WHOA!), 19-22in

Total Weight Gain: I've totally lost count at this point, but I think I'm right at 30

Clothes: Totally, unless you count the things I have bought that are just a bigger size and cut so a pregnant body can wear them...but I'm guessing this probably doesn't count.

Best Moment This Week: Honestly the best moment this week was probably just having a day to rest.

Gender: Sweet baby boy, Samuel Hughes Oglesby. Our little man will go by Hughes.

Movement: Still lots of movement, but Hughes has kind of run out of room so the movements are different than they were.

Food Cravings: I've become very fond of Nutella, not that I would call it a craving, but it sure is yummy.

What I miss: I'm missing normal feet and ankles. The swelling has set in and it's not very much fun. It's actually kind of gross.

What I am looking forward to: I am so looking forward to hold this precious life in my hands, and on a selfish note...I'm also kind of ready to not have to "share" my body.

Belly Button: So it really isn't out, just flat :) except on the occasion when you can feel baby parts right behind it!

Have a good daisy!

34 weeks...and growing!

2011-11-09T19:12:00.000-08:00

How Far Along: 34 weeks

Baby Size: Large Canteloupe, 5.5 pounds, 19-22in

Total Weight Gain: 25 lbs-ish

Clothes: Totally, unless you count the things I have bought that are just a bigger size and cut so a pregnant body can wear them...but I'm guessing this probably doesn't count.

Best Moment This Week: Steve and I had a day of fun Saturday...nothing big, just shopped around town. It was just nice to be together :)

Gender: Sweet baby boy, Samuel Hughes Oglesby. Our little man will go by Hughes.

Movement: Hughes is quite the active one, he might just come out walking.

Food Cravings: This wasn't really a craving, but we were out kind of late, it had been a while since had eaten supper and I was just hungry. Needless to say this found us in the drive-thru at McDonald's waiting for warm apple pie :)

What I miss: I am missing nap time! Starting to get a little tired again, and a nap sure would be nice every now and then.

What I am looking forward to: Looking forward to my big sis and her sweet babies coming to town! We haven't seen them since the 1st week in July. Allie is going to help me put up my Christmas tree, and I am going to help her "disguise" a turkey for a school project :)

Belly Button: I think it's slightly more out than it is in, but it's hard to tell. Some days it is just flat, but some days it is slightly out. I think it depends on where little man is hanging out.

Have a good daisy!

33 weeks...and growing

2011-11-06T20:13:00.000-08:00

Sorry this is so late, and unfortunately no picture...my pregnancy brain "made" me forget to take a picture. I guess I should put a reminder in my phone.

How Far Along: 33 weeks

Baby Size: Pineapple, 4.9 pounds, 19-22in

Total Weight Gain: 23 lbs-ish

Clothes: Totally, unless you count the things I have bought that are just a bigger size and cut so a pregnant body can wear them...but I'm guessing this probably doesn't count.

Best Moment This Week: We had Dr.s appointment and Steve got to use the doplar to find the heartbeat. It was so much fun watching him get to do that! Oh, and the BRACES CAME OFF!!!

Gender: Sweet baby boy, Samuel Hughes Oglesby. Our little man will go by Hughes.

Movement: Hughes is quite the active one, he might just come out walking.

Food Cravings: Just food, even better if I don't have to fix it or it takes little to no prep time :)

What I miss: I am missing nap time! Starting to get a little tired again, and a nap sure would be nice every now and then.

What I am looking forward to: Thanksgiving break! If you teach, you know how long it is from Labor Day to Thanksgiving...I think I can, I think I can, I think I can :)

Belly Button: I think it's slightly more out than it is in, but it's hard to tell. It's definitely going to come out though, just call it my mother's intuition.

Have a good daisy!

You Might Be Pregnant If Top Ten List

2011-10-31T16:34:00.000-07:00

You might be pregnant if...

1. People look at your belly before your face.
2. You can't find your cell phone and it is sitting in your lap.
3. The effort of putting on your tennis shoes is more than that of the workout itself.
4. You come home, get out of your car, put your things down, greet your incredibly handsome husband, but leave the car running.
5. People rub your belly for good luck.
6. Your belly jiggles, but not because of the extra cupcake, because there is someone making it jiggle :)
7. You can't remember what you what you were intending on doing.
8. You are asked by those who know and love you, "How are you feeling?" everytime you see them.
9. You long all day to lovingly wrap your arms around the wonderfulness of a body pillow.
10. You can fall asleep and/or pee on command.

2011-10-29T19:14:00.000-07:00

Dear Hughes,

You're almost ready to make your entrance into this world. I just want you to know what a joy it is to be your mother already. You are mommy's little blessing for sure. I am amazed everyday at how active you are and your daddy and I absolutely cannot wait to see your sweet face and to hold you in our arms. You have certainly changed our life, for the better of course. I'm pretty sure we won't be the perfect parents but I promise you we will be the best that we can be. We pray for you daily, and know that God has big plans for you! I will treasure this special time that the two of us have had for the rest of my life. We love you little man!

You are going to be a very lucky little boy, your MiMi and Annie are going to take care of you when mommy goes back to work and you have 2 of the best grandads too. PaPaw will teach how to make things and play with you, and your Gray will be silly for you and tell you everything you need to know about football (he'll probably give you advice all of the time too, even if you don't want it; you'll learn to smile and nod like mommy does).

Your big sister Marigold is excited about you too! (We think) She lays her head on mommy's tummy when you are moving around and never moves. She'll be smaller than you, and when you get bigger you'll have to be gentle with her, but I know she's going to be very protective of you!

Lots of family will welcome you into this world and will love on you: aunts, uncles, and cousins. Mommy's Dr. says you are perfect every time we see him! Take your time (well not too much) in there and come when you're ready, we'll all be waiting.

Love,

Mommy

32 weeks,,,and growing

2011-10-28T19:07:00.000-07:00

Does that belly make me look pregnant?

How Far Along: 32 weeks

Baby Size: Honey Dew, 4.5 pounds, 19in

Total Weight Gain: 20 lbs-ish

Clothes: Totally

Best Moment This Week: We had our first shower, hosted by my dearest friends in the world. It was wonderful! We had a weekend full of laughter and good food.

Gender: Sweet baby boy, Samuel Hughes Oglesby. Our little man will go by Hughes.

Movement: Hughes is quite the active one, he might just come out walking.

Food Cravings: Just food, and even better when it involves little to no work on my part.

What I miss: I miss being able to get everything done all by myself. I just can't get it all done anymore, and am so uncomfortable by the time I get home. Fortunately, husband had been helping out.

What I am looking forward to: The old braces coming off!!

Belly Button: And it is no more. Neither out nor in, but I don't think it's going to stay that way for long!

Have a good daisy!

Nursery News...Issue 4

2011-10-26T17:39:00.000-07:00

Is Your Dresser Distressing You?

This is our dresser/changing table. The dresser started out 1. Mine and 2. Chocolate brown with brushed nickel drawer pulls. My sweet Stevie lightly sanded down the dresser and between the 2 of us we got it painted, and I'm pretty sure my belly gave the carport a good buff as I did my part :) We changed the pulls to oil rubbed bronze. Then one of my dearest friends, Haven, helped me distress it. The distressing of the dresser did in fact distress me. Just like to add that while we did this, the husbands who are wonderful, were inside watching football (just saying).

Stay tuned for more nursery news, and the total reveal :)

Have a good daisy!

31 weeks...and growing

2011-10-24T17:26:00.000-07:00

How Far Along: 31 weeks

Baby Size: Head of Lettuce, 3.9 pounds, 19in

Total Weight Gain: 20 lbs-ish

Clothes: Mostly maternity, but I do have a couple of non-maternity clothes, but they are bigger in size so I guess that cancels it all out.

Best Moment This Week: Dr. said I looked no bigger than a New York minute (Don't really believe him, but he said it...pinky promise)

Gender: Sweet baby boy, Samuel Hughes Oglesby. Our little man will go by Hughes.

Movement: Hughes is quite the active one, he might just come out walking.

Food Cravings: Still loving food, but I have so been in the mood for soups! This, I'm quite sure, has nothing to do with pregnancy, but totally seasonal.

What I miss: So I do miss the semi-clear skin I used to have, but what I REALLY REALLY miss is being able to find a position that I can get comfortable in. Had a couple of rough days lately.

What I am looking forward to: My besties from college are coming this weekend and hosting our very first shower...can't wait!!

Belly Button: And it is no more. Neither out nor in!

Have a good daisy!

Nusery News, Issue 3

2011-10-14T06:00:00.000-07:00

So now that the nursery is almost finished I think I'll give you a little tease until it's totally, 100% there. This nursery is totally hodge podge and homemade. No where else will there be another nursery just like my little Hughes' and I'm loving it :) If you'll remember back to my first nursery news post I told you that we were doing a rustic farmer "concept" inspired by laybabylay.com. So in the middle of the night I came up with this crazy idea to turn an old apple crate I bought at Harrison Brothers Hardware in Huntsville, home of this sweet lady.

The crate started a little something like this:

Ain't she purdy :)

Then transformed to this:

Like, but something is still missing

Finally to this beauty:

Special shout-out to my handsome hubster, Steve. He may roll his eyes when I dream up projects, but he sure does do a good job. I didn't hear him complain, not once.

30 weeks...and growing

2011-10-13T18:09:00.000-07:00

Check out the bump!

How Far Along: 30 weeks

Baby Size: Head of Lettuce, 3.2 pounds, 18in

Total Weight Gain: 20 lbs-ish

Clothes: Mostly maternity I have 2 pairs of pants that are drawstring that I can still wear and 1 or 2 dresses, but otherwise its maternity all the way.

Best Moment This Week: We now have a painted crib, and the bedding is on it :) YAY!!

Gender: Sweet baby boy, Samuel Hughes Oglesby. Our little man will go by Hughes.

Movement: Hughes is quite the active one, he might just come out walking.

Food Cravings: Still loving food, but I have so been in the mood for soups! This, I'm quite sure, has nothing to do with pregnancy, but totally seasonal.

What I miss: So I do miss the semi-clear skin I used to have, but what I REALLY REALLY miss is being able to find a position that I can get comfortable in. Had a couple of rough days lately.

What I am looking forward to: Getting the final piece of furniture for the room back, an old rocker that was my great-grandmothers...getting it reupholstered.

Belly Button: It's not really in, but not really out, and not totally flat yet. Almost flat :)

Have a good daisy!

29 weeks...and growing!

2011-10-05T04:29:00.000-07:00

How Far Along: 29weeks

Baby Size: Butternut squash, 3.1 pounds, 17in

Total Weight Gain: 19lbs-ish

Clothes: Mostly maternity I have 2 pairs of pants that are drawstring that I can still wear and 1 or 2 dresses, but otherwise its maternity all the way.

Best Moment This Week: Coming home to a husband who tackled some projects for the nursery (without being asked) and he bought and planted some flowers for me :) Who could ask for more?

Gender: Sweet baby boy, Samuel Hughes Oglesby. Our little man will go by Hughes.

Movement: Hughes is quite the active one, he might just come out walking.

Food Cravings: Still loving food, but I have so been in the mood for soups! This, I'm quite sure, has nothing to do with pregnancy, but totally seasonal.

What I miss: I'm really missing clear skin...most women get the nice glow, but the rest of us get acne. I do miss being able to get comfortable at night, starting to have a tough time...thank goodness for the full body pillow that deserves it's own zip code.

What I am looking forward to: I'm looking forward to having the nursery completely finished, it's getting closer but not quite there yet.

Belly Button: IN, but I think its training for the next big magic act...the disappearing act.

28 weeks...and growing

2011-09-28T15:06:00.000-07:00

Amazing what 1lb can do when it's going to the same place as a whole bunch of other pounds :)

How Far Along: 28 weeks

Baby Size: Small Head of Cabbage, 2.9 pounds, 17in

Total Weight Gain: 18.5 lbs-ish (not totally sure anymore, but Dr. says I'm right on target)

Clothes: Mostly maternity I have 2 pairs of paints that are drawstring that I can still wear and 1 or 2 dresses, but otherwise its maternity all the way.

Best Moment This Week: It will have to be a moments (plural) week...so much got done! Mrs. Donna finished the bedding and it is amazing. My incredible husband man got the room and changing table painted. AND 2 of our dearest friends (Haven & Ken) came and helped us work in the nursery.

Gender: Sweet baby boy, Samuel Hughes Oglesby. Our little man will go by Hughes.

Movement: Hughes is quite the active one, he might just come out walking.

Food Cravings: I just love food ;)

What I miss: I do miss being able to get comfortable at night, starting to have a tough time...thank goodness for the full body pillow that deserves it's own zip code.

What I am looking forward to: Have all the bedding and room is painted, so now if I could just get the crib painted and in the room we just might have lift off :)

Belly Button: IN, but I think its training for the next big magic act...the disappearing act.

Have a good daisy!

27 weeks...and Growing

2011-09-27T05:25:00.000-07:00

Notice my little Marigold wanted to be part of the action :)
I think she really just wanted to be let out!

Friends so sorry for the absence, not that you were blog stalking me or anything. First week I was sick and did pretty much nothing but sleep and eat and sleep. The next week we were having internet issues and then things just got hectic. So, we're back at it :)

How Far Along: 2 7weeks

Baby Size: Head of Cauliflower, 2.5 pounds, 16in

Total Weight Gain: 17.5lbs-ish (not totally sure anymore)

Clothes: Mostly maternity I have 2 pairs of paints that are drawstring that I can still wear and 1 or 2 dresses, but otherwise its maternity all the way.

Best Moment This Week: I would probably have to say getting my quilt in for Hughes' room! It's beautiful...will post pics soon.

Gender: Sweet baby boy, Samuel Hughes Oglesby. Our little man will go by Hughes.

Movement: Hughes is quite the active one, he might just come out walking.

Food Cravings: I just love food ;)

What I miss: I do miss being able to get comfortable at night, starting to have a tough time...thank goodness for the full body pillow that deserves it's own zip code.

What I am looking forward to: Now that I have the quilt, I'm just waiting on the rest of the bedding...it should be done later this week.

Belly Button: IN, but I think its training for the next big magic act...the disappearing act.

Actually 28 weeks today, will post tonight or tomorrow, and hopefully I can keep up with it, and stay tuned for more nursery news :)

Have a good daisy!

23 weeks...and growing

2011-08-23T06:00:00.000-07:00

How Far Along: 23 weeks

Baby Size: Papaya, 8in, 1.2lbs

Total Weight Gain: 12 lbs

Clothes: I can still wear a lot of my dresses that aren't fitted, Pants, um, yeah pretty much. Tops I can still where some that are non-maternity, but maternity tops are starting to look a little better as the ole tum-tum rounds on out.

Best Moment This Week: Watching my Steve feel our little Hughes move for the first time. This has been something I've been able to enjoy for weeks now, but it was just as amazing to watch Daddy-O get to experience it too.

Gender: Sweet baby boy, Samuel Hughes Oglesby. Our little man will go by Hughes.

Movement: Hughes is quite the active one, I believe I'm going to go through several pairs of running shoes chasing this kid around!

Food Cravings: I just love food ;)

What I miss: You know, I don't really miss anything this week. I'm really enjoying this phase in my pregnancy. Generally, I'm in an excellent mood, I feel great, and am so thankful for this opportunity.

Sleep: Went back to work so when I get myself in bed I sleep pretty well, other than that one spot in my back that likes to bother me if I sleep on my side.

What I am looking forward to: Getting bedding made and shipment that has a quilt from etsy :) I hear my sweet friend making the bedding has the bumper done!!

Belly Button: IN (Hallerlujah! as Medea would say), it is slowly getting smaller though, and at times a little sore.

Have a good daisy!

22 weeks...and Growing

2011-08-16T06:32:00.000-07:00

Whoa...Didn't think I looked that big this morning!

How Far Along: 22 weeks

Baby Size: Spaghetti Squash, 8 inches, 1 lb

Total Weight Gain: 11 lbs

Clothes: I can still wear a lot of my dresses that aren't fitted, Pants, um, yeah pretty much. Tops are kind of a sore subject. I just feel like a frumpster in most maternity tops still, but most (not all) of my tops are too snug. Still wearing tops that are not fitted.

Best Moment This Week: Going through some materinty clothes that my dearest Alyssa is loaning.

Gender: Sweet baby boy, Samuel Hughes Oglesby. Our little man will go by Hughes.

Movement: Hughes is quite the active one, I believe I'm going to go through several pairs of running shoes chasing this kid around!

Food Cravings: I just love food ;)

What I miss: I miss being able to eat a meal and not feel like it is sitting under my ribs.

Sleep: Went back to work so when I get myself in bed I sleep pretty well, other than that one spot in my back that likes to bother me if I sleep on my side.

What I am looking forward to: Getting bedding made and shipment that has a quilt from etsy :)

Belly Button: IN (Hallerlujah! as Medea would say), it is slowly getting smaller though.

Have a good daisy!

Nursery News...Issue 2

2011-08-13T08:55:00.000-07:00

After

Making room for someone else to live in your house (even a tiny someone) is kind of hard. Don't get me excited I'm over the moon already for my little Hughes, but I've been forced to clean out pretty much every square inch that I have "stored" stuff. I mean really how much stuff can 2 people accumulate? Anyway, I've been wanting my darling, handsome hunk of a man to build a closet tower and add double bars for some time now. Originally it was supposed to be for me, but now it's for the baby (a sacrifice that I'm willing to make). It ended up being a little bit wider than we intended but the amount of storage we have in this closet has multiplied tremendously in comparison to the one bar and one shelf that was there before. We painted the tower and shelves with some leftover paint from the living room so that was free, but I added a little "pop-o-color" with some double-sided tape and some scrap book paper. This closet at one time was filled to the brim with my clothes, craft stuff, blankets, Stevie's uniforms, and junk. So to see it this "us" free should tell you how much we've gotten rid of. Anywhoo...I am claiming the top and bottom shelf for my cricut and some craft supplies, I don't think Hughes will mind; I am giving him a place to live you know.

A BIG thanks to my sweet Stevie for building and painting (a chore he despises more than pretty much anything)! Love you hon!

Have a good daisy!

21 weeks...and Growing

2011-08-09T06:00:00.000-07:00

How Far Along: 21 weeks

Baby Size: Banana, 7inches, 11oz

Total Weight Gain: 10 lbs (I think, haven't weighed this week)

Best Moment This Week: Got to spend the weekend with my favorite people from college :)

Gender: Sweet baby boy, Samuel Hughes Oglesby. Our little man will go by Hughes.

Movement: Hughes is quite the active one, first movement could only be felt if I was still, but now I can feel him whenever he moves. It is AMAZING!

Food Cravings: I just love food ;)

What I miss: My love of peanut butter and stomach sleeping.

Sleep: Went back to work so when I get myself in bed I sleep pretty well, other than that one spot in my back that likes to bother me if I sleep on my side.

What I am looking forward to: Getting bedding made and shipment that has a quilt from etsy :)

Belly Button: IN (Hallerlujah! as Medea would say)

Have a good daisy!

Nursery News "Issue 1"

2011-08-05T04:54:00.000-07:00

So I don't want anyone to think that I wanted to have a child just so I could have an excuse to decorate a nursery, something I have always wanted to do. It just happens to be an added bonus. I mean really, what woman doesn't dream about decorating a baby's room? I would be lying if I didn't admit that I was looking for ideas long before we even began talking about having a baby. Anyway, I decided that I wanted to have my bedding made, nothing against pre-made bedding, just wanted it to be one-of-a-kind.

First I found my inspiration at a site I absolutely love...Lay Baby Lay. The site features posts with themes (I use this term loosely; you don't look at any of them and say, "Oh, that's a _________ theme."), maybe I should call them concepts instead of themes. Anyway, the posts show different room components such as crib, artwork, lighting, rugs, throw pillows,etc. I'm kind of a vintage/rustic girl, so I fell for the rustic farmer concept. Now mind you I don't have anything that is exactly like anything posted, just used it as a design board.

So, I searched etsy for a quilt, found it (kind of). Border had flowers, and because husband is a flower-phob, we're having it custom made without the floral border and squares. Next, came fabric :) I won't really talk about it much because you can see for yourself. Would like to point out though, the dust ruffle fabric is a pale yellow ticking (hard to tell in picture) and the sheet is minky dot. Think I may get a minky dot sheet made for my bed too, it's wonderful. Also ordered a couple of fabrics that will be used in the quilt. You'll see those at the end.

Found this old milk crate and vintage magazine cover at an antique store that will go nicely with our vintage/rustic concept.

Fabrics that Coordinate with "The" quilt from etsy :)

More to come in issue II of Nursery News!

20 Weeks & Growing

2011-08-03T18:23:00.000-07:00

How Far Along: 20 weeks

Baby Size: Mango, 6.5 inches and around 10oz

Total Weight Gain: 8 lbs

Best Moment This Week: Picked out fabric to have baby bedding made :) (will post pics soon)

Gender: Sweet baby boy, Samuel Hughes Oglesby. Our little man will go by Hughes.

Movement: Hughes is quite the active one, first movement could only be felt if I was still, but now I can feel him whenever he moves. It is AMAZING!

Food Cravings: I just love food ;)

What I miss: My love of peanut butter and stomach sleeping.

Sleep: Starting to have trouble staying in one spot without my knees, back, and neck starting to tingle

What I am looking forward to: Getting bedding made and shipment that has a quilt from etsy :)

Belly Button: IN (Hallerlujah! as Medea would say)

Have a good daisy!

Movement

2011-07-29T19:02:00.000-07:00

So, this post is totally for me. If you're reading I hope you enjoy, but please don't be disappointed. Tonight I'm sitting on the couch watching a movie (husband is working nights), and I am overwhelmed by the magnitude of God's faith in me. Their is a sweet baby boy inside my tummy who is moving all around, in fact, I feel like there is a bag of popcorn being microwaved in there. You know, sometimes I think I get totally caught up in the idea that I am the only one that is to have faith, but our Father has faith in us too. He trusts Steve and me enough to parent His precious child. Kind of humbling if you ask me. My prayer for our family is that Steve and I will be parents who follow the will of our Creator. Thank you God for trusting us, may You be our guide.

Table Manners

2011-07-28T00:01:00.000-07:00

You know, down here in the south we may talk a little bit slower, but you know our Mama's teach us our manners. Well, after I saw this little advertisement that showed like a fourth of a piece of an artwork that inspired this little bit of loveliness. It reminded me fondly of hearing my mother ~~pound~~ gently encourage good table manners into part of our everyday life. So being from the south and recollecting these very phrases coming from the mouth of my darling mother, and yes, Haven, from my many experiences in 4-H when we were expected to go on our trips and dine as if we had a little class and didn't hop off the bus without shoes on, this little gem was born.

I must say she is cute, Steve even commented that he REALLY liked it. I must admit, I have caught myself staring across the living room and looking at the buffet to admire. It's funny how a few little words can remind you of a "sweet spot" in your past. And thank you mother for teaching me how to be polite at the dinner table, it has indeed come in handy...who would have known?

The Reveal

2011-07-26T19:59:00.000-07:00

Captains of Team Oglesby :)

Last Wednesday, Steve and I headed to the Doc's office for "THE" ultrasound. The ultrasound came not a day to early, Daddy-O was about to drive me crazy. We were excited to find out what they had to say. Although, we did get a little nervous when sweet Baby-O crossed those legs trying to keep the gender a mystery.

Boy or Girl, What Do You Think?

When our guests arrived they cast there vote as to whether we would be having a baby girl or baby boy. They picked a pink or blue sticky note and wrote a name "suggestion." The following pics are of the "crew" suffering through dinner waiting for us to spill the beans. I like to call that an anticipation builder.

Oglesby Grands

Proud Aunt, Uncle, & Cousin Erin

Annie & Li'l Aaron

Big CJ Dressed for the Occasion

Crowd Favorite says Boy

My favorite name "suggestion" came from Li'l Aaron, Johnny Depp

Secret is in the cupcakes

To reveal the gender I stuffed cupcakes with colored icing...No I'm not telling you yet, you'll have to wait until the next picture :) We gave everyone their cupcake with strict orders not to bite in until the ok was given. My older sister and kids were brought to our house via iChat. And the countdown began, everyone bite in 3...2...1....

Come on you know you are enjoying the suspense (keep scrolling)

And Majority Wins!! It's a Boy!

Have a good daisy!

19 weeks... and Growing

2011-07-26T13:14:00.000-07:00

How Far Along: 19 weeks

Baby Size: Mango, 6 inches and around 7oz
Total Weight Gain: 6.5 lbs
Clothes: Still hanging out in my sun dresses and gym shorts :) Worn maternity jeans a couple of times. Let me tell you, I don't know what I've been missing all my life. LOVE maternity pants.
Best Moment This Week: Finding out gender :)
Gender: Sweet baby boy, Samuel Hughes Oglesby. Our little man will go by Hughes.
Movement: Have felt a little baby roll!
Food Cravings: Not a one this week.
What I miss: My love of peanut butter and stomach sleeping.
Sleep: Starting to have trouble staying in one spot without my knees, back, and neck starting to tingle
What I am looking forward to: Getting nursery together.
Belly Button: IN (Hallerlujah! as Medea would say)

Have a good daisy!

Watermelon

2011-07-19T17:01:00.000-07:00

In case you haven't figured it out yet, I'm pregnant. Which may or may not be exciting to you, I don't know. But it does mean that I spent most of may to July taking one nap after another. So one day when getting ready to take a nap I was checking out one of my favorite sites One Pretty Thing and saw a little post for a watermelon door hanger. Since I hadn't changed out the door hanger on our front door since Easter (please don't judge), and I thought this was incredibly cute, I thought I would just have to make one to hang out on our door for the rest of the summer. I added the ric rac to mine and I think mine is a little bigger, but it was super easy, super cute, and a little different. Love it! Now that I have the weeds pulled from the flower beds in the front yard, you actually notice the door. Makes me take my time as I pull in the driveway, just so I can look at it. Have a good daisy!

18 Weeks...and Growing

2011-07-19T07:46:00.000-07:00

How Far Along: 18 weeks

Baby Size: Sweet Potato, 5.5 inches and around 5oz

Total Weight Gain: 6.5 lbs

Maternity Clothes: Still hanging out in my sun dresses and gym shorts :) I do have a pair of capris that I've been sporting that I like to call "pre"maternity pants. As summer draws to a close though, I'm going to be forced to wear my maternity clothes, something makes me think my gym shorts won't be appreciated at work.

Best Moment This Week: I felt baby movement for the first time! It's so incredible!

Gender: Not a clue, but Intelligender says boy! We find out what we're having tomorrow :)

Movement: Have felt a little baby roll! So far this has been the coolest part of pregnancy.

Food Cravings: Not a one this week.

What I miss: My love of peanut butter and stomach sleeping.

Sleep: Starting to have trouble staying in one spot without my knees, back, and neck starting to tingle

What I am looking forward to: Finding out gender and a little nursery decorating :)

Belly Button: IN (Hallerlujah! as Medea would say)

Have a good daisy!

17 Weeks...and Growing :)

2011-07-12T16:50:00.000-07:00

How Far Along: 17 weeks

Baby Size: Turnip, 5 inches, 5oz

Total Weight Gain: 6 lbs

Best Moment This Week: Enjoyed the company of good friends, watched husband weedeat and do yard work in shorts and lace up work boots, and cleaned out closet number 1. I was ruthless!

Gender: Not a clue, but Intelligender says boy (Steve is about to die; now he says he's going to the next appointment and he's going to ask if we can find out. You go husband!)

Movement: None that I've been able to feel, but we're still in awe of being to feel the heart beat in my belly.

Food Cravings: None this week, unless you count that someone at church mentioned mexican and I immediately wanted mexican for Sunday lunch.

What I miss: My love of peanut butter and stomach sleeping.

Sleep: Most nights I get a pretty restful sleep

What I am looking forward to: Finding out gender, hoping we will know at 18 weeks, but it's looking like it may be 20 weeks before they do the next ultrasound.

Belly Button: IN (Hallerlujah! as Medea would say)

Dr. said we are having our baby gender ultrasound next week...trying to contain the excitement!

Have a good daisy!

Future Fireman & Woman of America

2011-07-10T18:29:00.000-07:00

Two of my favorite little people visited this past week, and little man has a ~~slight obsession~~ love for fire trucks. So we decided to call up our good friend Josh, who happens to be a fireman and get a tour of one of the local stations. Allie was beside herself and was just excited about everything. Aaron was in love, but was only interested in sitting in the fire trucks and pretending to drive. So much so that we had to make him get out. A good time was had by all, and a little bribe of going to McDonald's was used to get them to leave. Thanks fireman Josh for showing us around.

16 Weeks

2011-07-09T16:09:00.000-07:00

Sorry, no pic this week. I forgot and it's so close to 17 weeks it seems silly now. I promise to have one this week :)

How Far Along: 16 weeks

Baby Size: Avocado, between 4-5"

Total Weight Gain: 4 lbs

Best Moment This Week: Had two of the most precious children in the world stay with their Lea Lea :)

Gender: Not a clue, but Intelligender says boy (Steve is about to die; he asks almost every day if I will call and have them do an ultrasound at my next appointment)

Movement: None that I've been able to feel, we did figure out that if you mash on my belly while laying down you can feel the baby's heartbeat. SO AMAZING!

Food Cravings: None this week, I had the kids so I didn't really have time to crave.

What I miss: My love of peanut butter and stomach sleeping.

Sleep: Most nights I get a pretty restful sleep

What I am looking forward to: Finding out gender, hoping we will know at 18 weeks.

Belly Button: IN (Hallerlujah! as Mediah would say)

Have a good daisy!

15 weeks

2011-06-30T06:46:00.000-07:00

Maybe it's denial, but I think the cut of this dress makes me look more pregnant than I am.

How Far Along: 15weeks

Baby Size: Navel Orange, 4.5" long,

Total Weight Gain: 4 lbs

Maternity Clothes: So about this, I have bought some, but don't feel like I'm quite round enough for them, but I can't really wear many of my pants anymore with out the belly band. Maternity clothes are definitely in my near future though. I'm mostly sticking to sun dresses these days.

Best Moment This Week: Got a little cleaning done this week, making me feel good that the house is mostly in order

Gender: Not a clue, but Intelligender says boy

Movement: None that I've been able to feel

Food Cravings: No cravings really this week, but my sweet husband has developed an uncanny 6th sense, whatever I am planning on eating he eats before he goes to work or takes it for lunch. Poor Baby O, can't get a good meal :)

What I miss: My love of peanut butter...It just hasn't been the same since pregnancy.

Sleep: Most nights I get a pretty restful sleep, I wish I could sleep on my stomach though.

What I am looking forward to: Finding out gender, hoping we will know at 18 weeks.

Belly Button: IN (Hallerlujah! as Mediah would say)

*Sorry for the tardiness of this post, it's been ready for several days, just haven't been able to get my computer to cooperate.

It's A Boy...or Is It?

2011-06-28T15:26:00.000-07:00

Hmmm...I love surprises, a real surprise that is. You know the one that you don't know you're getting, a total OMG, out-of-the-blue surprise. You know what I'm sayin'? Anyway, if I know I'm getting a surprise, but don't know what the surprise is well, that's when I go a little Twanda. So this whole baby thing has me totally stoked, but the fact that I don't know the gender of this precious bundle of joy that's making my clothes not fit (the things you do for your children), is driving me nuts. So Steve and I thought to pass the time we would take a little test called the Intelligender. It claims that it can tell you what the gender of your baby is based on your hormone levels. Hmmm...it's not 100% accurate and the instructions tell you not to paint the nursery pink or blue based on the results of the test. The thought of doing nothing got to us, so I put the Intelligender in my Amazon cart and I "tinkled" in a cup and the results say.......

BOY!
Again, we haven't made any nursery plans or bought boy blue clothes, but it was fun just to do. Only time will tell whether the Intelligender is really that "Intelli" or not :)

Have a good daisy!

Steve's First Father's Day

2011-06-22T10:42:00.000-07:00

Happy Father's Day to my wonderful Steve, the best daddy-to-be I know! Father's day was a bit of a surprise to him, I won't share here because he'll say this a blog for me to make fun of him :) (love you hon), but anyway I got him a box for the newspaper and another little surprise. He got his newspaper box a little early and our paper carrier has yet to put the paper in the box. Haven't figured this one out yet, it's big, it's red, and it's begging for a paper to be put in it. Anyway, I digress...Steve woke up to one of his favorite breakfasts

Ham and Cheese Omellette

Lookie what the paper boy brought :)

I then sent him to get the paper out of the new paper box (I put the paper there myself) and he found a little surprise. He asked what it was when he came in and I simply said, "Funny." He opened and had a good laugh. You see, I had been teasing my Steve about getting him nose trimmers for father's day, and well you just wouldn't imagine, but that is exactly what he found.

Exactly what every man needs :)

Happy First Father's Day Stevie Lee, hope we have many many more!

Week 14

2011-06-22T10:20:00.000-07:00

(please excuse the crummy picture; we couldn't get the lighting right)

How Far Along: 14 weeks
Baby Size: Lemon, a whopping 3" and around 1.5 oz
Total Weight Gain: 4 lbs (It's funny how 4lbs in one place looks like so much more)
Maternity Clothes: None yet, thank goodness. I want to make it as long as I can in normal clothes
Best Moment This Week: Spending the week with my sweet niece and nephew and them asking pretty much everyday about the baby
Gender: Not a clue
Movement: None that I've been able to feel
Food Cravings: Anything with Avocado
What I miss: Sleeping without having to go to the potty 4-5 times a night, and being able to go all day without needing a nap to make it through
Sleep: Most nights I get a pretty restful sleep, but having trouble getting comfortable lately.
What I am looking forward to: Finding out gender, hoping we will now at 18 weeks. We've bought an "at-home" gender test, just for fun (not very accurate, but something to help pass the time).
Belly Button: IN

Pregnancy So Far

2011-06-17T09:54:00.000-07:00

So, if you don't know already, we're pregnant. Yay! Anyway, as a record for me and my sweet little bundle of joy I've been meaning to chronicle our journey to D-Day (due date :)) Well, we're already to week 13 and I have yet to start this so I figured if I'm gonna, I better. I'm going to just sum up the first trimester and then I'll do a weekly post. I'm "stealing" my weekly post format from a friend of friend whose blog I enjoy reading.

Pregnancy so Far:

13 weeks 3 days
Not totally sure about weight gain, but I think I'm around 3-4lbs gained
No maternity clothes yet, I don't really look "pregnant" just like I can't back away from the table. I do have to wear the little band with some of my pants and bought a couple of things a size bigger.
Cravings? Um, I haven't really craved things...oh what I am I saying. I have eaten the heck out of some avocado. I could eat it on just about everything.
I must say compared to what some people say the experience during their 1st trimester I was very lucky. I was very nauseous the first 2-3 weeks and then I have just the occasional bout of nausea. When I have it, it's miserable, but most days I'm good. Now the exhaustion is crazy! I'm so glad that summer came when it did. Daily naps are a must around my house.
I think the thing I'm looking forward to the most right now is finding out the gender...I can't wait to get to decorate :) But for now, I guess I should just clean out.
We are crazy excited, and I'm sure this will be an interesting journey. My favorite phrase has been, "Honey, I'm pregnant. Could you __________________?" I've also explained that he pretty much will owe me for the rest of our lives :)

That is What Little Boys are Made Of!

2011-06-15T16:56:00.000-07:00

So WAY back in March, my friends and I hosted a baby shower for these two special people.
Some of the besties in the whole wide world, Alyssa and Chris.

Our theme was "Snips and Snails, and Puppy Dog Tails."

This shower had a little bit of a vintage flair, which is totally my thang! Needless to say the 3 of us went crazy with this one. There was some grass growin', wood cuttin', and lemonade sippin'!

The shower turned out beautifully if I do say so myself. To sum it up simply,
"A good time was had by all."
(special thanks to Haven who put these pics here for me ;))

WARNING: Fire hazard

2010-12-01T17:59:00.000-08:00

So it's a been a while since this happened but I thought I would share so that your toaster oven wouldn't suffer the same plight as mine. So this is the way it went down...my sweet husband was home after a long day of work and was HUNGRY (actually I was hungry to). The menu was nachos (the meaty kind, come on folks I'm feeding a man). I had just popped my tortilla chips in the oven; we like em warm around our house...makes it feel like we've gone out to eat mexican. So anyway, I digress...as Stevie came home his boss called with one of those I have to answer it now kind of conversations, so me being the multi-tasking working wife that I am decided to switch the clothes from the washer to the dryer. I forgot, please don't think any less of me, the tortilla chips that literally take about 30 seconds to warm. I turned around a couple of minutes later to see flames lapping out of my toaster oven. So I, also being the polite wife that I am, didn't want to interrupt hubby-man's "business" call so I whispered to him "Steve, there's a fire." He excuses himself from the conversation when he realizes that what I have really made for supper is a recipe for disaster, grabs some potholders and takes the toaster oven outside so we could toast marshmallows (just kidding about the marshmallows). Anywhoo...the moral of the story is TORTILLA chips are in fact flammable, in case you were wondering, and a toaster oven will continue to work after it has been ignited with only slight char marks as it's battle scars. Go ahead dear readers, laugh.

One Bean At a Time ...

2010-09-22T14:06:00.000-07:00

So I spilled the beans and hot glued one bean at a time for six hours straight. What can I say, I am easily influenced! I made this for a bride to be, and I am so glad that she loved it!

The Living Room Redo...Far From Finished

2010-09-15T17:24:00.000-07:00

So when Steve and I got married and I moved in I really thought everything in our house I liked. Well the longer I live here the more I realize that I don't really like the builders beige that adorns every single speck of wall space in our house. Me, being the "project" kind of person that I am have slowly started changing that. It started in the kitchen, moved to the bathroom, and recently hit the living room. It's not a total transformation and I don't have before pictures, but here's the start. I'm going to do a display of ivory picture frames on the wall above the TV (sooner rather than later...I hope) and my dear sweet Steve is going to make a frame type "thing" to go above the door leading to the carport so that I don't have to paint the rest of the wall (the one bad thing about open floor plans, one room runs in to the next). My dear sweet Steve, the best electrician on earth (I figure if I talk real nice about him, that I can get at least one more project out of him :)), even changed out the less than functional electrical outlets and light switches. So to most our redo may not really look that much different, but it's very refreshing to me and the husband.

Craft Weekend

2010-09-05T20:25:00.000-07:00

My dear friend Haven came this weekend bringing her Cricut for us to play with. I told myself that I didn't need one of these wonderful machines, wouldn't use it if I had it....but I was totally lying to myself. I've hinted to the husband that this would be a great Christmas present; we'll see how that works out. We basically kicked our husbands out and had a girls only party. It's so wonderful to have friends who enjoy the same things as you do. I have totally been in the mood lately to craft and get some around the house projects done, and well they wouldn't have gotten done if Haven hadn't come to town. (I hope she comes back real soon.) Not only did we have a great fun time, we updated my blog, and even manage to make a few things. Check it out.

A tree for my hoot owls

A Poppy Canvas from a tutorial found here. We were so excited to find out that the Cricut cuts fabric because there are a lot of circles here in this canvas. Machine power is awesome!

Fork and Spoon for an upcoming project

I can't decide whether I really enjoyed visiting with my friend or using her Cricut.

It's Been A While

2010-03-03T18:00:00.000-08:00

I know it's been quite some time since I've shared with the world, and I know this is totally an excuse, but my world just never seems to slow down. I have the best of intentions really, I do. Somehow I just can't seem to find a moment to think of something worth saying and then posting it. Anyway, to all those who have fussed at me for not updating, here it is. I had my hair cut today for Locks of Love. I didn't tell a soul and surprised the world, even my sweet husband :) Try keeping that a secret, I did it for a whole month.
I am donating my hair in memory of my sweet grandmother, Bera "Dee Dee" Murray.

Endorsement

2009-11-08T13:51:00.000-08:00

So, I'm certainly no celebrity, and I don't think Febreeze is going to call for me to give an endorsement, and rarely do I love a product enough to tell the world. BUT, all that changed the day I bought a bottle of Febreeze's new limited time fragrance Cranberries and Frost. Stop what you are doing this very moment, drive as fast as humanly possible to your local Wal-Mart Supercenter and pick yourself up a bottle or 3. It'll have you laying on your floor like the commercials and breathing in it's wonderfulness. For what it's worth, Lea Ann

Good Golly

2009-11-06T18:32:00.000-08:00

Where has the time gone? Has it really been that long since I've posted. I'm officially a blog slacker...the shame. Well any ol' whoo, a lot has happened since the last post. I'll do a top 5 list.
1. Steve and I celebrated a year of wedded bliss in May.
2. My dear friend Haven married the love of her life.
3. We have made 3 new additions to the Oglesby family. Shane married the most wonderful woman, Debbie Goodman Bell and her 2 sweet children Erin and CJ.
4. My other dear friend Sarah gave birth to another sweet little boy Reed Matthew Sharp.
5. Last but certainly not least, we made addition to our family. Meet Marigold, the sweetest, cutest, smartest, most lovable dog you ever want to meet. I am such a terrible mother for not posting any pictures of her. So here is Marigold from ittle bitty to know.

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Brown Paper Packages Tied Up With String

2009-03-24T18:49:00.000-07:00

Hello Blogger world, it's been a while since my last post, but with just cause. I haven't really been a blog slacker, just been working on a new blog. I'm setting out on a new venture to help out around the Oglesby house, and doing it with something I enjoy. This isn't a huge production or anything, I'm not planning on quitting my job, just suplementing :) Anyway, I'm going to be selling hand painted canvases, wooden family plaques, etc., and I call this Brown Paper Packages Tied Up With String...these are a few of my favorite things! The name comes from Sound of Music's, song, These are a Few of My Favorite Things. I decided on this name because with every piece I have a new favorite. I hope that some of my favorites will be yours too! Pass it on!

I've added the blog to my blog list, but just in case go to: brownpaperpkgs.blogspot.com

Congratulations to the Bride-to-Be!

2009-02-04T08:37:00.000-08:00

Just want to give a shout out of congratulations to one of my dearest friends, Miss Haven Hale. She has found the love of her life, he proposed, and she said YES! I'm so happy for you and Ken Miss Hale, I'm so glad that you get to experience this wonderful thing that is so precious. When it's right, marriage is the most wonderful gift that you can ever be given. Thank you GOD for marriage, the way you designed it, it truly is a gift. Enjoy your gift my dear friend!

Just Kind of Happened

2009-01-23T19:35:00.000-08:00

Personalized House Marker

Wooden Frame (my Stevie did that) with Hand Painted Cross

Christmas Card Holder

Hand Painted Cross

So Steve and I decided this year we wanted to make a few Christmas presents instead of buying into the money trap of the consumer Christmas. We wanted to give from the heart, and we both enjoyed getting to work together for a change. Anyway, they turned out well and we've actually have had a few orders since then. Just thought we'd post them, and if you're interested holla back!! I'll add more of our creations as they come.

The Downturn of the Economy

2009-01-23T19:25:00.000-08:00

So we all know that money is tight everywhere, yes even here at the home of the electrician and school teacher. Due to many fiscal restraints we have had to make serious budget cuts and I have begun to take on many jobs that I once never thought possible (please don't believe a bit of this sarcasm). Because of the plummit of our economy I have become a hairdresser on the side...and my husband was my guinea pig. If you would like to set up an appointment for your husband I am now taking walk-ins. It will certainly make for a good laugh and a pile of hair on the floor to prove it. I can guarantee that your husband will now get his hair cut less often than he used to, therefore helping you to cut back on costs yourself. That's me, helping the economy one snip at a time!

Waffle House Christmas

2009-01-23T19:11:00.000-08:00

So maybe you think we're redneck, some may just call it crazy , but we have stumbled on to our Christmas tradition, the WAFFLE HOUSE! Go ahead have your laugh, we still are. You see this is the way it all went down...we had this beautiful, sweet, lovie-dovie make you sick kind of quiet Christmas at home, nestled by the fire (even though we don't have a fire unless we were to make one in the back yard), but my family had other plans.

Somewhere along the way we settled for a 15 hour ride in the backseat of my dad's truck to Washington D.C. We left late Christmas Eve and Steve and I celebrated our Christmas in a Waffle House somewhere in Virginia with an old man flipping pancakes with earrings and reindeer antlers. It was magical, and memorable.

After we reached D.C. we stayed with my sister, brother-in-law, niece & nephew along with the rest of my family in a very "cozy" apartment. We were cramped, sore, but a good time was had by all. Steve got the D.C. experience for the 1st time and probably the last since our free board just moved to Georgia.

Only For Megan...6 Unimportant things About Me

2008-09-17T21:01:00.001-07:00

So Megs, I know you tagged me over a month ago, better late than never. Couldn't sleep, so here I am.

1. I love to vaccuum. If I could do it everyday, I would. Fortunately, time doesn't always allow me to, so I'm not one of those freaky people yet.

2. When I make up the bed, even if I'm about to get in it, I don't want there to be any wrinkles. No NOT one!

3. I have my own language. I make up words all the time. Really I take other words and make them my own, but it makes my students ask me what language I'm speaking, and if I'm feeling frisky I say my words really fast, it drives them wild.

4. It is a sad, sad day for me if I miss Wheel-of-Fortune. I could live without TV if it weren't for Wheel-of-Fortune. Someday, I'm going to play and make lots of money.

5. I am quickly becoming a Rock Band junkie. Do they have a 10-step program for that?

6. I don't like sweet tea or hot dogs. My dad used to tell me I was communist, call it what you want to, I just don't like it.

Christmas Came Early

2008-09-17T21:01:00.000-07:00

So, I broke down, in a big kind of way. We've been talking about wanting a Wii for some time now, so I found a good deal on one (courtesy of Ebay) and bought one for Steve for Christmas. Well, it couldn't wait until Christmas. So I thought to myself, just give it as a birthday present, but that was no good either. His birthday is December 13th. So what was a girl to do? I wrapped it up in Christmas paper, but a sweet little bow on it and said, " Here's your Christmas present, you can open it now or wait." Sneaky little devil...he opened it.

My Steve

2008-08-29T14:18:00.000-07:00

My Steve is the most wonderful man in the world. Just want to take

a blog to tell the world how lucky I am. He takes care of me, loves me when I'm not so loveable (hard to imagine I know), and makes me laugh or tries to every few minutes. The picture above is my Steve and his pretty legs in a pair of way streched out ballet flats that I chose not to wear after Tuesday of this week when they gave me the worst blisters of my life! So for entertainment Steve did a little routine for me. I know all you ladies out there are a little jealous about now, but sorry he's mine! I love this man more than anything!

A Dog Named Sanford

2008-08-29T14:07:00.000-07:00

So we (I) just wasn't ready for a dog after our sweet Sadie passed away. Poor Steve, he's just been itching to have a dog of his own. Every time we went to someone's house with dogs he was all but drooling over them. So with time I eventually just wanted a dog for him because he wanted it so bad.

Then came Rowdy, a spunky little dog that Steve got for his parents, and it was all over. He was just so much fun that I broke down too...and that my friends is where Sanford comes in. He is the most wonderful dog in the world, very lively and spirited and loves to play. We are so in love with him. Steve can't wait to get out of the bed in the morning to bring him inside. They're a match made in heaven.

Sanford is a short legged little fiest and the newest addition to our family! I've posted some pictures of our little boy, he love's his daddy's stinky shoes. He won't go to sleep unless he has those shoes. :)

The Boat

2008-08-09T12:38:00.000-07:00

Most of you are probably going to think that this is the stupidest thing in the world, but for those of you out there who enjoy stupid things, this might interest you. Steve and I participated in "Who Wants to Be a Millionare" on our cruise and of course we won (along with 2 other couples). While we were super excited about winning, WooHoo!, we were slightly disappointed when we didn't win a million dollars. Our parting prize was a plastic "24K" gold boat trophy. Why we even brought it home I don't know, but now I'm glad we did. After riding in my car for a couple of months we decided to use the boat for other purposes. We decided to hide the boat from each other in places that were obvious, but slightly out of sight. I know, weird...but it really is so much fun. Every time I find that ugly trophy I think about him and it makes me smile, makes me remember how much I love him. Stupid yes, but oh so much fun. I encourage everyone to try it. Oh and by the way...not that I'm keeping score or anything, but right now Steve has been unable to find the boat for almost 2 weeks, man I'm good!

Braves at Turner Stadium

2008-07-25T08:21:00.000-07:00

Over the 4th weekend we took a trip to Atlanta with Josh & Lindsey, Kevin & Pam, and Daniel & Heather to see the Braves play the Astros. The game a little disappointing, they lost and Chipper had a not so good night, but the atmosphere was 2nd to none.
Sunday we did a little exploring in downtown Atlanta and visited the "New World of Coke," much better than the first one if I do say so myself. If you ever get a chance to go make sure to go to the 4-D theater. The seats move and wind blows and you get poked and everything. It was really neat. Not to mention that coke tasting...over 64 different coke products from around the world. I tried a few, but I think I'll just stick to my Sprite Zero and Fresca. Steve, tried a few more than I did, but I think he's satisfied with just plain Coke. Daniel on the other hand tried all 64.

Forever and a Day

2008-07-25T08:15:00.000-07:00

So it's really been what seems like forever and a day since I've updated. As usual life has been incredibly busy for us, but I know you all have the same story. Lot's to update on, I'm going to do it one at a time so bear with me for the next couple of days as I get it all together.
We don't have children but do have nephews and a niece. For you mom's out there who know what happens when you give little kids pasta I'm sure you are secretly laughing inside because you know what is to come. Shane stopped by with the kids a few weeks ago and they decided they wanted to stay and eat with me and Steve when they saw the pasta spoon in my hand. Of course we thought we were up for the challenge, but two weeks later I was still finding little red pasta fingerprints throughout the house. How they do it, I don't know, but these little creatures leave their mark everywhere. I'm posting some pictures of their visit. Although we love and cherish these wonderful children, and just in case any of you were wondering we are not planning on having children anytime soon.

The Honeymooners

2008-05-26T17:34:00.000-07:00

So, now that life is a little more settled I'll give a quick report on the honey moon. I know I'm leaving out the wedding, but we don't really have any pictures yet, so I'll post them when I have some. All you really need to know about the wedding is that it was the most beautiful wedding that ever was :), and no I am not partial at all!

Anyway back to the subject, we went on a cruise that stopped in Cozumel and Calica. It was absolutely gorgeous there, the water indescribable. It really made you think about how much GOD pays attention to every little detail, but that's another sermon.

Neither of us had ever been on a cruise before so it was definitely an experience that we will never forget. There is something to be said for fine dining and a 24-hour soft serve ice cream machine! We saw lots of very, very, very interesting people (to say the least), but perhaps the most memorable part of our honeymoon cruise was the bed...now don't go and tune out thinking I'm going to share about you know being married and all, not even gonna touch that one, but I would like to share what I hope you will find as humorous as we eventually did. When we stepped into our cabin on the ship we were astounded to see that we would be sharing a twin bed! Yes, there was another one, but it was hanging from the wall. I didn't take much convincing that it was going to be ok, I mean what else are you going to do? Steve however, took a little more convincing! Anyway, that's all I've got for now.

STRENGTH

2008-05-22T05:30:00.000-07:00

I know it's been a while since I've made a post, but I'm back now and hopefully all will soon be back to normal, if that can really happen. I intended on sleeping a little later today, but I can't sleep and I just feel the need to pay a special tribute to someone who has been way more important to me than I ever realized. Last week, Thursday May15th my dear grandmother died. As I think about my memories of her I smile, and one word comes to mind. STRENGTH, you see my grandmother was the strongest person I knew, and I hope that in being near her for much of my life that maybe she gave me a small piece of her strength...for with just a small piece I know that I can conquer many things.

Melinda Nancy Bailey Prevost

September 19, 1925

May 15, 2008

These are just a few ways that this wonderful lady showed her strength:

Strength of Character: My grandmother believed that living your life right and doing things the right way was the only way of life. She never tried or did cheat anyone or anything.
Strength in Giving: My grandmother showed no bias and would give to anyone. She was fortunate enough to be in a position to give and she did not take that responsibility lightly. It didn't matter whether the person was black or white, poor or rich, beautiful or not so beautiful, she just gave. Such a hard thing for most of us to do.
Strength of Faith: For as long as I can remember I see that large print Bible with her writings in it sitting next to her chair at her house. She was a faithful servant of our LORD and SAVIOR and I know that right now she's in Heaven planting her garden.
Strength in Love: My grandmother seemed to have tapped in to that unconditional love thing. She could love without reason, with reason, and for no reason. You see even if she had been wronged, and I'm sure in her life she had been many times she still had the capacity to love.
Strength of Mind: While the family might giggle at this one, you see my grandmother could come up with some crazy stuff from time to time, she has always been of strong mind. She was a very intelligent woman, a school teacher for close to 40 years of her life.
Strength of Body: As I have began etching my grandmother's memory into my mind, I can still see her walking out of the garden with her hoe in her straw hat. She was what some would have called a "tough old bird." She never stopped, she always kept going whether it was the garden, or taking care of her siblings, or dealing with her rental property, she was just strong.

I could probably go on for days about the Strength that my grandmother possessed in one body. In my sadness, I mourn her loss, knowing that I won't see her at family get-togethers, doing the things that she loved to do, but as a Christian I celebrate knowing that she has reached her final destination and someday mine. I love you Maw Maw, I'll see you someday!

New Additions

2008-04-15T18:30:00.001-07:00

Welcome to the world Aaron Christopher Sansing! I am proud to announce the birth of my new little nephew. It took him a while to decide to come in to this world, but he is hear and just beautiful! Big sister Allie is loving him and wants to help out as much as possible. Baby Aaron aka "Huck" maybe as Haven says should be renamed "Hunk" seeing as how he weighed 9lbs and 8oz. Huck was 20.5 inches long. We can't wait for him to make his first visit to Columbus. Congrats Lara and Chris and Allie.

The Final Countdown

2008-04-04T15:38:00.000-07:00

So we have officially entered into the final countdown stage. As of yesterday we had 30 days until the wedding. We are both so excited and can't wait to start our lives together. However, this is an absolutely CRAZY time! There is so much to be done and not enough time to do it. My mother says, "Lea Ann you need to rest..." And I wonder, WHEN? Anyway GOD is good, and HE is showing me how wonderful my life really is.
The blessings of friendship is so sweet. We (Alyssa, Haven, Cathryn, and I) hosted a shower for our friend Sarah this past weekend. It was work yes, but I don't think my heart has felt such rest and joy in the midst of chaos in a long time. The comfort in laughter and good friends is probably one of life's most wonderful remedies. I know that my spirits were so uplifted. Another breath of fresh air came when my dear friend Megan came during her spring break. She is now headed back to Florida where she thinks she belongs ;). I don't know what she was thinking when she up and went away.
To top it all off we also had our church shower this weekend and I still stand amazed as I write thank you note after thank you note at how blessed we truly are. We have been blessed with so much more than we need, I stand in awe. That's all I can say. I hope and pray that GOD is giving you those little or big reminders that show all of the glorious things HE has given you.
I'm posting some pictures from the weekends festivities, and want to take time to name one more blessing since I seem to be counting them 1 by 1....Our mothers. I see more and more everyday how much our mothers (and fathers too) do and sacrifice for us. Every time I turn around they are doing something else for us, not them, for us. It really just makes me want to cry. We don't ask, they just do. The love that they have for us doesn't seem possible, but praise be to my FATHER because I wouldn't have it any other way. Want to leave you with just a little advice that my mom shared with us girls one day. We asked her how we could repay her for all that she does and she said, "Do it for your children." I hope that I will be like that...for what it's worth!

Sadie and Softball

2008-03-24T18:27:00.000-07:00

Our little Sadie is growing up so quick! Actually she's just getting fat. The switch to dry food has, um well, made her real healthy! The pictures show how much she has grown, the first is one about a week after we got her, the second is last week. She's definitely going to be a big girl. She's enjoying the nice weather and being outside, she's a sweet dog, but still hasn't mastered the fetch command. She does like the treats though.
We spent Saturday at the ball park, it's that time again. The boys are off to a pretty good start, by the end of the season they'll be winning them all!
Thanks for all the prayers for my grandmother, she's out of the hospital now and doing better. We're all learning to deal with the fact that she will never be the same old Maw Maw that we've always known, but are thankful that she's sleeping and eating better. We now know that along with the diabetes and kidney problems that she has congestive heart failure. They say she it will only worsen with time, but that we could still have many months and maybe years with her. She came back to Columbus for a visit this weekend. We had 10 people sleeping at our house....quite interesting to say the least!

Pictures and Prayers

2008-03-13T17:54:00.001-07:00

So have I mentioned lately how busy life can get? I didn't know it could go this fast! Although things are incredibly busy I'm trying to take it one day at a time, I don't want to miss any of life's "little moments." We took engagement pictures this week courtesy of the most wonderful cousin in the world :) I'm posting a couple of the ones that he left me...sneaky kid, he wants to "edit" the rest.
I also want to make a petition to all you prayer warriors out there. My grandmother is back in the hospital again and not doing too well. My prayer is that I won't be selfish and to pray for God's will in regards to her...but I'm struggling with this a little, she's my last grandparent and by golly, I want her at my wedding. Anyway, please keep her and my family in your prayers.

Dogs and Showers

2008-03-07T10:20:00.000-08:00

It's been crazy busy the past few weeks and every time I turn around I say, "I need to add this to our blog." Obviously I haven't added anything to the blog, but here I am and here it goes. We have a new dog, Sadie. She's so sweet, if you get right down to it she's really a mut, but we like to call her a boxer (don't call her a mut to her face, she's really sensitive about the matter :) She's grown so much in the short time we've had her. She's turning in to quite a little chunk, but so very sweet and incredibly easy to love. I'll add some pictures of our darling little girl this weekend.

I've also now had 3 showers in less than seven days! Talk about a whirl-wind. It's really fun getting presents, and so touching to know that people care enough to give. The LORD has blessed us with so much. It's really not the gifts, although I'm not giving them back, but the people who have really made me feel so special and loved. So on behalf of Steve and me, we love you all and thank each and everyone of you from the bottoms of our heart for your love and support. I'll post more pictures from the showers this weekend, I don't have my camera with me, sorry! By the way, we are now set on hand mixers, we have 3 so if you need one just let us know;)

From the Beginning

2008-02-21T16:26:00.000-08:00

Steve and I have been dating since July of 2006 and I think I was in love from the beginning. As the days went by we were constantly being led to the point where we are now. We are preparing for our biggest day so far, the day we will say what I've been waiting my whole life to say to this very man, "I do." Please pray for us as we prepare to share our lives together, we are ready, but know that prayer will only make us stronger. I know that there will be much more to share in the days to come.