I wish I were a Cowboy.

We went to dinner last night with friends to celebrate my good friend's birthday.  While we were waiting for our table in the bar area, Jason Garrett was about 10 feet away from us.  My husband decided to go over and invite him to his flag football game on Sunday.  TRUE STORY.  I'm 100 percent sure Mr. Garrett will not show up, but a boy can dream, I guess.  

I promise those bottles are not mine.

His hopes of becoming an NFL player were destroyed.

Happy birthday, Erin......and Maureen.  I hope you girls had a great birthday week.

P.S.  We are doing something today that I am really excited about.  :)

28 weeks/Day at the dog park

Please excuse the wind-blown ponytail.

Daddy/puppy girl smiles

I am officially (since Friday) in the third trimester.  Can you believe it?  Less than 12 weeks to go.  Up until now, I have selfishly had some issues with this growing belly of mine.  It was hard for me to watch my body grow out of my control.  BUT....on Thursday night, I looked in the mirror and fell in love with it.  What an amazing thing my body is able to do.  I am embracing this pregnancy thing, and every time I feel him moving or kicking, it makes me one happy girl.  I honestly think I am going to miss feeling that once he is here.  

Last night, however, I had a man make this comment to me: "Wow, you look like you're about to burst."  WHAT?  Hey, man that works in the baby section at Nordstrom, I am not about to burst.  I have two and a half months left.  AND don't you know (especially since you are working in the baby department) that you should never make a comment like that when you have no idea how far along I am???  Unless you want to tell me how cute my belly is or how great pregnancy looks on me, I don't think I want to hear about it.  :)

Showered with love.

I had such a great time at the baby shower in Odessa last weekend.  There were some friends that came that I hadn't seen in a really long time, and it was so nice to catch up.  Baby Boy got a lot of awesome things, things he's really going to need and things his mommy is super excited about. 

Speaking of "Baby Boy," why don't we go ahead and start calling him by his name:

Yep, that's right.  His name is Parker...FOR SURE (unless for some strange reason he is a she).  And remember when I was talking about my creative and talented aunt, well, her daughter (my cousin) takes after her and painted Parker this picture to hang in his nursery.  She also made this amazing cross for his nursery:

These pictures don't even do the two justice.  They are awesome.  

Something else that was awesome: the decorating that was done for the shower.

If you'll notice, right beside the adorable diaper cake, there is a little orange soccer ball.  Details.  Love it.

Unfortunately, with all the visiting I was doing with friends and family, I completely forgot to take pictures of people that were there.  I did manage to get a couple after the shower with a few of the people that were still there.  Sorry if you were there and I missed a photo op with you.  There was so much going on.  

 

In the pic above, from left to right: My cousin Brittany (who painted the pic and made the cross), my Aunt Binky (who got out of the hospital that morning and still looks great), my cousin Ashton, my mom, and some girl with a big belly.

In the pic above, a few of my friends from high school.  From left to right, Rachel (baby in her tummy), Kylah with her son Michael, Amy with her son Sebastian, and some girl with a big belly.

Just a small portion of the sweet gifts (everything I was able to put in my carry-on bag):

My mom is bringing the rest of it up for me in a few weeks.  I don't think I've ever been excited or even slightly pleased about doing laundry, but I can't wait to get all his sweet little clothes washed and put away.

AND....his daddy put his crib together while I was gone.  I never asked for it to happen, but I was secretly hoping I would come home to a crib in my baby's room.

The day after the shower, I spent the day at my dad and Toni's house and just relaxed.  It was beyond nice.  If you are pregnant, hanging out with my dad is the best.  He loves ice cream.  He made me a milkshake (as good as the one my hubby makes) and after I was finished with it, he asked if I wanted another one.  I declined even though I really wanted another one.  :)

Thanks again to all of you sweet ladies who made it to the shower and to the sweet ladies that worked so hard putting it together.  It really meant a lot, and you made me and Parker feel so loved.

God is good.

Beckam Clay Morrow was born a couple of hours ago.  He weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces, and he is perfect.  He was born in Colorado, so I don't know when I'll get to meet this little angel, but for now, I'm hoping for tons of pictures to be sent my way.  

We love you, Beckam, and we are so glad you are here safe and healthy.  I can't wait to hold and kiss you.

I have to admit, this made me really ready (more so than ever) for my little guy to be here. 

Hometown bound

I am headed to Odessa tomorrow for a baby shower in my baby boy's honor.  I am really excited to see family and friends.  I get to see some friends on Saturday that I haven't seen in a really long time.  This makes me extremely excited.  I can't express how grateful I am for the hard work the hostesses have put into this and how grateful I am for these ladies taking time out of their day to attend.  

My sweet aunt (who is a hostess) has been in the hospital for the past few days, and I'm still not sure when she gets to come home.  This lady is the most creative and talented party planner I know.  She is also very prepared.  She went into the hospital on Tuesday but insisted that we still have the baby shower at her house because everything was already set up.....on Tuesday.  The shower is Saturday.  I wish I had 10 percent of her creativity and preparedness (not sure if that's a word).  I hope you feel better soon, Binky.

This just arrived

Courtesy of my brother and SIL, we officially have a diaper bag, and I LOVE it.  It is perfect for both Mommy and Daddy to carry.  I tried it on earlier to see what I looked like as a mommy.  I can't wait for it to be overflowing with bottles, clothes, diapers, toys, etc. 
Thanks, Brandon, Jalyn, Britton, and Beckam. 

Side note: Beckam was not quite ready to make his appearance yet, so it looks like he will be here next week. 

Any day now....

.....this sweet boy is going to get a brother.  I can't explain how happy Britton has made my family in the last three years, and we are so excited to have another little boy in the family.  Without going into too much detail, it is possible my SIL could have the baby at some point today or tomorrow.  If not, she is scheduled to be induced next week.

Beckam, we can't wait to meet you.