Birthday

Oh how I love birthdays, I always have and today was no exceptions! Today I turned 28 which isn't bad but I was very emotional and I'm just blaming that on getting older lol. I was truly overwhelmed by the love and kind words that were shown to me. I have wonderful family, friends and church family! I started the birthday celebrating on Friday night by taking the Vaught kiddos to see Finding Nemo in 3D. It was a lot of fun :)Then Saturday evening had dinner with Rick, Candi and Dalt and on Sunday I spent most of my time at church but wouldn't have had it any other way. I love my Fellowship family! For lunch I was treated to La Hacienda by Mindy, MG and A-man along with the Alling clan. It was a great time of fellowship. Then to end the evening we went out for pizza with awesome friends Ty, Jeni and their sweet boy. Had a really good time of fellowship and we need to do it more often! :) Overall my birthday was AWESOME!!!!! Oh and I can't forget the wonderful and yummy birthday cake that the Vaughts made me! When they delivered it and sang to me I started crying! They aren't just my neighbors and friends but they are my family! I am truly blessed to have them in my life and I thank God for them everyday!!!! My birthday was great and I thank God for allowing me to live another day and to serve him in a small town at a wonderful church!

Parker 6 months

First off...wow its hard to believe that 6 months has come and gone. Parker man is now a lil over 12lbs and 25 inches long. He is a very active baby and started crawling on September 9th. What a fun yet sad time for momma lol. He loves all of his baby foods plus avocado, cantaloupe, and watermelon. He loves his cousin Macy and adopted cousin Nyah...they make him squeal and laugh. Seriously its really cute. He's got a close relationship with his "uncle" roel (Joel) and "aunt" Elizabeth and really the entire Knudsen family! He loves OU FOOTBALL and enjoys going to Grammy and papi's to watch the games :). He is a wonderful traveler and only fusses when hungry.
We took our first family vacation the first week of August and went to Sherman tx to see our besties and to meet their daughter Mackynzie. We had a fabulous time!!
Oh and Parker says momma! Hehe I just figured he would say dada first but he surprised me. Well that's all for now...will work on uploading photos within the next weeks :)

coming home

We brought our little bundle of joy home on Tuesday March 1st weighing 8lbs even

Parker Alan

Was born February 27,2011 at 5:58 pm, weighing 8lbs 10 oz 20 1/2 inches long. A very healthy boy!
The day before (Saturday ) I hadn't felt all that good but just figured I was tired from the long and busy week. Unknown to me I started having contractions late afternoon but by 8 or so I was like these have got to be contractions ( they felt like cramps). So I sent my wonderful SIL a text asking her what they felt like. She called me and we talked for awhile and she asked that I keep her informed and if I had any other questions I could always call up to the hospital. I started to keep track of them but was sure they would end and that it was just false labor! I tried going to bed around 10 but couldn't get comfortable, I even took a hot shower thinking that would help relax me but to no prevail. By midnight the contractions were 10-20 mins apart every couple of minutes. I finally went to the living room so I wouldnt keep sid up. The contractions were not going away but I still thought this could still be false labor and I was not going to the hospital just to be sent home! Around 2:30-3:00 my contractions were between 5-8 mins apart every min or so and at one point I thought this is it but then changed my mind. Im telling you I was determined to make sure this was the real deal haha,but around 5:45 I went in and woke sid up and said I think its time. He got up and I finished packing my bag. We got to the hospital and checked in at 6:00 am the nurse checked me and I was only a 1 and 80% efaced I thought to myself oh great that's it! So the nurse had me walk around for awhile to see if it would help get things moving along at one point I even told her I was not going home and was going to have this baby lol. She laughed and told me that it could be a very long day and I said I didn't care! The doctor came in somewhere between 8 and 9 to check. Me and I was pretty much the same but he went ahead and broke my water. Once that happened...WOW were those contractions more intense. The nurse asked if I still wanted to do this drug free and I was like yes but I don't even think it was five minutes when I told sid get the nurse I want drugs and mind u the pitocin hadn't even been hooked up to me yet...haha! So I didn't do drug free like I kept saying I wanted to but instead got the epidural and man was it wonderful! I couldn't feel a thing not a thing at all and it was great! :) After church I had several visitors...rick and candi,joel and elizabeth,mindy mg and lil a man and misty and ny! Both mindy,misty and the kiddos stayed and kept us company. Loved having them there for their love and support. The day progressed and around 4 or a lil after not really sure I was ready to push. At this time I totally lose track of all sense of time but I was told I pushed for 25-45 mins with no prevail...I was using the oxygen and was tired. Pushing is a lot of work...finally the doctor called for a c-section and things started happening fast(I was running a high fever and the babys heartbeat went up a time or two). Going into the OR was pretty scary...I was having a major surgery and I had never had surgery before but I had a great anesthesiologist who really helped me calm down! The next thing I remember is this little cry and them bringing my baby over to me and I just kissed him and told him momma loved him so very much!
So that is my birth story!

Baby Shower...

WOW, I feel so blessed! We have so many people who have and are showing us their love and support as we await the arrival of our sweet and adorable Parker. Only 2 weeks left if he comes when he is due...hehe
Friday February 18,2011 was the night that we had the shower and man what a wonderful turnout! Erin and the other ladies who hosted it did a FABULOUS job and it was beautiful. They decorated with a zebra and turquoise color scheme which I absolutely loved and it was so me! We were blessed beyond words with an abundance of gifts with many of them being OU sooner gear. Parker is definetely ready to sport his daddies favorite college team and his soon to be favorite as well I'm sure! I'm now anxiously waiting for Parker to make his prescence so I can put him in all of his different outfits...cuz I'm sure I'll have to put him in a few different ones each day just so he can wear them all...haha

Last day at work...

wow I can't believe its already here! That means the real countdown will begin and thats just pure crazy to me. I know I've said this a MILLION times but its so true the time has just flown by. I can remember as if it was yesterday the day I found out we were expecting our first lil one. My lower jaw hit the floor in shock and stayed that way for like 30 minutes(ok so I'm exagerating on the time but still). July 6th was the day we found out our family was going from 2 to 3. It was also a very long day because I didn't see Sid til almost 10:00 that evening and of course didn't want to tell him over the phone...who does that? Haha...I even debated on waiting to tell him that Sunday (7/11) our 2nd anniversary but I just couldn't keep it any longer...I wanted him to know. So I went to tell him and couldn't get it out without giggling...if you know me, you know that I giggle sometimes when I get nervous or really excited and I was both.
Like I've said before my pregnancy has been very uneventful and to be honest it still is...I don't know if I've even had braxton hicks.(I get asked that alot here lately) On Monday (01/31) I start going to the doctor weekly and that is just strange to me cuz litterally Parker can and could come any day now. I still think he won't grace us with his presence until March 7th or later BUT several keep telling me that he'll be here in February, even Parker's daddy thinks he'll come in February...So I guess we'll just have to wait and see now won't we.
Well like the title says...today is my last day at work and I was surprised with a cake and flowers by these wonderful ladies I've been blessed to work with. I'm going to kinda miss them but so look forward to this new journey I'm about to partake in. I've wanted to be a mommy for as long as I can remember, even at my kindergarten graduation I said that when I grow up I want to be a stay at home mommy (not just a mommy...I was very specific haha)Well now I get to do that...Its a little scary and nerve racking but I know its going to be worth it or atleast I hope it is...haha :D

Man alive...

my body must be trying to prepare me for when lil Parker comes because for the last few weeks I've been waking up extremely early and being up for a couple hours before falling back to sleep. Last night or should I say early this morning I was wide awake at 2:30 and didn't fall back to sleep til 5:00! Like SERIOUSLY...whats up with that?!
I guess if this is my bodies way of helping me get prepared ok, but it would be so much more worth it if I had Parker to get up with, atleast in my very own opinion.
Its getting closer and closer for Parker's big entrance and I'm getting really excited but its still feeling very unreal! My pregnancy has been smooth sailing and I have nothing to complain about. Thank you Lord for such a smooth ride and I pray it continues that way all the way to the end result!
Just 6 weeks and counting give or take...WOW is all I can say!

Tired...

Man I've been soooo tired the last few days and feeling super lazy! But I've only got a lil over 6 weeks before our lil guy is here and im getting oh so excited!

By His Grace For His Glory

So much has happened in the last week and a half but one thing that has stayed constant is my thoughts for Joel and Elizabeth! It just doesn't seem fair that they would lose their sweet baby at full term
I know God is in control and He always has a plan and purpose but my heart still hurts for them. Not a day goes by that I don't think of them and lift them up in prayer. I can't even begin to imagine what today was like for them especially Elizabeth. Tyler and Jeni had their sweet baby boy last week(that's a different post for another day) but today was baby Kevins first sunday...so he was introduced to the church, that should've been baby Hayden last week but it wasn't! I personally think that's a special highlight for the parents and I know both Joel and Elizabeth looked forward to it. What happened to them still feels so unreal and like a really really long dream.
Joel and Elizabeth my heart hurts for you and know im constantly praying for you! I think our church theme is very fitting...By His Grace For His Glory!

Hayden Michael Knudsen

was born on December 22, 2010 9 lbs 3 oz, 22 inches long to Joel and Elizabeth. He has a head full of dark hair and blue eyes and is absolutely beautiful! Elizabeth posted a picture of him and her on FB and I just can't stop looking at it! Its just beautiful to me!

As I write this the tears are just falling down my cheeks! Oh how I hurt for them...this should be a fun and joyous time for them and their families yet its sad as they are mourning his death. I can't even begin to imagine what they are feeling and going through! My heart just hurts for them.

I've been in constant pray for them the last few days but feel like I need to be doing more yet praying is the best thing I or anyone can do for them right now. I can't even bring myself to going up there to see them because I feel so guilty! So guilty for being pregnant, for being able to feel my little guy move inside me...just guilty! I know I shouldn't but right now I can't help it! Hayden and Parker could've been best friends like their daddies! They should be growing up, playing, fighting and everything else together but they won't be!

God is God and He is in control and He knew all along this was going to happen! He is going to use this and make something great!

Hayden I look forward to meeting you one day in Heaven! You are loved and will never be forgotten!

No words...

My heart is heavy today for some sweet friends, Joel and Elizabeth who are mourning the death of their sweet baby boy Hayden! Even when we don't understand we must trust and believe that God has another plan!

friends and babies

One of our college friends just had their first baby. Michael and Camille welcomed Joshua Andrew to their family last night(Dec. 16th). He weighed 8lbs 2.5 ounces and is 20 1/2 inches long! He is one handsome little guy!!!
Now the countdown begins for several others friends...Joel and Elizabeth(literally any day now), Tyler and Jeni(Jan.2nd),
JJ and Lindsay(Jan.7th), us(March 7th) and last but not least Tyler and Renee(April 24th)! Oh the joys of having friends who are having babies! Out of ALL that were mentioned there is only one lil girl and she's the baby of the bunch hehe! This could be trouble but the other boys will know that she is Parkers! Hehe ;)

CONGRATULATIONS Neff family!!

28 weeks

busy...

I'm so ready for this week and weekend to be over then just maybe it will slow down!!!!!
This week as been extremely crazy with Vision banquet preparations and now the christmas parties...I'm so extremely tired!
One good and very positive is that the decorations are done and in their place! Whew...that was some work!

26 weeks...

Here's a couple shirts that I've bought Parker! I can't wait for him to wear them :)
He is going to look so cute!!!!!!!!

one of my favorites!

Thanks to Mindy Upham Photography for taking this picture along with several others! Love them!!! :D

funny story...

I just can't resist sharing this story and I don't want to forget it either! My sweet Nyah came up to me after church wednesday night rubbing my belly AND THEN out of no where she asked (eyes huge and pointing at my melons hehe)..."Are you going to feed Parker with those?" My response... "Yes, I'm going to atleast try" She then replied with a disgusted look, "eww yuck"
Oh I laughed so hard and for so long! It was priceless!

23 weeks and growing :D

RaNdOmNeSs

First off...I can't believe I'll be 21 weeks on Sunday(10/24/10)...the time is just flying by! I think everyone knows but I'll say it on here anyways Its a boy! Parker Alan. I've truly loved and enjoyed every minute of my pregnancy and I can't wait to be holding him in my arms!
Have been staying semi-sorta busy which is a very good thing. The first part of the month Rebekah got married so we made a trip to Oklahoma for the wedding and was very busy the entire time. It was very plain and simple but it turned out pretty good! While there Liz brought my car seat/stroller duo to me! I love it and look forward to using it. I tried to get Sid to put it together for me but he said NO! haha what a punk! Lol j/k I love him!
Friday night (10/22) we had a girls night and had a fabulous time of food and fellowship! I'm very blessed to have so many christian lady friends in my life, we all have so much fun together.
Today Mindy and I planned a little road trip to the pumpkin patch with ALL the kids(MG, Lil A, Ny, Nais, and Nono)it would have been a blast if only it wasn't a bust! We drove all the way out there just for it to not be opened. They are only open 2-7 Saturday and Sunday. Well we got there around 11:30ish and they wouldn't even let us go in take a few pictures and buy a pumpkin or two! I think Mindy and I may have been more bummed then the kiddos...haha!!! So we drove back and took Nais to his 1st soccer game of the season. He did good or at least I think he did, but I'm a proud "aunt" so what else can I say! He played 2 games then it was time for Ny to play her 2 games which her team won both of them! I was definitely the soccer mom of the day :D hehe! After the games we came home and we were ALL very tired!!!
Even though it was a fun filled day and on the go, I enjoyed every minute of it I'm just not sure if I'm ready to be an actual soccer mom so its a good thing we have a long time ahead haha!
Well the weekend may be over but the business is not! Mindy and I will leave super early Monday morning to make a quick road trip to OKC, to see Lindsey poo, a lil shopping and for Mindy a photo shoot! Its gonna be one busy and maybe hectic day but I'm so looking forward to it and I know we'll have a blast!!!!
So until next time...Adios! :D

A Long Time A Coming...

this blog post anyways!
On July 6th we found out that we are expecting our first child! It definitely came as a surprise but we are excited and up for the challenge or at least we think...haha.

TELLING SID...I didn't tell him in any special way although I did contemplate waiting til our anniversary which was that Sunday but i just couldn't do it! So that evening we were just chilling on the couch and after a few minutes I looked at him and said, "Sid, I'm pregnant we're gonna have a baby" I then laughed which made him not believe me at first but after a few more laughs from the both of us we realized we were now on this journey!

TELLING FAMILY...When it came to telling the families we had decided to wait til after we went to the Dr. and had it confirmed! So our first appt was August 5th. I figured I would go by myself but Sid surprised me and went along! Everything looked great and he said the due date is March 7th! So we decided it was time to let the family in on our lil secret.
I again contemplated on whether or not I would tell my mom and sisters or wait till I go to Duncan in a couple weeks. I personally wanted to tell them all together and in person but I gave in and just called them. I called mom, Liz and then Bekah. They were all thrilled and Liz was funny by saying she needed to start shopping. LOL We tried telling Sid's parents that night but they weren't home so we waited till the next day which was Friday. They came over and we talked for a few and then Sid said well we've got some news to share and told them we were gonna have a baby. We had no idea how they would take it but they were excited! Now came telling Mindy...I wanted to tell her for a LONG time but Sid wouldn't let me and I even thought she had an idea but she said she had no clue! Then we told a few friends that are more like family! Its been nice sharing our secret with them but we've decided to try and keep it on the down low for a little longer so we shall see how that goes. haha

I've got a few pictures so I'll work on getting those uploaded and posted in the next few weeks!