Monday, October 24, 2011

Jude's first pictures

I am very lucky that one of my good friends is a photographer. She came to visit Jude when he was 10 days old and took some pictures. Here are some of the pictures she took of my sweet baby boy.



He always has his hand propped by his face when he sleeps.





Oh I could just eat him up! I love him more and more every day and I am so proud to be his mommy. He is changing daily and I cannot wait to see what his little personality will be like. He will be 3 weeks old tomorrow and I started my workouts today. I am a little ashamed to admit this but I have 30 pounds left to lose!! I gained 50 pounds WOW! I am hoping that if I blog about my weight loss I will be more accountable. Though I will say every pound was worth it for this little booger. Stay tuned for more precious pictures...:)

Friday, October 7, 2011

It's a BOY!!

These are a hodgepodege of pics but I just wanted to get some up! Jude Ellis Rhodes was born on Tuesday, October 4 at 3:49 in the afternoon. He was 5 pounds and 12 ounces. I must say, there is no greater feeling in the world than being a mother. Here he is right after being born with his Daddy. Can you tell he was excited?? Hey Jude! Ain't he so cute??

Mommy and Jude.

His first day home!



More pictures to come soon!

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Baby Rhodes....almost here!!

Just a quick post to let you guys know that baby Rhodes is almost here!! I was in hospital yesterday and Dr. said it could be this weekend or it could be 2 weeks. I am hoping more for this weekend because boy am I miserable. Can't wait to post sweet pictures of our little boy or girl. Say lots of prayers that it makes its appearance before Monday.

Lots of love,
One tired mommy to be!

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

The Best friends EVER!



This past weekend some of my best girlfriends threw me a baby shower and it could not have been more perfect. The theme was "ice cream sundae" and it was the most adorable thing I have ever seen! I had a great turn out and this little baby is already so spoiled. Hollie Hill is going to post some pictures of the shower tomorrow and I will post later. This party was her brainchild and I can not thank her enough. I think she should become a party planner!! Thanks so much girls! I LOVE YA'LL!!






Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Nursery Before

I have been slacking in the blog world here lately, but with school starting I have not had time to breathe! Here are the before pictures of our nursery room....I will post after pics tomorrow! Shane was using it as his man room/junk room.


Yes this is the closet! The woolly thing hanging is shane's duck hunting suit.



I am so embarrassed.





Starting to get organized.


Stay tuned to see after pics...you won't believe it!









Friday, July 29, 2011

Beach Summer 2011

So far my summer has been full of beach trips.....not complaining about the beach only the beach body! Here we are in Madeira Beach at John's Pass. Shane is so excited about this baby. 27 week bump....or entity or whatever you want to call it! I am definitely not the cute pregnant girl that only gains in her belly, I have gained EVERYWHERE.


Me with my mother and sister, they are both so excited.

Hope this picture doesn't offend anyone. This was taken this week at Daytona Beach with Shane's family. They have a place there and have been going every year since he was a child. He took this picture so we can show the baby its first trip to Daytona. I am 30 weeks.


Side view, the water makes it look a lot smaller from the side!



Shane wanted me to put this picture up because its his proof that I am giving the baby melanoma..he is not right. He does not like for me to tan my belly because he is scared its hurting the baby, he is so cute. We are counting down the days. I have 70 days left until my sweet baby is due.


Stay tuned..I will post pictures of my newly re-done nursery tomorrow!









Wednesday, July 20, 2011

11 Weeks left...and still no nursery!

I finally buckled down and ordered a crib! There are so many options and such a variety of prices. I finally decided on the Graco Sarah Crib. This crib is found at target and is actually really cheap. The safety ratings and customer satisfaction reviews are wonderful so I thought....why not save something here and splurge on something else! I love the simplicity of it. Now its time to decide on paint colors for the nursery...I am thinking I like this one the best its Sherwin Williams China Doll.


But these are some I like too.....opinions please!!!

Oyster Bar


Lattice
Oyster White


The nursery will be getting new flooring, chair rail, crown moulding, and a paint job next week so any opinions on paint are greatly appreciated! If you know of any colors you like just let me know. I can't wait to post before and after pics (the nursery has been Shane's junk room). Now we are off to get our 3D/4D ultrasound!