Baby Bownds

First Day of School...

2011-08-22T19:51:00.003-05:00

It's hard to believe that Conley turned four earlier this month..

but it's even harder to believe that she's now starting school.

Mason ISD has a Pre-K class for four year olds..

Conley is in Mrs. Jordan's class, and she is so excited.

She had a great first day!

2 Months... Already!!

2011-08-22T19:41:00.003-05:00

Parker going for her first swim at 7 weeks old.

2 month picture... taken at 10 weeks...

I already missed the one month photo..

but in my defense the little owls did not come pre-cut..

Had I known that would be the case, I would've order the circle "month" stickers.

Introducing... Parker Blair Bownds

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Parker Blair arrived on June 8, 2011 at 2:09 pm

7 lbs 12 oz, 21 inches

Happy Valentine's Day!

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It's a Girl!!

Due June 20, 2011

My little Valentine is so excited to be a big sister!

Year 3 Scrapbook

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Click here to view this photo book larger

Long time no see...

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Conley got a new Vanity from Debba for Christmas!

She REALLY enjoys putting on makeup and painting fingernails.

We went to Seaworld for the Christmas Celebration with

Cousin Dean and Friend Cash

It was so much fun!

First Rollercoaster Ride

She was not a happy camper by the time the ride ended.

I think it will be a while before we try this again.

Conley woke up with Pink Eye on Christmas Eve,
but that didn't keep her from singing and dancing in her new purple tutu.

Halloween Pictures... Finally!

2010-11-17T15:37:00.003-06:00

Conley and Kalen

Group Picture

Sitting with the Big Girls on the Hayride

TOT Kids!!

2010-10-21T15:31:00.002-05:00

My friend Emily just started a new business called Teams of Tomorrow, TOT! It is a fitness program for kids to help develop there motor skills through ball handling. It is pretty cool and Conley loves it.

She is always yelling out TOT Kids!

You should check it out online. It may be in your area too!

Conley and Kalli playing on her new Castle!!

We've Been Really Busy...

2010-09-08T12:45:00.002-05:00

Playing with Kallie at School

Posing with Daddy in Port A

Cruisin' in the Jeep with Summer

Building a Longhorn Sandcastle with Mommy at the Beach

Helping Pap build the "castle" in the backyard

(finished pictures coming soon)

Posing with Kallie on the first day of school

Stingrays

2010-06-30T09:32:00.002-05:00

Finally Conley gets to see and touch the Stingrays!!

The Aquarium

2010-06-30T09:13:00.004-05:00

For quite a while now Conley has been going on and on (and on) about Stingrays. I think they have been learning about Ocean life at school this summer, and the stingrays really got her attention.
So, we took a trip to Tiggie's just so we could go the aquarium and see the stingrays.
The stingray pics are in my mom's camera, so I'll have to re-post with those but here's some other pics from the aquarium.

First of Many Trips to Sea World

2010-06-14T14:16:00.001-05:00

Conley, Garrett and I had so much fun at SeaWorld, we can't wait to go back again!!!

We miss the Bluebonnets

2010-05-21T09:00:00.001-05:00

I let the entire wildflower season go by without bragging about the beautiful bluebonnets we had around the house, so I'll do it now.

The fence in this picture is our backyard fence and just beyond it we where surrounded by our very own feild of bluebonnets. There were so many you could just smell them when you walked outside. It was a wonderful wildflower season. I'm sad that they have faded away so soon.

Llano River Weekend!!

2010-05-21T08:51:00.002-05:00

These pictures are in order opposite of what I intended, but I am too lazy to fix it... So, scroll this post backwards please.

Kalen and Conley relaxing after a hard day of play.

Kalen and Conley Four-Wheelin'

Conley and Daddy in the canoe

The beautiful Llano river

I have a feeling this is where we will be spending a lot of time this summer.

How can you not?!

Steady Steps!!

2010-04-30T15:36:00.002-05:00

Conley and Kallie.. these two are quite a pair..

Conley and "Ms. Ria" (Ms. Maria)

Conley and I at the FARM

Conley the Cow

Bluebonnet pictures... but not great!!

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she's not easy to get a good picture of these days!!

Easter 2010

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Cousin Dean hunting Easter Eggs with his cute Elmo basket

Working hard to get the eggs out from under the bush

Gotta love Confetti Eggs

A little help from MOM

Ohhh, looky here... Candy!!

Can't believe how big she's gotten!!

2010-04-05T14:07:00.002-05:00

Love these pictures of Conley, but I just can't believe how much she is growing!

She is not my baby anymore, she is looking like such a big girl!

Conley's New Room

2010-02-10T15:33:00.002-06:00

I finally got Conley's room re-decorated with her new things that she got for Christmas.
I turned out so super cute, and she absolutely loves it!!

A Few Christmas Pics....

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VEGAS, BABY!!

2009-12-17T08:44:00.002-06:00

Garrett and I went to Las Vegas earlier this month, and we had so much fun!
We went to the 4th Round of the National Finals Rodeo, and we went to see Ron White!

Here's a few pics from the trip...

View of the Bellagio fountains from the Paris Eiffel Tower!

Bellagio Christmas Decorations, Polar Bear made completely of flowers!

Santa's Lap

2009-12-01T15:42:00.003-06:00

Conley sat in Santa's lap like a Big Girl this year.

We were so proud of her.

I really didn't know how it was going to go.

I think staying at Ms. Nancy's daycare earlier this year really helped.

Mr. Larry, Ms. Nancy's husband, looks alot like Santa.

Conley really liked Mr. Larry, and used that to my advantage

when it came time to go see Santa this year.

Latest Pics...

2009-11-13T18:19:00.002-06:00

Gigi brought Conley some new House Socks, the socks with grippers on the bottom, and a new pair of shoes which Conley thought went really well together. And the added bonus is her broken heart shades.

Diggin' for gold!!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

2009-11-03T11:02:00.002-06:00

Our little group of trick or treaters..

We put some hay on a trailer and made our way around town.

We had such a fun group, never a dull moment..

Back: Kaden, Conley, Davis, Kallie, Rodee

Front: Kalen, Avery

Rodee is really enjoying his sucker..

Such a sweet little monkey.

Conley the Stinky "Stunk"

and Avery the Little Mermaid

Most handsome post man, Kalen

Conley and Kallie, the horse..

Funny Story....

2009-10-26T19:04:00.001-05:00

So, Conley was throwing a fit in the grocery store the other day because I wouldn't buy her any "Gummies" (aka GUM) and the lady next to us gave her a quarter to buy a toy out of the little machines. There was a girl toy machine and a boy toy machine, and naturally we chose the girl machine with necklaces and cell phones and this is what we got.......

and she loved it!!

Happy Halloween!! Post #1

2009-10-26T18:55:00.003-05:00

We painted pumpkins yesterday for Halloween.
These are the only pictures we've gotten so far.
Thanks to Gigi and Debba for the Halloween shirts!
Will post more soon....

Still Kids at Heart!!

2009-10-20T15:40:00.003-05:00

My class recently had it's 10 year reunion.

It was great to see everyone that was able to make it.

And we missed those of you who weren't able to attend.

It was so nice to visit and meet everyone's families and children.

Thank you so much for making the old days so memorable.

Graduates K-12

The Graduates

Graduates and Families

A few more pictures from the weekend..

2009-10-08T21:08:00.004-05:00

Conley has just recently really gotten into Cheerleading!!
She loves to cheer, "Go Punchers, Go Everybody" right before jumping off of the couch!
It is so cute. So we tried to teach her to cheer for Hagen and Jake.
She kept us pretty entertained at the games.

Hagen looking pretty tough!

Minnie and Dean watching Jake's football game.

Cousins

2009-10-08T20:38:00.005-05:00

Conley, Debba and I went to Dallas last weekend to Misty's house.
January also met us there, and we all went to watch the boys play football on Saturday!!
I can't believe how grown up they are getting.

Hagen scoring 1 of his 2 touchdowns!!
Go Grizzlies!

Jake team huddling up!

Jake is #55

Dean and Jake watching Hagen play!!

Zoo-ology

2009-10-04T20:43:00.003-05:00

Conley's First Trip To The Zoo!!
San Antonio, Texas
September 20, 2009

I NEED YOUR HELP!!

2009-09-25T11:52:00.002-05:00

MY CLASS IS ABOUT TO HAVE THEIR 10 YEAR REUNION!!
WE ARE PUTTING TOGETHER A COMPILATION OF SONGS
FROM THE GOOD OLD DAYS, AND I EVERYONES HELP BRINGING
BACK SOME GOOD MEMORIES.

SO.. (IF YOU ARE FROM ABOUT THE SAME TIME PERIOD)
SEND ME A LIST OF YOUR 5 MOST MEMORABLE SONGS FROM HS.
NOT YOUR FAVORITE SONGS, THE SONGS THAT BRING BACK THE
MOST MEMORIES...

PLEASE PLAY ALONG.. I APPRECIATE IT!!

I love these...

2009-09-21T20:36:00.000-05:00

Blogs 4 A Cause

2009-09-18T09:54:00.000-05:00

Nikki is a college student who does blog design as a way to raise money for her many amazing mission trips. She will be graduating soon and will be moving to the Dominican Republic. So, she is now trying to raise as much money as possible so that she can stay as long as possible!For the month of September she'll be doing blog makeovers for only $20 if you will also post on your blog about this deal! Check her out at madebynikki.blogspot.com. And be looking for my new blog design!

First trip to the beauty shop!

2009-09-07T20:47:00.001-05:00

First Hair Cut!!

Getting ears marked for piercing!

Introducing RedRock the Horse!!

2009-08-30T18:35:00.000-05:00

Garrett sold this horse to a friend of his about 8 years ago for his little daughter to learn to ride on. He is and always has been as gentle as a dog. A few days before Conley's second birthday, that friend of Garrett's called him up out of the blue and ask him if he thought Conley might would like to have RedRock to learn on as well. Garrett was so excited!! So, he went and picked him up immediately, and so, Conley has her first horse, RedRock!!

Thanks to Macey for loaning him to us! Conley is taking good care of him!

More Conley Birthday Pics!

2009-08-15T21:22:00.000-05:00

Conley and Mom, her great-grandmother!!
I love this one.. because I have one of Conley with Mom when she was
about 4 weeks old in almost the exact pose.
Mom just loves her little feet and even more than that she loves to rock.

Conley eating a Peanut Butter sandwich in the Kayak (sp?)

We went to the Llano River in Castell for Conley's 2nd Bday...
She loves the water.

Conley all dressed up for church in the "buddyfly" dress that
Debba and DanMan gave her for her Birthday!! Thanks Debba!!

Conley managed to sit still long enough for me to fix her hair in little pig tails
before we went to the horse races!!
Isn't she just the cutest???

Happy Birthday, Conley!!!

2009-08-04T21:00:00.001-05:00

I can't believe my baby girl is TWO years old!!!

Future So Bright..

2009-07-16T18:43:00.001-05:00

She's gotta wear shades..

Fish Hook Cactus Blooms

Conley and Kaden at Round Up on the square

New Pics

2009-07-16T18:29:00.001-05:00

We've been spending a lot of time in our back yard this summer since we got our grass laid this spring and I saw this white praying mantis and had to get a few shots of it.. Pretty cool...
My camera is really taking some good pictures..

Conley giving her Daddy a ZERBERT!!
She loves to do this, and she's actually pretty good at it.

Jakob and Hagen past down their bunkbed to Conely, and we were so proud to get it.
She's made the adjustment from crib to bed pretty easily.

Conley loves the hammock that her daddy got for father's day.

We grew a Conley?!

2009-05-31T22:54:00.000-05:00

Just a swingin'
with Papa and Daddy

Conley's First Fish

2009-04-27T20:35:00.000-05:00

CONLEY ENJOYED A FISHING WEEKEND AT LAKE BUCHANAN WITH
DEBBA AND DAN-MAN!!

I THINK HER FAVORITE THING WAS THE MINNOWS..
SHE CARRIED ONE AROUND FOR ABOUT THIRTY MINUTES GIVING IT KISSES, AND INSISTING THAT EVERYONE ELSE DO THE SAME..

DEBBA AND CONLEY REEL IN THEIR FIRST FISH!!

I Love Donkeys and My Little Red Boots..

2009-03-05T07:04:00.000-06:00

Driving the truck with Daddy

Amos and Lilly are our neighbors miniature donkeys.. Conley and I fed them some let over crackers we had in the truck.. They ate it up..

Mom gave Conley these Little Red Cowgirl Boots for Christmas, and while they are still about a size too big, Conley found them in her closet and has decided they are pretty fun to wear around the house..

Finally...

2009-03-01T15:10:00.000-06:00

Seems like everything these days goes straight into the ear....

Our little girl is growing and changing so much...
She stayed with Papa and Gigi for 3 days last weekend and
when Garrett and I picked her up we both swear she just looked so
different, so big since we last saw her.. Funny how that happens, so fast..

Kaden, Conley and Kalen
sitting at Conley's new big girl table..

Worst Blogger EVER!!

2009-02-17T21:11:00.001-06:00

i had a whole long message typed out about what all new is going on in the Bownds family and somehow i managed to erase every last word.. and now I'm ticked..
I'll try again later..

Oh, and if anyone knows why i can no longer save pics from shutterfly into a folder and then post them please help me or tell my if there's is some better way....

Here are a few more pics from when we got our family pics taken for our christmas cards..

conley and uncle reagan

mommy and conley

daddy and conley

family pic

miss conley in her sandbox

Can you see it?

2008-12-06T12:41:00.001-06:00

IT'S MY FIRST "PONYTAIL"!!!

Santa Claus is coming to Town!!

2008-12-02T14:59:00.000-06:00

Christmas time is sneaking up on us again.. And we've been busy getting out our decorations, and Santa even came to Mason this past weekend during the Light Up Our Town/Stroll Around the Square festivities. Conley was excited to see him but wasn't real sure about sitting in his lap on her own.

Finally...

2008-11-13T15:45:00.000-06:00

Sorry for the delay, but camera to computer transfer has been acting up..
So, I am just now posting Conley's Halloween Pics..
But I wouldn't get too excited if I were you because she is not very cooperative in the area of posing for pics..
Here they are, none the less...

Conley and The Flash (Austin Patrick) at The Fall Festival

Drawing a Duck for Prizes...

Giving the Duck a Kiss..

Reagan, Me and Garrett were Dodgeballers for Halloween..

Happy Halloween Everyone!!

2008-10-30T15:57:00.000-05:00

Conley got lots of attention today in town with her Halloween Dress on! Thanks Debba!
Conley comes to the store with me only on Thursdays now.. needless to say that's my busiest day!!
We walk the sidewalks of the square all day.. well, in between naps and lunch..
Check back to see what Conley's going to be for Halloween!!

Puttin' Conley to Work

2008-10-25T13:52:00.000-05:00

This is what I caught Conley doing in the back of the store the other day!!
I don't know where she learned this....

Looking More and More like her Daddy

2008-09-19T16:40:00.000-05:00

Picking "flowers"...

Conley LOVES to open and shut gates!

Clydesdales come to Mason

2008-09-13T10:36:00.000-05:00

Angie and Johnny came to Mason this past week to escape Hurricane Ike. They brought with them some of the most amazing creatures. The people they work for have several beautiful show horses and four retired Budweiser Clydesdales. I very much enjoyed going up to the arena to visit them in the mornings before work. And I think Conley really liked them too. Here are a few pictures.

Puncher Pride

2008-09-11T16:47:00.000-05:00

We took Conley to the first home game of the Mason Punchers football season.
She was proud to show her Puncher pride.
And you can't believe how silly I got when I put her into this cutest little cheer uniform.
Brings back memories...

Conley's First Birthday Party

2008-08-29T14:48:00.000-05:00

Finally.. Birthday Party Pictures..
Sorry so late..

BDay Celebration with Debba

2008-08-05T13:17:00.000-05:00

Conley and I went to Austin to celebrate her birthday with Debba, and have her One-year portraits taken.. We had a lot of fun..

Conley loves to swim...

My lil' longhorn

We got some cute pics, despite Conley's best efforts otherwise...

Pics of the House just for Courtney

2008-07-16T13:17:00.000-05:00

This is our new home..
Garrett did an excellent job.. with lots of help..

Dining Area

Living Room
Guest Bedroom.. still needs some work, nothing on walls..

guest bathroom

Master Bedroom

Master bath

conley's room

Busy Busy Busy

2008-07-10T11:11:00.000-05:00

Sorry it's been so long since I've posted but I have been running around like a chicken with my head cut off..
We've been to the river the last two weekends, and now this weekend is ROUND-UP in Mason..
Conley has spent the last few weekends with her Gigi and Poppa..
Here are a few pics..

Conley's discovered her newest friend.. herself..

conley and poppa on the frio

some of us girls at the river

3-in-1

2008-06-18T13:45:00.001-05:00

SLEEPY TIME...
Have you ever been this tired?

SNAGGLE TOOTH..

Conley has 7 teeth showing at 10.5 months..
Hopefully her other front tooth comes along soon..

PRISON BREAK..

Conley is learning to climb..
And managed over these boxes and out of her play area once..
But now when she tries to climb over the box it collapses and she gets stuck..
She doesn't think it's as funny as I think it is..

Fun with Daddy!

2008-06-02T13:48:00.000-05:00

Dirrrty.... with three r's (Now that's dirrrty!)

2008-05-06T15:12:00.000-05:00

Sunday I decided to strip Conley down and let her have a little fun.
By the end of the afternoon she looked like a little Indian.

Holy Terror..

2008-04-30T16:35:00.001-05:00

So much to get into, So little time..

Sexy Mama

2008-04-23T16:38:00.000-05:00

Look what I can do..

2008-04-17T15:24:00.001-05:00

WATCH, I can stand up all by myself...

And... I can play Peek-a-boo

On the Move

2008-04-04T15:04:00.000-05:00

One weekend we are sitting up all by ourself, and the next weekend we are crawling...
I was really looking forward to the in between time where most babies spend weeks up on their hands and knees rocking back and forth trying to figure out the whole crawling concept..
But NO.. She is everywhere and I mean everywhere..

Mommy, look what I got..

Where to next?!

Lots of Easter Pics..

2008-03-25T14:01:00.001-05:00

Conley is at such a cute age.. I just can't help but take millions of pictures of her..
We is sitting up all by herself.. and she has her first tooth..
We had a very Happy First Easter. We visited Debba at the lake on Friday, and we spent the rest of the weekend with GiGi and Poppa Juan. Hope everyone had a very Happy Easter.

7 Months

2008-03-07T12:29:00.000-06:00

Our baby girl is 7 months old already....
She just got her flu shot booster and didn't even cry ...
and she is cutting her first tooth..
She is growing and changing so, so fast.
She has starting making pretty distinct little sounds and really talking things out..
She amazes us with something new everyday.

6 months... Already..

2008-02-04T14:56:00.000-06:00

Conely's a Country Girl in her overalls and cowboy boots...

Conley and Pap

Oatmeal and Prunes in GiGi's lap..

Sitting up... Big Girl

2008-01-30T15:37:00.001-06:00

Sorry it's been sooo long since my last posting.. but I've been a busy girl..
We've been trying to get all moved in to the new house.. and that is quite a challenge with a little one..

Conley has been a busy girl too.. She has been growing like crazy..
Here's a few recent pictures.. I can't believe my little baby is already 6 months old..
Time flies..

Christmas with Debba

2007-12-28T11:09:00.001-06:00

Conley's First Christmas...

2007-12-28T10:58:00.000-06:00

Conley had a wonderful First Christmas.. She has so many people in her life that absolutely adore her.. We are all so blessed to have such wonderful friends and family..

More Pics to Come...

You know what they say...

2007-12-19T13:48:00.000-06:00

You know what they say about girls with big bows.....

Early Christmas Present!!!

2007-12-19T11:33:00.000-06:00

I'm an Aunt, again.. January had a beautiful Baby Boy, Dean Bryant Thomas on December 8th..
We are all so proud to have him here with us this Christmas!!

She On A Roll...

2007-12-06T11:50:00.000-06:00

Conley is four months old now, and she has started rolling over....
I think she does something new everyday.. It just amazes me...
And that's just the beginning..

Conley got some very cute Xmas PJ's in the mail from Santa...

Conley takes Donkey for a ride..

Donkey pulling Conley's sleigh..

Donkey snacks on Conley's head..

Tuckered Out!

Conley's First Ride on Donkey.

Camo Conley

Conley and Poppa

LaTeDa

2007-11-21T14:50:00.000-06:00

Conley loves her Minnie...and Hagen too!

2007-11-15T15:34:00.000-06:00

And she is anxiously awaiting the introduction of her Uncle JP and cousin Jake...

Race for the Cure 2007

2007-11-08T10:40:00.000-06:00

Gimme your TaTas and no one gets hurt!!

Conley participated in her first Race for the Cure this year in Austin, Texas.
We are going to try to make this an annual event.
Wouldn't be neat if when she's twenty she can say she's Raced for the Cure all twenty years??
Thanks to Debba for getting us all organized and together, we're looking forward to next year.

Conley says hello to her cousin, Baby Boy Thomas...
Save the Milk Machines!!

HapPea Halloween!!

2007-10-24T12:44:00.000-05:00

Mommy and Debba took Conley to get her Halloween pics taken this past weekend..
Conley has turned out to be quite the little model..
In the past few weeks she has really started to express herself... She jabbers to herself a lot and will occasionally giggle.. It is so wonderful watching her grow and learn new things.

Hear me ROAR...

2007-10-20T15:05:00.000-05:00

Conley wanted to show off the Halloween outfit she got from her Minnie..

She's the cutest little lion I've ever seen..

More Pics... 11 weeks

2007-10-19T14:47:00.001-05:00

Rags to Riches

2007-10-11T11:59:00.000-05:00

Conley got this new fancy little outfit in the mail from Brent and Ashley Moore..
Isn't she just the cutest thing you've ever seen?

More Pics...

2007-10-04T14:23:00.000-05:00

This is one of Mommy's favorite outfits.. and doesn't she wear it well..

3 Generations

4 Generations

Just a few pics... 8 weeks old

2007-10-02T14:43:00.000-05:00

Sleepy Little Girl

Conley loves her Daddy!
Garrett visits the store a lot more often these days!

Conley says Thanks to Debba for the overalls,
Aren't they too cute?

Big Smiles for Mommy!

Update

2007-09-06T14:47:00.000-05:00

Conley had her 1 month check-up (5 weeks) yesterday. Dr. Bray says she looks and sounds great. Garrett and I tried to guess her weight before we went in to see the doctor and whoever lost had to buy lunch. I guessed 8 lbs 14 oz, and Garrett guessed 9 lbs 3 oz...... and Conley weighed in at
10 lbs 7 oz... Can you believe that?... By the time we went to WalMart and Southerlands, Garrett had forgotten about the bet and paid for lunch anyways.. Haha.. Conley also has grown in other ways.. She is 22 1/4 inches long.. At this rate, she'll be riding Biscuit (the donkey) in no time..

Meet and Greet

2007-09-06T14:31:00.000-05:00

Conley had her first little party this past weekend at her great grandmother's house.
Mom wanted the opportunity to show off her very first great granddaughter to friends and family. It was a lot of fun, and it provided a great excuse to eat way too much.
Conley was such a good girl, and was especially sweet to give everyone a turn to hold her without getting too fussy.
Thanks to all who attended, and thank you for the wonderful gifts.

Pap, Conley and Bunny

Conley's Colorado Clothes from Linda and Gary

Conley and Mom rocking the day away

Conley sleeping with her new afghan made by Tiny.

More Pics.. Anne Geddes better watch out!

2007-08-11T10:58:00.000-05:00

Miss Conley is doing great. We had a doctors appt on Monday and she already weighs 8lbs.
We have another appt this Monday, so I'll updated again then.
For now here are some more pics that Pap took when he visited on Thursday.

Introducing CONLEY WAYNE BOWNDS!!

2007-08-09T13:14:00.001-05:00

Conley Wayne Bownds was born August 1, 2007 at 6:22pm. She weighed 7 lbs 10 oz,
20.5 inches long. We are so proud to finally have her here. Thanks to all for your thoughts and prayers.

False Induction

2007-07-28T09:40:00.000-05:00

Apparantly the Hill Country Memorial Hospital in Fredericksburg was taken over by a mass of pregnant women in labor. The hospital called late Thursday afternoon and said they wouldn't be able to take any induction labors because they were full. So, all the "voluntary births" were canceled.

So needless to say, there is still no Baby Bownds. The induction has been rescheduled for possibly Tuesday, for sure Wednesday, if we don't naturally go into labor before then. So, everyone keep your fingers crossed, and we'll let you know when it happens.

39 weeks and only 2 days to go..

2007-07-25T16:42:00.000-05:00

With 39 weeks down and only a few days to go Mommy is very anxious to get this show on the road. The anticipation is just about to kill me. I am so ready to get this little bundle of joy here for all to see, and to know if our bundle is a boy bundle or a girl bundle.

Dr. Harris says everything is looking great, and that at this point I am a ticking time-bomb.
I am 3cm dilated and 75% effaced, and could go at anytime. I also held strong on my weight this week coming in at 157 lbs., that's 21 lbs over all. Am I lucky or what?

Garrett and I will be checking into the hospital early Friday morning, and should be proud parents by Friday evening. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

I guess these will be my last belly pics.

Almost 39 weeks

38 Weeks and Counting Down...

2007-07-18T10:42:00.000-05:00

Baby and I had our 38 week check-up yesterday, and doctor says (again) that everything looks great. I am dilated 2cm. and have a very favorable cervix. Dr. Harris thinks I could go into labor at any point. She is putting me on the hospitals schedule to induce on July 27th, but she is doubtful that I will make it to that date. We are scheduling that in order to avoid me making my due date and delivering while Dr. Harris is on vacation. But hopefully Baby Bownds will decide to come on his/her own... soon. The idea of baby arriving any time now has me very anxious to get on with labor and delivery and ready to meet our Baby Bownds, though I know I am really going to miss having this little one all to myself.

Nursery Photos

2007-07-16T11:25:00.000-05:00

The nursery has really come together since I got my glider and bedding. It actually looks like a good place for a baby, and I guess it's a good thing because we're going to have one very soon. I can hardly believe that we're already at week 38, and baby could arrive any time. Anyways, here are a few pictures of the nursery. Thanks to Paula and Debba for the beautiful bedding, and Tiggie for the Glider. And thanks to Mom and Bunny for help with the initial decorations, I'd still have blank walls if it weren't for you guys. Love to all.

37 Weeks / Work-In-Progress

2007-07-11T11:27:00.000-05:00

I had my 37 week appointment yesterday, and Dr. Harris says everything looks great.
Baby Bownds may even be a bit ahead of schedule. I am still only 1cm dilated, but Dr. Harris says she doesn't expect me to go full term. She thinks we'll have this baby before August.
Since last week I've gained another 3 lbs. since last week, totally 19 lbs. so far, and Baby is approximately 6 to 6.5 lbs. I am still feeling great, and I thank goodness for such a wonderful pregnancy.

Also, our house is really coming along. The inside and outside walls are all framed up. I am not exactly sure what the next step is, but it is looking great.

More Belly Pictures

2007-07-06T10:29:00.000-05:00

My sister, Misty, has been hard at work for months researching pregnancy pictures. This past weekend we put her research to good use by having a lengthy photo session is my mother's backyard. She did a great job on all the pics, but I am only posting a few of my favorites.
Thanks Misty, Love you.

Baby Showers

2007-07-03T10:33:00.000-05:00

It was a very busy month of June. My lack of new postings were due to Baby Showers, a trip to market and more frequent doctor's appointments. And I am starting to realize it may never slow down. Baby Bownds is scheduled to arrive in just four weeks, and there is still lots to do.
I don't know what I would do without the support of my friends and family.

I have been showered with love and gifts, and much needed advice. Thanks to the hostesses for organizing two absolutely wonderful showers, and to the guests for taking time to attend and showing your love and support. I am so lucky to have such a wonderful group of people in my life.

Here are a few pictures from the events... Please don't judge me for wearing the same dress to both showers.. haha..

Mason Shower, June 17

The infamous toilet paper game in Mason, June 17... 9 squares around.

This gift from my cousin, Tyler, would not have gone over as well at my Austin shower.
Baby Bownds is already able to represent all of the three major Texas Universities, thanks to Tiggie, Tyler and Reagan.

Austin Shower, June 30

June 30, 10 squares around...and growing

Thanks to everyone for attending the shower, especially those of you who came
all the way from South Texas..

Quick Update

2007-06-27T12:42:00.001-05:00

Sorry it's been so long since my last post, but I have been a busy little bee the last few weeks. I had a wonderful shower here in Mason on June 17th, and then the week after that I was in Dallas for Market.
Up to this point I have been really proud of myself for staying so active and still doing all the things I was doing before. I have been walking about a mile every morning, working in the garden some, mowing the yard, etc. But this week I've noticed that I am much tireder, much faster. I don't know if I'm just worn out from all the walking/shopping/standing at Market or if the biggness of pregnancy is just starting to kick in. Either way I've been taking things a lot easier this week, my 35th week of pregnancy.
At my 34 week check-up Dr. Harris say everything still looks really great, and I am still right on schedule with my August 1st due date. I am now weighing 152 lbs., which means I've gained 16 lbs so far, but I'm sure there's more to come in the next few weeks.
I am posting a few pics of me and Trip working on mowing the yard and some on the progress we've made on the new house and garden. We will have tomatoes before you know it. We've already picked peppers, okra and two cherry tomatoes.

32 Weeks

2007-06-07T14:51:00.000-05:00

I had my 32 week check up yesterday. Dr. Harris did the usual weighing and measuring, and it turns out I am still the most boring chart in the office. I haven't gained any weight since my last appointment, so I'm holding steady at 150 lbs for now. The baby's heartbeat was 137 beats per minute. Dr. Harris says that is average, neither fast nor slow but just right. I really feel very fortunate to have had such an uneventful pregnancy up to this point. I know that's not the case for a lot of women, so I thank my lucky stars that my only complaint is an occasional backache.

And on a sad note, for those of you who haven't heard, our precious little wiener dog, Woody, was snake-bitten and past away on Monday. We are very sad to have lost him and miss him very much already. I'm just glad to be carrying Baby Bownds to help keep me distracted and give me something wonderful to look forward to.

The Weekend..

2007-05-29T11:27:00.000-05:00

Mother and January came to Mason for the day on Sunday. The wreath in the store was still decorated for Christmas and January hadn't seen the store yet, so it was a trip a long time coming. We had a good time just hanging out, and I thought I would share a few pictures. I hope you all had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend.

For those who think I am not big enough yet,
a side by side comparison puts things in perspective. (31 weeks)

Week 30 Check-Up

2007-05-24T12:27:00.000-05:00

Baby and I had our 30 week check-up yesterday and Dr. Harris says everything is perfectly normal. Baby's heartbeat is strong, and Mommy's weight and measurements are right on target. I weighed in at 150 lbs., another 3 lbs. in the last two weeks makes 14 lbs so far.
She said it is a good thing when you are the least exciting patient in the office.
Here's a few pics for the belly lovers.

Week 28

Week 30

We're Making Progress

2007-05-21T12:28:00.000-05:00

Garrett and Hunter have been hard at work on the metal framing of our new home.
It's starting to look like an actual building that could possibly be a house sometime in the future.

7 Month Update

2007-05-10T10:18:00.000-05:00

Garrett and I went to Fredericksburg for our 7 month check-up yesterday, and we experienced the 3-D sonogram, which was pretty awesome. My doctors office has just recently gotten this new technology so the technician was still a little rough around the edges, but we brought home some pretty good pictures of Baby's face despite his/her endless attempts to block our view. Baby had it's feet and hands right in the way the entire time. We tried everything from laying on my side during the sonogram to walking around the room to get Baby to change positions but he/she is very stubborn. Baby must get that from Garrett. At previous appointments Baby has been very active, but yesterdays appt. was after lunch rather than in the morning, and Baby yawned at least 4 times during the sonogram. Must've been the Mexican food we had for lunch.

Mommy has gained another 5 lbs., weighing in at 147, that's 11 lbs. so far. Doctor Harris says the size of the baby and the heartbeat, 147 beats/minute, look and sound great. Only 9 to 12 weeks to go and I can't wait. Baby will be here before we know it.
Hope you guys enjoy the pictures!

Baby definitely has Garrett's full lips!

The Nursery is coming along...

2007-05-08T11:57:00.000-05:00

About a month ago my friend, Jeri, and I painted the baby's room. Although this room is only temporary until our house is finished, it really needed some help. And I am so mad at myself for not taking "before" pics but I'll tell you the color it was before was NOT good.
After we got the room painted, Garrett and I assembled the crib (compliments of Pap and Cindy) and we recently received and assembled the matching changing table (compliments of Angie and Papa Juan). Thanks for the wonderful gifts.
Here are a few pictures of our new baby furniture and I also tried to take a picture of the fabrics that will used to make the baby bedding for those of you who haven't seen it yet.

Woody was not amused with my idea of a picture of him in the crib....

Weekend on the Pecos River

2007-05-08T11:47:00.000-05:00

Garrett and I finally got a chance to join the Brown/Stuart family on the Pecos River for the weekend, and I just had to share a few pictures with everyone. I never realized that West Texas had such beautiful sites. (Of course, I've never been very far west either.) The cactus were blooming and the river was up; we had a really great, very relaxing weekend. I hope you all did as well.