December 2010

December proved to be busy for us with the early arrival of our daughter and Christmas but was packed full of memories that will always be cherished.
Reese came 3 weeks early just like her brother Owen and has been such a little blessing. The Lord gave us a great gift here at Christmas! Cole and Owen adore her and are such good big brothers to her; I hate to see what the future holds with their protection. She won't be able to get too far from them :)

We had a wonderful December and I will let the photos speak for themselves. Hope everyone had an amazing time with family and friends and best wishes for a wonderful new year!Honey and Monts with their 4th grandchild and 1st granddaughter.Nana and Pops are pros after 5 children and 8 grandchildren.I love this man so much more than I could have ever imagined. He is an amazing husband and father.A Pugh girl!I am so blessed with my husband and three amazing kids.I love this boy! It is crazy how you can love all your children with your whole heart! Each one is special in their own way.Owen loves his Reese. We hear numerous times a day, "I kiss her!".Aunt Sandra happened to be in Dothan and dropped by to see this sweetie. She is one of Dax's aunts that the children get their "red" hair from.Love these girls to pieces! I have been so blessed by them and are so thankful they are in my life. It is so great to know that I can trust them with anything. They have prayed and prayed for me and my family and for that I am forever grateful! They were so sweet to come see us in the hospital!Posing with sweet Reese before leaving the hospital.Reese went on her first outing when she was a week old. Of course, we had Christmas shopping to finish.So so hard to believe we have three children and that one of them is a little girl now.Reese ready for our Sunday School Christmas party.Scrub scrub...we had to give that hair a good washing.Reese getting her first real bath; December 23, 2010.Ever since Dax and I married we have exchanged family gifts on Christmas Eve night and taken a family photo. It is hard to believe we have grown to this in the last five years. What a blessing! Owen, Reese and Cole's Santa. They also got a swing set.Cole playing with the little tractors.Both the boys got more farm stuff. Owen loves putting the cows in the pen.

Owen enjoying his Thomas the Train scooter Nana and Pops gave him.

Uncle Tyson spoils the boys with exactly what they ask for. This year Cole requested a square baler.Reese 3 weeks old...bright eyed on New Year's Day

Reese Sanders Pugh

Born December 9, 2010 at 9:29 pm weighing 6 pounds 7 ounces measuring 20 1/4 inches long. She has a head full of brownish blonde hair that some say look a little red in the light. We are already so in love and can't believe with actually have a Pugh girl!

The Story...I have been dilating since around 32 weeks and praying that I would hold as long as possible. My last post around 33 weeks asked for prayers to make it 4 more weeks and the Lord is so good; today is 4 weeks! I visited my doctor this past Tuesday and was around 3 1/2 almost 4 cm. The plan was to come back Monday and put me in for observation overnight and break my water Tuesday morning because we knew that I would be dilated enough to consider me in labor. Well, as much as I wanted my doctor to deliver Reese because I adore him that much I had to realize that I was being selfish and that I could possibly be in labor already. I debated back and forth whether or not to call the doctor yesterday and decided that I should make the call. Mom took me to Dothan yesterday afternoon; they monitored me in the office and decided that my contractions were the kind that bring a baby so they wheeled me to labor and delivery. I was admitted and an iv was started my my nurse, Julia, who by the way delivered Cole too. Dr. Butler came in around 4 and said that I was 4 1/2 cm and that we would wait and see. Julia didn't think I was going anywhere but we didn't tell Dax to leave work until around 5:30. We decided he should leave an hour early in the event that I stayed and they broke my water. Well, my water was broken after 7 and Dax and my Dad arrived after 8. I had just received my epidural before they got there and started feeling much better. Before the epidural it was pretty difficult to breath through the contractions. I don't remember them being as strong with the boys and let me just say I am proud of myself for dealing with them :) Everything went so fast after Dax got there. Julia checked me twice and said oh, it is go time. I told her I was glad she knew what she was doing because the baby could have been coming and I wouldn't have known it until it was too late. After 3 pushes our beautiful Reese was born. We can't thank the Lord enough for this sweet girl! And thank you all for your prayers and blessings!

33 Weeks

Today I am 33 weeks pregnant. It seems like the end of this pregnancy is flying by. I have so much to do and it seems that we don't have very much time to do it. I had a check-up yesterday and after telling my fabulous doc that I know I sound crazy but I think I might be dilated already and after asking if I would "feel" better if he checked me; he realized I am already at 2! YIKES!!! Not good for a 33 week baby. He monitored my contractions and concluded that they are reactive but I am to see him next week. Pray Pray Pray that Reese stays put for at least 4 more weeks. We are not ready!

Baby Dinner

I was so honored last night as a group of great women joined me for a small "Baby Dinner" to celebrate the arrival of Reese. We enjoyed appetizers, a meal, dessert, presents and more importantly a great time of fellowship. Reese received several things and we can't wait to get the nursery ready for her and put all her belongings where they go. Thank you so much for everything girls!These were the adorable favors and a thank you so the guest.It is truly a blessing to have such generous friends!Yummy cupcakes provided by Cakes by Joyce.An incredibly soft bib from Crystal and Ashlee along with that cute pink elephant and other things.This blanket from Karri is so sweet.Honey got Reese her first bracelet.Cathy Beckett, my second mama, gave her this adorable frame for her room.Mary Kay, a new friend of mine has a little business making these onesies and shirts. They are adorable and I am so grateful for her gift. I can't wait for Reese to wear it and the boots she gave her.My roommate from college, Brooke and her mom gave Reese this super soft elephant (Roll Tide) and paci clip. Dax has already told the boys that it was okay for Reese to say Roll Tide as long as they still say War Eagle.These are Aden & Anais swaddling blankets that I have been wanting. Do you see how thin they are...I can't wait to use them. Thanks Brooke.This is the back of a too cute outfit that my friend Amanda sent. It is so cute and will be adorable on Reese.Okay, I think this is one of my favorites! Leslie gave Reese this and it is going to match perfectly in her room. I can't wait to get everything ready! You know only 10 weeks until the due date...not much time.Thanks Kristy for this terry cloth outfit. I love it!

Whitney gave me this super soft onesie and the inch bug labels for Reese's bottles.

I can't say thank you enough for all of your generosity. There were several other gifts and Reese was spoiled last night. Thank you all for coming and making me feel so special it is great to have friends like all of you. Thank you Aunt Brittany for all your hard work and for being a wonderful host. I appreciate it so much!

Go Trojans!

We enjoyed a football weekend at home with the Trojans. We are headed to Tuscaloosa for homecoming but with my pregnancy, the boys, and needing to be at a meeting at church we couldn't make it. We hated not to go; well, I should say I hated not to go but it just didn't work out this year. We were able to tailgate with some good friends around lunch, head home for naps and the back for the game with friends. Thanks Nelsons for the tickets! We enjoyed it as usual.

I love this picture! My three boys make my heart melt. It is going to be interesting adding Reese to the mix but we are all really anxious to meet her.

Hard to get a photo of my crew. Nelson boys were doing what they were suppose to and as usual mine would barely look. They all were sporting their eye blacks!