3rd Anniversary.

Yesterday me and the love of my life celebrated three years of wedded bliss :)

We enjoyed the day with a Panera lunch date and an Olive Garden dinner date! It was a little bit depressing because Matthew woke up with a fever but had to brave work anyways since it's a busy week. 

I'm so thankful for the past three years and all the fun, crazy times we've had together. I literally would not be the lady I am today without my Matthew. This past year has been full of change and new and I wouldn't want to experience it with anyone else! Looking forward to adding another kiddo and so much more in the next year! Love you Matthew Ryan!!

#2: Week 37.

                         

{Week 36, Easter Sunday! Week 37, ready to pop!}

Well we've reached another milestone... Rylin is now term. I can't believe that we are a short 3 weeks, give or take a little, from meeting our first baby girl. Big news is that I had an appointment last Thursday and found out stubborn little girl is breech and is not cooperating for mommy. So this week I am doing some exercises in an attempt to flip her accompanied by lots of prayers. Doctor Samples will check me again on this coming Thursday and if she is still breech we will schedule a c-section for week 39 {TWO WEEKS AWAY /:}. I suppose there is little chance for her to flip but really you just never know. I'm taking comfort in knowing that whatever is meant to happen will... thankful for a God who is completely in control. So, how I feel about it... positives: scheduled delivery without any laboring, can plan for Cameron easier since it's planned, quicker than labor (no long waits at the hospital for family)... negatives: surgery rather than "delivery," something new and different and not what I know, more difficult recovery, and would have to look at attempting a VBAC with my next delivery. I'm sure there's much more that I'm missing and I know people that have been through it would have a lot to say that I didn't cover. So I will go back on Thursday and we will go from there!

{#flipbabyflip}

Pregnancy wise, things are going well... just getting big and feeling worn out. I'd say things are about the same as the past few weeks. My dresses are getting shorter, pants a little tighter, and shirts a little snugger. Really doing alright besides the uncomfortableness of being huge. My rings are STILL ON and I'm still pretty pumped about that! 

I only have two days of Stroller Strides left and I'm pretty bummed about that besides the fact that it leaves me exhausted and sore. But on a happier note my sweet workout girls threw me a sweet diaper/wipes shower last Friday!! I was so surprised and blessed by these sweet girls! 

  

#2: Week 35.

{33 1/2 weeks. Destin, FL}

{Week 35}
Cameron says, "BUT I DON'T WANT TO BE A BIG BROTHER!!!"
I kid, I kid... but this picture is hysterical. 

So it's been quite some time since I last updated on the blog. Things are moving fast and time is flying even faster. If you can't tell I've grown quite a bit in the last few weeks. Here's two more belly pics... one with my SIL Meaghan and the other with my SIL in Katherine who are both due with another addition to the fam in Septemeber!!

So pregnancy update. I feel huge and want to have this baby ASAP. Okay, but not really. Maybe 3 more weeks would be good! {haha} Things are continuing pretty smoothly. On the eating front, I've got the munchies basically all the time. Chicken coming from my kitchen is still pretty much a no go... which Matthew is about to kill me over. Not really, but it does make dinner time difficult! Sleeping is rough. Sleeping on my left side is my least favorite so every time I wake up I've moved and I have to roll my big belly back to my left. Just in this last week I've had to make around 3 trips to the bathroom every night. Little miss Rylin must be sitting on my bladder! Thankful for no insomnia once again so far though! I've had what seems like WAY more braxton hicks thus far compared to last pregnancy. They are very uncomfortable but nothing painful of course! Oh, and something I'm pretty pumped about... STILL wearing my wedding rings! I looked back and last pregnancy I took it off around 33 weeks I believe! {Woohoo!} I went on a little shopping spree this past week and bought some pink for my little girl's room. It's odd to not be setting up her room since we won't move her into the nursery until I'm ready to move her out of our room and to upstairs/move Cameron to a big boy bed! But I do want to be prepared and have stuff ready for an easy transition! I still continue to be super sore after working out and exercising. I'm hoping it will pay off after she's born since it's made this pregnancy significantly more difficult than the last. I will go to the doctor next week {at 36 weeks} and Dr. Samples will check me and see if any signs of labor have started! Fingers crossed!!

Until next time, maybe I'll be more frequently since I'm only a short 5 weeks away from our due date :)

Cameron: 15 months.

Somehow we are already to Cameron's 15 month date. Time is literally flying by as we are preparing for baby Rylin to arrive but also enjoying these sweet, fun moments with our sweet boy.

Stats: 24 lbs (45%) 30.5 in (25%)

I think Cameron has changed significantly since his first birthday. He seems SO old to me now. He has such a big personality- usually used for good... flirting, loving, being sweet; but also sometimes for throwing a good fit for not getting what he wants. He has started saying some words. I would say he consistently says dada, mama, ball, bye bye, no, yeah. With some convincing he will sometimes say baby, please (which comes out more like cheese), something similar to "thank you," sometimes Gigi/Cece,  and I'm sure there's a few more. He loves to give sweet kisses by smacking his lips together when asked for a kiss (most likely my favorite thing he is doing now!). Cameron LOVES to be outside.  He will let you know he is not a happy camper if you try to bring him in before he is ready. He still loves to eat but is a bit on the picky side still- who's surprised there?! His favorites are bananas, chicken nuggets, most fruits, spaghetti, oatmeal mixed with applesauce, and yogurt. Most everything else is hit or miss... we have got to work on him eating more veggies! We have been in a transition for naps lately. I think we have settled on one nap a day. He typically wakes up between 6:30-7 and we try to get him to nap around 12:30 to (in my ideal world) 3:30. Then he's in bed for the night between 7-8. I love my awesome night sleeper though!! We enjoy having some social time at Stroller Strides 3 times a week. All of the older kids love "baby Cameron" and want him to play with them! Sometimes Cam isn't so sure about these big kids. He's doing well at church, still cries when we initially drop him off but quits and has fun after that!

In the past few months we enjoyed celebrating Cameron's second Valentine's Day and St. Patrick's Day. I had a blast dressing Cam in his cute, festive shirts! (He is in the hard to capture a clear picture stage!!) Looking forward to Easter next month!

We also FINALLY got to get Cameron's 12 month pictures made! Now, we still haven't gotten them in hand yet just seen these peeks but progress none the less.

We really have just so enjoyed seeing Cameron become a little boy. Sometimes he does something and I just think, goodness he's not my little baby anymore! I know more and different challenges come with every age but I am definitely enjoying this stage! Looking forward to see him transition to a big brother. I'm hoping he will be young enough that we won't have to worry about an jealousy issues.

Looks like I will be posting about Rylin's arrival and birth before posting again about Cam (at 18 months!) Did I mention time is flying?!

#2: Week 25.

{Week 23 & half way through Week 25}

Did I mention time was flying by with this pregnancy on my last post?! Because it certainly is!

This past Sunday I made it to 25 weeks. Goodness that seems super close to 30, which is practically 40. Here comes baby Rylin ready or not! Things seem to be going smoothly and we are just chugging along. My next doctor's appointment is tomorrow, so we are looking to getting a good report and hearing that heartbeat of our sweet girl. Just this week I've been hit with a yukky cold so currently trying to recover from that! With being pregnant typically I'm very congested most of the time but this is a whole new thing. I absolutely despise when I'm unable to sleep... thankfully I seem to be on the mend! I'm continuing to exercise three (trying!) times a week. I think it's helping with this pregnancy but it also brings along its own struggles. I'm very uncomfortable right under my belly, specifically while running. We will see how that continues... I'm hoping to keep exercising up till delivery! 

Since finding out sweet baby is a girl I, along with some aunties and grandparents, have been having fun spending some time in the GIRL department! Matthew is subtly reminding me not to go too crazy! But I tell you what, January is the month of sales! It's so fun! Loving all the pink and dresses and bows! Excited to start looking for some fun stuff for her nursery! Still debating on Gray with pink OR coral. Hmmm... 

Energy wise I'd say is about the same. Only nap every now and then. The days I work out in the morning are the most difficult! And just standing up to cook dinner takes a lot out of me too. Happy that I've still been able to keep up with my Cameron so far! We've also been staying up a little later than usual too to work on packing up our apartment. The long awaited house closing is supposed to be Monday the 10th. I'm still not able to trust them and their dates but we will hope they get it right this time! This has been so drawn out and I'm just ready to get out of this crazy crowded apartment!! 

Looking forward to all that is to come and meeting our sweet baby girl in a few short months! :)

#2: It's a...

On January 2nd me and Matthew headed to the doctor's office for our gender ultrasound. It really seemed that time passed so quickly and I couldn't believe I was already past the 20 week mark!

So without further a do:

Big Brother Cameron is happy to announce BABY #2 is a...

GIRL!!!

We are so very thrilled to be welcoming a sweet baby girl, Rylin Elaine Watford, into our lives come May! Big bro Cam is pretty pumped as well, or he at least enjoyed the confetti!  

So here she is. A sweet baby foot and a pretty little profile! 

I do feel very overwhelmed at the thought of having a little girl! It's a whole new world with the pink, bows, and dresses! Matthew is a little frightened that I'm going to start shopping like crazy! So far so good, just looking for super good deals and passing on the rest! It's definitely true that the cute, boutique girl clothes are much easier to find at great prices than the boy's stuff! Excited for A LOT of smocked outfits with matching bows! :)

We went ahead and texted family and a few close friends that day with the pictures of Cam but waited to post on social media till the next day because a sweet friend that works out with me offered to make gender reveal cupcakes for our Stroller Strides group! It was fun to get to reveal that with some sweet ladies and not to mention quite tasty for this pregnant lady too!

So there it is. Absolutely can't wait for Rylin to make her arrival in May!!!

Favorite 10 of 2013.

I know I say this every year I post a favorite 10... but really, what a blessed, blessed year it has been. The Lord has been good and is so faithful in all that we do and accomplish! Thankful for that!!

#10. Roadtrip to Ohio.

We had such a fun time heading up to Columbus, Ohio in July for Freddy and Leah's wedding! Matthew was a groomsmen and gave us a great excuse to go! We literally had not been anywhere just the three of us so we jumped at the chance for a little family vacay!

#9. The Last Roll at Toomer's Corner.
Back in April we headed to Auburn to see our new coach and tigers play in the annual A-day game! We just thought this year might be something special ;) Well of course we attended the Last Roll at Toomer's Corner after the game! It was the last time the Auburn family gathered to roll the actual Toomer's trees before they removed them. {They now have AU's and wires hanging from the light poles at Toomer's that they roll now.}

#8. Being a family of three.
Oh what a new experience this has been! It's truly been a blessing to experience life as a family of three. I'm so in love with my two guys and all they bring to my life.

#7. First Mother's Day.
On May 12th I got to experience my first Mother's Day! It made it even more special because it was also the day of "Baby dedication" at Shades! It was such a blessing to be prayed over as parents on this special day! I look forward to the days of homemade crafts in the future :)

#6. Thaxton Family Beach Vacation.

We had a great trip down to Fort Morgan with the Thaxton crew at the end of June through the beginning of July! While we were there we got to celebrate Gigi's 50th birthday and just soak up some family time! Although vacations are way different now having a little one, it was still super fun! 

#5. Move to Nashville/Matthew's new job.
Late July Matthew interviewed in Nashville, TN with Parallon and was offered the job a few days later. They needed him quick so within the next two weeks we had packed up in Birmingham and landed in Nashville for a new life. Matthew loves his new job and is thriving there and we are still continuing to adjust to this Tennessee life. In all things we are thankful for the Lord's hand being in each and every detail!

#4. Auburn football.
We continue to love our Auburn Tigers! It's been a different fall this year since we were closer to 6 hours from the Loveliest Village rather than the quick 2 hour drive we enjoyed last fall. Even so we managed to make it two several games and enjoy the season! We were thrilled to share this with our CamMan. We were absolutely thrilled with our awesome turn-around season we had! Going from 3-9 one year to 12-1 and playing in the National Championship game was pretty amazing! War Eagle!

#3. Second Anniversary.
Can you believe it has already been two years (now 2 1/2) that me and my man have been married. It seems like so long but also like no time at all. I absolutely love doing life with Matthew. He makes me laugh, keeps me grounded, and supports me in all I do. He has been an awesome dad too! Can't believe we will hit three years in 2014. Can't wait!!

#2. Cameron's First Birthday.
On December 26th we got to celebrate our little boy's first birthday. It blows us away that he is one already! Can't believe he has grown and changed so much in this past year! So thankful for our Cam-Tron!

#1. Baby Number Two.
Back at the beginning of September we found out that we are expecting our sweet baby #2. We couldn't be more excited to have another little join our family. It's going to be so fun to have little siblings and see them grow up together! May 18th can't come soon enough!!