My top 6 for 2010!

Where to begin?  2010 has been quite an eventful year for my family!  We went through some ups and some downs but I am pleased to say that there were many more ups than downs.  Here is my top 6 moments of 2010!

6. Nataleigh turned 1

 Momma & her newborn baby 7-16-09

Nataleigh Grace

 

The "1" butterfly birthday cake my mom & I made.

Nataleigh holding up "1" finger for how old she is!

5. Jesse & Marideth got married

Anne, Megan & I before the wedding...all of us are pregnant here!

Family Picture

Mr & Mrs Jesse Buchinger

The Newlyweds

Love this guy so much!  He looked so handsome!

Daddy & Nataleigh dancing :D

Sisters with our guys jackets

4. Nate Graduating from nursing college, passing his NCLEX exam to become a Registered Nurse and getting a job on the Step-down Unit in Michigan.

Nate & I after the ceremony

Nate receiving his nursing pin

Family Picture

Nate's Family

My Family

Nate after receiving his nursing pin

Getting his diploma...so proud of him here!

YAY!!!!  He's finished!

The new graduate!

Nate holding the sign stating he Passed his NCLEX and is a Registered Nurse

3. Anne giving birth to handsome little Graydon Robert!

The new parents...so happy for them!

Little Graydon 3 days old

Love this picture of them!

My first time meeting Graydon...at the end of the day at Bigby Coffee

Chris, Graydon & Anne in November (1 month old)

2. Megan giving birth to precious Amelia Rose!

This picture is priceless!  Love you guys!

Pat, Megan & baby girl Amelia!

Auntie Em getting to hold Amelia for the first time only 1 day old!  Love it!

1. We found out we are expecting baby #2...it's a boy!

 We told everyone we were "Waiting for Baby" at Nataleigh's 1st birthday party.  6 weeks pregnant

 Momma & Nataleigh 13 weeks pregnant

22 weeks pregnant

We found out it's a BOY!!!

Christmas 2010 at Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI 29 weeks pregnant

Serving punch bowl cake at Christmas...a different angle on the pregnancy.  29 weeks

That was my year and I pray that yours was a great one too!  Happy 2011 to you all and I pray God continues to bless all of you in the new year!

That's all for now...till next time!

28 Week Survey....welcome to 3rd Trimester!!!!!!

How far along? 28 weeks  Can't believe I'm in my last trimester already!  Doesn't seem possible but glad it is here!
Total weight gain/loss: so far this pregnancy I'm up 18.2 lbs.
How big is baby? The baby is 16 inches long and weighs 2.5lbs....woo hoo!!!!  My little guys is getting big!
Maternity clothes? YES!!!! 
Sleep: I usually get a daily nap when Nataleigh lays down for her afternoon nap...can last up to 3 hours...woo hoo...but I this last week has been crazy so I just got back to taking naps...thank goodness for that because I am not sleeping hardly at all at night.  I have a hard time falling asleep and then once I fall asleep I wake up usually every hour to readjust or just for the sake to check out the time...bad habit.  I need my sleep because I have noticed I'm grouchy when I don't get enough sleep...and I am also surprised that I only go to the bathroom once during the night so that's not the problem.
Best moment this week: not sure....probably feeling the little guy moving around.
Movement: yes...he is such a little wiggle worm!
Food cravings: anything and everything!  I have quite the appetite and I feel hungry all the time...as I am writing this Nate is eating a sub and I want some of it soooo bad!  GRRR!!!  j/k
Gender:Beautiful Baby BOY!!!
Labor Signs:  Well I figured out why I was having so much vaginal/abdominal pressure.  I was in the OB unit 1 1/2 weeks ago because I thought my water was leaking....that's what happened with Nataleigh so I thought it could be happening now so soon...well it turns out I had a yeast infection causing the pressure and my water is fine...Baby Boy Buchinger is doing great and is moving around a ton!  Thank God for watching over me!
Belly Button in or out? In..but getting bigger and more shallow.
Stretchmarks? No new ones.
How are you feeling? getting more exhausted as time is getting closer to D-Day...my little Nataleigh is full of energy and keeps me on my feet chasing after her all day long except for when she is taking her nap....ahhh I love nap time!  Other than that things are going well in our household.  Nate was sick the last couple of days but is feeling better but now Nataleigh might have caught whatever he had so I am keeping my eye on her.
What I am looking forward to: 1) putting up our Christmas Tree....ya I know we're slackers....actually we can't find our tree at the moment...we got out some of our Christmas decor and found out we didn't have our tree at our apartment so we are trying to hunt it down.  2) Christmas is a week away!!!!  I did great this year but I just hope the last minute gifts I ordered online will come in time to be wrapped and given at the family Christmas.  3)  3rd Trimester Baby!!!!!!
What I miss: sleeping on my back, not having a huge appetite and getting good sleep. 
Weekly Wisdom: REMEMBER TO TAKE MY VITAMINS!!! I've been doing much better with this one..but it's still very important.  Eat in moderation....I think I have been doing better with this one too...but again it's a great reminder!
Milestones: Reached Viability!  YAY!!!!  In my 3rd Trimester....it's here already!
Nate & I talked the other day and he thinks I'll have our little guy in February....yikes...that's only 2 months away!  We'll see...I think I am going to go early again but only God knows when I will actually have him!

Well I am still without a camera but here is a fun picture of me holding my niece Amelia, nephew Graydon and a friend's baby Kadence.  Hope you enjoy it!

That's all for now...Till next time!

Family Album 2009-2010

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Scott & Sarah Davison Wedding / Ben White Photography

Here are some pictures that Ben White from http://www.benwhitephotography.com/ took....he did a fantastic job and I am so thrilled that my sister from another mister as we refer to each other is now a happily married woman!  Love you so much Sarah!

 

It was a great wedding and I was so honored to be apart of their special day! 

If anyone is interested in having Ben for a photographer I can tell you he does a great job and makes everyone feel very comfortable.  He is extremely talented- His pictures speak for themselves!  Check out his website and get in contact with this awesome Photographer!