Huskers and Rodeo

The rodeo is in town which means all of our friends are here (stock contractors, bull fighters, etc). So Kingzlee had her first party and entertained 15 cowboys for lunch at our house today!!! Since it is the opening game for the Huskers, we grilled Nebraska shaped burgers and Kingzlee wore her 'State Teez' Husker shirt!

Grandma is back!

Mom came back on Friday for her Kingzlee fix!

Kingzlee's Mirror

Angela and Mark delivered and installed Kingzlee's very cool mirror on Friday night!

Friendly Friday

Sienna and Kingzlee were not impressed with their first photo together!

Friday was full of visits from friends, including Scott and Jen Yilk who were home from Chicago. They brought their one month old daughter, Sienna to meet Kingzlee!

Kingzlee goes to the rodeo (BBQ)!

Our big Thursday continued with a trip out to the sponsor BBQ for the rodeo!!!!

Kingzlee's big outing

Justin and I and Kingzlee at the garage sale!
Kingzlee, Grandma Pam, Justin, Great Grandma Baba and the neighbors at the garage sale


Kingzlee in her Baby O onesie that the hostesses of the shower gave us.

Mary Weber made the Baby O onesie-we love it!

I am back at the helm of the blog, which means no video of the birth! Justin is so proud of that video, he shows everyone!!!!

We had a big outing today as Kingzlee's billirubin was a little high so we had to go to the hospital lab and draw blood. Then we stopped by Grandma Pam's as she was having a garage sale so we were able to show Kingzlee off to the neighborhood. Then we went to the grocery store. She was sooooo good, we went past our feeding time and she didn't throw a fit, she really likes riding in the stroller and the car-the vibration and movement I suppose.

Kingzlees First BATH!!!

Kingzlee's Birth Video!!!

Kingzlee's Birth, Brought To You In Living Color!!!

More photos!!!

Kingzlees first full day home!

Concho looks over the couch from the steps, it is as close as he can get to her!!!

Concho exhausted from standing guard! Cinch has nothing to do with Kingzlee and hides when we bring Kingzlee towards her!

Kingzlee's first 'sponge' bath at home

Kingzlee's Second and Third Day of Life!

Kingzlee in her stroller with the blanket Grandma knitted!
We are going home!!!

Kingzlee in her car seat

Great Grandma Baba

Aunt Marci

photos, photos, photos

After her first bath!!!

Kingzlee's first bath!

Kingzlee shortly after her arrival!

Grandparents get their first look at Kingzlee!!

Baby O has arrived!!!!

Kingzlee Mae Osborne
August 23, 2008
1:22 pm
7 lbs 6 oz
19.5 inches long
We came home from the hospital this afternoon, all is well!!! Photos coming soon!

Still Waiting!

We are still waiting for Baby O! Yesterday the Dr said I was dilated to 2, last week I was 1.5 so slowly moving the right direction. He also stripped my membranes but nothing is happening yet!!! I am really to a stopping point with all of my work and am afraid to start any new big projects, that would for sure make her come though!!!

The NTV interview went fine, I am glad it is over. I looked like I had 3 basketballs in my belly!!! It was quite the challenge getting my cowboy boots on for the interview, it isn't real easy to bend over and pull them on!!

I have the baby book all up to date and tonight, I stuffed bags with the special 'birth announcements' we had made. So, everything is ready to go, now all we need is a baby that is ready to make her day view!!!

We have a reception for the 'self portrait' show at Graham Gallery tomorrow night as well as a wedding shower for friends. So, Justin and I and my belly will be there. We were also invited to an event in Lincoln for Ak-Sar-Ben for Tom but decided it was a little too far from home!! Hopefully we miss all of the events tomorrow night and have a baby instead!

I have posted a photo of the dogs because soon it will be all about the baby and they may not have as many photo opps as usual!

No news is.......no news!!!

It has been a few days since I checked in so thought I would do so, even though we have nothing to report!! Nothing is happening at all so I just have my nose to the grindstone working and trying to keep my mind off the fact that she doesn't seem to want to make her appearance any early!!!

Tomorrow, I have to go on a noon news show to promote a 5K run I co-chair for the rodeo. It is titled "Are you tough enough.....to run with the bulls" it is in conjunction with 'Tough enough to wear pink" and the proceeds go to the local cancer center. Last year was our first year and, even though we put it together quickly, we had a great turn out and donated over $2400 to the Morrison Cancer Center here in Hastings. It is a great event but the last thing I really want to do is appear on TV with my big belly!!! The 10 pounds that the camera adds is nothing to the pounds that Baby O adds!!!!

We have a Dr appt Thursday and will check in after that, though I am expecting no news.......

Who Knew

Who knew a belly could stretch so much!!!! Here is a 'belly pic' of me today, 2 weeks away from our due date. Now, Justin and I and the dogs are off for a walk to try to slow this weight gain!! haha

We had a Dr appt yesterday and things are slowly changing but not fast enough for me!!! I have convinced myself that the baby will arrive after Labor Day, if she comes sooner, bonus!!!

We have shelves!!!

Angela and Mark came over last night to install the closet and corner shelving. It looks great!!! Next week, they will install the mirror and Baby O's room will be complete! We feel so blessed to have talented friends! You should have seen the tools that Mark brought, including the laser level in the first photo. Even though Justin claims he doesn't like hang a picture, he had to be a little jealous of Mark's tools!!! To give Justin credit, he did install a door stop last night and did a fine job!!!

Angela and Mark working on the installation!

The final products!!! An organized closet and corner shelves for books, photos, etc.

Sunday night we had the host couples from the shower out for a 'thank you' dinner. It was good to be able to relax and chat after all of the hard work they put in at the shower. I barely had any time to talk to any of them at the shower so it was a good time full of good conversation. Here is a photo of the girls eating outside, the guys were inside near the Sailor Jerry's Rum. It was a beautiful Nebraska evening!

The announcement video!

Here is a clip of the video of Justin announcing we are having a girl!!!

The Waiting Game

So here we are, nursery is ready, shower is over, bags are packed, now we just patiently wait for Baby O! That or we are running around like chickens with our heads cut off trying to get things finished before her arrival! I am trying to get all of my custom orders and remounts out the door before she arrives. Also, I have been working on the show that I will be having at Graham Gallery the first of November. I know that I will not have tons of time after the baby is born so I am trying to get all of my ducks in a row now! Justin is busy as ever at work. Speaking of, they had a really nice shower for us on Tuesday at his office. As soon I get the photos I will post them.

Above is a photo of the canvas paintings, the pink lamp, pink photo frames and the Baby O sign they gave us at the shower. The canvas to the left is actually my 'self portrait' that I made for a juried show at Graham Gallery, it hangs at the gallery now until the end of the month. The canvas that goes in its place is hidden as it has her name on it!!!! The next photo is the crib with the pink bedding which was hidden in the last photos. Also, the bust is in the corner that everyone signed at the shower. We just need the mirror and shelving and the room will be complete! Friends Angela and Mark are working on them now, I will post photos as soon as everything is mounted. It sure is nice to have talented friends since Justin complains if he has to hang a picture!


We had a Dr appointment yesterday and they discovered that I am not measuring any larger than I was 3 weeks ago. I am still gaining weight so I must be getting wider!!! They did an ultrasound to put our minds at ease and everything looked good. Then they did a non-stress test which also came out good. So we can relax now! He thinks that she must have 'dropped' which is why I am not measuring as I should be. Also, the non-stress test showed that I am having some contractions, so those are both good signs! Though I know with a first baby, delivery could still be weeks away!


We are off to the lake this weekend, it is the last time we will be there without Baby O! We are taking the boat out as they are going to start lowering the water. We often wonder how we will ever have room for Baby O as the pick-up is usually packed full and the dogs take up the entire back seat. The dogs are going to have to learn to share! I feel bad as this baby is going to rock their perfect, spoiled little world! We have a couple little toys for Baby O and the dogs look at them like "Why aren't you giving us that toy? Toys are for us!!!" But once she learns how to throw a ball, they will be in heaven!


That is all for now!! Have a great weekend!!!!

THE Shower!

The baby shower last night was amazing! The hostesses went all out.
The highlights:

The Decor: There were photos of each of us as children all over the house-each photo was mounted and decorated. Michelle Ochsner was in charge of this and I cant imagine the amount of time it took. Her husband told me that the babysitter helped-his quote "I paid the babysitter to bedazzle!"

Flowers that were beyond amazing by the talented Jocie Weber from A Perfect Gift.

Justin and I had made a cast of my belly and we had everyone sign it as they arrived at the shower-it now hangs in the nursery.

The Food: MM's around the house that said Baby O on them, napkins with Baby O embossed on them. Scrumptious pork sandwiches, sides, and dessert.

The Drink: Beer and liquor that flowed all night-evidently Justin's Dad enjoyed it as he was the last to leave at 3 am after a hot game of poker.

The Gifts: The group gifts (Stroller, High Chair, and Bouncy Seat) were so generous and were presented in such a unique way. The Baby O sign was made by Jocie Weber's talented Mom, Mary.

The Setting: Fred and Deanna's house is beautiful and perfect for a big party. The open floor plan, the huge windows, beautiful yard, all on their own lake.


The People: The shower could have been in the middle of a field and it still would have rocked to be around so many friends and family. The farthest traveled were Brett and Erin Richardson from Scottsdale-though they were in town for a family event. Sioux City Sue drove 4 hours from Sioux City after work so she takes second prize!!! Several people came from Lincoln and Omaha.

The Hosts: We had 9 host couples and needed that many for all of the time and effort it took. Andrea and Troy Curtis (I call her the 'chairman' or she calls herself the 'shower nazi'), Fred and Deanna Bosselman (who opened their home), Michelle and Tracy Ochsner (the bedazzlers), Kristin and Rodney Buhr (MM's chair people), Laurie Moncrief, Kelly and Dave Landgren, Steph and Mark Bliss (I had 4 pieces of the carrot cake she made), Beth and Randy Coil, Julie and Bob Parker. As if they hadn't done enough, they had Mary Weber make a cute onesie that said Baby O and they gave us addressed Thank You cards to use that are just darling. THEY WENT ALLLLL OUT!

Deanna, Ali.O, Andrea, Julie, Beth, Michelle, Kristin (missing Laurie, Kelly, and Steph)

The Announcement: So, Justin and I made the decision the morning of the shower to share something with everyone that we have known for awhile. No one knew we were going to do this besides Andrea. Justin thanked everyone for coming then announced that he is going to be outnumbered soon because WE ARE HAVING A GIRL!!!!!! We have it all on video, the look on Mom's face was priceless and every ones cheers were heartwarming.

It was really a night to remember and we feel so fortunate to have so many friends to help us celebrate this amazing miracle that we have been blessed with!!!!