A Birthday and Ice Day Pics

I am a little behind on January activites, mainly due to the "winter storm 2011". I don't say this lightly, as I know many of you had alot of snow and very bad traveling conditions for the past week. But, around our house, it was really only bad for about 2 days. We were off work for several days, and since my husband was pulling on the tigers in Arizona I was iced in with Amos. We had lots of bonding time. I am really wondering what he is going to think when Baby O comes. Anyway, thanks to all of my sweet friends and fam who called to check on me. I definitely am in nesting mode. I washed lots of baby items, worked on organizing the nursery, and cleaned out several closets. It felt great to be productive. I started packing my hospital bag because James said "if you don't have it packed and go into labor, I will just grab your toothbrush." Spoken like a true dentist. Any tips from moms out there on what is needed?

Last Friday we celebrated one of my best friends bdays with a delicious dinner at the Tavern on the Summit (the one on the bottom). So fun! ps-they have the BEST sweet potatoe fries ever...and I am not just saying that bc I am pregnant!

Mitchell and Mags the bday girl

Maggie and Brett, siblings



typical Mags, she wanted to show off her "chins"



yum!

 Now on to Ice day pictures...

my sidekick the past week

trying to be artsy with my new lens

no cars here

lots of kiddos sledding

my sweet neighbors, Heather and Oak (who was not so sure about the cold)

Amos and Jet frolicking in the snow

Matt, Glory, and Oak "sledding"

pondering the winter wonderland

I accepted a last minute invite to the Raders (who only live less than a mile away, so I was able to get there safely)  to watch the championship game with Mac, Lacey, Lovey and Doc...Mac fixed a delicious dinner of lamb, carrots, potatoes and grilled endives. followed by molton chocolate cake. Baby O likee

Hope everyone is staying warm!

Updates...

The finger is much, much better, thanks for all of the prayers! I am passed the "easily infected" time period, so I think besides losing my fingernail, all should be fine. I did lose my feeling in the tip of it, but oh well, a little tingle is a small price to pay. James has taken over all immersion blender duties for awhile.

Baby O update...I am still feeling pretty good. Hopefully, a little less than a month to go! I have all of the last few week left symptoms...feet swelling (still worse on the sausage leg right side), trouble taking deep breaths, a nice waddle, and I have pretty much given up on a good nights sleep...BUT all in all, I know I am blessed with an easy pregnancy and am still able to work fine.  (here is to hoping delivery can be the same!!) At my last doctors appt. (Dec 22nd), he was weighing around 5 lbs which is in the 55% for his age. So he should be a healthy 7-9 lbs at birth. I start my weekly appointments this Friday.

His Name shall be....??? Your guess is as good as mine, just kidding, but not really. We have been praying for revelation on this since we found out Baby O was a he, but have heard nothing. We both feel at peace now that we will wait to see him before naming him. We have a top four/five list of names, and hopefully when we see his precious face, we will know what God wants us to call him. At first, this was driving me crazy (HELLO, no monogrammed anything!), but now I am excited about it. My dad continues to send suggestions my way:
Matthan Osborn(Jesus's great grandfather)
Stonewall Jackson Osborn
he even saved a basketball roster to go through possibilites last time we were visiting

For those of you still reading...We are moving to Selma the end of June. James finishes residency, and then we will start working with my father the first of July. It will be somewhat bittersweet, as I have grown to love Birmingham these past 6 years. We will miss all of our friends and fam, coworkers, neighbors, and church.  However, it will be fun to get to work with my dad and husband, and have my parentals and sister so close. Baby O will get to play with his cousins all the time!

Lastly, WAR EAGLE!! All of the Osborn fam is headed to Glendale Saturday. I am so excited for them! I will be cheering hard from home.

Leaving you with one random picture that I stole from my sister, Fair talking to Baby O

Christmas Pictures in Moulton

giving Amos his presents

biggest bone ever, sadly it only lasted a few days

Shelia's beautiful tree (notice all the white outside!)

so happy!

Michael opening his presents

Betsy's turn



Jim excited about his presents



enjoying the beautiful photobook Betsy made

YEA! A new lens for my camera (50mm 1.4 for those interested, any tips appreciated!)

trying to figure out the new lens

Surprise! Tickets the the National Championship Game...all the Osborns minus myself and Baby O are attending

Michael and Betsy

precious Annie and talking Mickey

so cute!

James and MaMaw

My boys playing in the snow

We really had a wonderful relaxing Christmas! Thank you Jim and Shelia for spoiling us rotten as always!

White Chistmas

This is what we just woke up to! Happy Birthday Jesus!

Merry Christmas!

With Love Rayne, James, Baby O, and Amos

artist: James Osborn

No, I am not big on belly shots, but I couldn't resist using a little holiday cheer at 35 weeks...

Russell Christmas Pics and the Broomspear

Ann Marie, Jana, Fair, Preggo, Shannon, and Mary Russell



with the birthday girl, notice the nice finger!



fair singing and blowing kisses (she definitely has a flair for the performing arts)

Shannon and Sam

siblings with their mom

traditional singing of "Someone Like You"

 In other random news, the Osborn house has racoon living in the attic. I have not seen it, but have heard it on several occasions. James saw it last night, and apparently it is large and gets stuck in the vent above the back door. I thought he should just get his shotgun and shoot it, but he said that is not legal in the city limits?? really? I must be a redneck, bc that does not make sense to me. Instead he came up with the broomspear.

Glad he is putting that Auburn engineering degree to good use, huh. Don't worry, no blood was shed.(because the coon critter disappeared) I will keep ya'll updated on the racoon's fate and if the spear actually works. (maybe a call to the pest control is a better idea?!)

Ouch!

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= trip to ER

Not the smartest thing I have done lately, but all in all it could have been worse. Saturday I was making a sweet potato casserole at the Roost, while the rest of the fam was out hunting.  I was cleaning out the immersion blender,  and I accidentally hit the on button. NOT good when your pointer finger is still inside the blade attachment. I called mom, calmly asked her to tell James I needed him immediately to take a look at my finger. I couldn't really tell how bad it was, and the more I tried the more light-headed I became. My sweet husband ran off the quail hunt (which I heard was a big sacrifice bc the birds were flying great), and took me into Selma to the ER. Several sutures and a fractured finger later, I am ok. I didn't nick the tendon and it is my left hand, so could have been worse. Another positive is that my husband is being a wonderful nurse. So prayers for a speedy healing and no infection are welcome! A more fun post on the Russell fam Christmas to follow....