Busy, busy busy-ness! Is that the theme of anyone else's October? This month we hit the ground running with my last week of work, the start of our Preparation for parenting classes, baby showers, Bible studies, football games, and a very-much-enjoyed visit from my Dad, Mom and Grandma! Oh we had some delightful times. As soon as they arrived each day was packed with activity, as vacations often are.
Dad and Mom blessed the socks off of me by helping us fix up the apartment. Dad set to work on our leaky kitchen sink and building shelves for more storage with Randy, while Mom helped me pick out paint for the baby’s room and transform it from a “catch-all/office/storage space” into a nursery! It just makes it so much more real that a baby is actually coming...I can hardly wait!
Of course we didn’t just make them work the WHOLE time, we enjoyed a beautiful day at the coast, (honestly, some of the best weather I’ve ever seen there) a lovely tea party, and my baby shower. It was so special that Mom and Grandma could be there.
Then we said our goodbyes and we have had/will have about 5 days of “normal” until we take off for our babymoon! I am so excited, I think we both really need a vacation and a time to relax, catch our breath, and reconnect before this bundle of joy arrives.:)
At my appointment the midwife said everything looks good! I just adore hearing that rapid, little heartbeat and feeling him/her kick and stretch and turn all around...the miracle of life just never gets old. I’m at 32 weeks now, which is sort of hard to believe, and yet at the same time can feel like I have a long ways to go. I’m trying not to get impatient though, and enjoy every moment! You’re only pregnant with your first once.:)
Now for some pictures.....
The ladies from Brownsville blessed me tremendously with a beautiful baby shower!
Dad and Mom blessed the socks off of me by helping us fix up the apartment. Dad set to work on our leaky kitchen sink and building shelves for more storage with Randy, while Mom helped me pick out paint for the baby’s room and transform it from a “catch-all/office/storage space” into a nursery! It just makes it so much more real that a baby is actually coming...I can hardly wait!
Of course we didn’t just make them work the WHOLE time, we enjoyed a beautiful day at the coast, (honestly, some of the best weather I’ve ever seen there) a lovely tea party, and my baby shower. It was so special that Mom and Grandma could be there.
Then we said our goodbyes and we have had/will have about 5 days of “normal” until we take off for our babymoon! I am so excited, I think we both really need a vacation and a time to relax, catch our breath, and reconnect before this bundle of joy arrives.:)
At my appointment the midwife said everything looks good! I just adore hearing that rapid, little heartbeat and feeling him/her kick and stretch and turn all around...the miracle of life just never gets old. I’m at 32 weeks now, which is sort of hard to believe, and yet at the same time can feel like I have a long ways to go. I’m trying not to get impatient though, and enjoy every moment! You’re only pregnant with your first once.:)
Now for some pictures.....
Benson turned 5! They grow up so fast.
Mom and her mad painting skills:) Strange how yellow the paint looks in this pic...it’s actually orange!
Ikea’s got nothing on my dad and my hubby!
One of the things I really love about this place....the gorgeous, rocky, wild coast.
The ladies from Brownsville blessed me tremendously with a beautiful baby shower!
Spinach and artichoke dip...my FAVORITE.
My crib bedding has birds on it, and birds, nests, and branches will be a “theme” of sorts in the nursery.
Little red-headed boy. :)
Little brown-eyed girl. :)
My mom-in-law and sis-in-law Jessi (even though she’s not in the picture) blew me away and got a crib bedding set I’d been drooling over. This pic just gives a sneak peek at it, but you can’t really get the full effect. I’ll post a better picture sometime when the crib is all set up!
Here I am at 31 weeks in our drab "den/office" that is being transformed into a cute little nursery! Can't wait to have it all done and post pics of the finished product!
Well I'd better be off to bed soon. Seems like I've been needing about an average of 10+ hours of sleep these days! Goodnight world.
