33 Weeks!

Ahhh...the time is flying by! I finally started clearing out baby's rooms so we can start getting it ready. My mom came with me to pick out paint samples for the walls, lamp, and dresser we are refinishing. We are also attempting bead boarding. Wish us luck! I will definitely post before and after pictures. Prep work has already begun, and we are painting on Saturday. We also stopped by Babies R Us. I had my crib and rocker picked out, but I wanted to make sure the color matched the amazing quilt she is making! I ordered the rocker, ottoman, and crib, but they may not arrive until after baby comes! That's what I get for procrastinating. Oh well, they will be worth the wait and we have a cradle in our room for those first few weeks :-)

Our costumes at a friends "J" themed 30th Birthday party!

32 Weeks

33 Weeks

Christmas Eve at the Duffy's

Because we are on a budget and can't afford stamps...

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro' our house

Gidget was chasing an imaginary mouse;

The stockings that hung by the chimney with care,

Are now in her bed looking very threadbare;

She should be nestled all snug in her bed,

But she’s up on the table sneaking sugar plums instead.

 

Mere wrapped in her body pillow, and Josh wearing his cap,
Had just settled down for a long winter’s nap,

When out in the hall there arose such a clatter,

He sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.

It was the mama to be, gone to the thermostat in a dash,

Making the house freezing to soothe her hot flash.

 

About the electric bill Josh spoke not a word,
But in his mind ran the numbers to see how things will work,

And settling in front of the TV to check scores,

Josh quickly nodded off and broke out in snores.

In a matter of minutes the alarm rang like a whistle,

Before baby comes, we'd all better learn how to whisper!

Happy Christmas to all,
And may you sleep through the night!

Nesting and Meltdowns

31 week, which means I have 8 weeks left! (If you are questioning my math, it's because I will be induced a week early.) Where has the time gone? I have been waiting/putting off getting baby things and nesting, until I looked at a calendar and realized baby girl will be here in EIGHT WEEKS! My mom and I went to Babies'R'Us on Saturday to register and look at baby things. I had a great time and was VERY greatful for her help. As we shopped around she was going through the list of things I'd need for myself like nursing bras, etc. I asked, when do I need to get those? She loving said, "Well, now would be a good time." That's when the overwhelming feeling started creeping in. Then I got home. I was excitedly talking to Josh about all the cute things I saw and how fun it was to register for everything. Then the second realization sunk in....I picked out everything for our baby for us to go back and buy, but there is no magic fairy that is going to go get everything, put it all together, clean out the baby's room to make room for all of the things. I have also been putting off registering for a childbirth class, a nursing class, a hospital tour, etc. I get EXTREMELY squirmy whenever I read the birthing book my sister gave me, and I kept thinking I would just do everything at the end of the semester, which is this week, but now I don't think I have enough time to do it all! Needless to say, poor Josh had to deal with a bit of crying and hysteria from me. There were no words that would comfort me, and saying nothing was making me more upset. After a long shower, a good night's sleep, and a new perspective in the morning, I was good again. This baby is coming, I will do what I can before, and if something doesn't get done, she will still come, and it will be okay!
(Here's to hoping the birthing class doesn't put me back into hysteria mode!)

Thanksgiving

Josh and I went up to Utah for Camden's baby blessing and Thanksgiving. We had such a great time visiting family, and just relaxing! We celebrated Logan's birthday one night by going on the Polar Express, eating at Dairy Keen (the train restaurant), and of course prresents, cake, and ice cream. I don't know who had more fun, Logan, or the aunties and grandma taking pictures of EVERY moment. (You'll have to excuse my blurry pictures, I don't have a steady hand and my camera is not the best at indoor and night time photos.) I love taking pictures to document things, but I am trying a little more to also "live in the moment" and enjoy what we were doing rather than trying to get a good picture of it :-)

Josh was sad we were going out to eat on Thanksgiving, so I made him a very mini Thanksgiving of our own before we left. It turned out okay for my first turkey.

Gidget recovering from our long trip up to the cabin.

Baby Camden

Logan, Kristen, and Camden

Dad, Erik, me, Logan, and Megan

Logan and Uncle Erik

Making doggy faces (his beanie)

The Polar Express (p.s. I totally want the Hogwarts Express mini train for under my tree!)

Logan with his favorite person....the conductor!

Camden reminds me of the Yoda backpacks from Disneyland. She is an Ewok.

Meeting Mrs. Claus before boarding the train.

Logan was BEYOND excited.

Noni, Logan, Kristen and Camden

Dad and Erik (who later agreed that this will be a girls and kids only tradition).

Me and Megs

The hair hiding beneath the beanie.

The Elves pass out cookies and hot cocoa (which according to Logan is NOT the same as hot chocolate).

I promised Logan a marshmallow for every picture I took. I delivered.

Little Snuggle Bug slept the whole time!

Watching Santa climb on board!

I think Logan was just as excited about the Engineer as he was for Santa!

Logan showing off his bell from Santa

A bell for baby. Her first ornament!

Logan taking a ride on Papa's back

Thanksgiving dinner at Sundance

29 Weeks!!!!