Lately,,,

  It has been a busy time already, and the baby isn't even here yet. We are renovating an older home, and it has turned out to be a lot more work than initially planned. Isn't that how it always works?? Last weekend we picked out the paint, and painted everything but the bathroom. That will be this weekends project along with flooring and fixing the dog kennel. We are so blessed to have such great friends and family that are helping us out through this process. And a big thank you to the baby who has been cooperating! Keep baking!
 This week I visited the doctor again (actually my midwife who I LOVE!), and am not dilated, and cervix still thick. She says that if she had to gamble, she would say he comes right around his due date, but probably late. We shall see if she is correct! Our next appointment is Tuesday, so I will be checked again.
 It's another good thing that the baby is cooperating, because Jace has been out of town all week to California getting my car and our things. I have missed him so much all week. I have been running the show at work, and boy am I exhausted! Now I definitely see how hard he works. Work has been going smooth though. Myself and 2 coworkers have been kept busy. Girl power! Jace gets back tomorrow sometime, so we will be glad to see him. I painted the window trimming today, and this weekend will be filled with more and more work. I think I will squeeze a couple naps in there somewhere...
  Also have been washing the baby clothes. Wow, I swear this kid already has 100 outifts. I can't resist the leg warmers and specialty things. Fort Scott has the cutest baby store with all sorts of personalized things. My kind of place. Plus etsy, well that is a whole other story...addiction. Alrighty, well I am off to bed now. Tata for now!

Baby Shower #2 Fun

In the beginning of February, I ventured out at 32 weeks pregnant on Amtrak to good old Buttonwillow for my family shower. The train ride was fine as usual, oh despite losing my eyeglasses :( I slept comfortably, or as comfortable as I could with my basketball. It was so nice to be home, nice to share my mom's bed :) The shower was WONDERFUL. With about 40 people, close friends and family, we were showered with priceless gifts for our little man. Even my Kindergarten teacher was there. I can't thank my wonderful family/friends for throwing us such a wonderful shower; from the delicious owl cake/cupcakes to my favorite potato salad, it was all so personal. Here are a few pictures of the fun we had!

The entry table

Such an adorable cake made by the same lady that did our wedding cake!

My wonderful mom and mother in law

I heart owl hats!!

Also while I was down, we celebrated my mom's 21st birthday ;) She looks fabulous for her age, and I hope to one day look just like her! All in all, it was a great time. I was sad to leave, but ready to go back and get this show on the road!