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!

Sunday funday

   Not only was this past Sunday the superbowl (not like I was thrilled for that!!), but it was also the day that we had planned to take maternity pictures. I was a little afraid for the weather, because we have that crazy yo-yo weather, but that morning when we woke up it was nice and sunny! God must have known what was happening that day! Our good friends, The Browns, have a daughter Bailie, who has taken photography lessons and offered to do our pictures for us. She was amazing! She picked several different spots througout the town, and had so many creative ideas. I had known a few that I was going to do, and they all turned out so awesome. Even Jace was a good sport about it all. Thanks sweetpea! Here are some of my favorite shots...

Showered in Texas

   A couple weekends ago, Jace, his grandmother, and I headed down to Texas to be showered by friends and family for our new baby. It was a 6 hour drive, not too bad (since I didn't do the driving!) and we were excited to see everyone, and also to meet our new adorable niece, Callie. That night we were able to meet the cute little munchkin, and see some of Jace's family. The next day was the shower that was thrown by my good friend, Jennifer Curiel. One of the most creative people I know! She went all out with the own and green theme, I LOVED it all!!!
  It was so nice to see old friends and family. It always seems like months and months before we see each other again. But, it is nice because we always keep in touch somehow. It was all so special from the food, to the cake, to the wonderful gifts. I don't know why, but it is always so awkward opening gifts in front of people. I feel like it gets all quiet, and then all eyes are on YOU! We got so many great things that we will put to good use once the babes is here. Thank you everyone for helping celebrate with us!!!

                     Our wonderful family, including new niece Callie, and unborn nephew baby Schwyzer :)

                                     The entry way table. Look at all of the cute owl things!

                                                  The delicious cake made by Jen.

              The basket I got to take including one of my favorite quotes and a picture of the babes!

Class now in session.

  First night of childbirthing classes, check. We were joined by 6 other couples to listen to L & D nurse educate us all on labor and delivery. I thought it was a bit bittersweet, because in my last post I was just saying how I was panicking about this part. We missed last week's class because I was not here yet, and part 2 was labor. So, we got our folder of handouts, booklet, and were ready to roll. Of course I am there taking notes (as if notes will really help me once I am there); It is like I think this is a college test or something! Um, it is a little more than a test indeed!
   After going through the handouts and watching a video about labor (I know Jace loved that part), we took a tour of their hospital. This will not be the hospital I am delivering at, but I still wanted to go and check it out anyways. Again, Jace loved that part because he was ready to leave an hour into the class. And, I fail to mention that I was unaware that the class was 2 hours! (Sorry sweets!) Hospital was nice though, nothing out of the ordinary, small, great security, big rooms, helpful people.
  So, now I am home, off from work today, with the book to my left itching to read what I missed last class. So that is definitely on my agenda today. Also, getting my doctor's appointment in order, and convincing Jace to go back next Tuesday to hear all about epidurals, woo hoo!!


  On another note, our precious niece Callie Lee was born to Jace's brother, Adam and his wife Katie last night. She was a whopping 8 lbs 11 oz. She definitely has Adam's nose and  is such a cutie! Can't wait to meet her next week...

It'll all go smoothly...

  Just about 11 weeks to go, and here I am starting to worry. So far I think things have been okay, I mean as far as the pregnancy. No major problems, besides the lovely indigestion and uncomfortable basketball that is in now my stomach. I guess it hasn't really felt REAL until now. Meaning, hi, you need to get the nursery going, and in a short while there will be a baby in your arms. NO TURNING BACK!
  I signed us up for childbirthing classes which will start this Tuesday. Needless to say, Jace says he knows everything about giving birth, what happens, etc. Well, hi there, you are not GIVING BIRTH! So, I am forcing him to tag along at least for the first Tuesday. I appreciate his friends saying oh that is such a waste of time, ha. Well, too bad! This is more for me of course. I mean I guess I can go to classes and read, read, read, but nothing will totally prepare me for what is about to happen. I think I am more afraid that I will not know what to do, I mean I am not persay scared; just nervous that I will be totally clueless. I have a ton of friends who say it will all go smoothly; just relax, people will be there to help. So, that is what I am hoping for right now.
  What if I pass out? What if he won't come out? What if, what if? Well, I guess these what ifs will be answered around March 29th. PS-Please don't come too early!!

Life with baby in pics