WE'RE REALLY CLOSE NOW! (WEEK 38)

I just got back from the doctor and he does not think I will make it to my next appointment on Wednesday July 30th, let alone my due date of August 6th! Chad and I are pretty excited about this news and I would much prefer her to be a little early than late! Regardless, I'm trying not to get my hopes up because even though I've progressed really well up until this point, Maddie could always get stubborn on us and hold out a little longer! :)

I have posted a picture taken last night with a full term belly and in all my swollen glory! Seriously though, I'm really ready to lose this swelling and see my ankles again. My parents will be coming up this weekend and although Dad will head back to Corpus if she doesn't arrive this weekend, Mom is prepared to ride out the wait with me! We will keep you posted on her arrival!

LOTS OF FUN PARTIES!! (WEEK 36)

Well what can I say, Chad and I are blessed with some of the best friends, relatives and co-workers anyone could ask for. The last couple of weeks have turned into great parties and Maddie has been showered with so many wonderful gifts! From sentimental blankets and hand-me-downs to much needed packs of diapers and crib sheets...Thanks to everyone, I don't think there is hardly a thing left that we'll have to buy!

A special thanks Mallary and Johanna for throwing a double baby shower for Blair and I...the guys got to play golf and the girls got to play "guess what's in the diaper!". Thanks to my coworkers for surprising Christina and I last Wednesday with a big basket of goodies and potluck lunch. They even arranged for our husbands to show up without our knowledge! This past weekend, Aunt Mandy had a house full of us up for a shower, BBQ and pool party at her home. We had a great time! We get to round out this week with a party at Chad's office and I'm looking forward to meeting all of his co-workers.

4 WEEKS TO GO AND I AM READY!!

SURPRISE SHOWER WITH DHI CO-WORKERS



A DOUBLE SHOWER FOR BLAIR & I

SHOWER AT AUNT MANDY'S