CONROE BABY SHOWER (WEEK 34)

Maddie had her first party over the weekend...a baby shower held near Chad's hometown of Conroe, TX. Thanks to all who were able to make it and an especially BIG THANK YOU to Jackie, Michelle, Kati and Aunt Donna for hosting the event. It was a beautiful party at a vintage tea house complete with tea, mimosas, finger foods, fruit and chocolates.

We received some great gifts including beautiful clothes, blankets and picture frames along with some other essentials such as bath soaps and lotions, onesies, diapers, a baby monitor and baby gear.

6 WEEKS AND COUNTING!!

NOW THAT IS A BABY BUMP! (WEEK 33)

I begin week 33 on Wednesday and thought it was time to take another belly pic. I've been trying to keep with the same couple of white tank tops since I thought it would be easiest to see the changes in a similar outfit everytime. Good grief, when I look at this picture, I just keep saying to myself "Remember, the camera adds 10 pounds" haha! Seriously though, I'm starting to feel really pregnant and according to the books, she weighs about 3.5 pounds right now. So she is pretty much expected to double size before her birth in the coming 6-7 weeks. The good news for me, the mother's weight tends to start leveling off about right now so I'm happy about that.

Everything continues to go well. I've developed some insominia over the last couple of weeks where tossing and turning and 2-3 nightly bathroom trips have become the norm. I also feel like I have more energy now than I have throughout the entire pregnancy so I'm grateful for that. My first shower is in Conroe this weekend. Pics to follow in a week or so.

THE NURSERY (WEEK 31)

After several weekends of taping, painting, shopping and building...the nursery if finally complete! We are pretty pleased with the results. I have to say it is exactly how I pictured the nursery from the moment I found out we were having a girl.

We're glad to have this step out of the way with about 9 weeks to spare. I'm just getting to the point where things are starting to become uncomfortable. Now we can sit back and rest a little easier. If she decides to come a few days early, I think we'll be prepared!


Purple it is!



Dad putting the crib together:



Picture frames and block letters:

Grandpa puts the bookcase together:

THE FINAL PRODUCT! :)

Visit the following website to see a one minute video of the completed room

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7ntaZjFVRQ

3RD TRIMESTER!! (WEEK 28)

The third trimester officially starts tomorrow! Can't believe I'm already 2/3 of the way there! It seemed time was moving so slowly for the first few months...I wanted to know what we were having--I was ready to start showing--I couldn't wait to feel the first kicks. Well now, I've begun to feel I'm on a fast moving freight train with no brakes. I'm getting bigger everyday and her due date is fast approaching!!

But the last few weeks have been a lot of fun. These are the times I have been looking forward to in pregnancy...the nursery is almost done, I recently registered at Babies R Us and Target, and I've started to do a little shopping for baby clothes. Knowing myself, i will have everything done pretty soon then I'll have 10 weeks to just sit around and wait! But that's okay...I can catch a glimpse of the future and I'm well aware of the luxury I currently have to just lay down and take a nap or sit and watch two hours of TV uninterrupted.

Hope everyone is well...pics of the nursery to follow in the next couple of weeks!

MY UNCLE STEVE (WEEK 26)

Steven E. Morrison

June 1, 1955-April 30, 2008

I would like to dedicate this entry in loving memory of my dad's younger brother, Uncle Steve. He was taken suddenly from us last week in a car accident. The grief my family has felt over the last few days is indescribable. In situations like this, it's hard to make any sense of how this can happen. The only thing to do is focus on all the positive aspects Steve brought to our lives. His strong and distinct voice, infectious laugh and wonderful sense of humor are just a few of the things I will miss. He takes with him a piece of all of our hearts.

THREE PREGOS (WEEK 24)

THREE PREGOS...My friend Tammi had her baby shower the weekend before last and three of us there are all expecting in the coming months.  First in the picture is me due 8/6, then Christina who is due 7/26 and finally Tammi who is due around 5/15.  It's funny cause Tammi reports back to us all of the experiences she is having from upcoming doctor visits to hospital tours.  When Christina and I go for our monthly checkups and the doctor asks if we have any questions...we just sit back and say no, thanks, I think we have everything covered.  :)   It's nice to have others around going through this same crazy experience.

Not much else to report right now.  24 weeks down, 16 to go.  All continues to go well!

THE NURSERY HAS BEEN DECIDED (WEEK 22)

Although I had three ideas for a girl's room earlier on, my final decision is still different from my original postings. I've never been a huge fan of pink but I love purple. Basically, I hope Maddie likes purple and flowers cause she will have lots of it!! haha This bedding along with a white crib, changing table and rocker have been ordered. We have plans to paint the room and install chair molding by the end of the month. I can't wait to get it all together!