Maternity Photo Shoot Sneak Preview!!!

Nursery

Still a few things to organize but for the most part, we are DONE with the nursery! Here's the final product!

The white balls/lanterns are hung from the ceiling at different levels. Kind of like a mobile. In person, it really adds to the room. :)

His name is made of vintage metal sign letters...love them! My mom made the dark brown rug that is super soft in front of the crib!

We put together the fancy swing! I hear great reviews on this thing...hopefully Asher will love it too!

One of my shower gifts from my mom...a quilt that I decided to hang on the wall. (she made a mini version too!)

Cork board with a bat border. Love Potter Barn Kids! The baseball cards are Mike's 'vintage' cards that he collected when he was younger.

Basketball goal!!! Love this thing with his name on it! This is above his closet door.

Letters a bit closer...

WHAT a shower!!!!!

Seriously...I had the BEST shower ever on Saturday! I'm SUPER thankful for all of the hard work and efforts that went into the shower hosted by Mike's Aunt & two cousins! They really did an amazing job and I was in shock with all of the details. Unfortunately, my preggo brain forgot my camera so I just have a few that my mom took with her iPhone.

Teri, me & Susan. Ters was able to fancy this one up a bit...all of the others seem really dark. One day I'll learn from her. :)

The diaper wreath on the front door with lots of toys attached and a super cute sign made with Asher's name on it!

Laurie (my sis-in-law) & Jeanne (step mom-in-law)

Uh-mazing diaper cake. The picture doesn't do justice. This thing was PACKED with toys, shoes, blankets, TONS of diapers inside and even a secret spot for a whole bath set!

Lynda & Dee (my mom-in-law)

Tawanda & Lauren

Delish & cute cupcakes


Amy, Debbie & Carli

Casey & meee

Dawn (my stepmom) and my mom...Donna :)

Overall the shower was definitely a success! I seriously won't be buying Asher ANY clothes for a very, very loooong time! I did 4 or 5 FULL loads of laundry today of all his stuff!!! We also got so many necessities and other things we needed before he comes! I'm so thankful!!!

Yesterday we went to the Harbor on the lake to do our maternity photos. Here is the only 'sneak peak' that I have. More to come in the next couple of days. I can't wait!!! I love the water, sky and sun in this shot!

Last year of my twenties!!!

Yesterday I turned 29 years old!!! EEEK!! Honestly, I kinda forgot about my birthday since it seem like there's a million other things going on these days. But it was a great one. I woke up to a big Kate Spade box on our bar top with a big bow around it and a card. Mike got me the diaper bag that I've had my eyes on for sometime now! I LOVE IT and can't wait to put it to use!!! The work day was a normal one and after that we had our Birth Class at the hospital from 6-10p. It was a long day. My work folks brought in Sprinkles and a couple of my lovely friends took me to lunch! Tonight my mom had us over for my birthday dinner that was delicious, as always! They got me tickets to see Michael W Smith in concert for his Christmas tour with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. I CANT WAAAAAIT!! We went a couple of years ago and LOVED it! MWS is definitely a favorite...I've lost count, but I THINK this is like the 19th or 20th time I've seen him in concert!!! Headed to bed now...I have a FOUR day weekend ahead of me! Ahhhhh....

Not sure if I was sticking out my butt or sticking out my stomach...either way, I look weird. But you get the point... :o)

Yummers!!!

What a weekend!

Friday night we enjoyed a delicious Maggiano's dinner with our friends Lee & Teri from there we--for once--didn't have to make the long haul back to Rockwall since we were house-sitting at my moms house all weekend. It worked out great that we stayed in Plano because Saturday we had a 'double-header' at the hospital for our Baby Classes. The car seat class was 1st from 9am--12:30p and then we went back for Breastfeeding Class from 5p-9p! Whew. They had plenty of food and drinks for all of the preggos...but geeez, those chairs need some more cushion! It was rough the last couple of hours. I was pretty much over it! BUT we learned SOOOO much!
The car seat safety class was very eye-opening and makes me realize how much we don't know and also how important it is to ensure everything is perfect when installing these things! I'm nervous because I don't know if the Britax car seat that we have fits in Mike's car like it's supposed to. We have to go get it checked out. IF not, we can always take it back...but it took me forevvver to decide on this dang thing. So I'm hoping it works!! The breastfeeding class was very informative for me & Mike! Even though I'm still nervous about it, we learned lots of great information and will hopefully retain it all when the real deal happens! haha.
Tuesday I will be 30 weeks along with the pregnancy! Good grief--10 more weeks! Eeek! Last Friday was our doctor appointment and now I start to go every 2 weeks! I did the glucose test and drank the orange sugary soda thing...it wasn't bad at all. I'll get the results tomorrow. Everything else looked great. Baby was measuring 1 week early. Here are his most recent pics! :)

I can't believe how clear his little face is!!! Ahhhh, can't wait to meet him!!! xoxo

3rd Trimester!

Last week I officially entered into the the 3rd trimester! Here are some of the things that I have been feeling...

• TIRED!!!!!!
• can't sleep
• can't get comfortable in bed
• backaches
• shortness of breath
• heartburn
• frequent urination

Lovely huh?!? Well...on the BRIGHT SIDE, these are all totally normal and I'm oddly thankful for these symptons! We had a super relaxing weekend and honestly didn't do ANYTHING on Saturday & Sunday. It was nice. I had Girls Night Out on Friday and stayed out till 11pm!! It was a great time, I haven't stayed out that late in forever! This week is pretty slow and next week will start the madness! November will be nuts-o!!! That's all for now...

A couple new pics...

Slowly but surely, the nursery is coming together. Still lots to do...

THIS is the precious hat that matches the sweater that my mom made!! LOVE it!!! Perfect for our January baby!!!!!