Getting Closer

Last weekend Mom came down for my baby shower! We had a nice time with family and friends. Many generous gifts and LOTS of PINK! After the baby shower Mom and Charlene helped me find a place for all of the gifts and helped cut the endless tags off of the adorable outfits. It was nice to have their help. Mom even matched every sock with its pair and put them together after they came out of the dryer! :) I told her I would be thanking her when I had a screaming baby that needed socks on its feet!

The baby's room is getting closer to being finished! The last time I was in Des Moines Mom and I found the cutest bed set for the crib. I brought it home and it looks perfect in the yellow room. I am so happy that I don't have to repaint! After getting the mobile, changing table items, and rug to match, it really made the room look nice! Matt and I just need to purchase a mattress for the crib and I need to decide what I want to put on the walls and it will be done. Matt and I often walk by the room that has changed so drastically over the last few weeks and we feel that we are waiting on a new roommate to move in, a funny and surreal feeling! :)

We are headed to Des Moines for one last lake weekend before we become a family of 5! (We have to count Patches and Rylie, too) We finished our "Birthing Classes" last night. We feel more comfortable with what is to come. It was very educational and hopefully we can use what we learned to have a speedy delivery! We have about 7 1/2 weeks left!

I thought I would end this with a picture of curious Rylie, she doesn't know what is about to hit her! (Patches was sniffing over the bouncer too but I couldn't snap the picture before she ran off!)

Love you all!

Putting the Pieces Together

Well... we sold the twin bed on Friday and the baby's furniture arrived on Thursday, needless to say I was extremely excited to get started putting the pieces together. When the Cardinals sadly started to loose today Matt decided he would start with the crib! I added some pictures of the process, as you can see Rylie was very interested and wanted to be a part of the WHOLE process. She sat with us in the room the entire time. Providing Matt with many kisses as he concentrated on the directions.

Due to Matt's incredible patience and attention to detail the crib went together well. It really didn't take too long and I was really happy to be his assistant. Holding pieces whenever he needed it. Below is the finished product! It looks really nice in the room. We just can't wait to get a mattress and some bedding! :) Because the crib was fairly easy to put together Matt decided he would try one more piece before relaxing. We got on such a roll that now baby furniture is all put together and moved into the room! It only took us about an hour and a half to put the dresser and changing table together. The room is a little more cramped than we thought it was going to be but I think it looks good!

And All Is Good!

I went to the doctor yesterday and had a good report. I measure at 29 weeks, so for all of you saying I don't look 7 months pregnant... I am! I have officially gained 1 lb and my blood pressure was down! YEAH! I will start to go every two weeks now and August 17 is my next ultrasound.

We had a great time in Iowa over the 4th despite the crummy weather. We have a wedding this weekend and I think I have a buyer for the twin bed. Just in time for the new baby furniture to arrive. It looks like Matt will have to put it together sooner than he thought. Last night I made him go through his closets... wow that boy had some clothes! The closet in the baby's room is almost empty and ready for baby things!

That is all for now! I be back in Iowa in less than two weeks now! 11 Weeks to go! Love you all!