Just hanging around

Well, nothing too exciting going on. We are staying close to home in case baby girl shows up. We are ready and waiting so we are finding ways to keep busy.

Puzzles-Jeff and I did most obviously, but Harrison did help and loved putting in the last piece.
Whipped Cream
Shows with our new bean bag chair. Quick story...Harrison has had the glider in his room since we moved here (or since he was born I guess) and he loves it. We don't use it in there and I need it for the baby. Well, there was no moving it out without a replacement so we got him a new chair to replace that spot in his room. Even that took some convincing too, but after about a month, he loved this chair. Now, baby girl can have the glider (or I can have it for me to use for her!).
And a trip to the mail box. Apparently, this little guy has too much TX in his blood. He has been cold with highs in the 50s. What a wimp, but he looks good in a little beanie!
And a 38 week belly shot. Enjoy! I feel like I really exploded in the last 4 weeks, but lets hope it is baby girl that exploded. I know I am close too. Dr. said she will help me get baby here before Christmas so we will see if she comes on her own or with some help!

Christmas is Coming

Christmas prep seemed to start a little early at our house. Not really though...we did wait until after Thanksgiving, but now we are ready. Not only does Christmas mean celebrating the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, but this year it brings another birth. Our second child should be coming within days of or after Christmas. So, we have been trying to get all the prep out of the way so we can focus on baby when she comes.
First our annual trip to see Santa. And for the first time, there were no tears. See last year! Instead, he hopped up on Santa's lap and started spouting off all the things he wants for Christmas. A big McQueen, a Mator, Trains and the list goes on. It was a lot of fun to sit back and listen. Too bad they wouldn't let me take a good picture and I wasn't paying for theirs!

Then, in our 6 years of marriage (this is our 7th Christmas together), we have never done Christmas by ourselves. We have always spent it at one of our parent's homes. This year, due to baby girl, we are not traveling and going to enjoy our own little family Christmas. So, to celebrate, we bought a real Christmas tree.
Getting it home actually went really well, no accidents or even near accidents.
We got it all set up and decorated. I prefer white lights, but we left it up to Harrison and he wanted color lights, so we got some color LED lights and they leave circles all over the walls. Good thing they are LED too because they stay on 24/7. Harrison gets up in the middle of the night to turn on the lights if we turn them off before bed. It is nice to have them though. And I love a real tree. It smells amazing!
And I made stockings too, because we don't have our own here. Luckily it didn't take too long to make 4, but I am glad I will only have to make them 1 at a time after this!
We also did some outside lights this year and Harrison has loved the advent calendar and getting to eat a candy every morning as we get closer and closer to Christmas.

Baby Shower/Party Time

Almost a month ago (wow I am getting behind!) some wonderful friends (Thanks Kristen and Gretchen!) threw me a baby shower. It was also a party...my first real trip out since bed rest! I was taken off the next day!

It was a really fun night. A lot of friends came out and we had a great night.
It was a cookie theme party.
And of course, there were games. Trying to carry a baby, hang clothes and talk on the phone. I did pretty awful, so hopefully it works better when baby girl actually arrives!
We also had a lot of time to visit.
And the gifts were awesome. This little girl is loved and will definitely have plenty of things and people who love her.
By the time I got home that night, I was exhausted. Going from bed rest to being the center of a party was a big change. It was an amazing night and I am so grateful to everyone who came and to Kristen and Gretchen for hosting the shower. It really means a lot to have such wonderful friends!

The Rest of Grandma's Visit

Grandma's visit lasted through the middle of November and we had a lot of fun while she was here. Nothing like an exploration in the backyard (I love the boots!)
More trips to the park.

Relaxing with the cars.
And while Daddy was home, they needed a little boy time, so they built a great fort to play in.
We loved having Grandma here and can't wait for her to come back after baby girl gets here!