One Month To Go!

36 Weeks

Somehow I have actually reached the point where I only have one month left until I get to meet our little boy. When we found out I was expecting, 36 weeks seemed so far away. But looking back it has gone by quicker than I expected. We still have not decided on a name but we have a few in mind. I have a couple things I want to get done before he arrives but pretty much I am ready and anxious to have in my arms.

At my last doctors appointment doc informed Adam and I that I was dilated to a 1 1/2 and 80 percent effaced. Doc said baby was head down and we are looking good for arrival to be on the due date or a day or two before. I could handle that.

July 4th

Celebrating July 4th this year was full of family, fireworks, and BBQ--as it should be.


the festive Poke Flag Cake I made for July 4th dessert.

We started by going to my sisters house in Eagle Mountain for a BBQ and fireworks Saturday night.


Nephew Jace's reaction when we lit the fireworks.


Adam and my brother Andrew were the pyromaniacs who lit the fireworks and them some for the evening display.

On Sunday, we went to Adam's families 4th of July celebration at his brother's house. Failed to take any pictures besides the flag cake pictured above. We also got to go to our friends PJ and Sandra's sweet baby's girls blessing.


Visiting Sandra in the hospital when Sophie was born.

Monday, we started with the Provo City Parade. I loved seeing the jet fly over and admiring all the floats. It was really hot though.

Later that afternoon we went to my parents house for another BBQ and a competitive game of croquet.


Adam putting the set together.





It was a great weekend that I always love celebrating. I am so grateful to live in this country. I still am fascinated when I hear the history and amazing stories of how our founding fathers came to establish our great county. God bless America.



34 weeks.

Hard to think I am still going to grow bigger with 6 weeks to go. I can't wait for him to get here.
Nursery is almost finished. Picture to come soon.

More sewing DYI projects

I have really enjoyed my summer break. I have kept myself busy doing projects around the house--call it nesting if you will.

I made accent pillows for our couch upstairs in the loft. (I hired someone else to recover it in the dark brown).






Before

Made curtains for our family room.






I got the material for the curtains at LA Freds in the fabric district. The fabric district is thrilling to go to. So many stores full of fabric and great deals. I also bought yards and yards of minky there to make baby silkys and such. The curtains are make of raw silk and I love them. I put black- out fabric behind to block out the sun but it also makes them fuller. Adam was kind enough to hang them for me.



Just look at all of that lovely fabric. I need to go back already.

Next up...the nursery. Only 6 weeks to go!

Quilt

I finished the quilt for our baby boy!



I loved making the quilt and picking out the fabric. I could spend many hours at fabric stores. I got these fabrics at Just Sew in Highland. I picked out the fabric a while back and it ended up matching the bedding perfectly.



This quilt pattern was fairly simple and quick to put together. I still need to wash it once to fray the edges.





It was my first time doing a binding on a quilt. My mother-in-law taught me how and it is so much simpler than I thought it was going to be.

I love this quilt and can't wait to wrap our little guy up in it.

Newport

We recently returned from a week long family vacation to Newport, California. It was nice to get away and just relax at the beach. We enjoyed great weather and LOTS of yummy food (probably too much).



We have the cutest nieces and nephews that kept us laughing during the vacation. Meal time was a full house. However, breakfasts were quieter as Adam and I walked to the Pier almost every (I am feeling the extra pounds now) morning to get delicious Sea Side donuts



We spent the whole day at Disneyland. Yes, I got a wheel chair and it was so worth it. I got chauffeured around all day and we got on rides quicker by going in through the exit line instead of waiting. At first I was a little shy about the whole "being wheeled around when I am capable of walking" but by the end of the day I was loving it.



(Adam in the wheelchair)

I also got to go on all the kiddy rides being 7 1/2 months pregnant. BTW: favorite kid rides are (in no particular order) Peter Pan, Toy Story, and Buzz Lighter.



Took Ava and Paisley on the Carousel

Being at the beach we spent a lot of time just relaxing and playing games.



Horseshoes, Bocci, and Volleyball



We love going to Newport and can't wait to go next year with our little boy.

Coming to an end

The school year is quickly coming to an end. Today is the traditional Year Book signing day. Tomorrow is an activity day, and Friday is the last day! How did May go by so quickly?

I only have 2 more days of being a teacher and I am 11 weeks from being a new mom. I try not to count down the days but it is all so exciting. I can't wait for summer.

I have LOVED teaching and it is bitter/sweet knowing that I won't be teaching next year. It has been a fulling, fun, hard at times, fast paced, learning and growing job experience. I have met some of the most wonderful people and worked at an amazing school. However, I know when this little boy comes I will be glad to just take care of him and not 200 other wonderful kids as well.

So here is to a fantastic 2009-2010 school year.


Halloween dance


Chicago trip


Timberline Middle School

Pregnancy Progress

I am officially in my third trimester now! At the beginning of my pregnancy it felt like the third trimester was so far away. Somehow time passed by quicker than I expected and I am now on the final stretch. Yeah!

My belly seems to grow every week and it makes me happy because I know that it means our boy is also growing. My belly seems to be growing straight out and that is just fine with me as long as the rest of my body doesn't swell straight out with it. So far so good, but I know the end has many surprises--so I am not crossing my fingers. Here is my progress so far.



22 weeks/23 weeks



24 weeks/25 weeks



26 weeks/27 weeks



28 week (sorry it is blury)

I still absolutely love being pregnant. I know I have said it before but it is true. I suppose not being sick (a single day) has allowed me to truly enjoy this experience. Our sweet baby boy loves to kick and stretch and does so all the time. I constantly feel him in the same spots and I think I am starting to recognize some body parts when he moves--like his feet.

We still have A LOT to do to get the nursery and ourselves ready but we got bedding, I had my first shower (work), got the stroller and car seat, started looking at gliders, choose the paint color for the nursery, and picked out a crib just (need to order it). I also passed my glucose test which wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. Summer is fast approaching and I can't wait!