Shower #3!

Happy April everybody!

I've been MIA over the past week and a half. Whoops! 

Last Wednesday when I would usually do my weekly(34) update, I was busy packing and travelling. We spent a long weekend down in Texas with my family. It was so wonderful! The car ride, not so much. 

While we were there, my mom and sister hosted our third and final shower. My hometown family, friends, and church members did NOT hold back! I couldn't believe how many presents there were!

We are so set now on baby stuff! There are only two more things that we need to purchase. 

The main things I need to get done are organizing all of his new things, picking out a going home outfit, washing his clothes and sheets, and one or two more crafty decorating type things.

I didn't manage to take ANY pictures of the shower, even though my camera was right next to me. I am sure my mom will gladly share some of hers, because there was much fun had at this shower! So for now, I will just share my loot!

(for anyone worried, I didn't stand in a chair. I'm just that tall!)

Pictured below (L-R)

Row 1:
blue basket (that was full of goodies!)

teensy blue windpants

two onesies

froggy outfit

I <3 Mom onesie

3 piece set

Mommy's MVP shirt and shorts set

Turtle "Best Friends" shirt and shorts set

"Row" 2:

onesies 4 pack

pack of tanks

"Ribbet" set, onesie, hat, booties, and burp cloth

lots of socks!

baseball PJs

2 pairs of shoes

Mom&Me Recordable Book

Brush and Comb set

spoons

nasal aspirator

nail clippers

wash cloths

onesies packs

"Teething Bling" for mom

rattles

teether

Pictured Below (L-R)

Row 1:

Monkey overalls

Monster onesies 3 pack

Rocker 3 piece set

"Handsome runs in the family" 3 piece set

"Daddy's Rookie" onesie

"Row" 2:

Lots of Johnson's!

Turtle rattle

toy links

little froggy family

bibs

wipes

cradle set

blankets, blankets, blankets

*not pictured: stuffed tiger, stuffed bunny, two homemade hooded towels

I knew I was leaving stuff out! I hope that is all I forgot.

This was one of the more special gifts. :-) 

It is a cradle set for the cradle that will be in our bedroom. A cradle that has held many babies in my family. My sister was the first, followed by me, three nephews, and a niece. Now my little baby boy will sleep next to my bed in the very same cradle. My sister made this cradle set for me using material that I picked out and our mom's pattern. I love sentimental gifts! 

On top of all of this wonderfulness, we also got three (3!) boxes of clothes and accessories from my sister and b-i-l! They have totally got the boy thing down pat, and had plenty of things in awesome condition to pass on to us! It was so much fun to "shop" through her stored baby things. Logan is going to have plenty to wear for the first year+ of his life.

I feel so loved and blessed right now. Thank you to everyone who has given us gifts, prayed for us, or given your time and energy in the past few months. We appreciate you all and couldn't have made it alone!

Week 13 of My First Pregnancy

I figured it was high time I post some belly pictures on the blog. People keep asking me if I am showing yet, and my answer has been no. But after taking, and especially editing, these pictures, by golly, I think I am showing! Maybe not really to a stranger, but definitely to someone who knows me!

What luck that I wore the exact same color for these pictures. Oops! I suppose it is a good fall color. The 12 week picture was taken in the afternoon, and the 13 week picture was taken tonight. I need to try to remember to take a belly picture in the morning hours, because I do get bigger as the day goes by.

Tonight we did a little maternity shopping. I got a belly band that everyone seems to be talking about.

This is the belly band over a pair of my regular jeans that I have been using a pony tail holder to keep closed. The belly band works much better! I don't have to worry about them coming undone, and it hides the bumps of the unfastened jeans.

Same, but from the front.

I also got a pair of maternity jeans! I love them!

One of the best side effects of pregnancy so far is thicker, stronger hair!

Here is an awkward picture of my back as proof.

Some of my other side effects are stuffy nose, headaches, and nausea. The nausea is finally starting to subside. I just have to remember to eat more often. The hair on my legs seems to be growing crazy fast! It is also nice and hairy around my belly button. I am tempted to shave or pluck, but I am controlling myself. I know it will go away after the baby comes, and shaving or plucking would just make it worse. 

I have been sitting here trying to think of my other pregnancy symptoms and I am coming up blank. Which reminded me, pregnancy brain. It is real and I have it. 

Think my face is "filling out" any?

p.s. when I asked Matt what I was forgetting he said "irritability." Thanks babe...