Another Shower!?

I was scheduled until 3 today, but around 2:15 a manager asked me if I wanted to leave early since we were pretty slow. Sure, says unknowing me. 

Then after I clocked out a co-worked asked if I had a minute, because she wanted to show me some new things that came in. Sure, says unknowing me.

She walked me back to the classroom and there were people waiting for me, and a cake, and decorations, and presents! I had NO idea! It was so sweet. They had to come back in shifts, because they were all working. 

One of our managers made the CUTEST cake! I didn't know until today that she and her husband owned a cake shop for eight years! I don't have any pictures from the shower though. :( I didn't even have my phone on me.

There were lots of cute baby clothes. You can't even see all of them in this picture, they are stacked on top of each other.

There were also bibs, safety items, blankets, toys, mittens, a Johnny Jump Up, and more!

And, of course, being the crafty people they are, there were homemade gifts! 

A sweet lady from the fabric department made a baby quilt!

And someone else made this cute wall hanging! It matches his nursery so well!

These little shrink wrapped booties were included with one gift. Little did they know it was extra sentimental to me.

This picture does not do them justice, but these little baby sunglasses may be my favorite item of the day! They are TOO cute! We have plenty of baseball outfits to pair them with, too!

Thank you, thank you, and thank you again! 

There are so many amazing people in my life. I feel so blessed!

Miss Molly

This post has been sitting in my draft box for quite some time now! I decided to go ahead and finish it up and post already!

I have actually shaved Molly again since these pictures. Her hair grows insanely fast.

I got Molly when Matt and I had been dating for only a few months. She has been around for it all. She was just a fluffy little puppy then.

Now, of course, she would be a wolf dog if I didn't shave her!

We have had our struggles with Molly over the years. She was so wild and hard to control when she was younger, and she had some health issues as a puppy. 

But sweet little Molly just keeps getting better with age.

She hates baths, but once she is locked in the bathroom and the water is running, she hops right in the tub without being prompted.

However, when we travel she still acts a fool! But c'mon now, she IS a dog!

She is downright spoiled, but no where close to prissy. 

Our rotten Molly has no idea what is about to happen to her little life!

I am not worried about her hurting the baby when he gets here. We also don't see her becoming his protector. Mostly we envision her completely ignoring the new screaming little wiggly thing (after a few initial sniffs). 

I am sure she will adjust just fine. And in a few years they can be best buddies. : )

36 Weeks! (and one day)

I am officially 9 months pregnant now! 

It really is strange that pregnancy is so commonly thought of as 9 months, but really it is 10!

Logan is busy, busy growing! He is about 6 pounds now and gaining an ounce a day!

At my doctor appointment on Tuesday we found out that he is definitely head down and that his head is very low. I still haven't dropped though. And I'm ok with that! My due date is still several weeks away!

It would actually be so perfect if Logan was one of the 5% of babies born on their due dates. That way Matt would already have the four days following off from work! (He gets a four day weekend once a month.) So, I'll have to work on that perfect delivery date. ;)

These were both taken yesterday morning while I was getting ready for work.

This was my first outfit choice, but I quickly realized it was a no go!

Take two:

If you want to see better pictures of me that WEREN'T taken with a phone, you can go here or here.

Last night I felt like I was having constant Braxton Hicks! It was crazy how they just didn't stop! I am still having them today, but nothing like last night. Our bodies are so amazing! Mine is gearing up for labor, and knows just how to do it! (I feel like I am exclamation point crazy today! But it's just so exciting!!! Haha.)

Last week I mentioned that we had everything except two items. We now have those items also! We have also completed our cloth diaper stash! I plan on doing a post on it as soon as I have the few diapers I left in Texas when we were visiting family. I tested a couple out on my 6 month old niece. It was so wonderful to actually see them in action on a real live baby!

His nursery is still somewhat chaotic, but it is slowly coming together. As soon as everything has a place and I get his bedding washed and made I will be posting a nursery tour also.

Next week I will probably pack our hospital bags and share what we packed here as well.

Tomorrow is my last day of work, so I will soon have plenty of time to get things done. I have several craft projects in mind as well. Hopefully with all of my extra time I will actually post more here before I have a baby and no more free time!

35 Weeks!

Today's magic number is 35! 

35 weeks have gone by and 35 days are left!

I decided to be candid today and take my belly picture in my dog shaving clothes. 

I thought it was really funny at the time, as you can see. Haha. 

The pregnancy brain has kicked in 100%. Last night I bought a baby shower gift for a friend. I meant to send a picture of said gift to a mutual friend, but instead I sent it to her! I couldn't believe I did that!

Today I planned on going to Walgreen's to take Matt his lunch, and buy two items. Prenatal vitamins... and something else.

I ended up buying prenatal vitamins and a clearanced package of jelly beans.

I don't think those were the other thing... but they were a great source of vitamin C!

Today I did Logan's first load of laundry! It was the most fun load of laundry I have ever done!

Now it is all folded and put away in his drawers. I can't wait to have a little body to put in all of these clothes!

WooHoo! Baby time is getting close!

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!