waiting for the babe

10(ish) days left! My co-workers threw me an amazing shower at work this past week. It was a book and gift card themed shower, so we got lots of sweet reads and tons of diaper dollars! We have been so extremely blessed throughout our entire pregnancy. We've had such an out pour of love from all of our family, friends and community. We have everything we need from the car-seat, stroller, bottles, clothes, diapers, crib to sweet homemade blankets, bibs and burp cloths. Now all we need is the baby! We go back to the doctor on Wednesday to see what's goin' on. Last week I was 1cm dilated and 50% effaced, and baby was low and in perfect position. Doc said we're keeping our March 12th due date and if I should go late, then we'll induce on the 18th or 19th. Praying for this babe to come on his/own clock and not ours. We cannot wait to see WHO the Lord has for us!! Here are just a few photos of some of the gifts from this week's shower. I meant to blog all of our gifts from the other three showers, but I actually don't have photos from two of them and I put my Victoria photos on FB. I'll get to it one day.

so excited to read these books to baby j

from a student (as well as the yellow one below). He says I can only use this one if baby j is a BOY

from a co-worker..boy does she know me!

and apparently this is only for a girl baby j, hehe

quite possibly three of my favorite gifts. All handmade- over 100 hours of love and prayers poured over these blankets.

where's the baby?!

hard to read- "For this child, we have prayed"

my diaper bag/ new camera bag! super stoked about this

stuffed full of baby j's hospital gear

one stellar meal provided by one of my students and her sweet mum...delish!

Finn Visits

So I've reached the uncomfortable stage of pregnancy and would rather sit or lay on the couch than do ANYTHING else. Seriously. Battling ear infections, upper respiratory infections and out of control allergies sure doesn't help. However, when this cutie calls, one must muster up some energy to grab a few hugs, kisses, and snapshots! Nels and Teagan AND FINN drove down this past weekend to see us one last time pre-baby j. It was so wonderful seeing them because they've been in California the last several months. We are happy to have them a bit closer to home! While I still laid on the couch most of their visit, we did manage to visit the park for a few minutes. The day was too beautiful not to. Plus, I had to have some practice with the stroller before this baby comes. Thanks to Mr. Finn, I've got the BOB all figured out now. Kinda.... ;) Thanks for visiting guys! Now back to bed I go!! Two more weeks! I've got this. Let's hope the kinder kids are kind these next 9 days of teaching. Sure don't think any of them want to deliver a baby!

I know you're sick of jack....

Several folks have let me know that they think Jack is a super cute pup, but they are tired of seeing his post from OCTOBER remain at the top of our blog. SO SORRY!!!! WORST BLOGGER EVER here. I think I had even promised that I'd get better this fall since I took a hiatus this summer. Sorry again and sorry for the future too! Who knows how I'll be with this baby taking up all of my time. I hope to be much better!!! I have a hard time pulling my camera out on the weekends now that photography isn't just a hobby. I'll get better though because I know a few grandmothers who will bug me until I post baby photos!! ;) We had one of our dear friends snap a few shots of us two weekends ago. We love Ashlee with Ashlee Newman Photography!! Didn't she do an amazing job? This is us at 34 weeks preggers. When I had my 35th week check up, Doc said baby j was doing simply fantastic. He/she was measuring just under six pounds on Feb 4th when I had my final ultrasound. My next appointment is on Feb 27 and I'll be 38 weeks! We'll find out then if anything is happening. Baby's head has been super low the last several weeks so I'm interested to see if I reach our March 12th due date.

Meet Jack!

Brent's sister, Hallie, got a new puppy! Hallie and her boyfriend, Cody, are the proud parents of this cute little black lab named Jack. Champ wasn't too sure of Jack at first, but he tolerated the pup for our sake. I think they would be great friends if they had the time! Isn't he cute??

18 weeks

Just got home from a check up! Baby J continues to grow and has a strong heartbeat in the 140s. I've gained 8 pounds so far and I finally have to wear a belly band! I've "popped" in the last couple of weeks AND we have family time each night by lying calmly with all hands on belly to feel this little squirt jump and kick and bounce around! God is great and life is good.

fair parade

I was in much need of a day off. My allergies, sinuses, and asthma have just about worn me out. Champer and I slept in and then made our way around the block to watch this years Comal County Fair parade. It was wonderful as always. We didn't meet up with any friends this year, just chilled together. We did meet a new friend though. He was super sweet.

the view from my walk

Champ excited for the parade!

He got a present!!! A free poop bag with dog treats inside! haha

Cute little grandpa whom we chatted up with. Brent had to work so this man was my 2012 buddy

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lovely cowgirls

funniest dancers ever!

God's word

NBHS marching band!

Champer giving our friend a lick for his 83rd birthday! What a fun birthday morning.

Who says Unicorns aren't real? Just come to NB and see for yourself!

my favorite of the day- marching band firefighters dressed in kilts! awesome!