More shower pics/nursery progress

This could quite possible be the softest blanket ever, little greener boy is spoiled all ready! Thanks mom and dad!

Oh la la!!! Petunia Pickle Bottom diaper bag! A lovely present from my mommy! It' gorgeous! Thanks mom and dad-sickle!

Seriously, how cute is the balloon? My husband was obsessed with it's 'teats' should I be worried?
Here is the nursery, the hardwood is done!!! Jay is going to put up the trim this weekend and do the shelving in the closet too! I can't wait!!! My hubby is a carpentry stud :)

1st shower!

I have so many pictures from the shower that are so cute. Mostly of other people and of gifts but I broke down and put a FEW of me in their just to satisfy the requests before I even get them. My partner at work and great friend, Jessica, threw it for me and had the brilliant idea of doing a farm theme! I was thilled and it was overwhemingly adorable! We threw it at my house, the poor girls from work, all living in Broomfield, had to drive up. It's a drive but I do it everyday so you won't find a lot of symathy here :) We had around 25 + people in my little house and it was crowded! However, no one else seemed to be quite as hot as me. I had windows open and I noticed women going around shutting them behind me. Here are the pics!

He has a huge what???

BELLY! That's right, I went in for an ultrasound on Friday (I did so because I am measuring 35 weeks not 32) and sure enough he's a big boy. Head - normal Legs - normal Arms - normal Belly - HUGE in the 97th percentile to be exact. Jay is quite proud yet worried? Will he have a beer belly cause his dad does? No honey, he hasn't had the opportunity to develop a BEER belly in utero... Anyway, he is measuring at 4 lbs 13 oz so I will have a giant baby. It's all good but for those of you that are imagining a dear sweet 5-6 lb baby go ahead and kiss the dream goodbye. Rather picture yourself holding a small toddler that can speak and you'll have my newborn. There are many ways to look at it... I won't feel like I am breaking him while changing diapers or getting his stubborn little arm in a onesie, he will hopefully eat/sleep well and I will have incredible biceps. I remember toting around little teenie Ayla when she was small in the car seat, I am not looking forward to the burning sensation I felt with a teenie baby let alone a horse baby. I love him all the same and honestly can. not. wait. for him to come! Thought you all should know how giant he is and please, if you have purchased 0-3 month clothes, go ahead and return them or shower them on a dainty little belle that will have a small child!!!

In Loving Memory of my aunt Karen

Karen, Greg's wife and my aunt passed away suddenly on October 7th. It was a blood clot that traveled from her knee to her lungs. An unexpected and heartbreaking death I wanted to just honor her on my site. The funeral service will be Sunday, October 11th. Here is a link if you would like to see more pictures. But I will just name a few of my very fond memories of her here. Karen was an incredible woman that was on top of everything. Her heart was so big, giving and genuine. She was a woman to admire and respect. She was so fun to chat with and made you feel so important. She was really excited about this baby boy on the way and offered well really told me that she was going to babysitt any chance she got. Last time I hung out with her was just 3 short weeks ago when her and Greg came up to visit is us in Fort Collins. She gave me advice on raising baby boys, complemented my decorating and then treated Jay and I to lunch. She was always such a joy. There were many a laughs shared at their house and many yummy meals and holidays spent together. My baby boy will know what an incredible woman she was. All my prayers go to Greg, her 3 boys, my grandparents, and my cousins that thought of her as an incredible second mom. Here is a link to her blog if you would like to see more pictures or find out more about her funeral. http://www.karensampier.blogspot.com

My current babies

Here they are, my current babies! Oliver, trying to get comfy, Winston the small grey one and Ruby being smashed by her big bro Ollie. They are all enjoying the la-z-boy that daddy bought for the nursery. It is currently in teh family room. I wonder how they will do with the new addition? They are all getting quite irritated with how big the belly is getting, mom is not so comfy to lay on anymore. Not so much lap room. Only 9 more weeks! I scheduled the rest of my appointments today for the midwifes. It's starting to get real.

Nursery status...the hardwood is looking great! Jay worked really hard this weekend and I can honestly say it's ALMOST done!!!

I really have been psycho about how much the baby is moving. Was anyone else like that? I didn't sleep a wink last night I was just a worry wart. He moved a lot today during the corporate meeting so I felt much better.

Nothing else to report! Besides...HAPPY 25th BDAY SIS!

A few thoughts

Above is our neighbor Mitchell. He is all ready sporting his Halloween costume. It's a chipmunk or squirell, I'm not sure... Anyway he is 4 and he is probably THE most athletich hilarious boy I have ever encountered. It has been so much fun interacting with him. I think he is getting Jay and I really excited to have a little boy! This morning he came racing out his door, dressed as a squirell, on his bike (he has almost ran me over like 5 times) looking specifically for Jay. Jay is his hero. So the morning consisted of him popping wheelies over a piece of bark mulch, showing off his squirrel costume, and finally showing off the drawing he did on the pumpkin we grew in our yard and let him come and pick. He treasures his pumpkin so much he brings it inside at night so it "won't get rained on." Very important! Jay is wonderful with him, yesterday Jay was breaking down boxes so Mitch came over and helped further break them down by riding his bike over top of them, popping quite a few wheelies as well. This kid also rollerblades, skateboards and rides a "motorcycle" (the motorcycle is a 4 wheeler so not AS impressive, ha! Watching Jay with Mitch assures me Jay is very much ready to be a daddy.

Totally different topic:
One of my best friends Ash called me yesterday and left me a really touching message... She just encouraged me by telling my how beautiful I look and not to dwell on whether I am getting "too big" but to really enjoy this super unique and special time with my son as he moves and kicks inside me. It brought tears to my eyes cause I will be honest and say pictures of me should go straight into the fire at this point. Thanks Ash for the encouragement!

I am also going to post a really neat email I got today from my friend Meg. Being preggers maybe makes this a tad more touching but I seriously started bauling after I read it and realized if a customer comes in to my office to buy a house today I would probably scare them off. Ok here it is:
A Newborns Conversation with God

A baby asked God, "they tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?" God said, "Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you." The child further inquired "But tell me, here in heaven I don't have to do anything but smile and be happy." God said, "Your angel will sing for and will also smile for you, and you will feel your angel's love and be very happy." Again the child asked, "and how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don't know the language?" God said, "your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care your angel will teach you how to speak." And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?" God said, "Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray." "Who will protect me?" God said, "Your angel will defend you even if it means risking their life." But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore." God said, "Your angel will always talk to you about me and will teach you the way to come back to me, even though I will always be next to you." At that moment there was much peace in Heaven but voices from Earth could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, "God, if I am to leave now please tell me my angels name." God said, "You will simplly call her, Mom."

I thought that was neat and I hope it touches some of you.