Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Family & Close Friends Shower

On October 26, 2012, I had a great family and close friends shower.  It was so sweet of my sister-in-laws, Kim and Crystal, and my great friend Katie to throw it for me.  I wanted to have a separate shower for family so all of our Texas people didn’t have to come to the church one.  It ended up none of them could come, but this was the last possible weekend to have it.  It turned out great anyway and it was great to feel all the love and support.

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         Nana, me, and Mom.

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                                                                                  Kate, Kim, me, and Crystal.

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I was shocked to see Sharon and Hanna all the way from Arkansas!  Love them so much!

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We got lots of goodies for sweet Mollie girl!

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Monday, October 22, 2012

Maternity Pictures

Thanks to another friend at church, we got some really cute maternity pictures (check out Sharp Shootin’ Photography if you are in the OKC area).  My mom told me I would want pictures of this big bump, and I always do what my mom tells me…  It had been a good seven years since Nate and I had our pictures taken together.  It was a lot of fun for sure!

I can’t wait to take some more family pictures when Mollie gets here.  These pics will be sooo much cuter with the most darling little baby girl ever in them, right?  I’m pretty sure I have the greatest husband and dog ever, so Mollie will be no exception ;)

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Baby Showerin’ It Up

I am so blessed to have such great friends and such a giving church family.  Man, did we get showered…  I was so excited to finally get some baby stuff!

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Nate and I have been very frugal throughout this whole pregnancy.  I always pictured myself buying cute little girl things as soon as I found out I was pregnant.  That, my friends, was just a thought.  We found out very quickly how we were going to have to save the moolah, so we hadn’t bought anything.  Like nothing.  I was telling everyone that I would feel so much better if I had a carseat and a bottle. ha.  Welp… got those things now and it’s awesome!

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Hostesses:  Natalie Reid, Shannon Olson, Kerri Nelson, Katrina Gillham (due in January), Me, Melissa Tennyson (she looks pretty stinking hot to have just had a baby huh?), Hollie Fuller (due in April), and Margaret Oden.  (Lauren Wendt, not pictured)Church Shower 001 Church Shower 002

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The decorations were just super cute.  The food had a “Ready to Pop” theme.  Everything was popping ;)  We enjoyed some popcorn, poppyseed muffins, cake pops, fruit pops, and soda pop.

We played a cute little game where I had to guess how Nate answered a few questions.  We did pretty good.  I would say 90% or so…. I know my husband’s brain. 

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And then it was on to the gifts. I am glad that I made had Nate with me to open all the presents. I was exhausted by just opening the cards. ha

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It was a great Sunday afternoon, and I am just so grateful for all the goodies.  Mollie has a ton of clothes now, so I’m hoping for a ton of diapers at the next shower.

I was glad to have my mom and nana come too!  I totally forgot to take a picture with them, so that stinks, but we are having a family shower this Saturday and I won’t forget again.

I’ll end this heavily loaded post with a few more pictures:  live action, me eating, and the three BFFs.

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33 Weeks

October 17, 2012

33 Weeks

How Far Along: 33 weeks

Size: Baby Girl is the size of a Durian:  5ish lbs and 18ish in. long.

New Baby Developments: She’s keeping her eyes open while awake and coordinating breathing, swallowing, and sucking.  Her bones are hardening and she is going through more major brain development.

Cravings: Little chocolate cupcakes

Aversions: Licking envelopes.

Movement: Becoming more painful by the day. But I love it and want her to keep moving!

Looking Forward To: These next few weeks going fast.

Best Moment of the Week: Getting her closet all organized and ready!

Sig

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

32 Weeks – 8 Months!

October 10, 2012

32 Weeks

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How Far Along: 32 weeks

Size: Baby Girl is the size of a squash: 17 in. long and around 4 lbs.

New Baby Developments: She’s getting ready for her descent – likely in the head down position now.  And, she’s feeling even more cramped.

Cravings: Ice Cream and whatever else I can find!

Aversions: Fall smelling candles.

Movement: Becoming more painful by the day.  But I love it and want her to keep moving!

Looking Forward To: Seeing her sweet face!

Best Moment of the Week: Having our first baby shower at church!

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31 Weeks

October 3, 2012

31 Weeks 

How Far Along: 31 week

Size: Baby Girl is the size of a pineapple: 16 in. long and around 4 lbs.

New Baby Developments: She is going through major brain and nerve development.  Her eyes now react to light and all five senses are in working order!

Cravings: I’ll eat anything these days.

Aversions: Fall smelling candles.  Yuck!

Movement: Lots of BIG movement…. that hurts.

Looking Forward To: Delivering!

Best Moment of the Week: Making it through a busy week.  We worked at the Czech Fest and that took it out of me, but we made it through!

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