Birdie Themed Baby Shower!

Last weekend my wonderful friend Andi and my amazing Mother in Law, and two Sisters in Law threw me a super cute bird themed baby shower! It was SO great to have all of my friends in town to visit and Aunt Lorie and Uncle Ed even came in from New York! I got tons of great stuff for Baby P and lots of love from all of the most important people in my life. I am truly blessed with an amazing family and friends. Here are some pictures from the weekend.

The girls and I at brunch before the shower. Black Walnut Cafe = yummmmm...

Our guest book :)

The adorable tablescape and diaper cake!
Words of advice for a first time mommy - put in a bird cage. So cute!
Awesome gifts!


Casey walking around with Will


Me + Him

The wonderful hostesses and me

Nursery News

Update on the nursery - it's getting closer to being finished every day now! This weekend Casey and I bought this dresser from Ikea and FINALLY got some space to start putting things away. Here are some pictures of the nursery in it's current state:




Left to do this week:

• Hang the paper lantern puffball things I made this summer
• Hang shelving for book wall
• Hang the few pieces of wall art/shelves we have
• Get a slipcover for the ugly/amazingly comfortable chair.
• Curtains?
  

Pumpkin Carving

Here are pictures from our two days of Pumpkin festivities! We spent Friday night hanging out at Aunt Jackie and Uncle Greg's for their carving party and then Saturday we took our annual trip to the Pumpkin Patch followed by pumpkin carving with friends at our place. Oddly enough Casey and I didn't carve any pumpkins this year - we were too busy socializing I guess!

Baby Shower #1

This weekend was my family baby shower in Longview! Here are some pics from this fun and beautiful shower!

The blanket Meme crocheted for Baby P - our little one will be the last recipient of one of her blankets so you can imagine how special this is to me.

Dad & Mom to be!

Who is furthest along? My dad, me, or my father in law?

Best friend from high school! Love Sally!

Meme, Papaw, me, and Casey

Baby Page's 3D/4D Ultrasound!

This weekend we went home to Longview for two reasons:

1. My family was throwing me a baby shower!

2. We had an appointment to see our sweet baby's face at Early View Ultrasound.


If you are considering getting a 3D/4D ultrasound, but aren't sure if it's worth the money, let me just say - it is. IT IS, IT IS, IT IS!! Casey was actually trying to pay MORE for the Ultrasound than they were charging us. It's THAT worth it. The moment the baby's face came on the screen tears started rolling down my cheeks - that was OUR baby!! Not just any baby - OUR baby. I know it's silly and very obvious that it was our baby, but just knowing that those kicks I feel constantly have a face and I've now seen that face was incredible. Okay, okay I know you're dying to see pictures - here they are!

Snuggled up

YAWN!

Sucking his/her thumb :)

28 Weeks = Hello 3rd Trimester!!!

Week 28:

Pregnancy Stats:

How Far Along: 28 weeks

Size of baby: Chinese cabbage? - 2.5 lbs and 14.5 inches long - yowza!

Total Weight Gain: Current Weight: 145... tear.

Gender: Still hearing "I totally think it's a girl" - in fact both my cousin Jen and my friend Lacy (who has known me since 3rd grade) told me today that they think it's a girl. Time will tell!

Movement: Uhh.. yeah. And not just that - I found out this weekend that when I think the baby is "all balled up in front" - I'm actually having Braxton-Hicks Contractions. Oops. Didn't know that. Today they have been a little painful, but they don't last long so I think I'll be okay. :)

Sleep: Puppies are still getting booted off the bed nightly and I am getting so much awesome sleep. Still loving my Snoogle...

What I miss: Running, Running, and RUNNING!!! I am loving this weather and really wishing I could get out there and run a few miles in it. Jogging stroller just moved up to the top of my registry "wish list".

Cravings: Pei Wei Pad Thai - it still hasn't gotten old. You guys are probably tired of hearing about it (I know Casey is) but I cannot get enough of that stuff. Cap'n Crunch and Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereals are up there too.

Symptoms: Braxton Hicks, weight gain, back aches..

Maternity Clothes: Bought a maternity support belt today- hoping that helps with my back and preventing stretch marks!


Best Moment this week: All the belly pats and love I got from my amazing friends this weekend at Leigh Anne's wedding. I seriously have the best friends in the world. If only we all lived in the same area code. Love you guys!

My Best Friend's Wedding

I can't believe this weekend has finally come and gone! My best friend Leigh Anne and her handsome groom James Carver were married in Woodville, Texas yesterday in a beautiful ceremony in the country. Seriously though.. when I say beautiful.. I'm talking Pinterest worthy. EVERYTHING was planned down to the last detail and it turned out amazing. I am going to go ahead and say it... BEST wedding I've ever been to. C & I had SO much fun and everyone there was raving about what a blast it was. The weather was perfect and when it got chilly last night there was an awesome fire pit area for us to gather around. Here are some pictures from this beautiful event. Feel free to be jealous!