Getting ready for baby...

Well, we've finally got all the baby furniture ready. The hardest part was getting it all up to the third floor. (Thanks for your help, Ryan!!!) Here's a pic of Matthew getting the changing table/dresser together. What a handyman!

Family & Aggie Baby Shower

Well, we're finally posting a couple of pics from our Family/Aggie baby shower from 4/15. Thanks to everyone for all the gifts, especially the majority which were from a very excited grandmother. (Thanks, Mamere!) Matthew took the black & white photo at the top - doin' the artsy thing.

Pregnant Thoughts

Last night our women's bible study topic was motherhood (from the wisdom of Proverbs). Which got me thinkin'... That pregnancy prepares you for motherhood not only physically, but also mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. I am preparing to "give up" my life, but some days I think I may still be too selfish. I'm a thinker and a planner and I like to be in control (ya'll know how bossy I am). But now, especially with my belly being as large as it is, I am no longer in control of my body. From how fast I can walk to the fat spreading from my butt to my thighs to sometimes not being able to breathe or eat because I simply don't have the room... I am learning to give it up. And we're so excited too! Sean (yes, we've really decided on that name) likes to kick and now his kicks are so strong sometimes I worry that he might hurt himself. He also likes to do somersaults and turn around. We love him so much already and he's not even here yet. But I can't wait. I can't wait to smell him and kiss him and just look at him. I guess that I'm trying to tell my girlfriends that in our looks-obsessed society pregnancy can be tough. We're not going to look like Heidi Klum during pregnancy, but we're having a baby. And that's the most important part.

Double Baby Shower with Theresa

Here's a couple of pics from my baby shower (double shower with Theresa) today. I have the best, most generous friends and they're great chefs too. Lots of food and fun and I had to take a nap afterwards. Thanks to everybody!

Diana's Bridal Shower

Here's me at my friend Diana's Bridal Shower. She's getting married on 4/21 and then they're off to Hawaii.... Best Wishes, D!

29 Weeks!

Well, Charisse's belly is getting even larger! We didn't think it was possible. And Baby is kicking and doing somersaults all over the place. We try to talk to him as much as possible too. We'll have another ultrasound in about a month to see exactly how big Baby is and when he is going to make his entrance.

Ch-ch-ch-changes!

Well, my belly isn't the only thing changing at our house... Here are before and after pics of Matthew. Don't you think his barber did a fantastic job?

Belly @ 25 weeks!

It's amazing what a difference 2 weeks can make! It also makes me wonder about the next 14 weeks to go... Matthew and I like to joke that I have no more womb left. Speaking of jokes, we think we have his name picked out: Brock Lee Birdwell. (Say that five times fast... ha ha ha) Post a comment and let us know what you think!