Getting Closer! :)

As the clock ticks down toward our due date, we are finding ourselves more and more excited about the impending arrival of Mary Katherine. Many folks have remarked that Shawn appears that she'll go early. In our birthing class last evening, our nurse said this was very rare to go early with the first. She is good at providing us the facts of what they see in labor & delivery.

I must say the whole epidural thing is a bigger deal than I first believed. Wow, a little education will sure wake you up! It's ok though...I know this is the way my bride wants to go and I support her in this decision.

Mary Katherine is moving so much inside of her Mommy's belly. The interesting thing is she gets very active after a meal. Next doc visit is this Friday.

As I posted earlier last week, we've purchased a recliner for the nursery. Several times, I've gone and sat down to visualize what it'll be like having our new little one. It is exciting, very exciting.

Cute Cousins!

Here are two more of Mary Katherine's cousins! They are precious little girls who make us laugh and smile constantly. As you can tell by the pictures, these two are very close. The taller one (Isabelle) is about 9 months older than the other (Olivia).

We are down to just 11 weeks until the big day (of our due date). I guess she could come earlier or later. God will deliver her to us when it is the RIGHT time. My wife continues to do well. She feels good, she looks GREAT and is healthy. She enjoys feeling the baby kick and I enjoy seeing and feeling her kick! I won't let her lift anything (and she'll try if I'm not paying attention!).

We found a recliner for the nursery and were able to get it for about 1/2 of what we thought it would be! Thank you Jesus :)

Nursery Update

From this fan

To this new one. Notice the new curtains, too!
Her nursery is coming along nicely!
We appreciate Randy's help.

Baby Room UPDATE!

Crib has been assembled by Daddy and Uncle Randy!

Left to Right: Aunt Karen, Cousin Abbi, Mommy w/Mary Katherine.
Changing Table

Mommy is VERY happy....woo-hoo! :)

Baby's Room!

Well, I'm almost done with painting the baby's room. It is looking very nice. Here is a current picture of 'the situation'. As you can tell, we're getting close.

Here is one of the pieces of furniture for Mary Katherine's room. It's by a company called Baby's Dream. The Generation Next Collection. You can click the links to see the company website. More later!

Continuing to Grow

In the next month, our munchkin will double in weight. Interesting.

My bride is really looking pregnant. People who we've not seen in a while will say "You're PREGNANT!" I'm thinking "No Kidding"...but I smile and nod approvingly! :)

Our next growth scan and ultrasound comes up on Tuesday. Can't wait to see our little one again. At that time, I'll be picking up a CD with a whole bunch of ultrasound pictures.

We're close to being able to paint the nursery! I think we're having a baby!!!!! :)