Baby's Room...done and done!

Jason's worried it's all about to get real! We declare this room done and ready for a baby!

This all started 2 summers ago when Dad and I built the shelves and painted! Glad we did, since I wasn't allowed to do any painting or construction this summer! Plus I was asleep.

This room is packed with thoughtful gifts, handmade items, and love for baby!!

Looking attractive on the way to prenatal yoga! Well, one of us looks good.

1/29/12

37 weeks!

Snow Days! - 34, 35, 36 weeks

We are finally defrosted! We got a LOT of snow up here! School was delayed on Tuesday and cancelled for the next 3 days, which made for almost a week at home.

1/15/2012

35 weeks

Baby's 1st Snow Day!

We had fun, but I was happy when the sidewalks finally cleared and I could walk without worrying about falling every time I went outside! We couldn't go sledding like Kenley, but we did scope out some great sledding hills for next time! We kept ourselves busy with mountains of baby laundry, puzzles with mom, made 36 burritos for the freezer and 10 jars of jam with mom, and got lots of other things checked off our list. Including sleep. :)

Things are looking babyish around here! This is a bassinet borrowed from a friend...doesn't it look cute with a snowy background?

We finally ordered bins for the changing table and they are just perfect! I've also re-organized the drawers at least 3 times... Everything is washed and ready!
We moved in the rocker that Dad spruced up for us! He turned a $25 antique store find into just what we needed! Perfect for reading books with baby.

Jason braved the snow to go to TWO Targets to get a stroller we wanted, which we got mostly with gift cards from my students...thank you families! I also had a great shopping date with Mom, Nan, and Kenley. We visited an adorable children's shop in Edmonds, scored a few great items at our local consignment shop, and had a great lunch!

This week we had our 36 week midwife appointment (and we go every week from here on out). She confirmed that baby is still head down (good girl!) and went over our birth plan with us. The midwife checked me and said I am already 80% effaced, 1-2 cm dilated, and she has dropped to -2! She said, "well, you COULD still go to your due date." Yikes! That has definitely gotten us to get our booties in gear. I'm organizing things for my sub at school like crazy, we installed the carseat, and are collecting stuff for the hospital bag! She did say that when labor happens, it will probably be fast. I don't mind if she stays in a little longer. She is comfy, I'm happy, and I'd love to get through the next 3 weeks of school. We'll see what happens!

Baby Shower!

Big Day! Baby Shower Day!

January 7th, 2012

34 weeks

Quite an impressive crew of ladies worked together to throw an adorable shower for Baby and me last weekend! This baby is going to be loved by a village, there is no doubt!

Jason had a secret "appointment" with someone in the morning, and it turned out to be Kristina! It turned out this appointment had to do with Kristina's role as game master... Lucky me, I got to spend a few minutes with her at home. Then we headed off to the shower!

Hello mom! It's hard to get a picture where she's not talking....but so happy she was able to be there! For a minute we were worried she wouldn't be able to be there, but she flew home just in time!

Adorable centerpieces, with little details of cuteness!

Delicious food! Including Mom and Mary's special pea salad recipe...yum!

What an impressive "dessert committee." Lisa and the girls tested recipes for all of December to come up with the perfect creations. Believe me, they were not only beautiful, but delicious!
Game time: Surprise! Kristina recorded Jason answering questions about the baby and me! He is pretty cute, if I say so myself.
What a lucky baby and mommy, we got so many thoughtful gifts. These ladies thought to bring books, blankets, adorable outfits, handmade lovelies, baby essentials, toys, things for the nursery, and more!

A gift from Great Grandma and Grandpa Friesen, a blanket handmade by a friend.

Thank you to all the friends who came to shower baby!

Teacher Friends

Thomas Girls

College and high school girlfriends who have now merged!

Dana and Me

Grandma Nan and Auntie Kristin

Best party planning team ever! Thanks, Auntie Rachel and Bebe for coordinating the team!

Everyone! (minus Bryna who offered to take the picture!)

Thanks for a great party!!

Every good party needs a fantastic after-party! Love sneaking in a little extra girl time...and some bar hopping while I still can! Thanks ladies!

Christmas Adventures - 32 Weeks

What a fabulous Christmas season!! We have sure been spoiled by time off from school and work, lots of time with family, and some fun adventures. Last week, Jason and I took advantage of our time off for a mini-road trip to Cle Elum for Christmas breakfast sausage from our favorite sausage shop, Glondo's. Jason was way excited about Jason and Baby's first trip to Glondo's! It was a beautiful day with snowy vistas as we headed over the pass. We even went to see the old house and lake in Cle Elum, which Jason has heard lots of stories about.

On Christmas Eve Eve, we kicked off the celebrations with a dinner cruise to see the Christmas ship! We had so much fun last year that we gathered an even bigger group this year, including some Clipper friends that we don't see often enough!

On Christmas Eve, Jason and I got to see Justin perform at New Life Church in Renton in a show that he produced AND played bass for. It was great to check out this place where Justin has been spending so much of his time!

Christmas morning comfy clothes...my shirt is a little tighter than a few weeks ago!! We woke up early and headed over the mom and dads for Christmas morning with the fam. The baby had her best prenatal Christmas ever. She even got some gifts! We were pretty spoiled, too. :)
Everybody had the day off on Monday! We went to a friend's and got to use their pool!
We had a special overnight visit from far away cousins!! Erin got to meet Kenley for the first time, and a couple of the cousins got kicked and punched by the baby. What a special time for us all to be together!
Baby got a special gift from Cousin Elie and Great-Aunt Theresa...hand made booties, headbands, and a beautiful crocheted blanket! Thanks, ladies!!

Merry Christmas 2011!