Ethan's Birthday is set!

I went in this morning for my 35 week appt...even though tomorrow I am 36 weeks...but he jumped another 4 centimeters in the last 2 weeks! So he measures 46 weeks, whereas I am only 36 weeks......see why I think he's so big?? Well, Dr. Deed agrees and so we scheduled a c-section for Thursday, August 9th. That's ONLY 2 weeks from tomorrow! Brandon and I are SO excited and can't wait to meet our little (big) boy. I am just about done with the nursery, so I promise I will post pics when it's finished, hopefully this weekend!

34 Week Update

Lots of people have been asking for updates from the doctor's appointment on Wednesday b/c as you can see from the pictures, it looks like I could deliver at any moment and from the size of my belly you might guess it would be twins. Let me assure you, it's only one boy in there, he's just trying to set some kind of record and taking my body along for the ride! I have been measuring ahead since the beginning...3 weeks ago I was to 6 centimeters ahead and I thought that was pretty big. Then yesterday she says he is measuring 9 centimeters ahead and it's all baby, she can feel him from top to bottom and side to side. So for sure we're looking at a scheduled c-section. Dr. Deed said we don't electively take babies before 38 weeks, so we'll measure him Aug 8 and go from there. I have a feeling by the 15th Ethan will be with us on the outside. So keep us in your prayers as we approach the home stretch.

Baby Showers

We had our last 2 showers last weekend for baby Ethan. The top 2 pics are from our church shower, and the bottom 2 are from our shower at my mom's best friend's house. I didn't take very many pictures...but we were overwhelmed by all the goodies we got and this baby is already being spoiled! Thanks to all who came, hosted, and sent gifts......such a special time!

Random Photos

Brandon's first duck hunting with Brian (Jennifer's husband)
Me, Brandon, and the Baz

Ok, so these pictures are not new...but they are some of my favorites I found while going through Brandon's computer. Brandon went duck hunting for the first time this year with Jennifer's husband Brian and quickly decided he LOVES it and can't wait for next season. Also, Brandon is entertained by David Bazzell, so when we went to Orlando for the Capital One Bowl....we took the opportunity to have our photo taken with the Baz. I have one of just Baz and me, but I didn't post it since it makes Brandon so jealous ;)

Ethan's Room (so far)

This room is DEFINITELY a work in progress, but we finally got the bed put together this weekend and the curtains up and room painted last weekend...so we're getting closer. I will post more when it's more put together, but lots of people were asking about the baby room, so here's what we have so far.

First Baby Shower

my huge belly & my beautiful friends!
Diaper Cake for Ethan!
Look at the beautiful table & flowers!
Cutest Petit Fours Ever- AND my fave treat!

The lovely ladies who hosted the party (missing Suzanne & Sabra)

We had our first baby shower Father's day weekend and my friends went above and beyond. I was SO overwhelmed by how nice the shower was, how many great friends were able to come, and all the special gifts we were given for baby Ethan. Thanks so much to these girls who made it SO special!

Family Vacation

Brandon's Birthday in Mexico
Family Dinner @ Ruth's Chris
Brandon & my brother Chris
Brandon from our balcony

We went to Cancun for family vacation this year. It was my last "hoorah" since I couldn't travel anymore after we got back. We went the week before memorial day and got to celebrate Brandon's birthday while in Mexico. Brandon adventured to snorkel with my brother as well as rent a jeep and go hiking at Tulum one day while I did the same thing everyday. Lay by the pool, read, and drink water (not from the tap). It was great to relax for the week and sleep and just lay around. Then we got bumped to first class flying back, so it was a perfect end to the trip!