"Michael, the baby received another box."

Michael is going to get me back for this one...but I can't resist...time to embarrass him again. This just in - Michael gets a tad excited when I tell him

"We received another box for the baby."

He gets so excited that items don't remain in their boxes long! Our new highchair was in our house for all of 2 hours...I was watching TV when I heard some commotion behind me. I looked to see what was going on and there is Michael with the box open and reading the instructions!

Introducing The Svan!

The coolest highchair...our baby will be able to use this until he/she is 7 years old. Yes I know that doesn't make since but if you are really curious check out The Svan website.

Next up our Baby Einstein Play Pen. THANK YOU DEBBIE & PHILIP!!!!

Baby Einstein didn't get opened until the 2nd day.....BUT only because Michael worked out much later than usual and did not know a box awaited him:)

Taaa Daaa....he must have been channeling into the Olympics on this one...He set what I called - The Baby Einstein Installation Record!!!

We often get asked, "Are you ready for the baby?" If only those people knew about our blog:):)

Happy Birthday to Josie!

Happy Birthday to you!

Happy Birthday to you!!

Happy Birthday to JOSIE!!!

Happy Birthday to YOU!!!! This past weekend we went back to Cincinnati to celebrate Josie Marie's very 1st birthday. As expected we had a great time spending the day with her, friends and family.

All eyes on Josie - was the name of this day. Josie had a blast...especially in her red wagon.

Josie was very happy to see her cupcake and hear everyone sing Happy Birthday!!

Yum....refined sugar...good thing Carri gave it a test run a few days earlier.

There was definitely a chance this organic child could have had a sugar spasm. I am also happy to report she would have enjoyed her peas more:)

And here's a little family photo...couldn't pass up the opportunity to have our picture taken with the Birthday Girl!!!!

This is after I ate the best cupcake in the world....YUM!! Baby Austin very much enjoyed it as well.....Baby was just a movin' and a groovin'........

And of course what would a day be like when Carri and I aren't goofing around...many many laughs:) We had such a great time - a very short trip - but well worth it. I can't believe how fast Josie has grown. I am reminded how quickly it will go by when it's our baby. Just when I was starting to get SO anxious about meeting Baby Austin....it's time to slow things back down and appreciate and enjoy every day. Carri mentioned a quote that I must share - it is SO true....

"The days are long, but the years are short..."

10 - 9 - 8.....

It's the Final Countdown!!!!

30 weeks = 10 more weeks to go:)

All and all I am still feeling pretty good. Nothing this mama-to-be can't handle. The latest symptoms are super uper swollen feet - but you know what - it makes shaving so much easier. I don't have to worry about cutting my ankle bones because I don't have any - haha!!! Oh and at my last Doc appt - he told me I have pregnancy carpal tunnel. Which explains why every night I wake up and can't bend my fingers. It's the weirdest sensation - but as soon as I get up and moving I am good to go. It's another one of those things you don't hear as a possible symptom until it happens! Oh and the joys of getting out of bed - who knew it would be such a task. But I have mastered the roll and scoot motion - seems to be working for now:) If that fails I give Michael a little holler and he gives me a little push to get me going - hilarious sight. I absolutely love it - the humor in the things I can no longer do just cracks me up:):):)

Below is a pic from the front - another angle to show Baby Austin's progress:) The coolest thing is the baby definitely has wakeful/sleep periods. The most activity happens around 7pm - just in time for me to sit down for the night, relax and ENJOY!

As Michael has said - I am in the 4th quarter - so for all you football fans out there - here I am with 4 fingers in the air - bringing it home for the win:):)

Chicago Baby Shower:)

WOW....I really just had my first baby shower!!!!

Below is a picture of the 4 lovely host - Left to right:

Michelle, Amy, (me), Nell, and Casey :)

What I loved most about my shower were the personal touches that each gal contributed. Each gal added a little bit of herself which made the day feel even more special. I can not imagine going through this day and experience without each of them by my side. I love you all and thank you so much for making my first baby shower such a memorable one! Muaw!!!!!!

Below is a slideshow cataloging the day:) You can tell I had a fantastic time by the never ending grin. Baby Austin got so many fun things. I still have everything laying in the middle of our living room to be seen every time we are home!!

It has been so long since all the gals have been together - we had a great time catching up, telling stories, laughing and even crying. I am so happy to have shared this day with each of you!!!!! Much love!!!

......having technical difficulties with the slideshow...stay tuned!!!!