Too precious not to post...

I'm too tired to make it to bed.....

Such a sweet smile!

Redneck Pool House

If you're house is falling down, but the Pool's still standing.......you might be a redneck.

This was just too funny of a picture NOT to post! It's at our friends Arnold and Cathy's house. That's one of the sheds that is in their back yard, not their actual house. The pool is structurally sound whereas the foundation of the shed has made it to the point of almost falling over by itself. Gotta love the redneck priorities!

Baby Shower-UNUM Style!

The Girls @ Jesse's work are amazing! And so sweet, too! They threw us a shower for the new baby. Jesse got enough diapers to fill the space under the crib. Sydney got some awesome Big Sister gifts, and mommy got fruit punch. Hey it was good punch! Just kidding, I got to scratch off some of the big ticket items from my "Still need" list. Here's a few pictures:

Syd helped open everything.

Big Sister gifts

Helping is such a big job!

And here's a good clip where you catch a glimpse of the belly.

Driving Miss Sydney

Last weekend as my friend Cathy and I were driving around some back roads, we passed a yardsale where they were selling some Barbie Power wheels jeeps. We got both for $50 (i'm a real good negotiator) and after charging them overnight one of them worked like a charm. The other needs a new battery but we knew that when we bought it. Sydney LOVES them! However she dowsn't quite get the idea of steering and pushing the pedal to make it go, so Daddy showed her how to do it......Here's the result:

Quickie update!

Had a Dr.'s appt. on Tues. Everything is right on track. Baby's still in the "go" position. Contractions are more frequent now, and my hips are moving outta the way (ouch!). I'm not sleeping well, but I think that has something to do with the hundred trips to the bathroom every night. And the feet are still as chubby as ever. I don't think I'm going to see my normal shoe size ever again. (then again, I don't see my feet very often anymore) On the plus side, getting ready for the baby has been feeding my insatiable nesting. Due date is still set for the 17th of September, but there's a poll going around family and friends that says i'm going to pop any day now. Honestly, I'd rather it be sooner than later. I think I'll go cut the grass........then ride up and down the fields........and walk around the mall a few times......and maybe even do some jumping jacks!

Jesse's office also held a baby shower for us. Yes untraditional, but they missed the opportunity to give us one for Sydney and there was no denying them. Got TONS of diapers, much to daddy's delight, and lots of other great gifts. Sydney even got a few "big sister" presents which she absolutely loves.

I'm still working, only evenings, and on light duty. I'm planning on working until either the 1st full week of Sept. or whenever I go into labor. Which ever comes first.

I think this answers all the questions I've been getting lately. If I missed any, let me know and I'll answer them.

So very busy!

OMG! There is so much going on right now. First we had a baby scare. She's fine. She was just feet first, which meant C-section was the only safe option, and even then the cord could get tangled. Well, it petrified me that my baby could be in any danger. But that crisis is over, since she flipped (two very painful days of her being sideways!). Now she's head down and all lights are green for trying to deliver the old fashioned way. Now comes the hard part: giving this little girl a name. Jess and I have a few ideas for first names, however middle names seem to be our roadblock.

Then our very dear friends and Sydney's adoptive grandparents (Papa Arnold and Nana Cathy)lost thier son last week. We have been trying our best to be as supportive as possible. While they were gone to see family out of town, Jesse and some people from work got together and re-did the son's room. Not to erase all the memories, but it was in pretty bad shape. They're just fixing it up: new floor, getting rid of the mold problem, fixing the HVAC duct, etc. It was to be a suprise for when they got home later this week, but they came back early in the midst of the construction. They still love it anyways. Jesse hasn't slept well this past week, for worry of Arnold. They've gotten pretty close. He's also spent every available minute there either cleaning, fixing the room, taking care of the dogs, or just being there for Arnold and Cathy. We don't feel neglected, we've been with him most of the time he's there.

On a lighter note, Sydney has taken up dancing. She's got a bunch of these Barbie movies now, and all of them have dancing scenes somewhere. Syd just prances and runs and jumps all over the living room. She even immitates the arm movements when she can. It's so cute! See:

I'm going to have to get his girl some lessons when she's old enough. Three is the youngest they let into the dancing studio around the corner from us. That's OK, we'll just dance in front of the TV until then......