what to do on a rainy day.....

Daddy-to-be finishes the changing table, the last thing that needs to be assembled....

Alex naps after getting his summer hair cut on his favorite duck

check out Alex's tail.....notice the end?

Moli napping in one of her favorite places...our bathroom sink!

Moli napping again in the nursery

just when I thought.....

What do you do on a rainy Sunday when your husband is out of the house? Of course you go shopping for baby shoes! Yes, the baby that has yet to be born. I wondered into the kids shoe section at Dillard's to find baby Sperry's, baby Keds, and adorable Stride Right tennis shoes. I have always loved Keds since I was a little girl and have always said I'd put them on my kids. So I decided on a pair of teeny Keds and headed to check out. I casually mentioned to the sales lady that I really had no idea what size to get and she gave me the "worried face." Then a customer who was buying shoes for her children sat up and said, "you are buying shoes for your baby? When are you even due?" I said I'd like to just buy a pair of shoes for when he might start showing interest in walking for stepping. She basically told me I was crazy for wanting to buy shoes for a baby with laces and also one that wasn't even here. Apparently, you MUST have you baby "measured" for shoes at Stride Right. I said I didn't think I'd put shoes on him until he started creeping around. The customer then corrected me with a worried tone, "you will put shoes on him in the winter, right?" I said yes, and told her that I had the Robeez section covered for then, but I wanted "shoes" for when he started creeping or making strides at taking steps. Just when I thought I was somewhat on track for preparing for baby, someone will kindly remind you that first time moms really have no idea of what they are doing. I just wanted a pair of Keds for the baby! However, on this rainy Sunday, that was bigger battle than I had anticipated or was up for. I left without buying any shoes!

8 months preggo

I'm currently 34 weeks pregnant. I can't believe we only have a few weeks left! The baby should weigh around 5 pounds now according to a few books I've read. I wonder how much he'll actually weigh when he's born!

rock-a-bye baby

This post is for everyone who has heard me worry about my rocking chair not arriving in time for baby boy. Well, it's here! It arrived today and I love it! You may notice the ipod in the picture. Yes, baby boy has his own ipod that has been downloaded with lullabies to help him sleep! David and I can't wait until he's here!

april showers....

This spring April showers brought many baby gifts and good times! Last week I had 3 showers in one week. The first shower was hosted by my aunt and cousins. The second shower was hosted by my friends I work with in the NICU. The third shower was hosted by David's mom, sisters, and aunt. I had the best time chatting with everyone, opening gifts, eating cake, and talking all things baby! A big thank you goes to everyone who came, hosted, and toasted to baby Anderson! David and I feel so blessed to be surrounded with so many wonderful friends and family. Here are just a few pictures from the showers.

Diaper Cake made my mother-in-law

petafores and cookies

his first Master's oufit from Grandpa


David opening a gift from Grandpa and Grandma



Just a few favorite coworkers and their babies!

Girls from Vandy

cake


just a few of my cousins

my mom