My Rocking Chair

The other day, when the girls and I went to garage sales, we found more than just bottles! I found the perfect rocking chair that I have wanted for A LONG TIME!! It just need a little TLC and it would be perfect. So, the kids got to work sanding and vacuuming all in an effort to help Daddy out. I was sleeping when they started so I had no idea that they were working on the chair...



And I got to work painting when they were done, even though I didn't feel like it.....




but it was worth it to see the final project...




I have enjoyed sitting in this chair more than you can imagine. It's in the perfect spot to watch the kids ride their bikes or play in the front yard. I love my chair!

Another Party

Recently my co-workers at PMO threw a "Baby Celebration" party. They were so creative and very good to me. I was very impressed with the food and the fact that the sour cream was baby blue!



They also showered me with many gifts that will come in handy when the baby arrives. This baby is in good shape with all of these things...













Thanks guys, for a wonderful party!

Happy Mother's Day Fun

I had a great Mother's Day this year! We started off by going to church (I didn't think I would last through SS)and then went to Logan's Roadhouse for lunch. We were able to use some gift certificates so it didn't cost us a fortune. Yipee!



Sean is always so creative. He had each of the kids make a card and then he had me open my present at the restaurant. Can you guess what it was? Drum roll please......



the last collector's series of Little House - the movies - you know, the one where Albert gets sick, Rose is kidnapped, and the townspeople blow up Walnut Grove! Happy Mother's Day! No really, I've already watched the first movie in an effort to stay off my feet and cried my eyes out!

After lunch we went to Best Buy to pick out my Mother's Day/Anniversary/Having A Baby/Holding a Job For At Least Two Years.......present. I am posting my blog from it right now. It's a mini PC that I can use to do my Purdue work and post updates from the hospital when the baby comes. I absolutely love it! TaDa...



So, for those of you who want to keep up with what's going on in three weeks....now you can since we have an easy way of posting. Stay tuned and I hope that every Mom had a great Mother's Day!

New Day....More Swollen Feet!

So I thought that when I woke up this morning, my feet would be back to their normal selves. I was wrong...they are bigger today than yesterday....plus I gained five pounds!! I guess it's time to start retaining water and everything else. Maybe going to bed early tonight will help. We will see what tomorrow brings!

Garage Sales and Swollen Feet

Today the girls and I decided to go to some garage sales. Well, we hit the jackpot!! I found a white rocking chair for the porch which I have wanted for a LONG time and I love it already. I on'ly paid $10 dollars for it. I also found a corningware dish that I broke about 3 months into this pregnancy....it's only one of the many items I have dropped and broken and I love this particular dish for pancakes and baking my big cookies, but the best find were these...




I just purchased two AVENT bottles from Target yesterday and paid over $20 for two small bottles. Today I got eight small bottles, four with storage tops, and three large bottles all with nipples and caps and a dozen extra nipples in all sizes. I figure to buy these new, it would cost between $140 and $150!! I paid $6.50 for everything!! Whoo...hoo!! BTW...I returned those other bottles today!

But, the negative to all this shopping is this....



SWOLLEN FEET!!!!

Of course, I also went to Caleb's ball game tonight and worked in the concession stand....and now, I'm sitting at the computer, which doesn't help either. I better be off to bed soon and get these feet off the floor!

35 Weeks Today

Today marks week 35 with 4 more to go!

My New Kitchen Faucet and Baby Shower #3

Today was a busy day around our house. The project list has been mounting as Sean was preparing for his big test last Saturday, but I'm happy to say he has taken the test and now it's time to get down to work before this baby comes! Sean worked hard all day to put in my new kitchen faucet. Here's the old...



And here's the new...



We would really like to put in a new sink too, but decided to keep the old one until we make a decision to add on or move. Believe me, I'm just happy with a new faucet that doesn't leak and look yucky!

While the boys were working on the sink, the girls and I went to the baby shower that our church threw for me and another expecting mom. We had a great time. My mom, sisters, and a good family friend were able to come and enjoy too!















And last but not least....here is a picture of me with two of my other preggie friends. We are all due within 3 1/2 weeks of each other, but I bet you can tell who's the biggest!!