Tuesday Treasure - Happy Girl!

Yesterday was gorgeous!  It was in the low 70's when we got home from work so we decided to take a stroll to the park in the neighborhood.  Marissa loved getting out and was giggling in the stroller.  I guess it has been awhile since we took a walk.  The dogs played fetch at the park while Marissa played on the slides and the swing.  I have more pictures but I didn't have a chance to upload them last night.  This was one of my favorite shots that I took and I thought I would share our happy little girl. :)

Sneaky Sneak Peek!

Okay, I know you've all been waiting for a nursery sneak peek for baby boy's room.  We're almost done painting.  You'll notice we still have blue tape on the brown stripe, we need to do one more coat and then can do the final reveal!  I can't wait to start decorating and putting the nursery together.  I'm getting very, very impatient (just ask my husband).

I mentioned it was going to be a very vibrant room, right?! 

It's also Hump Day Bump Day (HDBD) so here is my 32 week picture.  It's the first belly picture actually taken in the nursery.  I think we started Marissa's nursery around 22 weeks, we're only 10 weeks behind!

Tuesday Treasures!

I thought these were too funny not to share.  Last week we learned that peanut butter makes for great hair product.  She's a rockstar and she doesn't know it!

One in the back and one in the front. ;-) Yes, my husband says I'm a dork.

3 Years Ago...

Today Danny and I celebrate our third wedding anniversary.  It's hard to believe that three years ago I was walking down the aisle, marrying my best friend.  Here we are today with a beautiful little 14 month old girl that melts our hearts on a daily basis and a precious little boy who is awaiting his grand arrival.  I feel so very blessed to have Danny in my life and I know I wouldn't have Marissa or this baby boy without him. 

Tonight we're going out on the (down)town for a nice dinner as husband and wife.  =)

Baby Boy Update

I had my 31 week check up today.  Blood pressure, weight gain, movement, etc. is all looking great.  The doctor said that he is almost in the head down position, he's a little off to the left right now, but he's not breech.  His heart rate was 147 BPM and I'm measuring at 32 weeks instead of 31.  Right now the doctor isn't concerned with me measuring slightly ahead.  I did the same thing with Marissa about this time.  Also, I'm technically 31 weeks 4 days today, so I'm almost 32 weeks anyway.  She will monitor growth in the next couple of weeks and as we get closer to my due date I may see "Baby Boy" one more time on the ultrasound to get an estimate of his weight. 

Yes, we're still calling him Baby Boy because he does not have a name yet...and it is starting to have a ring to it. :-P

My next appointment is scheduled for November 17th and then...dun, dun, dun...I go WEEKLY until he's born.  Yikes!  Where has this pregnancy gone?! 

I asked the doctor today (already knowing that the answer is her guess is as good as mine) if second babies usually come sooner than the first.  She said in most cases a second baby does come sooner, but ultimately they come when they are ready.  I was a week overdue and induced with Marissa.  I still have a glimmer of hope that he will come after the holidays are over, but I'm hoping to avoid an induction this time around.  Time will tell!

We've started painting the nursery and I hope to start getting things back together this weekend.  I am waiting to take pictures because right now it looks a mess.  Stay tuned for some sneak peeks!

I still have quite a bit on my "to-do" list. 

• Recover Marissa's mobile with fabric that matches Baby Boy's nursery (requires sewing)
• Make or buy hand and foot print plaques
• Make decoration for behind the crib, I'm thinking initials but so far we only know of two initials
• Make decoration for his bedroom door, again we need a name for this
• Buy shelves for nursery and get decorative items
• Buy toy bin that matches nursery
• Hang wall art
• Finish painting
• Put together crib, move dresser and glider
• Organize closet and make closet labels

I'm sure I'm forgetting a number of things but that's all I can think of now.  I'm trying to hold off on buying anything for him because my work has graciously offered to throw me a baby shower at the end of November.  :)  Such a blessed little boy. 

Power of Prayer for Tripp

The blogger world is great for many things.  Like finding new recipes, sharing DIY tutorials, cleaning secrets, sharing family photos and keeping loved ones in touch when life gets busy.  The blogger world is also a tool to spread the word, ask for prayers and bring masses of people together to support someone in need.  

Recently, I've been following a blog about a little boy named Tripp who has a rare genetic disease called EB.  If you can, please take a moment to check out Tripp's Story and say a quick prayer for him and his family.  The power of prayer can be amazing and I know many, many moms are praying for Tripp to get better and holding their little ones extra tight!  No mother or innocent child should ever have to endure this kind of pain.  

  

HDBD/Wordless Wednesday

Okay, it's not quite wordless Wednesday; I'll try to keep it short.  It is hump day bump day, though!

I haven't taken a 31 week belly picture of baby boy, but here is last week's 30 week picture.

And just for funsies, here's 30 weeks with Marissa: