36 Weeks

It's hard to believe that I delivered Christian at 36 weeks and 4 days and here we are! I have been a little anxious about getting to this point without knowing whether or not baby #2 would come early as well, but so far we have made it. According to this morning's doctor appointment I am measuring at 37 weeks, the little guy is head down and is facing my left side, and he getting eager to stretch and see the world! I am guessing that we will have a December baby, but time will tell. Here's to 37 weeks and a healthy, full-term baby!

Winter Iris

These beauties (though not as vibrant) are blooming in our backyard right now. Crazy to see iris blooming in December! I think they are confused with the switch from 50 degree to 70 degree days and cool nights.We would love to see some snow here in South Carolina like last winter, so please send some from Colorado! The comfortable 70 degree days are wonderful, but a cool, balmy day on Christmas would be welcome and feel more like home. I guess we will just have to dream of a white Christmas (after Steve's parents arrive of course.)

Random: Phoenix enjoying some winter sunshine, the rocking chair, and Boppy pillow that I retrieved for Baby #2.

35 Weeks

Getting closer! My lung capacity is quickly dwindling these days and I find myself winded quite often. Other than the heartburn and expected discomforts I am still feeling well. Today's doctor appointment was fairly uneventful. I was hoping that she would check to see if I am dilated or effaced, but she said she won't begin checking until I am 38 weeks. Checkups will be every week now! We are becoming really eager to meet this sweet little boy, and to experience those newborn snuggles once again.

Christmas Decor

As requested by my mom, here are a few more pictures of the Christmas decorations in our home. (Although they will probably still be up when she comes to help with the baby in January.)

Christian's Early Christmas Gift

Christian chillin' in his new chair from Nana and Papa- an early Christmas gift :) The big box it arrived in was nearly just as exciting!

Wordless Wednesday *Walking in Daddy's Shoes*

Thanksgiving Weekend

Thursday through Saturday we enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving getaway in Charleston at my friend, Ashley's house. It was fun spending time with her and her daughters, and then on Saturday we had a Thanksgiving feast with Ashley's sister, Rachel and her family. Christian loved playing with his friend, Evalee and it was sweet to see them reunite and give hugs and kisses. Ashley watched Christian on Black Friday, so we went to Mount Pleasant and enjoyed a leisurely lunch and some Christmas shopping. Steve helped Ashley with some things around the house and we simply enjoyed her company and conversation. Cannot wait until Ashley and her family move back to Sumter when her husband returns from his deployment in the Spring, but it has been fun visiting and seeing more of Charleston. Sunday we played a little catch up and we finished decorating our home for Christmas. Love this time of year!

Christian decided to add his own tree decorations (above.)