37 weeks

Wow...Big Mama coming through! These pics were taken last weekend. My nephew Bryce is excited to meet his new cousin! Let me just say that I am SO TIRED of being pregnant! This really has been such an easy pregnancy...no complications at all. But now I feel like there is no way my stomach can stretch any larger and I am SICK of hearing strangers' comments! In the beginning everyone told me I wouldn't show because I am 5'10".....haha. Now everyone asks if I'm carrying two, that it must be a boy because Im so round, that I look like Im about to pop, that Im growing larger EVERY day...... I cant go anywhere! I am such a quiet and reserved person, and I am still not used to strangers wanting to know all about my pregnancy! Oh and as I type this at work another stranger...."you havent had that baby yet?!" And don't even get me started on the swollen feet comments. I just do not understand how people always feel the need to comment?

Anyways... Lillian has not dropped yet...she is enjoying poking her bottom up as hard as she can into my ribcage. I think she is getting higher, rather than lower! I have been having some extreme braxton hicks contractions for a week now. Those are not fun. Some have just about knocked the breath out of me! Tomorrow is my last day of work. I plan to walk the neighborhood everyday next week....hoping she will drop! I am so ready for her to get here! My last sonogram is Tuesday, I cant wait to find out how much she weighs! I think we just about have everything ready, we are going to finish packing bags and install the carseat this weekend!

I will update next week and post pictures of her nursery!

Lillian's Shower

Last night was one of the most special nights of my life! We were only having one shower for Lillian, given by our church, and they made sure that it was extra special! I didn't sleep at all last night, I was so overwhelmed with excitement. I think the floral arrangements at this shower were more spectacular than my wedding reception! My pictures really don't do it justice at all. Everything was so detailed, and really looked like me. Dustin and I are so blessed to be a part of such a life-giving church, with so many amazing women. They worked so hard to really bless us!
These are just a few pictures, I will post more later.


My bf Laura: This pic makes me laugh

My wonderful hostesses, minus Amanda E.,...with a few of the crowns.

The tables outside surrounded the beautiful pool with tiki torches, and all had beautiful flower arrangements, candles, and pink tablecloths!

The party favors- strawberry cake pops!

The table arrangements...complete with crown and jewels. This picture really doesn't do it justice at all.

Crown shaped cookies with her initials.

Happy Anniversary!

Today marks our two year anniversary! And we will be celebrating in childbirth class! ha..no fancy dinner for me....instead I get to watch a graphic video of a random woman in labor! Things sure have changed in two years... but I couldn't be happier!

We went to the Dr. today, and Lillian is weighing in at four pounds, two ounces! I only have about nine weeks left! This has been such an uneventful pregnancy-it really has been easy. I am so grateful! Her room is coming right along, and I can not wait for her to get here!

She Has a Name!

Lillian Grace

Sweet Pea's Photo Shoot

Sweet Pea, as she has yet to be named, had her 4D picture taken today! She was moving so much that it was hard to get a great picture, and sometimes the cord got in the way. These are four of my favorites. She has very full lips like her mom and dad! She is such an active baby, and it was really neat to feel her kick and watch it at the same time. I think Dustin and I are getting really close to deciding on a name, and I will post it as soon as we do. Her nursery is slowly coming together. My sister Grace is picking up her crib this weekend in Austin, TX from my aunt and uncle's house. As soon as I get it assembled, I can start putting everything in place! I think she looks so sweet and can not wait to meet her!

Car and TV for sale

We are trying to sell my 2004 Toyota Solara. It is a two door, and I now need a four door with a baby on the way. It is in perfect condition, never wrecked, tan exterior, tan interior, 52k miles. I bought it new. $11,500. Mint condition and looks like new.

Also trying to sell a 36" Sony flat screen tv. 2006 model. Perfect condition, but we have no room for it since we moved. Paid $750 for it, asking $299 firm.

Email me if anyone is interested!
sarakat18@hotmail.com

Crib Bedding Dilemma

I have yet to do anything with my nursery! When we moved about two months ago, we made the mistake of piling extra things in the baby's room, so now I have to go back and clear it out.
But my dilemma is this...
I have alot of silk fabric that I want to use for the nursery. I got it for free several years ago, and I love it. I have just enough for a crib dust ruffle and bumper pads.
My question is this: do I dare use silk for bumper pads, or will I totally regret not being able to wash them? The silk will be gorgeous and free....
None of the ready-made bumpers match, so I would have to find and buy coordinating fabric that matched and have some made if I wanted washable ones.
What should I do?
Please help.