It's almost time!!!

I went to the doctor this morning, and she said that I was 2 centimeters dilated, Connar's head was in a really good position, Connar is a good size baby :) , and she stripped my membranes. We are scheduled to be induced Tuesday morning if he doesn't come before then. Woo hoo! Excited doesn't even begin to describe the way Talton and I feel about our baby boy making his grand arrival. We can't wait to meet him!

our little pirate's room

Our sweet boy's room is complete and ready to go! I'm actually washing the last of his clothes right now, and then everything will be done for his room. Talton hung all the wall stuff this weekend, and now all we have left to do is wait for our little man to make his big debut. We have 4 1/2 weeks left before his due date. Yeah! We are so very excited to meet Connar! Here are some pictures of his room all complete:

34 weeks pregnant!!!!

So Talton and I went to the doctor yesterday and had our first ultrasound since we found out that Connar was a boy at 20 weeks along. Our sweet boy is growing big, strong, and healthy....please pray that this continues. :) The ultrasound tech said that he has big chubby cheeks, is head down (smart boy!), and estimates him to currently weigh 5 pounds 10 ounces. We have six weeks to go until his due date, so we're anxious to see how much he'll weigh once he arrives. As long as he's healthy, I'll be a happy mommy. :) He actually got the hiccups during the ultrasound which was quite funny. We can't wait to meet Connar and just dream about what it will be like to hold him for the first time......

In more exciting news, my sister, Kelsie, got married this past weekend. It was a beautiful wedding and so much fun. I did my best to dance around a bit even though I'm soooo pregnant. :) Here's a picture of Connar at the wedding:

Yo Ho, Yo Ho, A Pirate's Life For Me!!!!

I am nearly 33 weeks pregnant, and we just had a blast at our second baby shower. It was thrown by wonderful family friends who have been like other moms to me through my life. So many friends (from long ago as well as new friends) made time to come out to celebrate Connar, and that meant the world to me. Connar received so many cute clothes, fun toys, thoughtful gifts, and sweet books, and Talton and I are so excited to be able to use them with him soon. Speaking of my husband, he surprised me at the end of the shower by showing up (had been planned for like a month), and the hostess actually had gifts for Talton to open up as the daddy. That was quite fun!


Connar's loot! He's already so very loved...


The amazing hostesses with the super cute pirate cake that matched Connar's bedding...


Fun bibs...




One of Talton's Daddy gifts that he opened was a Texans outfit, including the helmet and ball for Connar to wear one day. I can already imagine my boys sitting sitting together on the couch on a football Sunday....Connar as a little boy wearing his Texans jersey and big helmet next to his proud daddy. So cute!


My prince charming...


This was the funniest gift that Talton received. It was an apron full of things he'll need for "Daddy Diaper Dooty"...gotta love the tongs to pick up the dirty diapers! Ha!

What a great day!

Exactly 10 years ago I met the man of my dreams....and he's held the key to my heart ever since. It's crazy to think that it's been 10 years since Talton and I met, but you know what they say - time flies when you're having fun. If someone would've asked me that day where I would be 10 years from then, I would've said "married, have a child, and be really happy with my life". Well we're right on track with that!!!

Talton and I went to the doctor today for a regular check-up and everything is going great. We'll go back now every 2 weeks. That means we're getting closer to Connar making his big appearance. I'm 29 weeks 1 day pregnant today, so less than 11 weeks to go until his due date. SO EXCITING!!!!!!!

cake & gifts & a stroller, oh my!

So Connar's first baby shower was this past weekend. My teaching team at school threw it for us, and it was absolutely fantastic! Connar got so many goodies that I had so much fun looking at as I opened them and then again at home when I was putting them away. Looking at the picture below it might look like he got everything he needs, but we actually still have quite a bit of essential things to get. On the invitation, the hostesses asked the guests to bring a book instead of a card...right up a teacher's alley! They look perfect on his shelf with plenty of room to add more. I'm so excited about the second shower for family and friends that is in September!!! When we got home from the shower, Talton put together Connar's combination stroller/car seat and his super cute car walker. What a great daddy!








Look how tiny the socks are! Talton and I are so unbelievably excited to have Connar here to put them on his sweet little feet! I sure do love this baby so much it hurts!!! By the way, I'm 28 weeks pregnant tomorrow......yes, that means only 12 weeks to go until his due date. Amazing how time flies when you're having fun. :)

I heart Talton!

He makes me laugh every day, takes care of me, comforts me when as my hormones are on this roller coaster, and he loves me with every fiber of his being. I'm quite the lucky girl to be loved by such an amazing man. I love you Talton, and I can't wait to become Mommy and Daddy side by side.