Shower Pictures

Since college, we've had a plastic rat that we used for pranks and now it gets passed around for misc. occasions. I actually think I have 2!!!!!! Hence, the rat in the pictures below. :)

Shower Pictures

My Grandma also made the cookies.

Olivia got a new puppy--Marley. She is soooo cute!!

Showers

I am going a little out of order with my posts but I am waiting to get the pictures from the shower that Travis' office threw us. They all went together and were able to get us our carseat/stroller, pack n' play, AND a gift card to Target. Whohoo! I really want to post the pictures because the decorations were awesome. One of Travis' co-workers MADE and decorated THREE cakes! I was blown away! They matched the butterfly themed plates, etc.

This is the cake she made especially for Travis and I to bring home. Yum!

I had my last baby shower on Saturday. It was technically given by my sister Bridgett and best friend Anne. They did a great job! Thanks to everyone else that helped, though: Megan for bringing the veggie tray, Mom for all of your help, Jaime for bringing the gifts for the games, Julz for helping set up, Anne's mom for making the diaper cake (so cute!) and Grandma B. for making the AWESOME cake. It means a lot that my Grandma took the time to BAKE AND DECORATE a cake for my shower. If you've kept up on my blog, you might remember that my Grandma has been making cakes on the side for family, etc. since we were little and I love them!

The shower was at Bridgett's house and turned out perfectly. It was a fun and relaxing atmosphere, though I think I opened gifts for almost 2 hours??? :) Thanks everyone! I loved all of the decorations. Anne had the great idea to print out baby pictures of me and Travis and hung them up around the house. I've heard time and time again that I wasn't the happiest baby and Travis, who has had the nickname "Smiley" forever, was a much happier baby. Everyone commented on how he hasn't changed a bit! Hopefully Baby C. will take after him in that department. :) I would prove it in pictures but I can't get the scanned pics to upload.

For one of the games, I had to sculpt misc. baby items with play-doh and the guests had to guess what they were. Pretty fun!

One of the gift tables. We were able to use the flowers again from my Bloomington shower. So cute!

Isabelle (3rd grade), drew this picture of me. Notice the 'baby' in my tummy. Love it!

Olivia (4 years) drew this picture. I assume it was inspired by Isabelle's. :) As Olivia described it, my arms are up in the air and my mouth is open saying "Hooray!" and the person up in the air to the right is God. Awwwwwww!

Go Cubbies!

(not sure what is up with the weird, cheesy smile...but anyway!)

It's the opening day of baseball so I decided I'd wear my "Lil Cubs Fan on the Way" shirt to school today. I don't think I'll be able to wear it much longer! Plus, I was just looking for an excuse to be comfortable. My tennis shoes are my new best friend and I'm less concerned lately with being 'cute' and 'stylish' and am most concerned about being comfy!

I'm excited this is a short week--only 2 more days to go! I have a busy week, though. Tomorrow is already Tuesday--after school I have an art lesson and then a hair appointment, and Wednesday I'll be spending it with Travis and packing, I'm sure. I might even try to squeeze in a shopping trip so I can get something cute to wear to my shower this weekend. I plan to go home on Thursday night and hang with my sister, Mom and Anne before my shower on Saturday. Can't wait! Julie is also coming into town so I'm excited to see her, as well as Jaime! I wish I could see them all EVERY DAY!! I love it here but I miss them and always wish we were all closer in distance.

Travis' office had a baby shower for us last Friday afternoon. It was AWESOME! Look for that post soon!

Jeesh!

I just wanted to say THANK YOU to the lady at school (she came later in the year this year and I don't even really think I know her name) for telling me today that I'm BIG for 32 weeks!

(A co-worker, Barb, commented, "Wow, Stephanie, you're 32 weeks?" and that was this chick's response.)

Good thing I don't take it personally, though you might not know it since I'm complaining about it right now. So many things I WANTED to say but all I could muster was that I am so short/little that maybe it just seems that way. Thankfully Barb said, "NO, YOU AREN'T!"

And maybe I am, maybe I'm not--do you really say that to someone?????

Can you see a difference?

This post is for my sis, Bridgett. Enjoy :)

January 30...





March 30...




The dates were a coincidence. :) I haven't been anal about taking pictures every week or every month. It's just kind of been random. It's pretty crazy to see the difference in the pictures, though! WOW! I think I grew just over spring break, too. Where did the last 2 months, go, though, is what I'm wondering!?

Sneak Peek!

I can't believe Spring Break is over! Though I didn't go anywhere exciting, I had something planned EVERY day of break so of course it flew by! It was fun and I was able to take a nap just about every afternoon after my 'busy' day of going out to lunch, painting pottery, running errands, shopping, etc.




Here is the crib with the bedding all put together! The picture was taken with my phone and maybe that is why the coloring looks a little different. It is actually a really HOT pink. It looks kind of corral in the photo. Anyway, I love it! I was able to get to IKEA to get the bookcase I wanted and the dresser, which is partially put together. Travis worked on that yesterday a little bit and will probably finish tonight. :) I am super excited to be able to put things away and have the room ready. You know me---I'm quite the planner so hopefully everything will be ready before baby arrives. A co-worker's wife just had her baby about 3 weeks early, I think, so if that were to happen to me, then we have just a little over a month! Seems kind of crazy when you look at it that way! I doubt that will happen, but you just never know, right? I am looking forward to this Friday--Travis' office is throwing us a shower. As well, I can't wait for my Rushville shower! I'll post more pics when everything is put together!