The Last Week or So. . .

This last week or so has been full of things!

1. My parents and aunt & uncle stopped by for a quick visit on their way to help my brother & sister-in-law move back to Amarillo. It was a lot of fun, but I wish that they had been able to stay more than just one night!

2. This last week, my friend, Katy, came for a visit while she was working market in Dallas. We had a great time just being able to catch up and talk. She gave me some great pointers for how to deal with the hospital when it's time for Karis to come, too! Girls nights are so fun!

3. I started, and mostly completed, many projects.

A. I decided not to do the traditional baby book. Instead, I'm doing a scrap baby book. I got some ideas out of baby books I'd seen in the stores and did only the pages that I really liked. Then I'm also going to do scrapbook pages of pics & stuff. I'm thinking that I'll probably only do it until Karis' 1st birthday. (I tend to get burned out on scrapbooking real easy.)

B.The nursery - well, it's pretty much completed. Here are some pics so far.

C. I'm going to give making headbands and hair bows a try. Well, see. . . I'll keep you updated.

D. The rocking chair - We found a great little rocking chair, but we're going to strip the varnish and paint it white to match the other furniture in the nursery. Don't worry. When I say "we", I really mean Mike. :)

E. Lastly, well for right now, all I need to do is get my hospital bag packed and pick out a coming home outfit for Karis. I can't believe it's getting so close! Oh - My doctor thinks that Karis will probably come a little sooner than the 31st. We're thinking maybe around the 15th or so. I'm so glad!

One more thing - Keep praying for rain here in the metroplex! It's been so ridiculously hot!!! We reached 104 on Saturday, and then on Sunday we had a "cool front" come in at 100. We did get a little bit of rain on Monday, but not enough to really cool things down. Pregnant or not, 104 is just too hot!!!

Prepping

With only a little over a month left until we get to meet Karis, I've been trying to "prep" Mike for all things girly. (i.e. dresses, matching hair bows, the color pink, mini skirts, accessories, etc.) I saw this video and it was just too cute! I showed it to Mike so that he might have an idea of what's possibly in store for him in the future. Enjoy!

"Are All Women Born This Way?"

7 1/2 Weeks Left!

I can't believe I only have 7 1/2 weeks left!! Mike & I are so pumped to meet Miss Karis! Last night we were talking about Mike's birthday coming up, and when she heard us say birthday, she started kicking and moving like crazy! I guess she's just about ready for her birthday! I've also been emailed and had messages left for some updated belly pics. So, here's the update!

The 1st one is me at 5 months, and the 2nd is me at 8 months.

High School Memories Tag

I was tagged by Jenifer. Here it goes!

1.Did you date someone from your school? Yep. Jerad, for reasons still unknown.

2.What kind of car did you drive? I first drove the ghetto Honda, but then I was redeemed and drove a Chrysler Conquest. It was so fun & fast! I do have to admit to racing it a couple of times. :)

3.Were you a party animal? Nope. I went to parties, but "animal" doesn't really describe me.

4.Were you considered a flirt? I don't think so. I hope not!

5.Were you in band, orchestra, or choir? Choir for a while.

6.What was your most embarrassing moment? I really can't think of one.

7.Were you a nerd? Probably. I still kind of am. ;)

8.Were you on any varsity teams? soccer & cheerleading

9.Did you ever get suspended or expelled? Didn't come close!

10.Can you still sing the fight song! Uh. .yea! Probably in my sleep!

11.Who were your favorite teachers? I liked most of them. Can't really name just a few.

12. What was your school's full name? Randall High School

13.School mascot? Raiders

14.Did you go to homecoming? With who? Usually I went stag because I was cheering, but I did go once with Jerad.

15.If you could go back and do it again, would you? Nope. High school was fun, but I'm glad to have moved on!

16.What did you remember most about graduation? I remember thinking that I might not ever see some of my classmates again.

17.Were you in a club? Yes. Way too many to list out.

18. Have you gained weight since then? Yep. Gained then lost, and now pregnant.

19.Who was your prom date? Jr. year: Brian Evans, Sr. year: Jordan Jackson
Both were a lot of fun!

20.Are you planning on going to your 10 yr. reunion? I planned to, but then was unable to make it!

21.Looking back, what advice would you give yourself? Just have fun and don't hold back!

Now I tag these people: Brandy, Colleen, Kendra, & Jennifer T.

Whew!!

The last month has been super busy! I've been to Amarillo & Corpus, had 3 showers, a graduation, went to a nursing class, moved my classroom for next year, and started on the nursery. So, needless to say, my blogging has slacked just a bit!


Shower #1:

Here are some pics from the baby shower in Amarillo. It was awesome! We were so blessed by people's generosity!!! Karis definately will not lack anything!

Shower #2:

My 3rd grade class also threw me a shower at school. It was so sweet! They worked real hard on keeping it a secret. I was so suprised and taken back by how kind & giving they were. We got so many cute outfits and tons of diapers!!! I have the best 3rd graders in the world!!!! (Sorry. No pics of this one! Privacy issues.) :)

Shower #3:

The 3rd grade team of teachers that I work with also threw me a shower. It was so great! The people I work with literally "showered" me with gifts! Mike & I were so blown away by all of the great stuff we got! (I haven't gotten the pics from this one yet.)

My brother also graduated from college this last month. We are so proud of him for going back and finishing after taking a hiatus to play minor league baseball & get married. Way to go brotha!

I went to a nursing class about a week ago at the hospital that I'm going to deliver at. It was a little different. Not really what I expected. I kind of cracked up a little because we had to practice the "positions" with baby dolls. My fav: the football hold. You literally hold the baby like your a running back dashing down the field trying to score. It was a little awkward! I thought it was also a little ironic that we got these free gifts when the class was over that contained cans of baby formula. Hmm. . .

Finally, I got the crib bedding in! Here's a pic of what it looks like. (This is NOT Karis' room.) I haven't gotten to finish the nursery yet, so pics of that will come later!


I can't believe I only have about 7 1/2 weeks left until Karis gets here! This pregnancy has gone by so fast & has been so much fun! I might be crazy, but I like being pregnant! I've been very blessed to have no sickness, swelling, or complications of any kind! It's been pretty sweet! Karis has also been head down the whole time, thanks to my wonderful husband adjusting my round ligament every other day. Thank you, babe!