School Shower

Melissa feels so blessed to work with such an amazing group of people. She landed in such a great place after being displaced and works with the best grade level and just loves her school. Today her grade level threw her a shower at school. They did such a fabulous job and we are so thankful for their hard work. We are so thankful for all the wonderful presents we received. Here are some pictures from today!

Olivia's first toys!

This was not from the school shower- but from Melissa's stepsister Kara! Thank you Kara!!

2 Really Cute duck outfits!

The Boppy!! Thank you 4th grade!!

Activity mat for tummy time and playing.

The awesome bath basket from my grade level! Thank you 5th grade!

My grade level- the BEST!

Melissa at the shower.

Olivia's initials.

The super, yummy, cookie cake!

33 weeks... and the countdown begins...

Melissa had her appointment today and all went pretty well. Everything measured much better today and she got to see Olivia in action on the ultrasound. Olivia was hiccuping and then kept sticking her tongue out. Olivia weighed 4 pounds and 7 ounces and is in the 50th percentile for her weight. Dr. Watkins said that she might be on the smaller side. Melissa has had some really swollen feet and legs the past few days so the doctor really wants her off her feet as much as possible. She only wants her working regular work hours and nothing extra. We are now going weekly to the doctor and have been told to be prepared to go EARLY!

Here are Olivia's glamor pics. They are not the clearest but we tried to get one of her with her mouth open sticking her tongue out.

Baby Shower for Brendon

Since Brendon missed all the fun and excitement, we (Melissa, Debbie (Melissa's mom), and Aunt Cheryl) decided to throw Brendon a shower when he got home.

My Daddy rocks!!

The dad diaper bag!

Dad's brew with a pacifier.

Daddy's girl =)

8 months and counting!

Baby Shower Part 2

Here are some more pictures from the baby shower.

Our great neighbors Karyn and Kristy!

Running Friends- Rhonda, Kim, Melissa, and Joan.

Wahoo! the Diaper Genie!! Thanks Joan!!

Reading cards- bad idea....

The profile shot

Super snacks!

Chatting with Sybil and Friends

More chatting!

Baby Shower

Today was our first baby shower. We are very thankful to Melinda, Michele, Malissa, Dawn, Franki, and Niamh for hosting our shower. A very special thank you to Malissa for hosting it at her house. Here are few snap shots from the day- there will probably be another post with more pictures. We are so thankful for all the gifts we received today. Thank you to all that attended!!

Olivia's first bathing suit.

Nissa, Sybil, Michele, and Mollie.

Kim, Rhonda, and Joan.

3 pregnant friends- Dawn, Malissa, and Melissa

Olivia's cake

Gifts for Olivia

Olivia received some precious gifts the other day. We want to thank Aunt Cathy and Uncle Andy for sending us some beautiful clothes and card for Olivia. They are so precious. We are so grateful and thankful for all the wonderful gifts that we have received so far. We are truly blessed to have such thoughtful and wonderful people in our lives. Here are some pictures of the cute clothes!

Definitely for Team Pink.

This one is sooo cute, it has little footies and ruffles on the bottom.

Gotta love plaid- Everyone knows Melissa does!!

Love you too!

What can go wrong with a pink elephant!

30 Weeks...and 10 to go!

Gosh we can't believe that there are just 10 weeks to go. The clock is really starting to tick LOUDLY. We are a little bit excited and nervous. We just can't wait to meet Olivia. Melissa passed her Gestational Diabetes test! Wahoo! So we were very happy about that. We start our Ready and Able classes on Sunday that will get us prepared for Olivia's arrival. Other then that all is going well and our next doctor's appointment is on Valentine's Day!

Here is a cute little poem Melissa found today!

I Am Not Alone

Running errands and talking on the phone,
I am pleasantly reminded that I am not alone.
Little tiny hands a precious rounded knee
pushing and twisting that no one can see.
Oh sweet child kicking up your heels,
it is our little secret that only I can feel.
I look forward to your birth,
when I can kiss your skin,
but for now I will just smile,
As I feel you play within.
Author Unknown