Singing Eliza #1

Awaiting babies arrival!

On Friday, Danny had some downtime with work so as we are anxiously awaiting the birth of our baby girl, Danny did a little photo shoot. I now know why people do these things at 6 months, so they don't look like Shamu when taking them. Holy Cow what a massive stomach I have. I am glad we did this at home with just the two of us, I could not imagine showing my prego body to a stranger. He took one of just me, but the blogging world does not need to see the whole prego body of mine. I think Danny is the only proud one of that since he created it to be a 11x17, not going to be pretty in large print. Think that will stay in our bedroom for few to see.

Pic with the cute little red shoes my sisters gave us! Can't wait to find a little dress for her to wear them with.

Hard to get those arms around the belly nowadays! Scary she is going to be huge.

So it is Sunday afternoon and nothing yet, I walked the mall, did some more Christmas shopping yesterday and nothing yet! I woke up in such a bad mood yesterday, I think from lack of sleep and anxiety waiting for when this is going to happen. Last night I kinda freaked hadn't felt the baby in a while, but laid on my side for a little while and took a long shower and that helped to get her moving and relax me. I am going to go for another walk today hopefully that will help the contractions to become closer together.

Baby News!

First thing, I have some funny video that I need to post of my Pre-Natal Water Aerobics class doing a routine to Thriller for Halloween (I know you can't wait for that one) and our niece Eliza being a goofball, once I resize them for uploading you will all get the pleasure of enjoying them.

Then I just wanted to give you an update on the latest and greatest around here. I went to the doctors Thursday and had Ultrasound #5 to see how big the baby is and how I am progressing. Based on the measurements they estimate the baby to be about 8lbs 1oz. I will be 38 weeks Saturday so big baby her she comes! Thanks to the genetics on my moms side of the family there is no stopping being in the "9lb Club" direct quote from my mom.

I am dilated to a 3 now and have been having all the normal signs of beginning labor, no big contractions yet! My goal is to try and go to the mall today finish last minute Christmas shopping and walk this baby out! If I do not have this baby on my own I will be induced on Monday Nov 24 to hopefully prevent a 10lb baby from joining our family.

I would post the ultrasound pic, but they are not that clear in person so a scanned version would be even harder to see. We were told she has hair, must be from the Italian side, my family produces bald babies. So that is were we are at next time hopefully pics of your new family. Wish me luck I think I will need it.

Growing up!

Lucy getting ready to take her 2 year old pictures!
Happy Birthday to Lucy! Can't believe our niece is 2, they are getting big so quickly. She was very cute on her birthday so excited to get all her presents and eat her pig cake with mud on the side (chocolate ice cream).
Stephanie you did a great job on the cake quite creative using snowballs for the nose and ears!

Day Trip

On Saturday Danny and I decided to take a drive to get out of the house while we still can and to have a change in scenery, so we drove up to Cascade Lake. The weather wasn't the greatest that day kinda rainy and gloomy skies, but still a nice drive. I thought I would share some of the pictures taken along the drive, especially with the California family who are still experiencing summer weather and probably have yet to see a leaf change color this fall.
One of the turn offs on the side of the road, we got out to walk around and stretch a little

Cascade Lake

I thought this was great, hard to see in the picture. A real cow in the middle of the road, so the road signs really are meant to watch out for livestock crossing!
This was the cow crossing safely so we could pass
This was cool, to many trees to get a good picture. It was a train that tourists can ride on along the river into the mountains. They had cars that you could stand outside and eat. Very Fun, something to do someday.

Carving Pumpkins

Danny and Ricky getting the pumpkins ready
Graveyard, dessert! Yummy
Our baby's pumpkin, can u tell it is a pacifier? Danny designed it I think it looks good
Pacifier before cutting it out
The back side of our pumpkin, Batty
The front side of our pumpkin, Two-faced
The final pumpkins: Bat on far left - Jake's, Two-faced and pacifier - Dan and Shan, Castle on far right-Hannah

Nursery Time!

Here are some photos of the Nursery, I have been working on getting it ready for the past few days and finally got Danny to put the crib up. He was bummed because he did not want to set it up until we were in our own home, but don't think that will happen here in the next 5 weeks. So the walls are plain because its a rental, but someday it will be cuter. Danny has it already planned out on his computer. Such a proud Dad to be!

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The girl has got clothes, some are hanging, some in the dresser, and the rest in the 2 boxes in the closet. The closet is part hers and part dads work stuff!
Here is the swing, I put together so proud. I only needed a little help with the feet part.
The dresser/changing table prior to crib being put up. The dresser and end table were mine that I had growing up at my parents. We were glad to find a crib to match so we could keep using the furniture.
Let the construction begin
Getting there, looking good

The bedding, can't believe the pink, never thought I would have a pink room!
Ta Da! So proud it is all done and took no time at all
So excited now all we need is for a healthy baby girl to arrive!