Are we there yet??

Week 32 and still counting! We stayed in last night and watched fireworks on TV since it was WAY too hot to go somewhere and sit. We had a little cookout with my parents (who are officially AZ residents now!). We spend a lot of time in their pool, such a treat! Last week we went to Vegas for the annual skin care show. Chris had to be the designated bag carrier! He did a great job at not complaining! On a different note, I have completed my degree to become a certified pastor. After 4.5 years of studying and spending 50% of my time with my nose in a book, I hardly know what to do with myself! I am sure the nesting stage will officially be setting in with this big obstacle out of my way. Stay tuned as the count down continues!

29 Weeks and Counting.....

We finished the nursery and it has been loaded with lots of gifts so far. It turned out really cute, the polka dots proved to be a bit of a challenge! In other news, Chris and I spent a weekend in Sedona for Kimberly and James' wedding, which ended up taking place in the Scottsdale hospital chapel. Long story! Kimberly is doing better and since all her family from Michigan was already present they decided to tie the knot in the ER. It was actually pretty cute and will make quite a story for their kids someday! My basketball in the front is becoming a little more tedious to carry as the days go by. I have gained 20 pounds so far and everything is progressing normally. Dominic is very active and seems to kick every time there is a Prince song on the radio....I think he likes him! How strange! Maybe that will help put him to sleep at night??

Michigan Shower

I headed to Niles for our next baby shower on April 26th. This shower was hosted by my stepmom Ellen and the Camp Gilbert Ladies. We had a great turn out and an adorable cupcake-cake! I was able to spend a lot of time with my family. Jill came home for an extended weekend trip. It was her 26th birthday that weekend. Danica also hosted a cookout at her house. It was such a pleasure to spend time with great friends. I don't think I have stayed out that long since high school!

Nashville Shower

Chris and I headed to Nashville for our first baby shower on April 19th. It was hosted by My sister in-laws, Tara and Shelley as well as my best friend Jana. We had a large turn out. The decorations were perfect, lots of purple, brown and greens. We had a really great time catching up with family and friends. A big THANKS to all who attended!

Dominic's First DVD

We had another ultrasound this morning to take some measurements of his brain and heart. He was too busy trying to show us other "things" that he thought were equally important last time! We got a great DVD this time of him moving around, blowing bubbles and yawning. Click on the "play" button on the bottom of each little screen to see him in action. Chris and I went to Nashville for our first baby shower last weekend. Pictures of that event will be up soon!

The First Kick!

Reality is beginning to set in! Dominic kicked my hand last Sunday afternoon. Well, I had to push on him a bit to get him to do it but he did! I have finally realized this week that it is not indigestion.....it is baby. We have been staying really busy every since we found out it was a boy. Well, first we had to return ALL the baby girl clothes that had been purchased and I do mean an entire closet full, that includes a pink fur coat purchased by my mom (I know, I know we live in AZ, there was no stopping her!). We all went off the deep end I guess. For the past dew days we have been working on the nursery, ok Chris has, I've just been pointing and directing. He is installing chair railing right now. The nursery will be blue and brown polka dots with matching turtle bedding. The turtle shells have matching dots too! Who says boy things aren't as cute?? I will add some pictures when it is done, it may be awhile knowing how wonderful our painting skills are....

I have included some new pics of our most recent adventures. One of our dearest friends Angela just got married. It gave me the opportunity to wear my first maternity dress. I took in my first training day game with some great girlfriends, and of course our silly pup Snoot. He's in for a big surprise in a few months! But he will have a buddy for life once Dominic grows up a bit. Snoot will have to guard his wrinkles!

Holy Cow! It's a BOY!

We had our second ultrasound yesterday and much to our surprise......it is not a girl! As you can tell very clearly from the picture to the left, that is a BOY!! Little Dominic (that's his name) was very photogenic yesterday and allowed us to get lots of shots of his face and side views. I prayed all morning that the baby would be spread eagle so we would have no problems determining the sex. Let's just say he was eager to cooperate! The doctor said he was perfectly healthy, a little over weight and very tall!! YES! I have attached a picture of his long legs to this post as well. We are going to register today. What do you do with little boys?? As most of you can imagine, all my close friends and family have just laughed at the fact that princessey Kara is having a baby boy! Chris is still walking around with his chest puffed up! He is a VERY proud Papa!