28 Days!!!

Today I had another checkup with the doc to see how Grayson is coming along. Haven got to hold the little machine to my belly so we could hear his heartbeat, she thought that was pretty cool. And we scheduled the c-section date....Jan 25 at 12:00pm!! He will be here before we know it!

Peace & Quite Does Exist!!

After a long and stressful holiday season I thought it was time for some R&R. So Anna and I got Haven and Ditto to lay down and watch Pinocchio!




It was so nice to have the kids watch a movie and not fight over toys. What a great Christmas present from them!

A Snowy Night Project...

Today while at Walmart doing some last minute shopping Haven saw a Gingerbread House kit and just had to have it. Since the weather was expected to get bad I gave in to her demanding request! I thought it would be a great project to due while it was snowing outside! However, we were not allowed to start the house until Uncle Brian was here to help, once he arrived the project was on!
First is the foundation...



Next are the sides and roof...


Haven was so excited to build her house!



And finally it's time to decorate. The most favorite step of all!!



So focused..



We realized half way through decorating that one shouldn't build a Gingerbread House while the oven is on. The icing does not harden therefore the house does not stay together! But we did our best and Haven had a great time, which is all that matters.
The finished product!


Great job Haven and thanks for helping Uncle Brian and Rachael.

Welcoming Grayson!

My sisters Maggie and Becky hosted a wonderful baby shower for Grayson. They always do such a great job at putting parties together and decorating.


Grayson's adorable cake. I loved it!!

The games!

Never say "Baby" game: Everyone at the shower received a clothes pin with the goal of not saying the word "baby". If one says "baby" and is caught they must give their clothes pin to the person who calls them out. The person with the most clothes pins at the end of the shower wins. Congrats to Claire for not saying "Baby"!


Guess Mom's Tummy Size game: The object of this game is for each person to measure out a piece of yarn they believe my tummy to be. Then they compare their measurements to my tummy. Whom ever is the closest is the winner!

Stephanie taking her measurements!

Rachael was close.

Whitney was way off! (thank goodness)

I believe Claire's piece of yarn could have wrapped around me three times!!

Jessica was right on! Congrats to Jess for being the closest!

After the games it was cake time!! Of course the little ladies had to join us for this!




Jonah was anti-girls so he stayed up stairs with the men!

Once our tummies were full of cake it was time for the gifts!

Haven was such a good helper AND opener with the gifts!









All of the gifts were wonderful! Thank you all so much for them.

A baby shower is not complete without a picture of the belly!

A big Thank You to Becky and Maggie for hosting a wonder shower and to all my friends and family for the amazing gifts.

61 Days To Go!!!

Today I am at 31 weeks and 2 days. Dr Lueders said everything looks fine and Little G is right on track! At 36 weeks we will schedule the date for the arrival of my little night owl!
I can't wait.

Letting Go....

Everyone has that "one" item they have had since birth or childhood that they are still attached too. Rather they want to admit it or not. Mine is a pillow named Squishy and I am still very attached to him. To this day I still sleep with him and take him on trips with me. I have even left Squishy behind and had him mailed to me so I would not be without. So needless to say my attachment to this pillow is beyond normal.
Ever since Haven was born my mom has told me that Haven would adopt Squishy. "Never" I would say. I was never going to give up Squishy and Haven would have to find her own item to become attached too. Well for the 3 1/2 years of Haven's life my plan was a success, until this week. I am pretty sure Haven knew about my attachment to Squishy and planned her attack. It all started with her using him to lay on while watching her shows. That I was ok with because I was usually doing something else at the time. Then I noticed Haven would have Squishy in the mornings when we woke up. I was puzzled but never thought twice about it. Finally Haven went in for the kill. She crawled in bed before me the other night and passed out of Squishy. I didn't have the heart to move her so I let it be.


She has slept with him every night since. I guess it is time to let go and pass Squishy down to the next person who will love him as I did, Haven!

Super Student!!

Today Haven received a "Super Student" award for her super listening skills at school!


I am so proud of her (and at the same time wondering what happens to those skills when we get home)!! Great job Haven, mommy loves you!

Brunch with the Fam!!

The whole family got together for brunch to spend time with Uncle John while he was in town. We like to take advantage of these moments as John lives in Dallas.
Playing with Panda Bear!

Johan and Panda Bear looking for toys!

Sweet Little Haven!

Natalie is growing up so fast.

Uncle John and Lauren.

Game time...


Brother and me! (Grayson too)

The whole family!

It was so nice to have everyone together! We love and miss you Uncle John.