7 Month Bump

I am just a few days away from being 7 months.  Sure seems like it's been much longer, but at the same time it's flown by.  I am feeling good over all, just not quite as light on my feet.  Some people still comment that my belly is small. I however, don't feel that way.  This pregnancy hasn't been too hard on me yet, I'll check back in another month or so :)

Happy Thanksgiving

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving.  We had  really nice day spent with the McPherson family down in Culpepper VA.  And let me just say, there's nothing like putting enough food on your plate for 3 people and everyone says, "Hey it's ok you're eating for 2".  Only a few more months that I can get away with this! 

Today we decided to get a few things for the nursery since we were sure to find some good deals (Black Friday).  Surprisingly, the mall and Home Depot were not very busy at 10am and  I was really relieved.  We picked up the closet system, a new area rug and the crib bedding.  James was so funny.  After we left Pottery Barn Kids, he looks over at me and says, "I really hate that store."  Felt like he had been taken advantage of.  They had a promotion going on, spend $100 and get $20 store credit.  Turns out, the store credit isn't valid for online sales and you have to wait until after Christmas before you can redeem it, when there's nothing left on the shelves.  So they got us!  We ended up getting what we wanted, but later I realized I forgot to get the crib skirt.  Now I am wondering if  I can just sew one.  Couldn't be that hard I'm sure.  Then we headed over to Buy Buy Baby for a great 1 one 1 lesson on crib mattresses. Who would have ever thought there is so much to do and learn before the baby arrives.

James installing the closet system and Emma and Leo and I admiring his handy work.

Love Amanda & James  

What a great week!

We made it back from our trip to Florida.  It was a great little getaway and then unexpectedly Shannon returned home to us.  What a great week!  He said it was a little weird seeing his little sister pregnant, but seems very excited to be an uncle again.  He's already making jokes of teaching him naughty behaviors.  I'm glad to know some things just never change!  We are so glad he's here and just in time to help welcome baby O home in a few months.

Today we went to our hospital for the grand tour and information on delivery and hospital procedures.  It was a good trip.  I can say however, the first few minutes of the tour I was sweating bullets and when they wheeled a woman who was in labor past me, I thought I might drop.  Most of you know I don't do well with hospitals and all that comes with the territory, but the longer I was there the more relaxed I became.  So don't worry about me mom!  I will make it!   The hospital is newly renovated and very nice and didn't have that unmistakable hospital smell.  So I am feeling more confident that I can do this!  After the tour we really felt like this is much more of a reality now.  We also realized there is so much left to do before baby arrives.  We are almost on the two month count down!

I wanted to post the updated nursery remodel pics.  I am getting excited, we are getting there!  James and his friends did a great job!  I still have a punch list of things for him to finish, but the major work is completed.  Poor guy never gets a rest!  We are really looking forward to the upcoming shower and can't wait to see everyone!

Love,
Amanda & James

Dust is Flying!

The dust is flying today! James has started on the remodel for the nursery. Yay! We are adding larger closet doors with a closet organizer system. We hope to have the room all set before Christmas. More pictures to come.