Baby Showers

Ok, so I know this is a little out of order, but in November we were able to go home for a week! We had a great visit with both of our families, our best friends Ryan and Sarah and did so much that our time there flew by! We were able to see my grandma in and out of the hospital and I am so grateful for that. I also was fortunate enough to have 2 baby showers! My best friends Sarah and Kristi threw me an adorable shower on Saturday and my mom and sister threw me a great one on Sunday! It was a fabulous weekend I must say! This is at Sarah and Kristi's shower. Kristi Brewer and I, she just had a baby boy in April, she looks amazing! Sarah got onesies for everyone to decorate, they turned out so cute!

One of the games we played was the baby bunting game, where people raced against each other to see who could diaper and swaddle the "baby" the fastest. It was really fun to watch!

Dani made this awesome cake, it was very appropriate for the fall, and SOOO good! She even included some chocolate in it for me!

Dani and her new baby boy Quinn, I can't believe she just had a baby 6 weeks ago!

My friend Michelle is also having a boy, she is due February 22, just a couple of weeks after Hayden is due.

Kristi made this amazing scrapbook for Hayden, Paul was there at the end of the shower to see it. She is amazingly creative and talented.
This is just one of the many things that Sarah got me. She threw a great shower and got us so many amazing things. Somehow we managed to not get one picture together! She is a great friend and I can't thank her enough for all that she does for me.

My mom and sister's shower on Sunday.

This is my mom, or should I say "Grammy" as she wants to be called. Somehow I didn't get a picture with my sister that day either.

My sister made me this adorable diaper cake, I wish I could have kept it in tact to keep in Hayden's nursery, but it didn't travel well :)

My dad made blue punch, it was actually really good, and so cute I had to include it!

The cupcakes were so cute, and yummy too!

Finally, a picture with Sarah. She is pregnant with her second little boy, due March 28th.

Kristi and Braxton, what a cutie! He is such a good baby, we didn't hear a peep out of him the whole shower!

I have to say this will probably be on of the only times that I let people measure my waistline. It was all in good fun though.

The favors were baby bottle candles, super cute.

We got so many gifts, I couldn't believe it. People are so generous! Thank you mom and Ash for such a memorable day.

28 week ultrasound

Well, as it turns out Hayden IS big, it is not just my belly! Every appointment I have at the doctor my belly measures big so the doctor wanted to do an ultrasound to see how big our little guy actually was. At 28 weeks, he weighed 3 lbs. (the average 28 weeker weighs about 2 1/4 lbs.) his head circumference and length also measured big for his gestation! We were not surprised but I have to admit I started to get a little nervous about how big he will get in the coming weeks before delivery. Here are some pictures of our BIG boy:

He is blowing bubbles!

Look at how sweet that nose and those lips are!
His growing feet! Gee, I hope some of those adorable little newborn socks even fit.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas! I love this time of year and I can only imagine how special each year will become once Hayden arrives. I know he isn't here yet but I couldn't resist getting a stocking for him to match our family stockings. I think it makes the mantel!

Almost 27 weeks!

I have been really bad about getting Paul to take pictures of my growing belly. The last pictures we took were at 20 weeks. Nonetheless, here it is...all of it. And no comments from anyone like the ones I have been getting like, "Are you due any day now?" and "Wow, you're only 26 weeks?" I am aware of the size of my belly, I cannot help that I am so short and I have a giant husband! I am just happy that he is healthy and if that means big, then so be it!

Extreme closeup! Please ignore, my disgusting, swollen, sausage-like fingers! I am hoping they return to their original size someday!

Baby's First Pair of Jeans

I couldn't resist these jeans when I saw them at Old Navy. We have been trying (and succeeding I might add) to not buy the baby too many things yet, but I couldn't resist these little jeans. Paul and I laughed at the irony of how tiny his little jeans are and how big Paul's jeans are. We'll see how tiny his jeans are in 20 years!

Resting Up

Max hasn't really minded all the extra sleep I have needed during this pregnancy! Looks like his green bone is well rested too.

Family Visit

My mom and sister came to visit for the weekend. They were able to be here for one of my doctor's appointments and our ultrasound. Unfortunately, this is the only picture I got of the four of us. We went to the Fisherman's on Friday night. It was so nice and relaxing. It was great to have them here and see their excitement about our pregnancy. We are looking forward to seeing them again in November when we go home for a visit.

20 Weeks!

Ok, so you can't really see the belly that well in these pictures, so I am forced to post the hideous pics. Just remember, focus on the belly nothing else!

Ultrasound Day

Waiting to go in...

Me looking down at my belly!

Paul, having a little fun before they started.

His legs are getting so long!
Ok, this one is a little scary looking, I admit, but let's focus on how cute his little hands by his face are...angelic almost! The pictures weren't as clear this time because he was moving around so much and he is getting bigger and there isn't as much room as last time. We still loved watching him move and open his mouth and suck on his fingers...so sweet. Look at that hand down below, I think he is already starting to take after his daddy!It is really beginning to freak me out that he is almost as big as some of the babies I have been taking care of. This ultrasound they said that he weighs 13 oz., that is 390 grams. Some of the babies that we have in the unit are as small as 500 grams. He better not even think of coming out any earlier than he is supposed to!

Santa Barbara

We went to Santa Barbara this past weekend for a little fun and sun, and to attend a wedding for a special couple. Briana and Jonathon are friends of ours in Laguna Beach. I work with Briana and Paul and Jonathon golf and play softball together. They got married at the Firestone Winery in Santa Ynez. It was a beautiful ceremony.

The reception was in the barrel room, it was so unique. Everyone sat at one very long table and it was cozy and romantic.

We had so much fun! Weddings always remind me of the covenant Paul and I made 3 years ago and it helps us to renew our promises to each other. We pray Jonathon and Briana will always honor their covenant to each other and to God.

A little piece of heaven on earth...

One of the places we love to go is San Clemente. It is a small beach, and not usually too crowded so we love to go there and watch the waves and walk on the beach.

This is another place we like in San Clemente, The Fisherman's. It is on the pier and there are glass railings that surround the whole eating area. It is the perfect place to watch the surfer's, and hear the waves crash as the sun sets. Their clam chowder is not too bad either!

Weekend Getaway

We went to Las Vegas for the weekend and met our best friends from Colorado there. It was VERY hot, but so fun to see them and their parents and little boy. We walked around to several of the hotels, ate yummy food, went to the pool and saw Celine Dion's show. It was a great weekend!

This is the ceiling in one of the restaurants in the Wynn. So cool!

The flowers that were hanging from the ceiling in the Wynn's garden.

All dressed up for Celine. It was such a great show, she is so amazingly talented and beautiful!
Austin you are too cute, we miss you already! We can't wait for you to play with our little one.