Everything is trucking along - as it has always been! Things are sinking in a little more as friends and family are starting to pop out their kids. Curtis and Maria had their little girl and then my cousin Ryan and Amy had their little boy (I posted pictures). Christina is due any day and I actually have a bet that she will go into labor today - Chris says Thursday and some other people say this weekend - let's see who is right!

Let's see - we got our carpets and couch steam cleaned - they look sooo good! It's nice that our couch doesn't smell like a foot anymore! Now if we can just keep them clean - no more shoes - no more house parties! hehe

My office had a mini-shower for me last friday - which was really nice - we had cake and they gave me Visa giftcards - which was AWESOME! It was seriously the perfect gift! Chris and I went shopping Saturday for everything else we are missing - it was fun! It was great to use all the gift cards and discount coupons and whatever else we had to get the remaining items. My house looks like Babies R Us right now!

Tonight is our last class - we are learning the care portion - like changing a diaper, cord care, what do in this situation - then its a review of everything and we are done!!!! YEAH! Overall I would suggest taking the classes - but keep in mind - there is a risk of annoying classmates and some portions of the class that are just retarded.

So now I'm just finishing putting things away and washing items. Saturday we have our baptism class with the church - I have no idea what that is about - those Catholics and their classes. Monday we have our first doctor's appointment where they check if I'm progressing - I hope!

We are in the home stretch!!!!

I posted a pick of the belly - hello! I have popped! hehe

We had our last two week appointment at the doctor yesterday - I'm just trucking along - the staff thinks I'm going to go early at the end of May and I like that!!! I hope they are right! I'm measuring 35, which is right on track. The doctor helped point out some "parts" that I have been feeling. Her head is down, which its basically been the entire time. Her butt is what I'm feeling the most up at the top of my belly on the right side - then on the left is where her little feet and knees and things keep poking out. She is in great position and ready!!!

Our next appointment is May 12th and this is when they begin to check to see if I am progressing towards labor or whatever. I'm not looking forward to the exam - but it will be great to know!!! Then after that I go every week to the doctor until she arrives!

We had our class #5 - it was bascially all about breast feeding - the best class so far - very informative. Luckily, I have been already drilling my friends and family - like Christina and Michelle on what it all involves, but the class helped clarify things. We only have one class left - they go over things like how to bathe the kiddo, how to change diapers and then a review of everything we have learned.

Basically by my calculations - I have less than 6 weeks and more than 2 weeks - which is CRAZY!!!

This week - we are going to finish packing the hospital bag and finalize getting everything else we need - so the washing can begin.

Oh and today is our 2 year wedding anniversary! yeah! (together working on year 7)

Class #4 - done! We just took the tour of the hospital - luckily - we already know about where everything is since Christina delivered there with Blake. It was nice to get to know everything in the room and know what to expect for the most part.

Only 2 classes to go!!!!

THANK YOU!!! First to Anne, Christina and Val for throwing me a fantastic shower this weekend! It was wonderful - they even had angel food cake cupcakes with chocolate frosting and coconut - my FAVORITE!

Thank you to EVERYONE who came to the shower - SO many people had to travel some distance to come in and I REALLY appreciate it! It was great to see everyone and all the pregnant ladies - I there were 8 or so there! ha! Don't drink the water we're drinking!

Chris and I (& GIPette) appreciate all the presents we received, it helps SOOOOOOOO much with getting ready for the baby - I can't express how much we appreciate it! Plus everyone brought us their favorite book to add to our library and that was really fun. I can't wait to look more closely at them.

Now I get to go through everything, wash clothes, put things away and get ready! The days are counting down!

It was great to have a baby in the house with little Ava visiting from Texas with Jeremy and Michelle. The boys, aka Taco & Brewski, did fantastic with her. It was nice to test out some of our new gifts too - the car seat is great, our portable high chair and the new play gym we got at the shower - all successful with Ava! Michelle is also determined to make this a girlie girl and gave us the cutest, craziest, Husker outfit ever (handmade with love) It just may be our Christmas card outfit... Just contact her for more outfits - she is crafty!

Well that is all for now - I'm just really thankful for everything this weekend - it really takes some big stresses off of my chest - I so thankful for our great friends and family!

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!!!!