So blessed...

We had our baby shower today and had so much fun! My family as well as some of my friends were there to celebrate with me. We ended up with some awesome gifts and tons of super cute clothes. Julia is going to be one stylin little girl! Here are some pictures from the day...Thank you everyone for your generosity-Brian and I are overwhelmed with joy!

This last picture shows her presents all laid out in her room. Among the adorable clothing she received a bobby play gym, monitors, crib sheets, blankets, books, 2 cloth diapers, a picture frame, organizers, a bottle and a sippy cup and several gift cards. 

27 weeks, 3rd trimester!

Holy Cow! Brian and I cannot believe that I have just entered my third trimester! Time is flying by us, as we have both been busy with work and projects around the house. Brian has built up quite the wood pile for next year's winter. He has managed to find enough people that need trees taken down that won't use the wood. This will save us so much money next winter, I'm proud of my lumberjack husband! We also have been busy working on Julia's nursery! The crib arrived last week while I was in Kentucky for work. Brian had it all put together and in place by the time I got home. It looks great in the room. All of the furniture is in place, now we are just waiting on accessories, and the baby!

Julia is moving around like crazy. Last night I was laying on my back on the couch when all of the sudden my stomach got really tight and a big bulge formed to the right of my belly button. I thought that my belly was going to pop, we were totally freaked out by it! It had to have been her head or butt, it was very hard and big...eek!

In other news we started our seedlings last week. Brian and I are really excited to get in the garden. We both learned so much last year and now we are ready to go! Brian built a raised bed and we are going to try our hand at square foot gardening. From the research that we've done we think that this type of gardening will produce more yield and be less abrasive to the Earth. It also takes up less space, and is much easier to harvest compared to regular row gardening. Come planting time I'll have to share some pictures-it can't get here soon enough.

I am 27 weeks and 2 days pregnant, 89 days to go!

Nursery

Brian and I have finally started on Julia's room! (Thanks Mom and Dad!) Her room is painted a light green color, with white trim and crown molding, and the original wood flooring. I really want her room to be soothing and peaceful. I think that we will all enjoy spending time in there.

The first picture is of a bedding set that I really like. It is made from organic cotton and is called "Bunny Meadow".  I know that it isn't very practical. Babies can't really use blankets while they sleep and the doctors recommend not using those super cute bumper pads due to increased SIDS risk, but it is so precious. I added it on my registry at babies r' us-one can dream!

The second picture is of the crib that we ordered yesterday. It has a drop side rail, which I think will make it easier for me to get her in and out of her bed. It also converts into a super cute toddler bed. The front piece comes off and it is much like a miniature day bed. 

The third picture is off the glider and ottoman that we got for Christmas from Mom and Dad. I was really surprised when we opened this gift. I really wanted a comfy chair to rock and nurse Julia in. This is by far the most comfy seat in the house. The fabric is a micro-suede that is so soft and cozy. Brian and I might end up fighting over rocking her at night! 

I bought white sheer curtains that Brian gets to hang for me-he is thrilled about this! haha He thinks curtains are only good for collecting dust.  He will also be getting the closet organization system into place soon. I'm so jealous of her closet, it is twice the size of mine-and I have to share with Brian.  The only other main thing that we need is a dresser. We might end up moving ours to her room and getting a new one for us. Ours would fit perfectly in her room and it is long enough that we could put a changing station on top of it. We've been scouring craigslist adds for the last few days, I'm sure if we don't find anything there that we will find something at the good ol' Trenton Yard Sales. If you have an old dresser or chest of drawers laying around, let me know!

I am 25 weeks and 2 days pregnant, 103 days until we meet our little panda bear :)