Week 32 -- Chicago Friends Shower

The baby events this week included a trip to the hospital in Omaha where I'll deliver. It was nice to see the rooms and get an idea of the big event to come in 8 weeks. The hospital visit was part of a 6-week childbirth classes program we're taking. Scott is more than overjoyed each Monday night when we have to go to class...

I flew to Chicago on Wednesday for work meetings and Friday took the day off to see friends and enjoy the city. My day included another trip to the hospital. This time Northwestern's new Women's Hospital to visit Suzanne, her husband Rob and their new baby Jake who joined them on Wednesday. Congratulations on the new arrival!

Saturday evening, while Scott watched basketball with the boys, Erin and Heather threw a shower for me. It was a lot of fun and I really appreciated it. It was a nice, intimate girls night with a yummy dinner, good laughs, and baby fun.

Other friends there were Heather, Giovana and Anne (who is due in July!).

Me and Joanna.

Heather, Erin and Charlie (8 weeks + 1 day).

Heather and Giovana.

Week 31 -- Easter Sunday with Friends

Easter Greetings!

Spring has arrived, and while it is still in the 30's, Maddie insisted on posing with the tulips (okay, inside by the fireplace, but...).

We had our friends Erin and Greg, with their kids Thomas, Jack and William, and Karen and Mike, and their kids Catherine and Michael, over for Easter dinner. The kids enjoyed an Easter egg hunt and lots of chocolate/candy. Sorry Parents for the sugar high!

In baby news, our stroller and infant carrier arrived (thank you again to Scott's aunts!) and we eagerly await the nursery furniture still. Jen's work friends showered her and another co-worker (who is also due on the same day) on Friday afternoon. It was a very nice way to start the holiday weekend. We were overwhelmed with the generosity of the gifts and thank everyone again!

Week 30 -- Third Time's the Charm!

The baby event this week was painting the bathroom off the baby's bedroom. The wallpaper had a sage green in it so we decided to carry that into the bathroom.

Historically, we have not been successful with trying for a sage green wall color. Those familiar with our Chicago place have witnessed the Michigan State Green bedroom, followed by the Shamrock Shake Minty green bedroom.

Well, we finally got it right we hope. Here's a shot of Scott hard at work.

And the final bathroom.

Week 29 (7th month): Nursery border goes up

Work continues on the nursery. Today we put up the wallpaper border, which will match the bedding set. Here's a shot of Scott hard at work, with Maddie peeking in the door trying to figure out what's going on.

Scott smoothing out the border.

A close-up of the finished border (hopefully it is still up tomorrow morning!).

And while these are pretty unflattering pictures, I've received requests for an updated shot of the belly (mind you, this picture seems to get taken on a Sunday afternoon after we've been cleaning for a couple hours!). It is week 29, which is the 2nd week of my 7th month.

Week 28 (3rd Trimester starts) -- Aunts' Shower in Chicago

This weekend Scott's Aunts hosted a shower for me in Chicago. Thank you again to Aunt Lindy, Aunt Lee and Aunt Kim!!! It was at Aunt Lindy's house, one of the best hostesses I know! Everything was beautiful and the food tasted wonderful!

Here is Aunt Lindy readying the desserts.


And Aunt Kim preparing drinks, with Aunt Lee in the far background answering the phone.

Aunt Lee was instrumental in organizing a fantastic surprise! When I first told my mom about the shower she said she wasn't going to be able to make it. But secretly she was coordinating with Aunt Lee to show up! I was truly truly surprised and ecstatic to have her there. Thank you again Mom for coming!!!