Thursday, December 30, 2010

Me and my girl




Been trying to savor these last days with my girl. She knows something is about to change. She has been begging me to cuddle, non-stop. She wants me to hold her, non-stop. She wants to be touching me, non-stop. I am not complaining. I feel the same way she does. I know once this new little daughter comes, my attention will be a little more divided, so I am trying to eat her up. Today we had a low key, Mama and Kate, day. We watched cartoons, ate breakfast, walked around the lake, fed the ducks, went to the park, played beauty salon, and took a long bath.
I am so proud of Kate. She has done so well these past months with all the changes in her life. I know it must be hard to be two, having a new baby on the way, moving, potty training, getting a new room, and getting kicked out of the crib. But she is such a happy, smart, and pleasant little girl. I am so thankful for her. She has been my best little buddy for the past two and half years, and I think we are both a little sad our alone time is almost done, but I know we are both really excited to add a new little best friend to the mix.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

39 Weeks

I am still pregnant. Baby girl is nice and cozy in that tummy.
Her room is ready. My bag is packed. Toes are pedicured. Just gotta kick this cold, and we are good to go.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Favorite gift?

Flying Horse costume. Naturally!

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

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Beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

This is the closest thing we could get this year! At least Santa is looking!
4th year going to Lowe's! Never disappointments.
Yummy people.
Us, in all of our Sunday attire glory. Kate has been asking Matt to wear his Christmas tie since July. The day finally arrived and she was so excited about it. At Follow the Star
The Taylors were in town for Ryan's wedding. After the reception, we had a little early Christmas exchange! Kate was thrilled with her Belle doll and tea set. When she unwrapped it she said, "Ohhh mmyyy goooosh!"
Trying out her new Tutu from Lala!
Trying to read her card with Grandpa Nigel's glasses!

Kate and her aunt Jamie!

Random pictures from the past month...

Kate's first time bowling. She did pretty well!
I could eat her with those bowling shoes and skinny jeans!
I think my tummy was bigger than the bowling ball...but that only helped my game. I won!
STRIKE!
CLOSED!
She loves In-n-Out...
Kate saying goodbye to her little neighbor Amelia. They exchanged stickers and suckers!
Good bye little home!
Hello new home!
Hurry on out, baby!

Poor little Kate on the night we moved. We found her like this at 6:00pm!Lunch at the Spectrum with family!
Self-shot of my funny girl!

Kate is excited for Christmas!

Monday, December 20, 2010

Our morning...

After breakfast Kate wanted a popsicle...why not? And the frosting from last night was still sitting out, and I caught and let her do this...
Then it was on to playdough and apple eating...
And then begging for sugar cookies...
I am big and tired, so I let her do it all.
Mom of the Year Award?
Yes please!



A few weekend ago we attended a live nativity put on by our church. It was a blustery night, but we decided to go anyway. We rushed out the door, raced down the road, fought for a parking spot, and ran through the rain to make it in time. As we stood in the pouring rain, I was thinking about how cold and wet we were, and not much else. Then, Mary appeared and I instantly was overcome with emotion. I couldn't help but to cry. Matt probably thought I was crazy.

Being so large and pregnant this holiday season, I had mostly just thought about myself, and how busy we have been and how uncomfortable I have been feeling. It was night I realized how close in size I probably was to Mary. I have always loved learning about her, and how she must have been such a strong and courageous woman. But, this season, I have felt particularly emotional about her as a mother. Not just the mother of our Savior, but a mother of that sweet baby.

She must have had the same thoughts and emotions of bring a new baby into the world that I feel. The same fears, and same excitements. But, as the program went on the wise men, and the sheppards appeared, again, my emotions were out of control. She must have known what was in store for her sweet baby. And that night, must have really solidified, he was not only hers, but the worlds. That, I can't imagine.

Can you even begin to grasp the feelings in that stable on that night? I think about when Kate was born in our sterile hospital room, Matt and I crying as we held our new baby. A quiet precious moment. And Mary and Joseph, in a dirty stable, holding their tiny infant for themselves, before they were to share him in the world, with us.

I am so thankful for Mary, and for Joseph, and their great courage and faith. I am thankful for my Savior this season, and every season. He teaches us, he guides us, he comforts us, he loves us, and most importantly, he saves us. Oh, how I love him, and am forever in his debt.

Monday, December 13, 2010

Thoughts on the baby

I have been thinking about the "new baby" a lot today. She moves in my tummy constantly, and I mostly love it.

I have been thinking a lot about how she will change our little life we have. Matt, Kate and I have it figured out pretty good. We sleep in. We stay up late watching movies. Bikes rides. We get our donuts on Saturday morning. Just our little routines we have going. I know that adding a newborn into the mix will change things up a little. But, lately I have been thinking about how wonderful it will be to have this new tiny daughter in our home to love. Kate is so excited about the baby, and I think she will love her to pieces, even more, once she has arrived.

Today I washed all of her bedding for her cradle. My dad made a cradle for me when I was pregnant with Kate. It is one of my most prized possessions. The took it home with him about a month ago, and said he needed to look brand new for this baby. Every time I see him working on it, I get more and more excited to see that tiny girl inside.

Matt and I have been doing a little preparing ourselves. Getting "the girls" rooms all situated. (It sounds so cute to say, "the girls!")
Last night Matt wanted to know what we needed to pack for the hospital and made a little list. I thought it was really sweet that he wanted to do that. He was thinking back to Kate's birth, and made sure to add a fan, and my pillow to the list.

I am really excited to have her in my arms, and out of my tummy! I feel so slow and sluggish lately. I can't wait to sit comfortably on the floor and play with Kate, or even get out of my bed in the morning.

My ward, as well as my friends, both threw me showers. It was so sweet, and it really made me so anxious to try all those tiny clothes on her. In just an hour, I am going to my last shower that my mom and sister and throwing with just my family. It has been really fun to celebrate this new little girl.

We can't wait to meet her!

Thursday, December 9, 2010

let's get the ball rollin'




ouch. it hurts. it is tight. there is no more room. i have to use the bathroom every 20 minutes. can't sleep. heart burn. restless legs. veins appearing.
yes, i am complaining. i want her out!
as we walked into the waiting room at the OB today, kate said super loud, "mama, I want the dr. to take the baby out of you today!" needless to say, everyone waiting was cracking up.
i want her out too, kate!
i am only 1/2 cm dilated, and %60 effaced. at least it is somethin'!
36 weeks. (feels like months)


Just found this photo from when I was pregnant with Kate...in the same shirt. Same amount of weeks!

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

closed.


we finally officially closed on our new house yesterday!
it was a long, crazy, and emotional road, but it happened!

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

glad this part is over.



we believe in child labor

Monday, December 6, 2010

Hi! (From the new house)

Feeling tired, but content.
Just got my computer up and running...love the simplicity of having an Apple.
See my new couch in the background? She arrived yesterday...love!
Purchased Kate's new bedding this morning.
Can't believe it might be her last night in the nursery!
Today is my last photo shoot for the season...hopefully I make it though with out having this baby!
I love our vaulted ceilings, and my tall tall windows.
I think we are picking our Christmas tree out tonight! Can't wait.