Is it nap time?

I'm very much at that exhausted/sleepy/want to take LONG naps stage :) And I'm doing so every chance I get. I slept close to 12 hours last night (between sleeping on the couch, then going to bed) and I still feel so sleepy today!!! Like they say... it's getting me ready for what's to come!!!

Thank you Julie & Emily for giving me a baby shower! So many of my close friends and family were able to make it... and we all had a great time. The food was delicious and Noelle got a lot of great stuff!!! I brought some leftovers home from the shower so Ryan and I could have it for dinner... BUT.... I managed to eat it all about an hour after I got home!!!!!! It was that good :)

Ryan and I attended the "Baby Prep" classes this past weekend and found it VERY informative. We were a little skeptical at first, thinking it may be a bit boring? But it wasn't! We learned so much valuable information in such a short amount of time. Ryan changed his 1st (fake) poopy diaper :) He gave a (fake) baby a bath, and we both learned different ways how to burp a baby! We learned a lot more of course ... but those were a few of the highlights. We also got a tour of the area of the Women's Hospital where we will be during (and after) delivery. It sure was a reality check... like "HOLY COW... WE'RE GOING TO BE HERE IN APPROXIMATELY 4 WEEKS!!!" We can't believe it!!!

I've been actively working on Noelle's baby album the past week.... as I know I won't have this time once she's here. My mom got me this AWESOME software from Creative Memories. I'm able to create an entire page of pictures/artwork/words (on the computer)... then just have Creative Memories print it out and mail it to me!!! It's so easy, and I'm having SO much fun with it.

I am also VERY happy to announce my sister, Amanda, and brother-in-law Sean are expecting baby #3 this coming March!!!!! We are so happy Noelle and her cousins will be so close in age :)

Quilt that Hazel made for Noelle


A frame of an actual song called "Noelle's Lullaby"
that Nana got Noelle. It's so neat!


Nana and I


My wonderful friends!!

6 WEEKS TO GO!!

It's getting closer and closer... and I'll admit, I'm starting to get a little anxious. I'm now at 34 weeks, and with this being our first, I have NO idea what to expect... so I'm trying to stay as in-tune with my body as I can. Sometimes I think Noelle is trying to kick her way out of the FRONT of my stomach :) The little booger sure can take my breath away sometimes! I have to give it to her though, she doesn't have the room to wiggle around like she use to .... so I'm sure she's getting pretty cramped up in there.

Vicky Lemons and Cindy Ellis hosted a baby shower for me in Fairfield last weekend. Thank you to you both!! It really meant a lot to us!! Noelle got a bunch of goodies. PINK! PINK! PINK! We can't wait to see all of the cute stuff on her. Thank you to all who could attend.... and thank you for thinking of Noelle! (I've attached some pictures from the baby shower below.....)

We are attending a 2-day "Baby Prep" class next weekend! It's Saturday & Sunday from Noon-5. Yep, it's a long one for sure.... but we should get a lot of helpful info out of it. We have NOTHING scheduled after next weekend..... JUST IN CASE :) We never know when Noelle will decide to bless us with her presence!

We are cleaning out ALL cabinets this weekend, cleaning out ALL closets and cleaning... well.... whatever else needs clean.... this weekend. Does that fall under the "nesting" stage? Ha! Ha!
I think so!

Ryan and I had pictures taken last week! If you haven't already seen them... I've included the link below. They were a lot of fun to take!!!
www.haydenburnsphotography.com
Click "Client Area"
Password: noelle


PICTURES FROM THE BABY SHOWER!!
8.8.09










The NEWEST Mommy to 7 week old Drew :)


EXCELLENT HOST'S!! Vicky & Cindy