Thirty-Seven Weeks

My weekly BabyCenter email tells me that I am now 37 weeks weeks pregnant, which is considered full-term. According to them, my baby weighs 6 1/3 pounds. I don't think Owen read the email. Four weeks ago, my doctor guessed he weighed 5 lbs, 15 oz. And yesterday, at the doctor's office, my doctor said my uterus (where they use the tape to measure your belly) was measuring 42 weeks. Yikes! She originally thought he would weigh in the high eights or low nines. Yesterday, she said he might be bigger than she expected. You think?!? With another c-section planned, his size isn't really a big deal, however, I'm really curious! No one guessed Colin would have weighed 10 lbs at birth. I wonder what Owen will weigh?!?? Only another week and a half, and I'll know for sure! I can't wait to meet him :)

Colin's New Room

Our goal for our holiday break was to put together Colin's new room. We've been VERY busy! Luckily, we've had lots of help.

First up...Painting!

Kevin, the master painter, painted the entire room a gray blue color.

My mom was a big help with the ceiling trim.

Second, Ashleigh, my dad, and I taped off the room so we could add a darker blue stripe.

After taping off the stripe, Kevin painted a darker blue color, being careful to keep the paint between the tape.

The following day came the big reveal... And lots of touch ups! :)

Next on the list...Putting the crib together!

And finally....The new IKEA dresser.

Thanks Mom & Dad for our early Christmas present!

(Note: The directions did say drinking was required while assembling...hence the wine in the picture below!)

It's been a LONG three days, but we're 75% done setting up Colin's new room! Besides anchoring the furniture to the wall, putting up the ceiling fan/ light fixture, and adding the closest organizer, the only thing left is the decor and fun stuff! (And luckily for me, I have some extremely talented help!) We're really excited about how it's coming together!

Here's a sneak peek of the color scheme/ decor.

2 + 2 = 4

Baby Owen is on his way! Set to arrive February 28!

We're very excited! :)

Puppy Love

Happy Halloween!

BRRRUUUUCCE

A daily routine in our home...Watching Bruce Springsteen in concert. One of Kev's favorite bands, Colin has become a huge fan! Everyday he'll stand at the t.v. and whine until we turn on the concert. It's special Dada and Colin time....It's really cute!

"Come on Dada. Turn on Bruce!"

"I love listening to Bruce!"

"And signing and dancing with Dada!"

"And when Dada gets tired, I sit and watch even more Bruce!"

The Tradition Continues...

I'm big on traditions and the holidays are full of them. Love, love, love going to Oak Glen every fall. Third year in a row. Our group has grown from six adults and one baby (Gourleys, Merkeys, and us) to six adults and four babies. Next fall, we'll be evened up...six adults and six babies. Picnics in the park, pumpkins, lots of dirt, and apple sampling. Each year is better than the last! This first picture is my newest favorite.

Labor Day @ the Beach

We love the beach and were lucky enough to soak up some sunshine up in Santa Barbara over Labor Day. Baby boy loved the sand and visiting with his best friend Caden and cousin Avery. All the babies are walking and were finally old enough to really "discover" one another! It was our best visit yet!