Majorly Productive Weekend

We opted out of the lake this weekend :(  in order to get some things done around the house.  Ryan mowed and cleaned up the yard while I painted the crib (outdoors with a mask).  We got rid of some furniture from our mud/junk room, hung a drapery rod and panels in our bedroom, hung a new picture and wall lamps in the den, created a reading nook for Allie, and last but not least... WE PAINTED THE STRIPES ON THE NURSERY FLOOR!   Even though taping the stripes off was very time consuming, the whole project wasn't as big of a deal as we had thought.  And we are very pleased with the results!

 Allie's little reading nook.  It still needs big pillows or the bean bags, but she loves to climb in there, close her curtains, and read.  It is so cute!

When we got the new sofa we lost our end table with the lamp, so it has been very dark in our little den corner.  Hence the new wall lamps!  I am still looking for some sort of shutter to go over the picture like a little roof, or under as a shelf.  But for now we are just enjoying being able to see!

  New nursery door finally in place.

Freshly painted crib.  And of course we used a non-toxic, lead and VOC-free paint.

Saved the best for last.....the stripes!!!

First Day of Summer

Even though we have been celebrating summer for the past week since school has been out, today is the official day!  Allie and I are both looking forward to a long summer filled with swim lessons, Vacation Bible School, the pool, lake, beach & mountains.  I have to admit, it makes me a little sad to think about this being the last summer of it just being her.  Before we know it she will be starting third grade and baby Jack will be arriving.  So I am going to try really hard to do something I am not very good at... RELAX and ENJOY my days home with her.

Just Jack?

Time is flying.  Tomorrow I will be 6 months pregnant!  I had a great Doctor appointment yesterday.  I'm measuring a few days ahead, but not enough to change the due date.  So as of right now, we are still expecting him around October 8th (or a little earlier would be fine with me). 10/10/10 would be pretty neat too though.  He is still suspected to be on the small side, but totally healthy.  Praise God!  The doctor said his heart rate was strong and fast.  His organs have all formed and for the most part they are all functioning.  His brain is growing quickly, he can hear, and the nerve endings in his fingers are developing so he is starting to be able to feel.  He is about a foot long and weighs around a pound.  They say my uterus is about the size of a soccer ball!  He is a very active little baby so far... he moves ALL the time!  We joke and say he is practicing his golf swing. :)  I have to admit it makes me a little nervous that he is going to be a wiggle-worm... we shall see.  When I lay on my left side, he kicks the bed... if I roll over, he'll kick that side... if I have my hands or a book propped on my belly, he'll kick that... and the best is when Ryan or Allie will lay their head on my belly and he'll go crazy kicking them!!!

The nursery is coming along.  I won't bore you with the revised To-Do List (and it's a little overwhelming because there are still many things to be crossed off).  For the most part, the furniture is in place.  My dad offered to do the blinds, which consisted of purchasing and installing.  Yay Papa!  We have hung the panels and the rod for the valance.  The new door is hung and ready to be painted.  Mom is sewing the valance, crib bumpers, crib skirt, and a few pillows for us.  She has been working very hard to make sure it is perfect (hmmm... wonder why she feels the need to do that?!).  The bumpers are almost done and look FABULOUS.  The sewing has been especially difficult as a result of the geometric print fabric I picked out.  Matching up the seams has been a nightmare.  Poor Nana.  She is exempt from many babysitting hours!

Ryan painting the hutch/armoire.  Nana and Papa hanging the blinds (as big sister plays with her yo-yo).

6 Month Belly

No negative name comments allowed- we are not open to suggestions!  We almost didn't reveal the name until after he was born, but have you met my husband?  I knew we could never keep it a secret.  And yes, it is just "Jack" (Mom insists she is going to call him Jackson anyway).  Middle name to be determined.

Worth Reading

I usually try to not post anything political in effort to not offend anyone.  So Obama-supporters, consider this your warning.  :) 

This is an opinion piece written by Chuck Green for the Aurora Sentinel.  Considering the Aurora is one of the more liberal papers in the country and Green being a life long Democrat, this article will really surprise you. 

Aurora Sentinel Archives Opinion Columnists Green: Obama is a victim of Bush's failed promises

Memorial Day

We had a wonderful weekend relaxing at the lake with the Perez family. Great food, great weather, and great company!

Caroline, Maggie & Allie after a long day of swimming!

Precious little Mag Moo being such a good sport about wearing her life jacket.

Fancy Nancy

The other day at school, Allie had to dress up as her favorite book character.  She chose Fancy Nancy.  Note the blond and pink hair piece, pink fur jeweled crown, necklaces, bracelets and purse with puppy.  All this and she was allowed to wear a dress and her good church shoes to school?!  Doesn't get any better in her world.  :)