Any Day Now...

Today I went to the doctor for my 37 week checkup. Well, Owen is about 7 pounds now and STILL growing! Since he is getting so big we have scheduled an induction for the evening of November 1st. It's kinda scary knowing that it is only 12 days away! But, Owen could still come at anytime!

It won't be long until we welcome Owen to this world!

The Last Shower

Welcome Baby Owen!!!

Me, Nancy, Jennifer

On Sunday I had a baby shower hosted by my best friend Jennifer and her mom Nancy in Austin. Jennifer and I have known each other since kindergarten and have been inseparable since 6th grade. Jennifer is also pregnant and due 2 weeks after me with a little girl. We laugh because it couldn't have happened if we planned it.

We have been promising to take a picture together pregnant for a while now...So here is one of our traditional back to back pictures. (We have been taking them since we were in 6th grade.)


Me 34 weeks and Jennifer 32 weeks.


The shower was full of fun games, great conversation, a chocolate fountain, creamy jalapeno dip from Chuy's, and even bananas...

Special thanks to everyone who traveled near and far! I am so lucky to have such great family and friends! Baby "O" really made out like a bandit and Matt and I couldn't wait to get everything unpacked when we got home!

We are counting down the days until Owen's arrival...

Me, Beth, and Jennifer


My Mom, Me, and Christine



Christine, My Mom, Me, Aunt Betsy, Granny, Aunt Cathy, and Tabatha





I am still missing photos because I didn't have my camera! If you have some you can share send them my way!!!

The Belly Dance

Owen was moving and grooving today...Check it out.

A Week of Firsts

This week I had lots of 'Firsts'. The First week of school, the First Katy Tiger Football Game, my First Baby Shower, and the dreaded First Stretch Mark. Oh, and was it an exhausting week.

Monday was the First Day of School. It was a good day. My Classes seem to be good, although they are changing everyday with schedule changes.

Saturday marked the First Katy Tiger Football Game. We played the undefeated (in the regular season) Northshore Mustangs. Although, the game was full of fumbles and mistakes by both teams, the Tigers prevailed with a 7 to 9 win. A great way to start off a new (long) season. Looks like those Tigers are State Bound once again. We are going for a three-peat this year!

The First Dreaded Stretch Mark...I am now loading up on the stretch mark cream. Hopefully no more will show up.

Sunday was my First Baby Shower. Oh, what fun it was! I got lots of goodies for "O" and now I am even more anxious for his arrival. Here are a couple of pics of the events!


Presents and the baby bump.

Me with the Hostesses and Me with my sisters and Mom.

The Bump Pics

On Friday morning I had maternity pictures taken. I have been going back and forth whether or not I really wanted to take the momentous pictures of my ever growing belly. Finally, after looking at several friends pics I decided that it was a must.


I searched online to find a perfect photographer to take the pics, but I was having a hard time finding one that I thought would be perfect for the job. After a post on facebook, a fellow teacher at my school reminded me that he takes pictures...and so the pics were scheduled.


I have to say that I think the pics turned out to be great! Take a look at Rob's website and look at his work. It's amazing!


Here are a few teasers of what is yet to come...

Frogs it is!

It looks like the majority of the votes leads to Frogs! Although, I am sure that there will be some monkeys in there as well! I am still on the search for the perfect mobile for the crib, so if you see one that matches the room let me know! (Beth knows how much I like to stick to a theme!)

Frogs, Monkeys, or Both?

We are trying to decide what animals to help decorate Owen's Room. I have always been a BIG fan of Frogs, but recently I have seen so many things with cute Monkeys. So we are at a crossroads. Should we decorate with Frogs, Monkeys, or Both? Take our poll and help us decide!