FLASHBACK to the "Fifteen Minute Fan"

This weekend was jam-packed with project after project in preparation for baby girl. We are both pretty tired of our house being in a perpetual state of 'transition'. Picture this, a ladder in the dining room, dining room table in the living room..paint supplies in the nursery, and wall decor leaned up on walls throughout the house.
Our mission Saturday morning was to work together to get the place ship-shape and put back to something resembling what it was. Once we brought more method to the madness, Dana (along with great helpers) was able to finish the bulk of the painting project. Just a few more touches in the painting department and we can cross that monster off our 'to do before baby' list!
***I've got to give him major credit because it is TOTALLY due. Dana painted, cleaned, painted and got both cars caught up on oil changes and maintenance. That right there is a hard working man! Thank you baby!***

Just before we were both ready to crash that night, Dana and I decided we would do something fun and low-key and 'whip together' the Pack N' Play we were given at my very first baby shower. Surely those pop right up and come together quickly right? I mean REALLY, how complicated could a portable play yard/bassinet be??

25 minutes later...we're realizing this is just like the time we installed the "Fifteen Minute Fan" in our bedroom. From start to finish it was 3 days total.

Needless to say, we quickly realized the chances of us breaking this down in the very near future are extremely slim. Not that we could recall how it all 'packs' together anyhow! This is our take-away..we know we make a great team when faced with new and challenging projects. Yes, I said challenging. We're working our way up people. Pack N' Play - done. Crib - well..she won't need that for what..a few years right??

Shower details and pictures to come!! I was spoiled rotten by a group of amazing friends and family. LOVE them..thank you ladies!

Not Your Ordinary Appetizer

A couple of weeks ago, we had the immense pleasure of catching up with some great friends of ours from Texas. In the short time they were here the boys were able to catch an antique airplane exhibit, Cici and I got to do some shopping/catching up and we all ventured out to see Mount St. Helens and Mount Rainier. There was a lot of laughter, conversations that left us challenged and memories made that we will talk about for visits to come, what a great time! We love you guys!!

To close out our busy and exciting weekend, we drove up to Tacoma, WA and had an absolutely delicious meal. The restaurant we went to is known for their Prime Rib, but the one menu item that caught my particular attention was the Macadamia Nut Crusted Warm Brie appetizer. I was expecting good..but this was beyond words fan-freakin'-tastic cheese folks. No, it's not the pregnancy hormones talking, this cheese was UH-MAZING!! My girl Cici and I were hooin' and hawin' like you wouldn't believe. I couldn't stop using the word "amazing" and I'm pretty sure the waiter thought I was nuts. Folks, you could have lined plates of this one right after another and I would have licked each one clean. It was more than cheese, we were involved. The waiter explained the process of preparing it so we could try and duplicate it at home, and you better believe that's on my list of things 'to do'! I'll let you know how that works out!

Until then..I leave you with a sentiment from our buddy Jay..."Mmm".

A Pearl of Wisdom

Click to enlarge, this is worth the laugh!

Single Digits...wait...WHAT?!

Tomorrow marks our 31 weeks of pregnancy.

Holy cow.

40 - 31 = 9 weeks.

We are officially in the single digits! Wait..whoa.

We haven't updated in a few weeks, and I don't even know where to begin! Between house projects, getting ready for baby and our otherwise busy summer schedule, our days are FLYING by faster than we ever expected them to.

Our whirlwind adventure has included; a GREAT concert with my stellar cousin Jared (who is the first person to school ME in music..whoa), a wedding reception/family reunion in Canby, painting, nesting, volunteering, and stealing away as much time with our friends as we possibly can.

I find myself relishing the time Dana and I have together. The quiet moments when we are deciding on a menu, the card games, play time with Mols, movies and the surprise date nights and flowers are all so special to me and I cherish every moment! It's so bizarre to me to think of how quickly our lives have morphed from somewhat foot loose and fancy free to parents-to-be. Our dinners out will soon include a high chair, our movie nights will require a baby sitter, and at the end of the day, we won't just have the pleasure of coming home to each other but our home will include the love, noise and vivaciousness of a precious child. Whoa.

I'm not freaking out. Yet.
This really is an exciting time. We are gearing up for the most exciting weeks of our lives. I'm amazed at the way God has molded and led our lives to this point, and how He continues to build us up and grow us as a solid team. I love to see the way He has used this pregnancy to bring us togther and prepare us (as much as we could be prepared) to take the lead in someone else's life. Uh-mazing. :)

So 9 weeks. 9 weeks to prepare for baby, and absorb every precious moment with each other, with our family and friends. 9 weeks to get ready for the new look of the next 70 years.

Hold on to your butts, here goes nothing...

"Oooh look! Something shiny!"

The latest from Dana's new lense! Molly was pretty taken with the obnoxious, blinding flash from Dana's camera. Then again, she can't keep her eyes away when she sees something sparkle. Lol!

I was a pretty huge fan of the way this picture turned out. :) GO DANA!