Happy Memorial Day!

Happy Memorial Day! We just wanted to take this time to thank those who have fought for our freedom. Thank you!!!

For a little history on Memorial Day, click on the blog post title.

Week 37!

It's been a while since we have had a blog post. Where does the time go these days? We have been busily preparing for baby Jack. Can you believe that we only have 2 weeks and 3 days until his due date?! We had our 37-week appointment on Monday and I have already dilated 1cm, 50% effaced, and at pelvic station-zero (which explains all of the low back pain I have)! All of these things are great! That means Jack is well on his way . . . but it still could be a little while yet.

So, what are we doing while we wait? Hmmmm . . . good question. A lot of reading, watching television, EATING . . . you know, that sort of thing. I throw in some cleaning every now and then. They say you get the "nesting" instinct when it gets closer to delivery but I haven't really felt the urge to do that yet. Maybe it's because I am constantly cleaning anyway.

It's getting a lot harder to move around these days. I can't really bend over to pick anything up. It is hard to sit for long periods of time or stand for long periods of time. There really isn't a happy medium.

Oh! I have to tell you this! We were sitting on the couch Monday night and I felt a jab in my stomach. I looked down and felt the bulge . . . it was a tiny, little foot!!! I felt the heel and everything. It was so amazing! I just HAD to share that.

So, we will try our best to keep you updated on any news of the arrival of our little boy. WE CAN'T WAIT!!!

Family Visits

As promised in our previous post, we are posting some pictures from when Sarah's aunts and mom visited a couple of weeks ago. It was so nice to be able to see and spend time with family.

Aunt Laura, Sarah, and Aunt Gina

Aunt Gina, Aunt Laura, mom, and Sarah

Mom's last night in Clearwater.

April Happenings

As you can tell from our blog posts, we have been pretty busy in April. Our minds have been preoccupied with preparing for the baby and less on blogging. We had to focus on registering at the hospital, taking some birthing classes, scheduled doctor appointments, and various other activities.

Sarah's mom came to visit for a couple weeks for a baby shower as well as to help prepare a little bit for Jack's arrival. She did a lot of work for us and we were very grateful for all the help. Also, two of Sarah's aunts came from up North to surprise her for the baby shower. They were able to spend a few days with her and her mom. (We'll post a few pictures from their visit later.)

Below we have posted a few pictures from Jackson's baby shower that our church friends organized. We are very blessed by the love and support that our church family has shown to us during this time of preparation for his arrival. Jack is already one lucky little guy.

Sarah and her mom

Sarah and her Aunt Kathy (who lives in Clearwater).

Sarah and her cousin, Melissa (who lives in Tampa).

Sarah with her friends who taught preschool with her!