The Bun Is In the Oven

Here we go again.... round two with the bun in the oven costume. Our timing is really great apparently {round one here}. This little babe is making it's appearance the beginning of May and we are super excited! 

Gilroy Gardens

Before the baby came we wanted to do something really fun with Weston before his little world got rocked. We headed to Gilroy Gardens {an awesome amusement park for young kids} 2 days before I gave birth. I'm not sure if we really thought this through because I was a site to see. Seriously, I think I gave some people heart attacks because I was one large prego lady sitting on rides. I think at one point I pretended one of the seat belts fit me and I slightly hid it with my hand so I didn't get kicked off. Cameron thought it was really funny to take pictures of me {front and back view} for my viewing pleasure when I downloaded. Let's just say viewing those made me come to the conclusion that prego mamas should just stay in their houses the week before they deliver because it's just not a good situation. We had such a fun time though and Weston was in heaven. Of course we got suckered into season passes so we'll be back.

Weston's favorite part was probably the giant playground with the slides. So typical... you end up at an amusement park and spend 30 minutes at a playground. But he loved it and he loved going down the slide with Cameron over and over again.

Another favorite was the spinning artichokes.

Here's where it gets comical... Cameron somehow convinced me that Weston would only ride on the paddle boats with me. He might have forgotten I was giving birth in two days but I didn't want to let Weston down. Next thing you know I'm leaping into a giant yellow duck while holding Weston's hand. We definitely did not think this through. What if my duck sank?

Well, I did not sink but take note how lopsided the duck is. How embarrassing. Meanwhile Cameron is relaxing out on the dock emailing and taking pictures while I'm out in the middle of a lake literally sweating to death. Weston, on the other hand, was loving every second. He especially loved reversing the duck after I would try so hard to get it to go forward towards the dock.

I'm not reclining out of relaxation... it's the only position my pregnant body could be in while paddling the giant duck. Paddle boats are equivalent to stair steppers and marathons and I cursed the wind overtime it blew me in the opposite direction. You'll never see me in a paddle boat again. EVER.

Dear Santa,

Please bring me really fast running shoes.

We are sooooooo excited!!

Shelfing The Nurse Costume

I'm not a fan of dressing up... and you would know that if you had seen my "nurse" costume for the past 5 years {yes, it was just a pair of scrubs}.

This year the stars aligned and we got to wear the perfect costumes {this is kind of like a game... you have to guess what the words say since they are slightly covered}

And just to clear things up... yes, Cameron is the bun maker around here. Can you tell how thrilled he his to wear this costume?

We are sooooo excited and due the last week in April.

Maternity Photos

And I'm off to the hospital... in a few hours I won't look like this. I'll be stick thin. Hah!! I can't wait to see my boy! 

Thanks Nicki for the photos. 

Just In Time

I'm so excited, I got my little booties just in time. I love them. The packaging is so cute and the booties inside are even cuter. I got them here.

Cameron's Dream Come True

The cute employees at Cameron's building gave us a baby shower. I know how much he has been wanting to attend one of these "showers" so it made his day I'm sure! At least now he knows what goes on at these things... a bunch of chatting, eating, oooing and aaahing.

Check out Cameron's face. I think someone was talking about blowouts at this point? 

The rehab nurses made sure that The Boy will hit all his developmental milestones. 

A group shot of some of the employees still remaining. They were sooo nice to take time out of their busy day to do this for us. They are some of the nicest people I know.... 

38 Weeks

There is one small problem. The Boy has decided to be a giant while in the womb. Honestly, no surprises here... but couldn't he have waited till after he was born?? After an ultrasound we think he is in the 97% and about 8 lbs. 13 oz. I'm just mainly stressed he won't fit into his going home outfit. I will squeeze those little thighs into that cute little outfit if I have to.  

Anyhow, we are set for a c-section on Wednesday and I'm pumped for more abdominal surgery. I'll be a mom in less than a week... holy crap. 

37 Weeks

and still dilated to a zero. 

My highlights at night include:

-vienna sausages for toes 

-cankles

-and a broken back. 

 

36 Weeks

and dilated to a big fat ZERO. 

Ward Shower

Some cute ladies in the ward hosted a beautiful shower for me and The Boy last weekend. We have met so many great friends in the Livermore ward and I was so appreciative!

The spread was amazing... 

And the cakes were delicious! 

We tried to see whose baby would crown first. Reasonable people shook their cups 

while others tried to burn their babies. 

I wish I snapped more photos of  the guests or even a group shot... but here's Emily, Laurie, and Trish

Aimee, and Tracey.

I received so many fun gifts and The Boy is getting spoiled. 

It's baby season... these 2 girls are about 2 months behind me. So fun.  

"I'm As Huge As A House, Talk To Me."

That is what the imaginary sign says that I wear on my giant pregnant belly. 

Strangers read this imaginary sign and then they start talking to me. I seriously think it is hilarious and I might be laughing about it right now.  

A few of my recent favs:  

1. I'm putting air in my tires and a a lady pulls up to me. She rolls down her window and says, "Don't stress out about having your baby in Pleasanton, I voted NO on the parcel tax and everything is still going to work out." She went off on the parcel tax and voting and then I burst her bubble by telling her I lived in Livermore. 

2.  The store clerk told me that all people deliver their boys 3 weeks early, including her daughter... so mine's going to be "popping" out soon {I did like this comment because I'm hoping for that too}

3. A lady I've met once said to me today, "Is it the white shirt or have you just popped since I've seen you?" {Um... yes, it is just the white shirt. Mental note... do not wear this white shirt again}

4 . And my most favorite from a little boy {although I'll cut him some slack since he's 5} says, "Why are you so fat?" 

Oh this is the life. Only 5  more weeks!! 

Birdie Baby Shower

Last Saturday was my The Boy's big shower... kind of ironic the theme was all around birds! :) 

It was absolutely beautiful and I loved every second of it! The decorations were adorable, the food was amazing, and it was so fun to be surrounded by great friends! You can read more about the details on Brooke's blog.

This little bird cage held the wishes the everyone had for me and Cameron... it was so fun  to read them! I'm saving them forever. 

We had a fun little raffle where you could win cute birdie prizes. 

Check out the diaper cake Carolyn made.  I unrolled those little diapers and I can't believe how tiny they are. How can those little bums be so tiny?? 

The crepe bar was delicious and there were so many toppings to choose from. 

And words don't describe the cupcakes... they were adorable and delicious! 

Whit and Brooke

The Boy and I were certainly spoiled. Thank you for all the amazing gifts! 

Trying on the new backpack for size... I'm so hiking off this baby weight. 

The suspense of the raffle for the cutest prizes ever! 

And these favors by Whitney were to die for! Check out the "Tweet Yourself" sign. 

The girls... Brooke, Nicki, me, and April. 

Thank you to everyone who helped with the shower and who were there... it did not disappoint!