Don't you love it when you get reminders from your friends (or relatives) that you haven't posted on your blog? Cousin Jen, thanks for the reminder! So sorry we worried you...
I was 37 weeks on Saturday, August 15th. I've attached a photo below. All is still going well and I feel great. Troy is moving around a lot and it's neat to know that he's head down and is getting ready to let us know when he's going to arrive! We are being very patient about his arrival, which I wasn't expecting, and probably don't realize that he could very well come any day now. I tell you I'm not anticipating anything in this pregnancy. I hope this is normal?
Anyway, in the meantime, we have been busy, as usual, with little projects. Brian decided he wanted to paint the deck. I thought we'd wait until next Spring but he surprised me and jumped on it! I'm so proud of the way it turned out. My step dad, John, came over to help. They did a phenominal job and I keep looking outside at the great work they did! I love Brian to death - he is such an optimist when it comes to doing a project - he thinks he can just jump into something and get it done quickly. Well, if you have painted or stained a deck before, you know there are preparation steps that go into the same. I think I busted his bubble a little bit when I made him a step-by-step guide to painting the deck (complete with stripping/powerwashing, cleaning, sanding, etc.) but he was a sport about it all. We did the prep work together. I should have gotten a photo of it but we were too busy. Thanks so much Brian and John!!!
With John came my mother! We were busy sewing. I had a wonderful time working with her on the Christening gown. It isn't complete but it's on it's way. I honestly didn't realize how much time these things took, but I love this kind of sewing! I am so excited about this "outfit" we're making for Troy and other children (hopefully along with grandchildren and others). My mother is very talented and is extremely patient with teaching me her shortcuts and perfecting techniques. I'll eventually post some photos of the steps we've taken making this gown but for now, here's the dining room table taken over by 2 machines while my mother works on getting some lace inserts basted before sewing. Thanks mom! I had a great time and I can hardly wait to get this gown finished!! Of course I've worked on it every day since she left, too.
Lastly, for now, this is our little baby who seems to have been extremely needy lately. I think she knows she's not going to have as much attention soon...
2 comments:
You look great and I can't wait to see the finished Christening gown. Oh, and of course the finished baby boy, as well! :-) Hang in there! He'll be here before you know it!
Glad to hear all is well. You look wonderful! I love that Brian is also in 'nesting' mode. Maybe we can squeeze in a lunch before your little fella arrives:)
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