More Pictures of Anabelle

For everyone that keeps asking for more, here ya go. Both Anabelle and Sarah are doing well. We had a check up for Anabelle today, and she is almost up to her birth weight again.

Anabelle's 0th Birthday

Anabelle was born February 4th, 9:18 PM CST. She weighs in at a healthy 7 lbs 5 oz, and measures 19 1/2 in. She is an absolutely healthy and beautiful baby. She put up quite a fight to stay in Sarah though, with the final labor lasting 14 hours, ending in a C-section. We are extatic to have her here, not to mention exhausted. Anyway, you didn't check out our blog to here me go on for ever, so here's what you really want- PICTURES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Getting ready for our new arrival

So we don't have a bassinet or anything other than our crib, and I wanted to be able to have her sleep in our room. So what did I do...I made one. Guess what I used?? . . . a laundry basket! Aren't I creative? I'm quite impressed with myself, if I may say so.


Here is the last of what we're going to post for my belly pictures. My doctor is going to induce me Wednesday morning, so we will have our sweet baby girl here with us just days! :)

last week...
This week... (and I think I look smaller this week. She must be dropping)
I guess I never will look like I am 9 months pregnant. Oh well. I am really uncomfortable, though, and can hardly wait until she's here. Only a few more days!!!

Bumbleride Twin Stroller giveaway

This stroller looks awesome! For a chance to win, enter at http://inevergrewup.net/giveaway-25-bumbleride-indie-stroller/#comment-7948. Good luck!

Nursery

Ok, the nursery is finally finished and ready for our baby girl's arrival! Here are some before and after pictures.

Before...

and after...

This is the styrofoam wall decorations I made for her room. It was fun making it, although working with styrofoam can be a huge pain. I like how it turned out.

I have had so much fun painting, shopping for, and decorating her bedroom. I love doing things like this, and I feel so accomplished after having finished. I found some amazing deals on her stuff, too. And who'd have ever thought I would use so much pink!! Honestly, avoiding it is nearly impossible when buying for a girl. Pink actually is not so appalling to me anymore. Hooray! Now all we have to wait for is her... :)

Growing Up

We've had Arcee for about two months now, so we thought we would put up a comparison picture between now and then. As you can see, she is not such a puppy anymore.

Then:
Now:
And this is what we find sometimes when we leave her outside for too long. She likes to dig, so I have to scan the fence line every few days to make sure shes not digging too much.

Last day of work...

Today was my last day at work. I'm excited because that means I'm closer to my due date, but I will really miss everyone there. My kids have been so wonderful, and I have learned so much from working there. The girls I work with are so great! My going away present was a mini-baby shower. They got me a huge basket full of baby stuff (all of which I still needed). They are so wonderful and I will miss them so much. Thanks again girlies!!!