Easter Fun!

We spent Easter weekend at our friends' ranch this year! What a nice getaway before we won't be able to "get away" for awhile! We had a blast doing a mix of relaxing and running around their 500+ acre ranch! This 9-month pregnant gal was probably doing some things I should not have been doing, but who can pass up long rides on the Ranger, climbing up to a 20-ft treehouse, and fishing off a floating barge in snake-infested waters?!?! Our cup of tea!!!!!!!!! We also took advantage of some fun w/the camera -- we've decided against getting professional maternity pics, so we just took some fun, and very random, ones of our own! These are a few of my faves!

(there are quite a few more, like the one at the top of our blog, but I'll save posting space & just share these...)

37 Weeks

Yesterday was our 37-week appt and we found out that our little baby blessing has no plan on joining us soon, at least this week! Nothing is progressing thus far, so Hattie Claire, or Stone Thomas, must want to bake a bit longer! That's quite alright for this mama and daddy, even though mama is starting to feel more and more uncomfortable each day! Whew! The countdown is definitely on and we are so ready to meet our daughter or son!!!

34 Weeks

Baby Shower, Numero Dos!

Last Saturday, a combo of our precious family & friends threw us a second baby shower at Casa Chapala in Austin. We have loved this restaurant for the past few years, so I was giddy to find out that my hostesses wanted to honor me and Baby Chessher with a party in a place that has such a fun atmosphere & yummy food! We all had a blast!!!! I've even heard from several of my guests that it was one of the most fun baby showers they have ever been too! Awesome! Once again, we were showered with many gifts! What fun it was been to finally start taking tags off of things & get things washed and organized in the nursery! This.is.getting.REAL!!!

A huge THANK YOU to Katie, Mai, Ashley, Barbara, Susan, Meemaw, Michelle, Lisa, Linda, and Nancy for wanting to host a shower for us! All the planning and details did not go unnoticed and we are so grateful, and appreciative, for such wonderful people in our lives who always make us feel special and loved! Baby Chessher is going to have the most fun time meeting all of you!!!

A special thank you, too, to my mom and Linda, for traveling from WF for the shower and helping me all weekend long getting things in order! We were busy little bees, but I enjoyed every minute of our time together and I always do! Love you both!!!

Baby Shower, Number One!

On Sat., March 12, my incredible girlfriends threw me, and Baby Chessher, a darling baby shower in Wichita Falls! What a great time to head home, visit my parents, hang out with friends and family, and celebrate our new little addition! It was such a fun party and I had a blast visiting with a lot of ladies that I had not see in awhile! We are so blessed by the many gifts we received - they will all be so useful for our son or daughter! All the gifts are fun, creative, and yes, practical!!! Scott and I enjoyed coming home and going through/organizing them all in the nursery!

THANK YOU to Lisa, Jessica, Baize, Falish, Parker, Kristen, Traci, Kelly, Ashley, & Brooke for once again making little 'ol me feel so loved and special by throwing a party in my honor! I can't wait to introduce Baby Chessher to some of my most fave gals in the world! I love each of you!

I also want to thank my mom and dad for opening their home, over the weekend, to all the comings and goings of me, Scott, Tim, Amber, Bryson, Jessica, and Bella! What a treat to have my family and best friend all in one spot for a whole weekend! And, thank you to Jess and Bella for making the trip from West Texas to come celebrate w/us! I can't tell you how much my cup runneth over!

29 Weeks

A pic of my non-bare baby bump...

Apparently, we have some friends who are interested in seeing my baby bump clothed! I guess I'm quite fond of my bare baby bump these days! I'm so glad we've been taking these weekly pictures - what a transformation!!!

And, some random camera fun in our backyard! Do I have the "glow" yet? (yes, pun intended!) Hee-hee!

Hooray for 1st Birthdays!

Our wonderful friends, Daniel and Ashley, celebrated their little Abby Jo's 1st birthday last weekend! We were so glad to be able to join in on the fun! Birthdays are always great, but 1st birthdays could possibly be the BEST!!! It's so fun to witness the awe and wonder a one-year-old has for the sights, sounds, smells, & tastes of such a milestone! Happy 1st Birthday, Abby! We love you!