5 amazing years

marrying this handsome boy has been the best decision I've ever made. I love you more than ever, babe.

I'm so happy that we have such a wonderful relationship. You truly are my best friend :)

Here's to eternity!

summer so far

 

 lots of swimming

  

 our big girl is potty trained!

 we are so proud of her :)

 

 pedicures!

 date nights

 the annual cousin sleepover

4th of july parade

 annual bear lake vacation

 

 

 

38 weeks

my last week of pregnancy.

bittersweet, it is. 

although much more sweet than bitter I must admit.

7 days until baby will be here. seems unreal. I've waited on this day for a long 9 months and now it's so close!

Baby currently measures at 39 weeks and 7.5 lbs.

Strawberries are the one thing I have craved this pregnancy. They taste like heavenly candy to me.

Sleep is just ridiculous at this point. There isn't much of that happening...

I've set up the co-sleeper next to our bed.

I've packed the hospital bag.

everything is ready to go and waiting for you sweet baby!

full term.

37 weeks!

Measuring a little ahead of schedule at 38.5 weeks. 

So doesn't that mean I could technically be induced in 3-4 more days then? 

I wish :)

baby weighs about 7 lbs 3 oz according to the ultrasound calculations.

We are having such a hard time with names.
With Ava, we knew that would be her name from the beginning, but this time, I have no idea.
We have a few we love but just can't decide yet. I'm feeling the pressure.

I got the most horrific leg cramps that left me limping in the days following.
Seriously the most intense pain I've felt besides kidney stones. Ouch!

Heartburn. Sure hope that means baby has lots of hair.

Restless legs. So annoying.

I've noticed that the rib pain has diminished significantly. I think that should mean baby is headed down south :)

15 days! Ahh, I can't wait!!

light at the end of the tunnel

We scheduled my induction today! 

  

I am one happy girl :)

The countdown is on. 23 days.

At my appointment today, my midwife told me I am dilated to a 3 and 50 % effaced which is crazy to me considering with Ava I was like -3 at a week past my due date. Not really but, my body was pretty much refusing to dilate.

Again, I am one happy girl.

This baby can come anytime as far as I am concerned. Next week would be real nice.

We have everything ready to go and waiting for baby to get here.

Bought the last two things on my list: a swing and a breast pump.

We cannot wait to meet you baby!!!

our new home

I haven't really shared many photos of our home we bought in February now that we are all settled. 

It's still a work in progress. I haven't hung many pictures on the walls yet.

mine and Vaughn's bedroom:

the living room:

view from the entry way:

Ava's room:

I will do a second post of the third bedroom, kitchen, baths, and upstairs family room.