34 weeks

6 weeks until emma taylor's due date.

3 weeks until I am technically full term.

I bought her stroller this past weekend.

I can't wait to put her car seat in the car.

Does that make me a dork?

I still really want this play mat.

I have washed almost all her clothes/linens.

Her room is coming together.

I think I've got most everyone calling her Emma Taylor (not just Emma).

I'd be lying if I didn't say that I am feeling tired, big, and hot.

My feet are swelling and I have to wear flip flops to work.

I am already planning to try some wives tales/labor inducing techniques once I am done with work on June 30th!

bbq bacon sliders

I made these this weekend. Another great Pioneer Woman recipe! Although, I used cheddar cheese, turkey bacon, and added caramelized onions. I think regular bacon would have made them amazing since it gets crispier than turkey bacon, but I went with the slightly healthier option. I think these would be great for a dinner party. They are just small enough for those people who don't want a gigantic burger or if you are really hungry you can eat a few. Plus you can customize them with toppings!

Multitude Monday, Week 56

648. lunch with old friends
649. summer fruits and veggies
650. emails
651. sermons
652. deep discussions
653. still being able to get some excercise in
654. unexpected presents
655. having all of emma taylor's stuff
656. glen's day off
657. we get to spend the afternoon together
658. our table is being stained today

Week 55

the last shower

I had my last baby shower this past weekend, and I forgot my camera. I realized after someone else had mentioned that the left their camera at home that I didn't even think to bring mine. What is wrong with me? Pregnancy/mommy memory maybe? Who knows!

Anyways, I had a blast with all who could come and was overwhelmed by the generosity of my friends! Thanks for everything. Emma Taylor is going to love all her stuff!

Here is the only picture we got...with an iphone...

neighborhood cookout

We have been scheming for a couple of months now with our neighbor about having a neighborhood cookout. Something where we could better get to know the people we near and start relationships beyond the occasional "Hi" as we are working in the yard. What better way to get to know people than over food? So last night we had our first official neighborhood cookout. We had a decent number of people show up and can only hope for it to grow the next time we do it. It's refreshing to really know who we live with, and I hope that we can keep those relationships going. We are always so busy living our lives outside of our house that many times we come home and stayed closed up all to ourselves in our own house. I feel like that is the way that many American neighborhoods are, but I hope that ours will change and grow for the better!

pregnancy happenings

1. We finished our hospital (preparation for birth) class this past Monday. We are now apparently ready to have Emma Taylor.

2. We are less than 7 weeks from our due date.

3. We have all our necessities (crib, car seat, ect.) and a ton of clothes!

4. The girl at chickfila told me (as she was handing me my DECAF coffee) that I shouldn't be drinking coffee. It's bad for the baby...

5. I officially got a handicap sticker so I can park next to my building at work.

6. Its blazing hot outside and its not even June. I thought I wouldn't be dying of heat until a little later.

7. I officially feel enormous.

Multitude Monday, Week 55

637. baby showers
638. generosity of friends
639. 7 weeks left
640. air conditioning
641. grilling out
642. sundresses
643. free seminars
644. our last hospital class
645. shady front porches
646. friendly neighbors
647. a relaxed work environment

Week 54