27 Weeks

Here is a bump shot from 27 weeks...almost 7 months! CRAZY! Things have been good...just the normal lower back pain and a few leg cramps. Thankfully the migraines haven't returned (cross your fingers). The crib bedding is set to be here on Friday!

Brandon got the floors done in the nursery and we got the crib and dresser last week...so it's all coming together. Once we have the bedding I will post pictures of the "finished product"!

Baby Update...

Tomorrow marks 25 weeks...or 6 months and 1 week. (WHY must they count in weeks?) I have a hard enough time remembering my name now-a-days and they expect me to divide numbers in my head? Anyways...We had our 6 month appointment today and all was well - heartbeat was good - measurements were good...so we're still on track for an April 21st due date. Baby Girl W is doing well...moving (some might say dancing!) around like the little super-star she'll be. She seems to be most active around 9:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. I think she's a tad bit stubborn (SO not my fault) because everytime I go to have Brandon feel her move she stops; so we may already have a tiny little attitude. Yes, totally my kid - even in utero.

We made some considerable progress on the nursery this weekend. Notice how I started this paragraph with "we" and now notice how I'll not mention my name again....I was the supervisor in case anyone was wondering. Brandon and Matt started installing the flooring in the nursery, which so-far looks great. Brandon and his dad pulled the carpet in the nursery over the Holiday's as Mr. Daddy to be decided he wanted hard-wood/laminate flooring vs. carpet. So....that's what were doing. It's a darker cherry color, so it should look splendid with our nursery furniture which should be here on Friday!!

I FINALLY found some crib bedding that I like and I received an email from the store that they will be shipping it this week. I have fallen in love with this little store - which is located in California. Here is their website it is TOO cute: http://www.laylagrace.com/. And here is a picture of the bedding:

This bedding helps set the tone for the whole room....luckily we received some gift cards from my mom for Christmas to Suite Dreams, so those will help us finish off the room (decoration-wise). I'm trying to convince the husband to let me hang a chandalier in the nursery, but he says it's not "practical". What? Not Practical? I completely disagree. This discussion is SO not over.

For Christmas, Brandon and I bought eachother a new camera. It's all fancy-schmancy and I need to take the time to figure out how to work it! It has been initiated by multiple pictures of our 1st baby - Kinnick. Who, for the many of you that have asked - is adjusting quite well to all of this new "stuff" at our house...but we'll see how he adjusts to being Baby # 2. We'll see... :)

Oh, and I HAVE to post this picture as I'm pretty sure that I found the most BEAUTIFUL Diaper Bag...EVER. Plus, what dad doesn't look SWEET carrying a damask patterned diaper bag?! He's going to LOVE IT and quite possibly win the hippest dad of the year award when the paparazzi snaps a picture of him carrying it.

On a side note - a big CONGRATS to Mark and Kristin Olmstead on the arrival of Alexis Claire on December 27th. Also, warm pregnany wishes to Nick and Megan Hague who are expecting their 1st baby next August!!

Long Time No Blog...

I know...it's been awhile. Our lovely camera broke (yuck!) - so we've been without for almost two months. Luckily our "gift" to eachother was a new camera...now we just have to figure out how to use it!

I will update you all soon...until then here is a picture of our nephew, Ryker - on Christmas to keep you smiling.

9 DAYS!

In 9 short days we will be embarking from the Carnival Legend for a week full of fun, sun and relaxation. Here is a picture of one of the beaches I will be "beached" on (who doesn't love a 4 1/2 month pregnant girl in a swimsuit) and in the background of this picture you will see our very own ship.

AHOY!

Happy Halloween!

So..apparently we're really cool because we got invited to not 1 but 2 Halloween Parties this year. The 1st was at the home of Brandon's friend from work - Chuck. We had fun schmoozing with the CDS clan.

The 2nd was at the Hague's - which is always a good time. I must say that these get-togethers take on a whole new meaning when you're looking at everyone from the other/sober side. Too freaking funny!

Some pictures for your viewing pleasure:

Me & B. The Bun Maker and The Oven. Yeah, we're the coolest.

Hague and Chad. Hague as a slightly incompetent Priest. Chad as Hague. Now, I don't really know what to say about this other than Chad's costume was incredibly hysterical. I will refrain from details as I don't want this site reported to The Drug Enforcement Agency.

Goldie dressed as a characted from The Ghostbusters. I know I should know who - being a child prodigy of the 80's...but I don't. However, this is a GREAT picture.

Mr. & Mrs. Thorson. I found Waldo.

The Tiernan's. Sweet Eyebrows.

Delg & Laura. GOD BLESS this girl for finally getting Delger to wear a costume. Even if he is a big freaky.

Kristina (Nurse) and Tami (Ghostbuster-somethingoranother

AND I saved the COOLEST for last:

Superman Sam Goldman.

So yeah, he wasn't exactly at the party...but seriously? Could you possibly imagine anyone cuter coming to save the day?

Happy 2 weeks!

Just a quick update on our favorite nephew! Ryker is 2 weeks old today, which is hard to believe. All is well - he's slowly starting to figure out his days and nights..although his mom might disagree :) His little cheeks are starting to fill out and he looks more like his dad every day. It's been a lot of fun being able to be a part of his first 2 weeks and we look forward to continuing to watch him grow.

Overall he's perfect!

Happy Birthday Ryker!

We are VERY happy to announce the arrival of our new nephew - Ryker Lawrence Spihlmann. Ryker came into the world on Monday, October 13th, at 11:42 p.m. He weighed 8 lbs 7 oz and was 21.5 inches long.

Robyn unfortunately had a pretty rough delivery, but was VERY strong through all 18 hours of it! Her strength was admirable.

Ryker is P-E-R-F-E-C-T! He is eating well, starting to figure out his days and nights and get's undeniably cuter by the second.

Brandon and I are very lucky to be such a blessed aunt and uncle.

Let the spoiling begin!...