Random Thoughts and Shower Weekend

Since my first trimester was so rough I've really taken advantage of feeling good these past few months and I've tried exercising as much as I can since I know things will change drastically once Lula gets here.  A big part of my weekend workout routine has become walking 4 miles on Saturday and Sunday mornings with Paul  - and since Paul can't go anywhere without Teddy Bear, Teddy has been joining us on our long walks as well.  You might think that 4 miles is a long way for a small dog like Teddy but he isn't actually doing very much walking, he comfortably travels in the Outward Hound:

After our walk this past Saturday we had a busy day of preparing for a "Stock the Bar" shower for our friends Andrea and Drew who are getting married in a couple of weeks in Toronto.  I'm the matron of honor so we're looking forward to a little mini vacation to Canada before Lula makes her appearance.  Anywho, the shower was a blast - I hosted it with another of the bridesmaids, Reba, and she and I put our creative juices together in planning and I must say that it turned out great:

 The hostesses (me and Reba)

 Me and the Bride

The Happy Couple



I wish I had done a better job of getting pictures of Andrea and Drew with all of the other guests but Reba was taking pictures too so hopefully she got a  few goods ones.

On Sunday we had another early morning walk - which almost didn't happen because of our late night "stocking the bar" :) - and then it was time to get ready for my Jacksonville baby shower.

I have the most amazing friends who put together a perfect baby shower filled with great food, good company and a lot of owls for baby Lula:

 Me with the hostesses (Andrea & Angie)

 Me & my mom - she came in town for the shower!

 My friend Maggie is 6 weeks behind me and they're having a little girl too :)

 As you can see from my expression, I got some really great things :)

 All Paul really wanted off of the registry was the BOB - and my parents got it for us!!!

We had such a fun and busy weekend - I think I'll be catching up on sleep for weeks to come. 

Paul and I truly couldn't be more blessed with such amazing family and friends.  Thank you, times a million, to everyone who helped to make Lula's Jacksonville baby shower so wonderful!



3D/4D Image of Lula

This past weekend my parents were in town visiting for my Jax baby shower and I was able to set up my 3D/4D ultrasound appointment so that they could join us to get our first good glimpse of little miss Lula.  I have to tell you that if you aren't planning to get any 3D/4D photos please save the extra money and do it - it was AMAZING!!!  I couldn't stop smiling and crying the entire appointment, it was unlike anything I've ever experienced.  I think my dad even shed a few tears :)

How perfect is this picture, not only are Lula's eyes open a little bit but she's also sticking her tongue out and licking her arm - seriously, I think we have the most adorable baby ever.  We're so excited to meet our sweet little baby girl!

Updated Sonogram Pictures and Growing Belly

I finally decided to download my pictures from my phone and found our sonogram pictures from a couple of months ago when we found out that baby Gerrety was a precious little girl:

Can you believe how clear they are?  I can't tell you how wonderful it is to look at these pictures and try to imagine what our little Lula is going to look like when she makes her appearance in November :)

I also found a picture of my first 2 positive pregnancy tests (I ended up taking a couple more to prove to Paul that they really are 99% accurate) and theres a few photos of my growing belly.  Sorry they aren't the best but it's all I've got!

Hopefully we'll get some better pictures of me and baby Lula in my belly before she's born - I mean from all of these pictures it looks like I've totally stopped dressing up, doing my hair, wearing makeup and caring at all about the way I look (which I have for the most part) but the pictures don't have to be so incriminating.  I also made sure that whoever was taking the picture didn't get my makeupless face in the photo.  At least we're scheduled for our maternity pictures in September so I'll be sure to put a little more effort into the way I look for those :)

Anywho, Happy Friday!