32 week update!!!

This month I had a wonderful baby shower put on for me by my mom, sister, Tricia, and Lori.  Everything from the invites, to decor, to food was well thought out and planned, and everything was a complete surprise...including the location!  I was overwhelmed by the friends and family that came out to share in this exciting time for Jasen and I. We truly are blessed, and our little man is going to be so loved!I cannot thank everyone enough for being apart of this experience, for the kinds words, and wonderful baby gifts.  We love you all! Here are just a few pictures that I had on my camera. Waiting on more to come from friends who had their cameras.

 What a wonderful day!

 Just loved this onesie!

My mom and I....she was so excited that day!

 My mom and sister

 Wonderful diaper cake made by Tricia!

 Some of my friend and family, laughing at me as I played the multi tasking mama game!

 My sister (Auntie Allison)

Admiring the diaper cake


To honor and celebrate the daddy to be, I threw Jasen a surprise BBQ with close family & family friends.  It was such a wonderful way for him to spend time with his dad on father's day, and a way for him to celebrate his first father's day.  Jasen and his dad built stairs on our deck, and then Jasen was surprised with a new BBQ grill.  

Jasen and his dad working on the stairs for our deck! Thank you Mike and Linda for the wonderful early birthday present! We love it!!!

Here are a few pictures from the BBQ daddy to be dinner

 Cake made by my mom

 Mom, Linda, Lori, and Tricia

"When I grow up I wan't to be a hero just like daddy"

The guys hanging around Jasen's new BBQ


Other than celebrating this month with family and friends I am now 32 weeks!  Hard to believe that he will be here so soon.  As I reflect back I truly am amazed just how quickly this time has past, and how blessed I have been throughout my pregnancy.  Here is a picture of me at 32 weeks and some updates! 

Cravings: OMG, in the last 2 weeks I definitely have been craving sweets.  Ice cream, chocolate, milkshakes, really anything sweet.  I have been trying to limit it though and not it it daily like I want to! :) 


Aches and Pains:  My lower abdominal muscles start to get achy throughout the day now, especially if I do more than I should.  


Movement: Baby Raphael moves all the time now. It is so fun to watch my belly move. Jasen and I often spend our evenings in amazement watching our little one wiggle, turn, kick, and punch mommy! I think he's dancing in there!!! 


Nesting:  I have been nesting for quite some time, but recently I want to cook and bake.  I also have this urge to rearrange his clothes.  In fact I have now organized the closet to hold only newborn to 3 months, then have bins for 6-9 months, and one for 9 months and up.  Jasen laughs at me because I have always been an organized person, but everything really seems to annoy me lately when it isn't in its place! Guess I just want to be ready and organized for his arrival.