4th Anniversary

Yesterday was our 4th anniversary. We have tried in the past to plan a full day of activites for our anniversaries because Drew usually takes a day off work so we like to make the most of our one day. This year, however, we both completely forgot about it until the day before, and we didn't have any time to plan. We ended up just doing a few random things. In the morning we went to Dick's Sporting Goods to get Drew a golf club he has been wanting. I want a rocking chair when this baby comes so I opted not to have any presents and save money for my chair.

Drew ended up going to work and just coming home a little bit early so we could go to dinner. We went to Ruth's Chris steakhouse which Drew has always wanted to try. We didn't know what we were getting ourselves into and were fairly shocked by the prices we saw on the menu. Although Drew thought his steak was the best he has ever had he decided it still was not worth the money. I am too ashamed to say how much we spent! I had Drew take a picture of us outside the steakhouse with his phone, but when I saw the picture and realized just how fat my face has gotten I burst into tears and made him delete it. He insisted it was just the angle. :) When we got home we had sparkling cider and strawberries dipped in chocolate. We took another picture which wasn't much better than that first one because my makeup had been washed off from crying and my eyes were a little puffy and red. For some strange reason I will post it anyway. A post just isn't as fun without a picture. :) Happy Anniversary to us!!

Decision

I just thought I would let everyone know that I think we have decided on a middle name. It is scary to me to make a final decision because it's such a permanent thing...but it's only a middle name right? We are going to go with Darcy Ann. I know there were lots of votes for Elle, so sorry if your heart is broken over this. :) I loved Elle, but we are thinking we might want to use it for a first name in the future and I like the simplicity of Ann (without and E...so boring). Anyway, there it is. Thanks for the input. Only 8 weeks left!! I keep having dreams about her and I'm anxious to have her in my arms in real life, although I am still pretty nervous about the birth.

Quick side note: I have been feeling her have the hiccups for the last couple weeks, and two nights ago Drew fell asleep with his hand on my belly feeling her hiccups. I just thought it was so cute and I thought I would share. The End.

31 Weeks

I really can't believe I'm already 31 weeks. It has gone by so fast. She is always moving like crazy. I am starting to feel her roll around in my hips and ribs more. It still isn't hurting though luckily.

I found out this weekend from my mom that I have been having contractions already for about a month. My stomach gets hard and I thought that was the baby pushing up against the outside of my stomach but I guess I was wrong. It's really strange to me that this is happening already.

I need to mention how amazing Drew has been through this whole thing. He is really excited to have a baby girl, and I love to see that in him. He is ready to wait on me hand at foot at any moment. I try not to abuse the privilege, but it is so nice that he is always ready and willing to help.

As a side note, my friend Britney did my hair this past week and I am loving it. I don't know if you can tell in this picture, but it is quite a big darker and I love the new color.

Chicago!

This past weekend I got to make a trip to Chicago for my aunt's reception. My grandparents, my mom, my aunt, and my cousin were also there for the big event. We spent a few long days and late nights getting everything put together and then taking it all apart, but I really enjoyed the whole thing. It has taken me a couple days of long naps and attempting to sleep in to recover, but I think it was well worth it. I feel bad I didn't get a good picture with the groom in it, but make no mistake he was there! Congratulations Cortino and Karen!!

Daddy/daughter dance. Karen looking amazing dancing with the nicest Grandpa in the whole world!

My mom on the ladder, my Aunt Beth on the move, and my grandma hard at work at the ironing board (her favorite job).

The center-pieces. All of these pictures could have handled some editing to see them better, but I just didn't have it in me. The vases were lined with orange and lime slices and I thought they were soo beautiful!