Belly Shot - 38 Weeks

I thought that everyone might want to see an updated belly shot. Nathan is definitely getting bigger! An ultrasound two weeks ago estimated him to be 6 lbs. 11 oz. which is right around the 65%tile. I'm guessing he'll be somewhere between 8 and 9 pounds when he arrives. Let's just hope he doesn't decide to make a late appearance. We're counting down the days!

Steve and I went down to Alki today to take advantage of the beautiful weather while it is still here. We couldn't have asked for a nicer day to enjoy each other's company before our little one arrives. We walked Alki for awhile and enjoyed eating dinner outside on Duke's balcony, probably one of the last times we'll get to eat outside for awhile before fall arrives.

Nathan's Nursery

We finally did it! Nathan's room is done, thanks mostly to Steve's mom who painted the room while she was here on her two week visit and to my parents who worked long and hard to stain the dresser, chair rail, and shelves, and to help us get it all put together. I just love how everything turned out. Now all we need is for little Nathan to arrive! We can hardly wait!

Working hard to put the crib together

THE COMPLETED NURSERY:

Work Shower - 34 Weeks - August 19th

Everyone at work threw me a shower over our lunch break. It was a great shower, and I again felt so spoiled. Nathan got so many adorable clothes, blankets, and accessories. Nathan is going to be one well-dressed little guy. I can't wait for him to come! Linda made one of her fabulous cakes. It was absolutely delicious! Thank you to everyone at work for a wonderful shower!

Linda's famous cake

Adorable froggy hat that Jen made for Nathan

Quilt that Judy's mom made

Seattle Shower - 32 Weeks - August 8th

Our friends, the Salibas and Timms, threw us a second shower over in Seattle. It was a couple's shower, and it was really nice to have the guys involved too. We had it at Don Armeni Park down on Alki in Seattle. It was a nice, cool day which was kind of a relief after all the scorching hot weather. We had a great time, and it was really nice to have the whole family there. Steve's dad even flew in for the weekend so he could be at the shower too. Everyone who came to the shower brought Nathan a book, so he has quite the start to his own personal library which is awesome. It was also nice to have Steve there to help me open all the gifts. We felt so spoiled with all the great books and gifts! Thank you to the Salibas and Timms for throwing such a great shower!

Delicious cookies!

Ashley, Emily, Me, and Danielle

The Family - Dad, Patrick, Me, Ryan, and Mom

The Girls - Rachel, Mom, Me, Emily, Danielle, Lisa, and Janet

Mom, Dad, Patrick, Me, Steve, Ryan, Janet, and Dan

A good game of bocce ball

Shower Games

The Timms, Salibas, and Powells

The other great news we found out this day is that the Timms are having a little boy! Nathan is going to have a little friend to play with, and they'll only be about 4 months apart! Congratulations, Timms!!!

Steve's B-Day BBQ

After the shower, we had a BBQ for Steve's 29th birthday. Our friends came over from Seattle and Mom, Janet, and Paula worked hard to put together a fabulous dinner. They also got a delicious ice cream cake. We had quite the day of celebrations with family and friends. Happy 29th Birthday, Steve!

Steve's new tool box

Poulsbo Shower - 31 Weeks! - August 1st

My best friend, Rachel, threw me a shower at my parent's house on August 1st. She planned an awesome shower. I can't thank her enough. Steve's mom and her sister, Aunt Paula, came into town earlier in the week to help prepare for the shower. They did an amazing job with everything. They made the cutest little monkey cupcakes and hands and feet cookies and put together a very creative fruit salad. They worked really hard in the 100 degree weather to get everything prepared on time.

Preparing for the shower

Little baby hands and feet cookies

Such a creative fruit salad

Adorable monkey cupcakes

Rachel and I under the "Nathan" banner Rachel made for me. It's now hanging in Nathan's room. It looks adorable! You do such great work, Rachel!

Steve put together an awesome video of all of Nathan's ultrasound pictures to play during the shower.

It was a hot day, but that didn't stop us from having a great party. It meant a lot to me that so many people came to support us. Some of the people that came have know me since I was born, my grade school teacher was there, and a lot of family and friends. Nathan received so many great gifts. He is going to be one well-dressed kiddo. Steve's mom made him a beautiful quilt. It goes perfectly in the nursery. She also made us an awesome diaper bag with a bunch of little accessories like a cute little binkie bag that hooks onto the strap. She always does such amazing work.

Gorgeous blanket made by Aunt Paula

Nathan's quilt made by Janet

Grandma, Mom Ollos, Mom Powell, Me

Playing the "diaper cake" game

Working hard to make diaper cakes - who can make the best one?

A completed diaper cake

My good friends, Danielle and Emily came over from Seattle to go to the shower. The boys brought Ashley over after the shower and stayed for a birthday BBQ for Steve.