The Walkers

We had our 39 week appointment today and everything looked good. I am still 3 cm dilated, 100% efaced, but she is now fully engaged in the pelvic region (which basically means she is a lot lower than she was). Again, they told me not to expect to make it past the weekend but we'll see. haha. I've heard that said one too many times. :-) The dr. did say that he thought I would have a pretty fast labor because of the position and dilation I am already at so with my fingers crossed I am hoping to have a nice, easy labor. Again though, we'll see. ha.

I am getting so excited about baby Alli's upcoming arrival. We've only got 6 days until her due date. YAY!!! I can't wait!

P.S. Please be praying for Laney and Sadie (my nieces). They are both sick right now and they have been for about a week so please pray for them to get better quickly so they can hold and love on baby Alli when she comes. (plus I think my sister is about to pull her hair out with 2 sick little ones) :-)

Hopefully next post will be a picture of our little one.....

Love you guys!

I think after getting some rest & having some down time today I am totally ok that Alli didn't come this morning. Now don't get me wrong, I want to hold her & kiss her so bad I can't stand it but at the same time I have to realize that God's timing is perfect & I definitely don't want to rush God. I know He has the perfect birthday for our little girl & the perfect time for her to arrive so as of right now (ha) I am content to keep waiting. After all, it's only 10 days until her actual due date! I'm so happy I've had this day to just kick back & relax (& think). I've spent most of it just sitting out back on a lawn chair playing with the dogs. :-)

Thank you Lord for this beautiful, warm, sunny day!!

Thanks so much again, for keeping us in your prayers!

We'll continue to keep you posted. I'm off to sleep a little more....

And by this point I'm pretty sure I'm exhausted & ready to just go home & sleep...

Well, we had our 36 week appointment yesterday. We have now officially started once a week appointments. The dr was surprised while doing my exam. His exact words were, "wow girl! You're at 2 1/2 cm & 70% effaced." I was in shock. I was maybe, maybe expecting to be at like 1/2 a cm but 2 1/2. EEK!! He said he's not changing my due date but that I would more than likely go into labor early.

They look like I don't even have ankles!!! :-(

oh, and please excuse the polish. They haven't been painted in a while....

I made her crib skirt. For those of you who know me I have never made anything like this before so I am SO happy it turned out right. :-)

Sorry this picture is a little crooked. They say you're off balance a lot during pregnancy. I believe it! I also made these curtains.

Jamie bought me these letters to make a sign with. I love it!

I know this isn't apart of her room but this is her diaper bag.

Here's a few pictures of everyone working on her room...

Here's what the boys did while we were hard at work

My mom, Jamie, me, Lindsay, Stacey and junior hostess Laney. :-)

I realized just how blessed we are to have such wonderful friends and family who care so much. We had a great turn out and the weather was wonderful. PRAISE THE LORD! The week started with the weather calling for rain and 60 degrees. As the week went on, the temperature kept rising and the chance of rain went to 0!!! Prayer works!!! :-) We got tons of great things and had such a wonderful time. It was at the park, brunch style, with lots of yummy treats and juices.

Thank you Brooke and Sarah for the beautiful cake and awesome cookies!!!

Driving home afterward, I was overwhelmed with emotions at how blessed Jeff and I are to have so many people who love us and baby Alli. I wish I could express all of my thankfulness to each and every one of our guests there, so in case you are reading this, we love you all very much and are so thankful for each of you in our lives. We can’t wait to share our precious little baby girl with you.

I can't wait for Alli to get to try out all of her awesome new things!

The night before the shower we had a girls night/slumber party to get everything ready. We had a blast!!!

Laney. So pretty....

Laney took this picture of Jamie. Not bad....

Me and Dustin relaxing. Laney took this one too. Dustin didn't stay for the slumber party. He was just there to help carry stuff. Stacey & Lindsay being silly. If you look in the mirror you can see mom. This is the only picture I have of her at the sleepover. She's camera shy... :-)