July 4th in Pittsburgh

We had a great visit with Mike's family.  Saturday we helped move Michelle into her new apartment (congrats again Michelle!), had the baby shower on Sunday, visited Tom and Maryanne (Mike's "adopted grandparents") Monday, ate lunch with Aunt Kathy on Tuesday and went to a Pirates game that night (they won--a very exciting game). We got to show Mike's parents the sonograms, which they loved.  We also found time to lay some cards which is always nice.

I have to scan the sonograms in...

Baby shower

The baby shower was lovely - Mike's parents hosted it at a really cute country-style restaurant.  Quite a few people made it including family, in-laws, and friends.  Everyone was extremely generous, I didn't imagine we would get so much!  It is amazing that we have such supportive people in our lives.  Mike's parents got us a crib AND dresser (below) and Michelle I believe is getting a sheet set to go with it.

Floor sample at Babies R Us

Mrs. Muckian made a diaper cake

Putting Michelle's new bed together

Last weekend we went to Liana, Karlyn and Andy's graduation party which was a lot of fun.  Sunday we went to Babies R Us to return some items.  While we were there we test drove some strollers and gliders.  Then we went across the street to shop for mattresses--we are so looking forward to getting a nice mattress that is right for us.  We haven't decided when we're going to buy it, but we have it picked out now. 

Our weeks have been busy.  I started my tutoring three nights a week, which is going well.  Wednesday we went to a tailgate/theology night at our church.  It was a lot of fun, we met a few more people and Mike made some delicious pulled pork.

My coworkers car - maybe I'll be driving this in 25 years.

At 25 weeks, I am definitely looking pregnant now.  She has quieted down and isn't as active as before (I think it's because I have cut back on sweets - if I binge, she goes wild).  I've had lots of energy and have added a prenatal aerobics video to my routine (courtesy of Kelly).  My next doctor appointment is Monday, just a regular check up.  I can't believe we have 15 weeks--possibly less!--to go.  I am very eager to get everything in order for her arrival.






I am having such a hard time composing this post.....It's been in draft mode forever.  I'm just gonna publish as is!