Baby Shower & More

Jesse and I had our baby shower Mothers Day weekend and we've been waiting to post a blog about it because I stupidly forgot my camera and my mom was the one who took the most pictures but we cant find her USB cable to upload the pictures to our computer. But Randi was there for backup and we got some of the pictures from her camera. Here are just a few:

Avery's Cake

Dad, Kerry, Brigid, & Half of Emily

Aunt Chel & Cousin Cherie Made A Little Buggie Out of A Watermelon.

Me, Spraying Off Chairs

Cousin Aaron Playing The Guitar

Once we find her USB cable I'll be posting more because there was so many good pictures on her camera but this gives you an idea of the day. Avery got so many cute clothes. Actually, its a little rediculous how many clothes she has now. She's definitely set up until 6 months and I dont know if she'll be able to wear everything by the time she grows out of each size.

But nevertheless we are very appreciative of everyone who came and to all that gave us such wonderful things. We had a great time even though we never got to ANY of the games we had planned. Everyone was just having a good time visiting and eating.

Now for updated pregnancy news: I'm 34 weeks and 5 days along which means I have roughly 5 weeks left. For the past few weeks I've been putting together swings, bouncers, installing our car seat, reading and re-reading our pregnancy books to make sure I know the difference between real labor and fake labor. I feel ready, emotionally and physically. I guess I really won't know for sure until the time comes but right now I feel good. And unless Avery has other plans for us, I will start my maternity leave June 19th and that date can't come soon enough...what, with my irritability and hot flashes.

I've also been told by a lot of people that they want to be informed the second I go into labor and I was just thinking I'd send out a mass text message.  If you'd like to be a part of that list just let me know and I'll add you.

Avery is getting bigger and bigger as the days go by. I feel her and now SEE her move a lot more. I can see my stomach roll with every move she makes. The other day she had her foot pressed up against the top of my stomach so I pushed it down to see if I could get a response and she pushed back. It was pretty cool. Usually she won't play my silly games :) and Grandma Monet, Aunt Randi, and Auntie Em got to feel her hiccuping...another movement she makes frequently.  Most of the time she settles down lower and closer to my spine but last night she was up high crushing my lungs so it was difficult for me to catch my breath. She also enjoys using my bladder as a hacky sack. A trick of hers that I'm not too fond of.  But all-in-all she's been an easy first pregnancy and I'm just hoping it will stay that way until the end.