Happy Easter and fun at Waterway Square!

We had a fabulous 3 day weekend filled with relaxing, manicures/pedicures, errand running, weather enjoying, live music listening, birthday partying, and most of all... celebrating the resurrection of our Savior, Christ Jesus today on Easter Sunday.

I am so thankful we had a nice relaxing weekend to rest and enjoy time together before our baby boy arrives!  Only 9 days till our due date!  Also, spring is one of my favorite times of year filled with great weather, bright fun colors, and longer days!  Here are a few photos from our relaxing weekend!

We are super blessed with amazing friends!!!  And love that there are 4 babies on the way who will join the clan super soon!!!
(Left to right: Braddock, via Dana; Benjamin, via Kelly; Ellie, via Sarah & Jason, via Meghan!)

The Murphy's!!!

The Mathewson's say cheese!!!

Isn't she just the most precious!!!

Best Birthday dessert ever!!  YUMM!

Can't believe we are prego together!!!  Can't wait to meet Ellie in August!

My Love!

Piper is such a little ham!!!  So cute!!

Family photos after Easter service.

Benjamin's first Easter... technically... right?

Family photo after lunch!  YUMM!

Mommom and Poppop with sweet Olivia!

38 Weeks! Only 2 weeks left!

How big is Benjamin this week? Ben is the size of a Pumpkin!  He weights about 6.2-9.2 pounds and measures about 18.9 to 20.9 inches.  At our dr. appointment today our doc estimated Ben to be between 7.5 and 8.5 pounds at delivery!!!

Due Date: April 9th, 2013

Weight Gain: 25 pounds and still growing!!

Symptoms:  Braxton Hicks contractions... but sleeping well and feeling great! 

Cravings:  Sweet Tea!!!  

Food Aversions:  Ummm  can't think of anything here this week...

I am loving:  Super happy it is a 4 day week!!!  Looking forward to a nice relaxing 3 day weekend and celebrating Easter with my family!

I miss:  A nice cold beer with a lime!

I am looking forward to:  Friday!  Hubby and I both have off for Good Friday and we are going to relax and enjoy the day off together before baby arrives!   

I'm spazzing about:  We only have one last thing to do on our check list before Ben arrives... install the car seat... and we plan to do that this week!!!  EEEK we are ready for go time!!!  Also, we set up a fun "Prediction Poll" for Benjamin's birthdate, weight, length, time, etc.... so we invite you to participate and join in the fun as we wait!  This is the link!

Best thing about this week:  We had a great 38 week dr. appointment today and Ben has dropped and his head is low!!  One step closer to D-Day!!!

Milestones:  Ben has a firm grasp, which we will soon be able to test when we hold his hand for the first time!  His organs have matured and are ready for life outside the womb!

Movement:  Yes... and I'm starting to notice his awake/sleep times more and more!  He is a great sleeper through most of the night... only wakes up when I get up and use the bathroom... which is only once so let's just hope that continues!  I can dream right!

It's a...: BOY!!!!  Benjamin Lawrence Ingram!!!

Exercise:  Not really.  But I'm going to start sitting on an exercise ball... not exactly sure what it does... but I hear it is good!

Diet:  Loving carrots these days! Cooked and uncooked!  YUMM!

38 Weeks!

37 Weeks and 4 days!!!

How big is Benjamin this week? Ben is the size of a winter melon!  He weights about 6.2-9.2 pounds and measures about 18.9 to 20.9 inches.

Due Date: April 9th, 2013

Weight Gain: 24.5 pounds!

Symptoms:  Back labor and major Braxton hicks contraction... But since Wednesday I have been feeling much better and sleeping much better!

Cravings:  Brownies... Might have to make some this weekend!

Food Aversions:  This isn't really a food, but a smell... cigars!  YUCK!

I am loving:  I think we are officially ready for Ben to arrive... all the laundry is finished, we are packed for the hospital, his nursery is complete and all the little things are ready!  Super excited we can just relax and enjoy the last 2 weeks before our sweet baby boy with no stress or big "to do's" on the list.

I miss:  Nothing this week...

I am looking forward to:  The Woodlands Crawfish Boil today!  We had a great time and tomorrow we are having brunch with some wonderful friends who are in from out of town!  

I'm spazzing about:  I just can't wait to get our maternity photos back... super hopeful we will get them all this week!  Can't wait to share!!!

Best thing about this week:  We had a great 37 week Dr. appointment earlier this week!  Everything is right on track!!!

Milestones:  Ben is now considered "full term" and is practicing some new skills... inhaling, exhaling, sucking, gripping and blinking!  He is also getting his first sticky poop (called meconium) ready for his first diaper... and daddy is also preparing for that same first diaper change as well!!!

Movement:  Oh yes... he continues to make my belly look really funny in odd shapes... sometimes I pat his little tush and try to get him back into a more comfortable position... sometimes it works and others not so much.

It's a...: BOY!!!!  Benjamin Lawrence Ingram!!!

Exercise:  No really.

Diet:    More water and milk these days... trying to prevent any swelling... and it seems to be working!  Knock on wood!

37 Weeks and 4 days!

Not the traditional belly photo... but all I have this week!
Love these girls!!

My sister and sweet niece!

And couldn't resist adding a photo of the guys from today's crawfish boil!

Nursery Reveal!!!

So here it is my friends!!!  Benjamin's nursery, finally... I had a few sneak peaks along the ways, but I couldn't leave you hanging any longer.

We just love the way it has been transformed from our an extra guest room/office to a sweet abode for our little man.

Furniture – Crib, changing table and dresser chest are all from Baby's First Furniture, Liberty Collection

Bedding – Restoration Hardware Baby: European Flax Stripe Crib Collection

Bookshelves – Handiwork of my talented brother in law!!

Baskets in the changing table – Restoration Hardware Baby, Seagrass Shelf Basket, ash, with textured cotton seagrass shelf basket liner

Picture frames – Various places (Hobby Lobby, Joanna’s fabrics, and gifts)

Alphabet canvas – Restoration Hardware Baby, Vintage Alphabet art set of 3

White frames with blue mats – Aarons Brothers – We will change out the photos with our maternity photos then newborn, and so on as Ben grows up!

Changing pad cover – Restoration Hardware Baby – Cuddle Plush changing pad cover, Cloud and Toast

Side Table – Pottery Barn Kids,  Windsor Side Table, simply white

Lamp on side table – Restoration Hardware Baby, Piped English Barrel Shade - Cloud

Bookends – Restoration Hardware Baby – Vintage Leather sportsball bookend – set of 2

Valance – Restoration Hardware Baby – Cotton Canvas Valance, Cloud

Rocking Chair – Pottery Barn Kids, Wingback Rocker, natural organic cotton basketweave and the stationary feet

Wall art – Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep

Name on the Wall - We ordered his name online from Craft Cuts!  They have various options for wood letters, wall letters, monograms, etc... and we decided on this one!

Diaper/changing caddie on changing table - More handiwork from my brother-in-law.  We couldn't find anything to fit the space exactly like we needed so he made a custom one that is just perfect!!

Now the waiting begins!!!  We will enjoy the last 3 1/2 weeks before Benjamin's arrival but are certainly ready for meet our little boy!!!

36 Weeks!!!

How big is Benjamin this week? Ben is the size of a honeydew!  He weights about 4.2-5.8 pounds and measures about 17.2 to 18.7 inches.

Due Date: April 9th, 2013

Weight Gain: 24 pounds!

Symptoms:  Braxton hicks contraction... I thought I have had a few before, but nothing like this weekend... not sure if it was because we were busy Saturday and had a full day or because we are getting closer and closer to D-Day...

Cravings:  I have been wanting Marble Slab for a few days... maybe this week we will go and get a little treat!

Food Aversions:  Umm can't think of anything here this week...

I am loving:  How productive we were this last weekend!  Finished all the little things in Ben's room, organized everything and started laundry... I think we are now ready for baby Benjamin to arrive!!!

I miss:  Not missing anything this week...

I am looking forward to:  Next week I hope to meet sweet baby George!

I'm spazzing about:  Super excited we made HUGE progress in preparing for Ben this weekend... made our final purchases, started the loads and loads of laundry and organized his room with all his many goodies from our showers!  All is ready and waiting now!!!

Best thing about this week:  Ben's nursery is officially complete!  Will post photos tomorrow!

Milestones:  Ben's skin is getting smooth and soft and his gums are rigid.  His liver and kidneys are in working order and circulation and immune systems are basically good to go!
Movement:  Yes, the other day we played a little game with Ben... got out a flash light and watched him react to the light... it was so fun to watch him kick and move!!!

It's a...: BOY!!!!  Benjamin Lawrence Ingram!!!

Exercise:  No... but with the weather so nice these day I plan to start walking.

Diet:    Chocolate Milk!  I have never been much of a milk drinker but lately chocolate milk seem to hit the spot just right!!

36 Weeks!

The Voigts' Spring Photo Session!

This evening I took a few Spring photos for some great friends of our and I'm super excited with how they turned out!  

Thank you Luke and Amanda for letting me capture a few special moments of your sweet family!!  

It's not raining... But there were Showers!!

This week we were super blessed with two more showers!  The first was at my hubbies office with co-workers, work colleagues and clients.  They did a fabulous job and it was a perfect evening on the patio with perfect weather, company and many laughs!  Also, check out the super cute diaper cake/centerpiece, so creative!!!  And the decor was perfect, being hubby was a soccer super star... back in the day!  

The super cute diaper cake!

A perfect A&M sleeper... and the right size for Football season!

My mom joined the fun as well!!!

Then one of my very favorite people hosted another lovely shower for us for my clients and work colleagues at one of my most treasured places... Chick Fil A!!!  She pulled out all the stops and made it super special for me and Benjamin!!

A sweet friend made an "I Spy" quilt for us!!  What a fun idea!!! Can't wait for Ben to arrive so we can play with this one!!!

Cute Elephant stuffed animal!!

 Benjamin has his very own "Chick Fil A" gear!  A onesie, hat, bib and hooded towel!  One lucky little boy!!!

Love these ladies!!!  Thank you for celebrating the pending arrival of our baby boy!

The special hostess, Karen!!!  Thank you for a perfect shower!

Thank you to all who came and celebrated with us and shared the joy of the pending arrival of our sweet baby boy!  He is one blessed little boy and we can't wait for him to arrive so we can share him with all of you!!