32 Weeks!

Well - it's been a week full of events for Eric & me. We went home to NE Iowa for a baby shower and were spoiled. Thank you to all the family that came out for the special day and to Steph & Shira for putting on a great shower. We got so many things, I couldn't begin to list them! Lots of blankets, sleepers and neccessities. We also got our baby swing, which Eric put together when we got home. He also went to the store and picked up our glider & ottoman and put that together. So, the nursery is coming together. I have a lot of laundry to do before the baby comes to get all the clothes and blankets ready!

I somehow made the 6 hour drive with only one bathroom break. I think it helped that I tried to sleep part of the way. I didn't get a lot of sleep, but just enough to make it through the day. Friday night Mom & Dad took us to Gunder... and I talked Eric into trying the famous Gunder Burger (1lb burger). He actually ate it all - and some of my hashbrowns. I was pretty surprised... but he said it was just so good!!

Saturday morning was the shower and we were lucky to have my grandma's homemade cinnamon rolls! Yum! After the shower Eric & I went to get pictures taken. A friend from high school is working on her photography portfolio - and she hadn't done a maternity shoot. So - she was nice enough to give us a free sitting - and we just have to pay for any photos we want to purchase. Check out a few of the pictures at shannondodd.com/blog. She does an amazing job, especially with infants! She also took some pictures of Tess, my cousin Mel's little girl.

Later Saturday, we had an easter egg hunt for the nieces & nephews, even though it was snowing. They loved it! Then, we had Easter dinner: Dad's amazing smoked ham, lots of great side dishes, and grandma's homemade ice cream & angel food cake! And, on top of that, Teresa made mint bars. It was a very filling and yummy dinner!

Sunday - it was back on the road heading south! We had a very nice weekend. Now, Travis and Jess are leaving early Wednesday morning for Hawaii. They'll have an amazing time there and we enjoyed their time with us at the house! Hope we can visit them, but we'll see about that!

When they get moved out - we'll have more room to arrange the nursery - so look for pics from there next week!! Take care - and keep in touch!