Getting closer to "ready!"

Each day brings us a day closer to THE day!... and it gives us another opportunity to finish up some lingering projects/tasks that have been on the "to do" list for a while. Seems like we got lots of things crossed off the list this weekend, which feels really good.

Collin got the car seat installed in the Jeep with a little help from Joe Mitchell (a "seasoned" Dad of a 4 month old) and it seems the guys did a great job! We've still got to take it by a fire station to have it inspected, but it was VERY surreal to ride to church yesterday with a car seat in the back! HA! What a weird first-time feeling...

I finally got the things hung on the walls in Avery's room that I've been meaning to hang for a while. The nursery is really starting to feel peaceful and serene, which was always what I wanted. I probably spend a half-hour each day just sitting in that rocking chair and looking around the room playing lullibies to Avery through my belly. She likes her rocking chair already. And she now has a VERY full and fashionable closet, thanks to lots of very nice gifts and some precious hand-me-downs from family and her 4-month-old friend, Ella Mitchell. (Everyone told me not to buy any clothes for her because I would be given enough... I think they were right!) I hope this child likes PINK! :)





















The other "project" that's FINALLY wrapping up this week is the Kitchen!! (Queue Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus!") Today the backsplash and utility room tile went in, and the wood flooring will go in tomorrow. Finish all that off with baseboards, etc. and we're done!! :) Collin worked SO HARD this weekend doing electrical work and installing track lighting underneath the cabinets and in the glass cabinets over the sink. If I say so myself, he's rather amazing. Avery has one smart and talented Papa!! (Here are a couple of snapshots I made of the kitchen progress. I can hardly believe we're close to the end of this never-ending remodel. (Pregnant friends-- be smarter than I was and NEVER ever remodel during a pregnancy!!)

















On Wednesday, I'll be posting more baby news-- WITH PICTURES from the sonogram!! :) After that appointment we'll know a little more about when we can expect Avery's arrival. Thanks for checking the blog! We hope everyone is doing well!

Love to all--