the Nursery

I love how the nursery is turning out - very cheery & colorful. I'm not sure why we ended up with a train theme again, but this retired Pottery Barn collection was too cute for me to pass up. Of course, I liked the price as well!

As a newborn, Benjamin loved his "womb bear". This little guy is ready to be used again.

Train quilt & crib bedding

Twin bedding that I found for a great price at TJ Max.

All in a Week

Visiting cousins, playing miniature golf, cleaning house (it must be my nesting phase!), swimming, touring the newly expanded L&D wing of the hospital - are just a few things that we did this week. No wonder I'm tired!

In the gardens at the hospital, Benjamin was looking for fish in the water. Good thing we didn't see any, otherwise Benjamin would be wanting to bring his fishing pole the next time we go to the hospital! Benjamin loved seeing the newborns in the nursery. He thought they had "cute tummies". This wing is huge - 29 L&D suites and it is beautiful! Best of all, they seem very accommodating to follow your delivery preferences/birth plan, etc. Yeah!!

Staying close to home...

We've done a few fun things locally the last few weeks, but with the intense heat we haven't spent a lot of time outdoors. I keep forgetting to bring my camera to the pool. We have enjoyed spending some time there in the evenings & Benjamin has become more independent in the water recently.

Dinner at the Oasis. 30 weeks! The countdown is on.

Russell & Benjamin with Lake Travis in the background.
A fun trip to Cabellas

Happy 4th!

Benjamin thinks today is 'flag day'. He just loved wearing his flag shirt, waving his flag at the local 4th of July parade, and seeing everything decorated with the American flag. We had a great pancake breakfast (made and served by the local boy scouts) with Chase & Mason and parents. Benjamin checked out the fire trucks and thought they were pretty fascinating.

Sitting up in the fire truck

Pancakes galore!

Dressed in red, white & blue

Getting ready for the parade

A colorful display of our garden produce. (not pictured 3 huge cantaloupe & 1 watermelon)

Baby Shower - Tea Party

Last Saturday we celebrated the upcoming arrival of 3 babies in our area. It was great fun to have a ladies brunch/tea party. Cassie & Teresa are both having girls - hence the 2 pink diaper cakes & 1 green diaper cake. It's exciting to be coming upon 30 weeks now.