Nursery revamp...

We made some small changes to what use to be Ruby's room but, will soon be Ruby and Finn's room....

View from the door...
Changing table...the bag that I need to pack for Finn
Ruby's bed and the awesome shelf my father in-law built :)
Finn's bedding that my mom and I created. Thanks mom
Finn's bed, that Ruby still insists on sleeping in still

I'm up, it's early! I haven't been much of a early morning person since becoming a mommy but, for some reason I can't sleep...I think it may have something to do with a little man in my tummy.

Anyways progress on Finn's arrival for family and friends that wanna know....

- He's dropped as of last Friday....this is huge if you remember Ruby didn't drop until I was in active labor

- I've effaced and dilated some...which I know doesn't mean a whole lot but, it is good progress in the right direction :)

- The new maternity floor rules are bitter sweet. Only being able to have 2 guest, the same 2 guest for my entire stay is hard to take in. I think I'm most upset that Ruby wont be able to come see Finn at all in the hospital :( But I do appreciate all the safety measures that they are taking to make sure our little guy stays safe and healthy. I guess I'll just try to get as much rest as possible!

Well I'm just trying to stay active, lots of walking and such hoping that Finn will be ready for a safe healthy entrance soon! Really enjoying Ruby and soaking up the last few moments we have of being a family of 3!

Almost there...

Ok I'm almost 36 weeks (on Wednesday) and I'm feeling like labor could be soon. I think it's more wishful thinking than anything else but, hey, isn't there power in positive thinking?! I mean my mom was 2 weeks early with me :) I'm feeling sorta ready....

- Car seat purchased (not here yet, should be next week). We borrowed Caylan and Trav's infant seat for Ruby so we had to buy one this time around.

- Cloth diapers bought/cleaned and ready to use. Finn wont, well hopefully wont fit into them for awhile so we've decided to use disposal until he grows into his cloth diapers.

- Clothes are all washed and organized

- His bedding is still being made but should be done this week (thanks mom for your help)

I could just use some prayer for a safe labor. My nervous have kicked in and I'm getting super anxious for a smoother labor, delivery and recovery this time around. Ruby's labor was very, very long and she didn't drop properly so I'm praying that my body will know what to do this time! The Dr. told me that Finn will definitely be larger than Ruby so that has added to my anxiety as well. Anyway I'm so blessed to have such a strong support system and I'm confident that this labor will be a much better one! Thanks for the prayers and hopefully little guy Finn will be here soon!!

My Pumpkins....

This is Ruby's 3rd year going to the local pumpkin patch. Casey and I thoroughly enjoy taking her and watching her explore the land. This year we took advantage of the beautiful fall day and got some pictures of our Finn bump. I'm 35 weeks and really excited to meet our son. I didn't want to spend the money on getting maternity shots but, Jenna made me feel a little guilty about doing it with Ruby and not with Finn....so instead Casey just took some. They are not by any means professional but he captured the baby bump just perfectly for us.

One of my favorites of the day!
She loves animals...she didn't want to leave the goats for anything.
Sorry Casey I only had the camera for a minute of 2 so this is all I got of daddy :(
She is just so funny sometimes...

Another Birthday...

This time was daddy's turn. We had a great 3 day weekend with the birthday boy and we ended it with a nice dinner in celebration of Casey's 27th birthday.

Yes I cropped myself out of this photo, and yes the shadow on the bottom is not the best...I just loved the matching faces. Ruby is quite the daddy's girl as of late. They have so much fun together.

Singing to Daddy...
She loves the "happy birthday" song....and she loves cake too
Best we could do....hopefully our next family shot will include our little Finn!!! :)

Ruby turned 2...

So we had a party.......

look at that entrance....not only was she fashionably late but, she was also oh so "fashionable"...Little Jane knows how to party...
Ruby and her best friends...Kendra and Yeah-Yeah
The amazing cake....not only cute but delicious too. Thanks Amanda and Justin
Having some fun...
Oh look as good as it gets...I must say a 2 year old is soooo hard to photograph
Blowing out her candles
Loving her cake...
Really loving it.....
sooo happy...