Caffeine Kick

Ken and I (and Ava and Kallyn), met for lunch at Starbucks today. We both ordered mochas (again with the chocolate addiction.) Mine was supposed to be decaf but I think they mixed them up. This kid is really kicking me!!

Coincidence?

I am officially back to my prepregnancy weight. Coincidentally, I hit the big number the day after Thanksgiving.... hmmm...

I guess it's not SO bad - I did lose 13 lbs the first trimester, and now I'm back at almost 28 weeks (and I have a much bigger belly than I did before!) So can I start now and count everything I gain from now until this kid is born, or do I have to start from the 13 I lost?

I really think I need to cut down on the chocolate, or things could get out of hand.....

It's Thanksgiving weekend

And here are a few things I'm thankful for...

1. Baby Pack, of course. We are so grateful for her, and can't wait for her to get here. Everybody pray for her!

2. My fantastic husband. I can't wait to see him in his new role as "Daddy." I'm sure she'll have him wrapped around her finger in no time!

3. My dad's health. He had triple bypass surgery just 3 weeks ago. He is well on the road to recovery. We are so blessed they caught it in time and could fix it.

4. My family. They are all amazing, generous, giving people, and lots of fun to be around! My Grandma, Aunt Lisa and Aunt Christy drove 8 hours each way just to sit with us in the waiting room while dad was having his surgery. They made the day go so much faster and it was so great to see them. So many people in our family are great examples of what I want to be someday (especially mom!)

5. Our house. It may have been built in 1968, and have all the original appliances and cabinets, but it has plenty of room for our family, and is within walking distance to church, mom and dad's house, and my job.

6. My job. I get to take care of two beautiful, fun girls every day, and work for a great family. Also, I can bring my baby with me.

7. All our friends, especially our church community. I'll have to write more about them later.

8. Our Church, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. www.olmc1.org I can't imagine a better parish.

9. Being Catholic, especially because of the Sacraments.

10. Relaxing and enjoying the 4 day weekend!

Baby Names

Guess what we've been doing?

Any suggestions?

I just hope she has hair....

When we go to New York City in a couple of weeks, Ken wants to get her this. I just hope she has enough hair to put a nice pink bow in....

Baby Girl Pack

Looks like she's making the Sign of the Cross. Good Catholic Baby. ;-)