Baby Shower - May 16th

It's been a few weeks since I have updated and there have been many fun events that have happened since. I attended the wedding of my dear friends Alissa and Mitch. The wedding was beautiful and turned out to be a gorgeous spring day for their May 16th wedding..and if you know Washington and weather, you'd know that it was just plain luck they had warm sunshine! Congrats to the happy couple!

Also my mother and bestie threw me my baby shower. It was lovely! They really put some time and effort into it and it turned out wonderful! Every little detail made the shower truly memorable. My mother-in-law was unable to make it (her eldest son graduated from Georgetown Law that day) but she was still able to add sweet little touches like the flowers grown from her garden and a very creative and fun gift for the baby (pics below). I was kicked out of the house until after the shower started so I was completely surprised to walk into the house and see all the beautiful decorations and food that my mom and Andrea, and her helpers put together. I saw all my fabulous girlfriends from high school and college and family friends. All in all, it was a wonderful day! It went by so fast that I feel like I was trying to be everywhere at once, so for those of you whom I didnt get the chance to really visit with, I apologize. When the little one comes, I'm sure we will have more time.

Mom and Andrea had this cute idea of putting up baby pictures of Rueben and I. They were so cute!

My mom and her helpers, Kristina and Anita, my brothers' girlfriends. They really helped in putting everything together for that day. Thanks gals!

Mom.. I mean... Grandma-to-Be and I.

Bestie, Andrea! :)

Cute little diaper cake that Kristina made. I'd never seen one of these before! How creative!

This was the gift that Rueben's mom, grandma, and brothers put together for us. It was adorable! It was a baby bath tub filled with baby clothes on a clothesline. The clothes ranged from new born to 18 months and went all the way into the kitchen. This little girl has everything she will need for a while!

Momma's Gettin' BIG!!!

Well, here we are at almost 31 weeks.  I am feeling ok but a little sore in places.. I guess just the usual fatigue that comes with pregnancy.  On a great note, I am looking so forward to some the events coming up this month.. my friends wedding, my baby shower, and a trip to the Oregon Coast with the family to see my brother Michael!!  I am so excited to see friends and actually have some FUN!  

Rueben and I are still working on the baby's name.  We are so close to a final product but who really knows.  We may just have to wait to see her to decide!  

Speaking of hubby..  he is doing well.  Unfortunately, due to his hectic schedule we don't have the chance to talk quite as often as we did last month.  Its taking some getting used to, I was a bit spoiled talking to him a few times a week.  I am just missing him alot and anxiously awaiting his return home!

Love you all..

28 Weeks and 3D Pics

Here we are at 28 weeks. Like I always say, "Time is flying!"

I had my 28 week ultrasound. According to the tech, the baby is looking really good and really healthy and right on target for July 8th. Here are some of the 3D ultrasound pictures:

Technology is insane!! I can't believe I saw my baby girls face! Right now she is in the vertex (head down) position but she still has a bit of room to move around in there. She measures to be about 15 inches head-to-toe and weighs 2.4 lbs. This last trimester she will just be working on putting on more weight. So exciting!

Update on Hubby:
Rueben is back at TQ.. somewhere in between Ramadia and Fallujah. He has been putting in lots of long hours training for a new position. He seems to be doing well and time is going by so fast for him as well! Before we know it, he will be home, and baby will be here :)

Proposal Pics

So, I finally received the proposal pics from Rueben's mom this past weekend.  I am so glad I finally have them!  Anyhow, these pictures were taken on December 19, 2008.  

I was in the middle of the room opening my white elephant gift during Rueben's family's Christmas gathering and was totally shocked by the creative way he asked me to marry him!  :)

I know the Charmin is a romantic touch.. the ring wasnt actually in the box, it was a plastic ring and at first I really didn't get what was going on (such a dork)!

Ok, now I get it!  When he asked me, my heart fell into my stomach.  I was so nervous and excited, I dont even think I said "yes" right away!

Rueben has always been great at surprising me and I absolutely LOVE surprises!  This was by far the best stunt he's ever pulled!  

My favorite picture!!  Us...

26 Weeks

Well a couple more weeks and I'll be into the 3rd trimester.  I'm still in awe of how quickly time is passing!

Here is a pic of this enormous belly!  I'll update again in a couple of weeks when I go home for Easter to see the family including my brother Michael!  Haven't seen that stranger since Christmas!

Update on hubby:

Rueben is currently on his way to his old base.  He will be going back to sleepless nights running missions and the very busy work schedule he had just months ago.  I ask that everyone please keep Rueben in your prayers for a safe and healthy return home.  3 more months!

Does this child ever sleep?

Well, I am wondering if this baby ever manages to get any sleep.  She is constantly moving!!  It doesn't matter what time of day.  Sometimes I'll feel a hard thump and I just wonder what kind of acrobatics she is doing in there.  As of this week, she should be measuring about 8 inches long and a pound in weight.  It certainly feels heavier in there.  

I have been feeling some tightening in my belly.  Sometimes it hurts and other times it almost just feels like cramping.  Totally normal, I hear.  

Update on hubby:

He is headed back to the original base he was at when he first got to Iraq.  Although I am not happy about that he has reassured me several times that everything will be fine.  I can only put my faith and trust in the Lord that He will keep Rueben and his men safe.  Rueben will get to that base around the 1st of April.  That means only 3 more months!

23 Weeks

Well, I am slowly recovering from a cold.  It put me down for about 3 days.  I was convinced that because I've been hyped up on so many vitamins I wouldn't get sick this year.. I jinxed myself.  Therefore, the weekend was quite uneventful.  I managed to get most of the baby registry done (which was done with the help of Bre-thanks girl!), still working on a couple of other things.  

The only eventful thing that did happen this weekend was the new little addition to the Kat/Lisa household, Macy (Lisa's new pug mix puppy).  She is absolutely darling and only weighs about 1.2 lbs at 6 weeks old.  Lisa rescued her from the Prosser Animal Shelter.  Lisa is going to make a good real mommy one day, lol!

Word is...  Momma Gina is suppose to be coming out here next weekend.  Fun stuff!  I am looking forward to it.. I'm sure it will entail alot of wedding/baby planning :)  

Update on hubby:

He will find out on March 11th if he is going to transfer to another base or not.  He has been busy taking care of his guys and making plans for us when he gets home.  Oh, and in less than 3 months he will be home!!!!  YAY!  Time is flying and I hope it continues on that way.  All I can do is day dream about him actually being here with us and our small family.  I love you sweetheart!