Max's Nursery: In the Works

Max's nursery is in the works!  It has been really fun and exciting to plan and decorate a spot in the world for our little man.  As any homeowner knows, home projects are always more involved and more time consuming than you ever plan for.  Last night Mark installed an overhead light in the nursery (I held the flash light since we started thinking we would be done by the time it was dark outside- ha, we are learning as we go here!).

Good work daddy!

Max's Changing Table

Socktopus and Bun

Bun is Max's first gift from mommy and daddy.  We bought it when we first found out that I was pregnant.  Softest ears ever!  Mark surprised me one day with Socktopus; I love him! Socktopus and Bun await Max (and a cushion to sit on)  in the nursery. 

24 Weeks (and 5 days) Along

Here we are going on 25 weeks!

Since this picture I am officially at 25 weeks and feeling great.  I have been fortunate through this pregnancy in that after the first trimester, I really haven't had to deal with too many pregnancy woes.  Of course there is always the adjustments to the growing belly bump...when I lean over to pick something up off the ground there seems to be a road block there and I definitely don't pop out of bed like I used to.  Thank goodness for maternity jeans! 

Max is a mover and a shaker.  I feel him moving during the day but especially at night when I first lay down and I love it. The feeling is the absolute combination of strange and amazing (however amazing wins out by far).  Now Mark is able to feel him moving too which has been exciting.  I go back to the doctor in about a week for a quick check up and then back again in 2 weeks for an ultrasound (yay!).  Apparently Max is looking more and more like a real baby these days so we can't wait to see the latest images of him. 

Max's Future Buddies

Max's Future Buddies:  Trevor, Colin, Ellis and Aspen (on the way).

We attended Max's future friend Ellis's first birthday party this weekend, which was so much fun.  Here are the girls and the little ones sitting on the joggling board (those of you with ties to SC should know about that).  I can just see Max and the boys in a few years on it!  Watch out!  We are so lucky to be surrounded by such wonderful friends and can't wait for Max to meet them too and watch these kids grow up together.  

Party Favor!

Max even got his first party favor...Thanks Ellis!  Very thoughtful. I know we will be putting that bag to use toting around toys soon.

Growing, Growing and Go Heels!

 20 weeks pregnant and the baby bump is in full effect!  Strange to get used to at times but so exciting.  

(I'm 24 weeks now and have changed a lot since this pic!)

GO HEELS!

21 weeks and Max heads to the NCAA tournament to help us cheer on the Heels!  It worked that game...victory for the Heels!  Wish he could have gone to the subsequent NCAA games...maybe next year. 

Tulah Loves Max

Our sweet and spicy cat Tulah loves Max too.  She likes to climb up on my belly and keep Max nice and toasty.  I can't help but imagine that Max must like the warmth and purring too. One time Max kicked her and she looked at me like "What in the world was that?".   Right now Max's nursery is cleared out, awaiting furniture and Tulah likes to go in there and meow just to hear her own echo.  Funny for now but that will have to stop once there is a baby snoozing in there! 

This picture was taken at about 21 weeks I think...but Tulah is hiding most of the baby bump. 

Daddy Works on Max's Nursery

Mark working hard on Max's nursery.  We finally got all the painting done and we absolutely love the color. It brightens up the room but also seems to be soothing (hopefully that will come in handy at nap time!). 

A big thanks from Mommy and Max to Dad (Jim) and Mark for all the hard work to make a spot for Max to come home to.  Next its on to furniture!