Nesting...

This afternoon Josh and I did some serious nesting! I'm 38 weeks today, so baby could make his/her debut any day now. I'm hoping baby will hold out to closer to it's due date (Oct. 18th), but I don't think I have much control over that!

Josh installed the car seat (with Chloe's help)...

And Kaci's...

Finished assembling the stroller...

Purchased going home outfits...I can't wait to find out if baby will wear pink or blue home!

Purchased an iHome for the nursery (I had a gift card to the Apple store), so baby and I can have some tunes to listen to when we're rocking. How cute is that pumpkin that mom fixed for baby?!

Mom also added some special fall touches to my kitchen and dinning room for my birthday! I was so surprised last night when I got home from work....thank you so much mom!!

Josh and I started packing our bags for the hospital too! We are (almost) ready for baby!!

Take a Guess!

At my baby shower in August, guests were asked to guess Baby Rives' birthday and sex. I wonder who the winner will be? I really can't believe that October is here....I'm going to have a BABY this month!! What is your guess??

In my "free time" lately, I've started working on baby's 1st year scrapbook/baby book...

At my 37 week doctor's appointment this past Monday, my doctor said he would induce me anytime after Oct. 10th. This really took me by surprise since my due date is not until Oct. 18th! As excited as we are to meet our little one, Josh and I think we're going to wait it out and hope that I go into labor naturally (that is the only thing I really want to do naturally....that epidural will be calling my name as soon as I can get it)!

Baby Shower!

This past Sunday I was blessed by another amazing baby shower! It was such a fun party and baby Rives received a ton a fabulous things...we are definitely ready for baby now!

The shower was at Connie's house in Coppell...her home is beautiful! The sign-in table...

The adorable invitation! The guests were asked to bring their gift unwrapped....I loved this because I was able to spend more time chatting with my guests (instead of unwrapping presents for half of the party) and everyone got to look at all of the gifts displayed.

Beautiful table and delicious treats!

Precious cake that matched the invitation...

How cute are these candy favors?!

Mom and I with the hostesses...Connie, Ashley, Alisa, Debbie and Patti (we're missing Jackie and Courtney in this pic) These ladies definitely know how to throw a great party!! So very thankful for them!

Here is miss Jackie!

My book club girls...Julianne, Jennifer, Shelbi, Erin, Sarah and Karen...LOVE these girls!

Me and Corinne...

Me with Holly, Erin and Ellie (Erin's sweet little one). Doesn't Ellie look beautiful with her lip gloss and jewels on?! :)

Baby Rives' Great Grandmother....I am so thankful that Granny (Josh's Grandmother) came up from Houston for the shower!

Aunt Jill and Cousin Kalie...

Cynthia, Me and Sommer...

My cousin Amanda and her little one, Jake!

Margaret, Granny, Julie, Kathy and I...

Mom, me and Becky...

These two think they're hilarious...they showed up with matching shirts!

They say "No, I'm the Favorite Grandma"

I am so grateful for all of my amazing family and friends...THANK YOU for celebrating Baby Rives!

Maternity Pics...

A VERY BIG thank you to the extremely talented and gracious David Edmonson of Edmonson Photography for taking maternity pictures of Josh and I last week. He got some great shots of the nursery too!

36 Weeks...

Exhaustion = no commentary for this week's belly pic.

{36 Weeks}

Even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.
Psalm 139:10