She is here!!

Our little Libby Lynn Cherry is here! She was born Friday October 22, at 3:13 pm. She weighs 7 lbs 14 oz and is 20.5 inches long. Both mom and baby are doing great. More pictures to come. For now, here is our little angel. She has a head full of dark hair and we are already wrapped around her little finger.

39 Weeks and No Baby Yet

I know it has been a while since I have posted. I just can't bring myself to actually post on my own blog. Who knows why, but I am trying to get a few more posts in before this little baby gets here. So I am about 39 weeks pregnant and just went into the doctor's office yesterday. Everyone keeps asking me if I have been feeling contractions and my answer was always yes, I think I am. Well after talking to my doctor and realizing that I am only 1/2 cm dilated (which I was 2 weeks ago and nothing has changed in the last 14 days!!) I have come to find out that what I "thought" were contractions are actually 100% FAKE Braxton Hicks contractions and I am not even close to delivering this baby any time soon. How mean of mother nature to play such awful tricks on pregnant mommies to be. With this being my first, I wasn't exactly sure what I was feeling, but thought that it had to be some kind of contraction, but I guess it is my body preparing for the fun things ahead. So I have one more appointment with my doctor next week and then if I don't have my baby by the 25th, I go in to see my doctor that day and set up an induction date. My doctor says that if he had to guess, that he would for sure see me in his office on the 25th and we'll go from there, so that is what Jedd and I are planning. I always had in the back of my mind that this little one would be here over UEA weekend, no real reason why, just a hunch, but doesn't' look like that is going to happen. So we sit and wait until she decides that she wants to make her grand appearance. My bags are now packed, clothes are all washed, things are all ready so if she does surprise us, we are ready.

And of course a picture of me at 39 weeks. I don't know who in their right mind actually takes pictures of themselves this late in pregnancy (including myself!), but for journaling purposes, I thought I had better post it. And for some reason the camera caught me with totally glazed eyes so ignore the weird look on my face.

All in all, we want Libby to come when she is ready and can not be more excited to see and meet her when she gets here! So for now, we are anxious and waiting.

Too cute!

Just a few things I couldn't resist posting on my blog. I had a few baby showers this past month of September and got some great stuff! I can't wait to use things that I got. But one of the best things was my sisters, mom and sister-in-law went in and got me a stroller/car seat combo. It matches the exact fabric the swing my mother-in-law bought us for little Libby. My sisters wanted to see it all put together so here are some pictures. I just am in LOVE LOVE LOVE with this car seat and stroller, and I can't stop looking at it! :) Thanks guys, you are the best.

Here's the car seat:

The ADORABLE stroller:

And here is a playpen I got. I thought I would take a picture just to show that Libby's things are taking up every extra space we have in our house. It is so fun to look around and think that she'll be here in just a few short weeks!

Last but certainly not least: here is a picture of our sweet princess. 2 weeks ago (35 weeks) when I went in for my dr's appt, the doctor was having a hard time getting a picture of Libby's face. (This has been the case since day 1 with this little girl.....so stubborn like her daddy! Ok we all know she is stubborn just like her mom.) So my doctor decided to start pushing and pushing on my belly to maybe make her move her hands out of the way and maybe get a glance of her face. And this is the snapshot he got of our little sweetie.

And if you are thinking is that what I think it is? YEP you got it. That is our little Libby Lynn flipping us off. We were laughing so hard, it isn't everyday that you get a picture like this. Maybe down the road we'll use it as black mail.

I just can't wait to see how this little sweetie turns out and what kind of personality she has.

We just love this little girl already and she's not even here!

The nursery

As promised, here are a few pictures of Libby's nursery. It is about done, just a few things left to fill it with. But so far, this is what we have.

Look how talented my mom is. She made all the quilts and the bumper pads in the crib. I still need to buy a curtain rod so she can finish the curtains.

And my mom made all of those receiving blankets and burp clothes on the second shelf of my changing table. (Of course we have to have a few touches of the Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs things in the room. I didn't get a good picture, but in the crib is our Cubs blanket and on the changing table is the Bears pillow. I am in the process of trying to get a few Chicago Cubs things hung on the wall. I'll take pictures when I get those done.)

Here is our swing we got from Jedd's mom. Too cute! Our stroller and car seat match.

And here I am at 35 weeks. Just 5 weeks left! Or if you want to think of it in days, just 35 days! It is coming quick. We are slowly but surely getting ready. My list of things left to get is getting smaller and smaller. But shockingly enough Libby's wardrobe is getting bigger and bigger. I swear, having a Carter's store so close to us is not a good thing.

First Day of School....

....mine that is! Yes school has come around again and I am back at it. Although, this year I am only a part time teacher working every other day. It is wonderful! Yesterday was my first "off day" and it was so great. I felt like I should have been at school considering I didn't officially take the day off. But I really think I am going to enjoy this! Every single year I try and take a first day of school picture, and of course this year was no different. Although, I seem to have put on a little weight from last year. I didn't think I have gained so much weight in other areas besides my belly (like my face, WOW!), but it sure looks that way from these pictures. YIKES! Oh well, I guess that's what mom's do for their babies, whether we have a choice or not.And this is a picture of me at 32 weeks...aka 8 months! Just 8 weeks left. Can you believe it? We are in single week digits. It is coming so fast I ask myself daily "am I ready for this?" Physically? YES! Emotionally, maybe not so much. Thank goodness I have an amazing and supportive husband that is all gung-ho about the whole thing and thinks we will do great. I make him tell me that frequently to hopefully make myself believe it. Hasn't happened yet, but maybe one day.

(Pictures of almost done nursery to come.)

2 Wonderful Years

This weekend Jedd and I celebrated our 2 year anniversary. I just can't believe it has been that long. So many things have happened in the last 2 years that it is crazy, but we have so much enjoyed our lives being together as a family.

August 1st, 2008......We just got married and I was finally so glad to be done with wedding planning. We were living in our 2-bedroom apartment and getting used to married life. We were so excited to finally start our lives together. Jedd and I had met, got engaged and were married all within a matter of 8 months.

August 1st, 2009...... We were living in Jedd's parents' house (and a storage shed where most of our belongings were stored) while our home was being finished. This was an exciting time, but so very stressful with all the "house" stuff. We were able to move into our house in October.

August 1st, 2010.....We are living in our house and have finally settled in. We love having our own place to call 'ours'. Things have changed, especially with the expected arrival of our little girl in October, making our family count 3 instead of 2. We have grown together over the past 2 years and have really learned a lot about our selves and each other. It has been so fun just being the two of us, being able to come and go as we please, not worrying about a whole lot. But we are looking forward with much excitement to have our little Libby with us in 3 months.

These last couple years have been so great. I really am one of the lucky ones to find my prince who loves me and treats me like a Queen. Jedd has been nothing but amazing to me and I can't wait to see what the next years bring. So sweetie, thanks to the last couple years and here's to many MANY more! I love you more than anything!!

Oh ya and one more picture to post.....this is me at 7 months pregnant. 3 more to go! We are right on track for October 20th/21st. Libby is weighing in at 2 1/2 pounds and is growing perfectly and healthy. (Which means that I am growing...but maybe not so perfectly. Ha ha.) The ultrasound pictures we got last week from our dr. appt show that she is getting some chubby cheeks already. It is so fun to see how she changes month to month.

Just a few things......

So I have finally decided on colors and fabrics for Libby's room. I have decided to do pink and brown. Two of the fabrics below, we found at Wal-Mart for a great price and the others we found to put with it. My mom is going to make quite a few things with this fabric, first being a patched quilt. Then the stripe fabric on the right and polka dot fabric on the left are going to be a combination of everything else...... curtains, bumber pads, crib ruffle, and anything else we can make it out of. I'm so lucky to have such a talented mom that can do this for me! My mom and I have cleaned out every Wal-Mart with this fabric from Ogden to Bountiful. I LOVE IT!

We then found this fabric that I just fell into love with. So my mom is going to make another patched quilt with these too. I have always wanted a pink and green quilt and so here you go. Can't wait to see it put together.

This is me at almost 25 weeks (but I like to think of it in terms of months....a tiny over 6 months.....it seems to make me feel better). I can't believe how fast the weeks are coming and going. About 3 months left...October 21st. We went to the doctor's office last week and everything is right on track. Libby is weighing in at 1 lb 7 oz and is about 8 inches long. She is very very active, especially when I am going to bed. She kicks consistently when I lay on my left side, and when I turn over, she is satisfied I guess because she stops. Jedd thinks that it is funny and thinks she is being stubborn already just like her mom. We laugh, but both know how true it is. :) When she is in a kicking mood, you can even see my stomach push out. It is fun to have Jedd feel it, he is already so proud of her (especially when she pushes on my bladder).

Last but not least, I finally took a picture of the table my dad made for my birthday. It is all painted and set up. It completes our entry way in our house and I am in love with the way it looks. The "Cherry" sign is going to be hung up over the table, we just haven't gotten there yet. My dad is so talented, and everyone is amazed and jealous of his talent. I just smile and say yep...that's my dad!!

Ok I think that is about it. Happy 4th of July to everyone!

Getting Prepared

We made it half way through.....20 WEEKS! We went into the doctor on Friday June 4th and everything is right on track. We are slowly trying to get ready and buy a few things. We have bought just a few outfits for our little baby and a few other people have bought a few outfits for her too. Jedd says we need to start buying things that aren't pink, but who can resist for a little girl??

Also my amazing "great deal finding" sister has helped me find some good deals on diapers and wipes so why not start to stock up now?? Here is my pile so far. I have 2 other packages of diapers but they are the wrong size so I need to take them back, but pretty good huh??

And here is another picture. I know I took a picture at 19 weeks, but I wanted another one at exactly 20 so here you go.

I have a ton of things to do, but that is what a summer off of teaching can do!

Belly Belly Belly

I can officially say that I have joined the club of HATING my picture taken while pregnant. Well I hate pictures taken of me anyway, but even worse when I feel big. This is me at 19 weeks. Almost half way done!
(For all of you who say I don't look almost 5 months pregnant, here is my proof!)

Monster Truck Party

My nephew, Branson, had his birthday on Friday. He wanted to have his party at my house so of course I GLADLY said yes. It isn't too often that I get to host parties (especially niece/nephew parties) at my house. Branson wanted a monster truck party and so I tried to be as creative as possible. His favorite monster truck is Monster Mutt (a truck that looks like a dog, it has ears on the top and a tongue sticking out in the front.) So what other idea to make the cake than monster mutt. I researched online for a couple days and found a few great ideas to make this monster truck birthday cake. Then I searched online for a picture of Monster Mutt to go off of. Now, if you must, you can search for this monster truck, but don't be too judgemental on my rendition of the cake. This is what I came up with. It was supposed to be a light orange/brown, but all I could get color wise was orange. But I think it turned out pretty good. My most favorite part was the donuts as tires. Then my sister wanted to play pin "something" on the monster truck so I drew this off of my projector screen at school. I was pretty proud of this truck, and how great it turned out. Because it was so big, we decided to pin the "driver" on the truck. My sister came up with this cute idea to cut circles out of paper and we all draw faces on our circle for the driver we were pinning up. I can't remember who won, but it sure was fun to play. (Ignore the doofy picture of me!)

And here is the Birthday Boy in front of his cake. I couldn't resist putting this picture up with his adorable smile! :)

Happy Birthday Brans! Hope you had such a special day! WE LOVE YOU!! (and P.S. thanks for letting us have your party at our house, it was so much fun!!)