All Lauren's stuff has been washed and is ready to go. My bags are packed and now all we have to do is wait two and a half more weeks until we can meet her. Yikes, that sounds soon! I'm in no hurry since I'm feeling pretty good and I want her to grow and develop as long as possible in my belly. Some people have commented that I went a little crazy decorating her room. I guess it's true, but it sure was fun! 
Cousin Jake came in town to celebrate Ethan's birthday with Gege and Granddaddy. After the party, the kids had fun playing outside and eating ice cream. The boys loved having their cousin to play with.
They spent the night Saturday night and Ethan and Jake slept in the top bunk together. It was so cute to see how excited the boys were to have their first sleepover. 
We love you Jake and we are so glad you came to visit!
Today is my first day unemployed in 13 years. For the last three and a half years I have been caring for one or two children in my home several days a week. After I had Ethan, I tried to go back to work, but my heart just wasn't in it. I felt such sadness that I had to find a way to stay home with my baby. It's amazing how God provided the right families for us to connect with for this to happen. 
I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to be a stay at home mom. The sacrifice of quiting my job, not leaving the house for days on end and changing hundreds of diapers was worth it all to be home with my boys. Although it is not a glamorous lifestyle, I wouldn't change it for anything.
The kids LOVED the slide bounce house.
Patiently awaiting cake cutting time
Ethan requested a monster party months ago. He loved his monster cakes and all his monster friends came to celebrate.
Austin and Madison are meant for each other!
Morgan is always fun entertainment for the kids
Cousin Jake came with Gege and Granddaddy to celebrate Ethan's birthday!
Opening presents with 20 little kids help is quite entertaining! Seeing me try to get up from the floor is entertaining too.
Happy Birthday Ethan!
Today our little man turns 4! 
My friends hosted a baby shower for me and baby Lauren today! I feel so lucky to have such great friends who are always there for me. We all had a great time and it was the perfect way to celebrate my baby girl!
34 1/2 weeks - Only 4 weeks left!
It was so much fun opening presents for my baby girl! I even got to sit in a pink chair while I did it. :) I love all the thoughtful gifts and I felt so happy to have my friends around to celebrate!
Austin is a great napper. He never misses a nap and has no problem falling asleep, unless his big brother is in there to distract him. Every day the boys get in their beds to take a nap around 1 and every day they talk and play instead of going to sleep. My latest solution has been to give them 15 minutes to attempt to go to sleep in the same room before I give up and take Ethan out. Without fail, Austin is fast asleep within 5 minutes of Ethan's exit. 
The boys spent the night at my parents' house Friday night. They were so excited to pack their bags and couldn't wait to ride in Grandma and Grandpa's car. They had a great time eating Grandpa's Belgium waffles for dinner and donuts for breakfast. To say they were spoiled would be an understatement! They were so worn out when they came home Saturday, poor Austin fell asleep in this uncomfortable position on the recliner! 
Thanks for giving us a night to ourselves Mom and Dad!
I don't like sewing. Really, I don't. I have made dozens of baby blankets, curtains and other projects even though I get no enjoyment from it. I do love picking the fabrics out and designing what I want to make, it is the actual sewing part that I dislike. I still have to make Lauren's blankies, hem her curtains and sew new basket liners before she comes.
