Barefoot and 29 1/2 weeks pregnant - and Jim wouldn't have it any other way...

So I was just feeling really big and pregnant, so I figured it was time to post another belly pic - yes, I am now officially showing. And, since I forgot to post it the last time, here's a pic of me in my new favorite chair. There will be plenty of nights rocking Duds to sleep (hopefully) in this one...

Father's Day (and 12 weeks to go...)

So Dudley's room is coming along well - thanks to the hard effort his dad has put into painting and putting furniture together! I think we've settled on the sailboat/nautical theme. We'll see how it works. I'd like to tie a little more white into the room...it's still a work in progress. But we're happy with what we've got so far.

Duds also showed Dad that he's committed to learning all about football with his father's day gift - a Cal onesie, an ND onesie, a DVD called "Baby Irish - Building Tomorrow's ND Fan Today" that will teach him all about ND football (including the fight songs), and a Cal warming hat. So Duds will be fully outfitted as soon as he's born :)

Getting to work on the baby's room...

So I had ants in my pants this weekend to get things moving, and since I don't have the energy I used to have, I put Jim into gear. And what a trooper he was. We've cleaned out cabinets and drawers, filled up our garage with things for Salvation Army, and even started painting the baby's room. The new furniture is in and should be delivered this week! So, although I'm exhausted (and Jim is more exhausted than me), it feels good to have so much done. I'll post some pictures later this week of our progress. In the meantime, we have another thought for bedding. What do you think? (Also, we are continuously accepting recommendations for names, so please let us know if you have any!!!)

Three Pregnant Ladies at Renee's Baby Shower :)

26 weeks (me), 29 weeks (Julie) and 34 weeks (Renee) - in that order :) Baby Duds is looking forward to playdates - with what are bound to be two beautiful girls!! Watch out for Duds!

Judy's Baby Shower...

Belly shot at Judy's baby shower in LA... Judy's 34 weeks here - getting close to the end!

26 weeks...14 to go...

So Duds is kicking up a storm now, but he gets a little shy when daddy puts his hand on my belly to feel him kicking. All of a sudden, he gets quiet. Does that mean daddy is going to have the upper hand?? I guess we'll see. Anyway, here's the newest belly shot. Jim's shocked that I will actually be getting bigger. Again, it's a night shot, so I'm at my biggest... but still...