Moving Day!

Tim was able to move in to his newly completed office yesterday. We had a great crew of men from the church who helped move and assemble the furniture. My mom and dad also came and helped. Mom helped me finish up some cleaning projects that I really wanted done including cleaning out the old office so we could store some things in there to make more baby room in the house. Dad helped move furniture and fixed our storm door and toilet that had some minor ongoing malfunctions for some time now. I think I was most excited about getting the toilet fixed!

Tim was thrilled to get things setup in the office. He has room for everything now and a great place to meet with people. He even let me take his picture!

Baby Name

We think maybe we've finally come up with a baby name although we reserve the right to change our mind :) But since we have no other real prospects at the time I imagine this will be it. Riley Lynn is what we've chosen. Riley is somewhat in memory of Tim's good friend HL Riley who passed away from a sudden heartattack a few years ago and Lynn because both mom and I have that for our middle names.

33 Week Visit

Went back to the doctor yesterday. He said everything looked fine. Nothing to report really. I have one more two week visit and then I'll go every week after that. We start birthing classes next week so I'm sure there will be some funny stories to post from that!

WOW! What a Baby Shower

The churches hosted a baby shower for us on Sunday afternoon and it was amazing. The food and decorations were so beautiful and we had so many people who came out and brought gifts that we feel very blessed. We know there were at least 60 people there and many who couldn't come left or sent gifts with others so I think our little girl is going to be set with all she needs. I've included some pictures but they don't really do it justice, there was such a wonderful abundance. I had many little helpers among the little girls in attendance. They were so cute. The women of the churches outdid themselves with the wonderful food and decorations. Julie was a big help documenting all of the gifts and helping get everyone into the house to tour the nursery. Mom played hostess at the house I think while I finished up at the shower and we were lucky to have Tim's parents and Dee and Amanda Brasher helping pack everything back to the house. Jacqlyn Walden is to thank for the pictures. She volunteered to take pictures with my camera or I probably wouldn't have any to show!

Nursery Pics

Here are some pictures from the nursery. The rocker we have came from the Executive Inn in Louisville. Two years ago when we were there for the Farm Show they were remodeling and I think I bought the rocker for about $20. After a coat of paint and new cushions it looks pretty good although I had to endure Tim's harassment for buying for quite some time. The cradle was made by Tim's dad, David. It is made from cherry and maple. We were very thrilled to receive it as a Christmas gift. My parents bought the crib and brought it down after the New Year and put it together.

The armoire and changing table were my summer projects. I took several pictures of furniture I liked and put them together to make these two pieces. I call it my Diane Wagner Collection. A co-worker of mine's favorite vacation spots were near the beach and I always thought that sounded heavenly. I could imagine this furniture being in some beach-side cottage in Mexico. The fabric choices were based on the three pictures that Mom, Ashley and I found in Evansville at Thanksgiving. A trip to the Farmer's Store for matching fabric yielded the bed linens and curtains to match.

Almost 32 Weeks

On Monday we'll be at the 8 month point. Yesterday's dr visit went well. Measurements are consistent with the time in weeks so everything seems to be on track. By February 25th the dr. said we should be at full term and it is safe to have the baby anytime after that date. I'll try to post some nursery pictures next week. We haven't gotten everything in place yet but it is starting to look like a nursery.

Third Trimester

I went last week for the 7 month check-up and all is well. We've been able to get started on setting up the nursery. Mom and Dad came this weekend and brought the crib they bought us for the baby and helped us assemble it. I've been working on the bumper pads and curtains too. I'll try to get some pictures up of it soon. I've put a couple pictures up from Christmas. One is of mom and I at Grandma & Grandpa Storey's house and the other is of Jessie and Sarah with the doll houses we gave them for Christmas.