Hello Doll! 

You're second shower!

Well this is the shower I got to plan. Well me and DeDe. I think I got the most say though. ;) I wanted to go all out, so I tried to decorate really cute. It was a rain shower theme with little rain clouds and candle lights in the trees and twinkle lights. I think it was a fun party. We played lots of games. There was vollyball and football and then of course baby related games. We had a diaper changing race, Your mom and dad won. Thank goodness for you! There was a bottle chugging game. So the guys would know how you felt. :) There was a balloon belly game - that one was for your mom.  Then an egg race just for fun! Oh and a spit the binky game. I'm sure you'll be doing alot of that though. We also had some special guest stop by. Auntie Karen, and Uncle Mike from Florida. They were in town and came by to see everyone and bring you some really pretty presents. She is very excited to see you. As am I. Now that you are officially old enough to come we are just waiting on the call from your mom saying its time to go to the hospital. We're sleeping with our phones and always prepared. Well i'm only kinda prepared - still gotta get a bag packed! 

Love you baby and see you soon!

Showering you with love!

Oh Little Miss Eliie-

We've been busy as bees making sure everything is ready for you. You're so close now its just killing me! You due date is only 17 days away. But I have a feeling we'll see you sooner than that! You're mom is already dilated to 2 and 50% effaced. You can ask her later what that means. :) But it means soon! You're room is all set, you clothes washed & organized, and all thats left is YOU!

So here's whats been going on in preparation for you:

You're first shower.

Your Grandma and Grandpa Aguire threw your mom and dad a shower in McMinnville, which is where your dad used to live. I didn't get to go because I was out of town visiting friends in Connecticut with Auntie Lana, because Lyndsay said we had to go way before you were expected to come so we didn't miss you! I heard that it was a really fun shower. They played games and gots lots of pretty things! Here are some pictures.

This is a very special chair. You're great grandfather made this for you're Grandma Aguire, for her when she was little. Then you're daddy used it when he was little. And now you get to use it. :)

Hey Hey You You

Good afternoon little miss Ellie. 

I'm starting to think you don't like me. I've been trying very hard to feel you kick or punch or just MOVE at all. Do you know what you do EVERY time my hand comes near your mommy's tummy? ummmm... nothing! You'll be all active and Lyndsay will be making faces because you're moving and then she says "Laurel, right now!" Right then, you always stop. We have to put an end to this! :) 

You got your first stern talking to. You little trouble maker you! You were squishing your mom's gallbladder. Like kicking it. We ended up missing a cool little consignment shopping trip we had planned on but your DeDe always dependable, went this morning and bought things for you. 

Your parents should be ordering your crib today. They've narrowed it down, and now Lyndsay just wants it all set up. - DeDe has her crib set up. Apparently i'm way behind. You have nothing to sleep in at my house! I at least need a playpen, because right now all I can do is drive you around in your car-seat I have in place in my car already. 

Your name is official (I Hope). Drum roll please.............

ISABELLA ADELAIDE AGUIRE

I will be calling you Ellie for short. until you decide what you want to be called that is. 

Let's play!

Hello Doll! Let's play catch-up. I realized I didn't tell you about the not so fun trip to the hospital that made us all get a little more prepared for you. Story Time...



Your mommy had been feeling terrible-  she was in pain, sick to her stomach. Just not feeling good. Finally it got to the point where she couldn't stand it- DeDe's back was out and couldn't help much so they called me to come over. We jumped in the car and took her to Nashville. We had to wait for what felt like forever to go back to the room. By this time she wasn't hurting as bad. Which was a good thing for her. Auntie Lana and I waited patiently in the waiting room - we watched tv and Lana ate snacks because we missed dinner. You're mom and dad were in the room and kept sending us updates, thankfully everything was okay. They told her she was dehydrated and she needed to drink lots of water. Then she went to another doctor and they told us it was her gallbladder. She's waiting until after we meet you to have it taken out. But do you know what that means? No more junk food or fried food or anything yummy! ha ha your poor mommy! She's doing really well with it though, and so far so good.  But we did realize we need to be way more prepared for when you actually come!


You're first party is in the works! 


I've finally settled on a theme for your baby shower. It should be so cute. Its going to be fun and perfect since you're daddy and his friends will be there too -  not just your Mommy's. I've worked on the invitations and one day you'll see them. :) I'm putting alot of effort to make it as adorable as you. 


Mommy is nesting!


At least thats what DeDe says. Apparently this means she's getting ready for you. She's washed all your clothes, and she's organized them all too! Its getting so close and you already have so much stuff! 


You have a new friend! She was just born the other day. She doesn't live close to us- but we'll get to see her occasionally. Her name is Mia, and she has an older brother whose name is Josh. Her mom used to live here and her grandma still does. I'm sure you'll get to know her. :)

6 months down!

Oh baby oh baby you're so close! We've been buying things galore! DeDe has been the worst. you have a whole big area of her bedroom with things for you! I've been going crazy with ideas for your shower. Oh goodness! There is a big guest list. :) I also still haven't felt you kick yet! Everyone else has, and i keep trying but so far nothing. I also keep trying to get Lyndsay to go out and let you party. I think you like to dance- and you like music. :) you'll be my party partner! haha.

Here are the pictures i took at 6 months!

This is my favorite. You're daddy looks soooo happy. Because he was making your mommy laugh and you were laughing in turn. at least thats what I think. :)

Convention time!

You're very first convention! You did so well too! Lyndsay sure looked big! She wore a peach dress and goodness you were showing. :)

Family dinner at bone fish

Baby Girl

Hello baby...

I haven't talked to you in awhile, but its because we've been busy preparing for you. You're mommy sure is growing. She's also acting very much like a mommy now. haha. This is what she looked like the night we found out who you are.

This is how she told us. I always knew you were a girl!!

This is the cake I made!

Look how happy she is!

Yes we had a party for you. haha

They look excited!

Okay so me and DeDe, and we're just a tad happy

<---- thats you!

<----right there!

Thats a recap of that night! On to the next post for what happened next!