Fun Filled Weekend

We went looking for baby furniture this weekend. It was really fun looking at all of the different styles that are available. Boy is it expensive though! We went to Snellville and then to Athens. The place in Athens was having a big annual event with free prizes, raffles, and sales. I used my raffle tickets for a chance to win a crib mattress, a diaper bag or a breast pump. The raffle is next week, so let's hope you hear me yelling from excitement after I win!

We found two sets that we like and will likely mix and match the crib and dresser based on what we like, but here is a photo of one of the ones that is the front runner (although we will get a hutch to go with the dresser also):



Our fun-filled baby weekend continued yesterday as we attempted to continue our cleaning process in the guest room and baby room to prepare it for transition. I had no idea we had so much junk! We had a productive day and I know Mike had to be tired after moving furniture and bending over a million times to pick things up since he won't let me bend over! It was fun though. The night ended with me on 11 Alive Sports Extra. Yes, I was on the sports section of the news. Although I was mad they cut my cameo out, it does show me with the group yelling Go Dawgs, so that was good.

All together though, it was a very productive weekend. Baby Parsons must have agreed since in the middle of the night Saturday, I was awake for about 30 minutes as he/she kicked around in my belly. Fun times!

We can't wait until the appointment Thursday so that we know if it is a boy or girl!!

First Fireworks (well, sort of) for Baby Parsons

We went to Mom and Pops lakehouse for the 4th of July festivities this year. Boy were there some fireworks! It was said that the people across the lake had spent over $5,000 on their display (although it seemed like much more than that) and our immediate neighbors spent $1,000 which they tied together to have a grand finale for our viewing pleasure. It was a big overwhelming seeing all of the fireworks bursting all over the lake for so long, but Baby Parsons was calm and did not seem to be bothered by all of the noise! :)

It was a special treat because Cousin (Aunt) Laurie, Cousin Steve, Aunt Lou and Uncle Chuck came out from Texas to have a mini family reunion. It was so much fun. Cousin (or Aunt as she kept referring to herself all weekend) Laurie and Steve gave us the cutest onesie. It was very thoughtful and we appreciated them thinking of us.



I even showed off my domestic skills by creating some very yummy homemade ice cream which everyone seemed to enjoy very much. It was pretty tasty if I can say so myself (thanks mama for the recipe!)

Regardless, Mike and I are super excited that next year we will have a 6 month old to share the special holiday with family and friends!

"Get that thing off of me!"

I had another doctor appointment yesterday, this time with Dr. Person. It was definitely the most memorable so far! I wish Mike could have been there (although I recorded it for him to hear later). Baby Parsons was clearly very active in my tummy and every few seconds would kick when the doctor would press to clarify the sound of the heartbeat! I bet the baby kicked 5 times in less than 45 seconds. It was really funny. Doctor said everything was looking good and that my weight gain was good too! (I had only gained 3 1/2 lbs. in 4 weeks). Next appointment is the big one where we find out if it is a boy or a girl!