Rain, Rain go away

Well it's been a busy time for us lately. I have been working on the nursery like a mad woman...and I'm almost done. I just have to get some toys organized then I can officially retire from that room until the baby gets here. Of course Mallory has had fun checking out all the 'new' toys and testing them out.
So this is a little of what we've been up to lately:

Last Wednesday we went to playgroup knowing that we were going to throw a "Happy Baby" shower for one of the moms Jen (due Oct 4)...low and behold I had no idea they included me. Those sneaky girls really pulled a fast one on me. We had a great time and I LOVE the diaper cake...I can't believe how small size 1 diapers are. It's amazing how just over 2 years ago I met these woman by chance and now they are some of the closest friends I have. THANK YOU girls for everything you've done. I'm looking forward to many, many more years to come (and kids)!!!
Here is a picture of Jen and I showing our bellies















Pic of the diaper cakes and some yummy cake Megan made















As I said earlier Mallory has been very interested in all of these 'new' baby toys. I'm not to thrilled about letting her sit in things or get in the crib and play w/ baby toys...but she wasn't backing down on the bouncy. She loves this thing...which is ironic because she hated it when she was a baby. I have to remind her that it is for the baby and when the baby comes it gets a turn in the bouncy. It's really like the ultimate lounge chair for her...see below.



































Apparently Mallory has been talking to Nacho about how great the bouncy is, so he wanted to get in on the action. Hey at least we have 2 automatic seat warmers:)




















It's been raining quite a bit lately because of all the hurricane stuff blowing our way. Mallory absolutely LOVES it because we let her play in the puddles. I must say playing in puddles after it rained was one of my fondest memories when I was a child















Mal and dad w/ their matching galoshes on















Taking a seat for a moment















Mallory was trying to give dad a hint about mowing the lawn




















These pictures are from earlier in the week. I can't get enough of my little girl thoroughly enjoying herself.
Checking outside to see if its still raining




















We have a creek that runs behind our house and it doesn't take much for the water to come up. In the middle of the picture is the bridge (the sides stand about 3 1/2 maybe 4 feet tall...the bridge itself is probably about 10 feet above the creek)...to give you some perspective on how high it gets. But as soon as it stops raining it doesn't take long for it to go back down.















Splashing around








































On Sept 6th Mallory and I attempted to go to Ballet in the Park at Powell Gardens (about an hour south from Liberty). It had been raining on and off all day...but I called right before we left to see if it was still on...and it was. By the time we got there they had cancelled it. We were both sad but had a good time anyway.
Mal eating the picnic dinner on the car. They closed the gardens at 6 so we weren't able to see anything.















Mommy and Mal shot















Cheetoe hands




















This one is for Aunt Lala. She got her this tutu for Christmas last year and she is finally able to wear it. It is really, really hard for me to convince her to take it off during nap time and when she goes to bed. She is so cute though (don't mind the messy hair).








































Some family time outside...notice the tutu



































She is getting pretty good at kicking the ball. We are working on throwing and catching next















So that is our life lately. I'm deeply into my nesting stage. Since I have the nursery pretty much done I have moved onto closets and cabinets...I'm driving Josh nuts. It's one project after another. I figure I won't have time after the baby to really do anything besides shower and sleep...hopefully I will be able to do more then that but you never know.
We had our 33 week check up last Wednesday. Things are good...though I did get a 'watch the fried foods and sweets' warning. I've only gained 20 lbs but I was 20lbs heavier when I got pregnant. Despite the warning I'm still eating what I want in moderation...I'll worry about watching what I eat after the baby. My BP was good and the baby's heartbeat was 155 (good and healthy). We have another appointment on the 24th (week 35), after that I start going every week. So It's onto the home stretch...how exciting.