7 weeks ...

We're getting closer ... and the nursery is really coming together! Check out the mural over Baby Cowie's crib - so cute! Ralphie loves it too. I don't think he and Reina quite understand the nursery isn't for them. They'll find out soon enough!

9 Weeks and Counting ...

The third trimester is off to a good start, although my fingers and legs seem to be swelling. Who knew trouser socks could be so painful?! We've had our first baby shower, and everyone was so generous! Now our nursery is almost complete! Check out the pictures ... We're having an artist paint some lambs and bunnies on the wall above the crib, and we still need window treatments, but we're almost ready to welcome Baby Cowie. Well, maybe ... We started our childbirth classes last night, and now we're interviewing pediatricians, enrolling with Parents as Teachers, etc., etc. It's amazing how much there is to do! Not to mention how busy we both are with work. Mark has interviews with 9 school districts in February, so we'll keep you posted on that. Hopefully, we'll have even more exciting news to celebrate this spring! Besides the swelling (the backaches, shortness of breath - the list goes on and on!) all is pretty much wonderful at our house as we get ready for the biggest - and most special - change in our life yet. We can't wait!!