A long drive & a little pre-shower peek

Well, Steven just arrived to Az after driving through 12 states in 2.5 days! So glad that the bulk of the trip is over. Thank you everyone who kept him in your prayers; God definitely took care of him! :)

I have spent the last week preparing for the baby shower making decorations and putting final touches to the plan. Now the only thing left to do is a cupcake practice round! ;) yum yum!!

The next few weeks will be quite busy. Steven will spend a few days in Az resting and gathering things from storage. He will then make his way to MoVal (Moreno Valley) to see his parents and friends, and then continue the drive to Santa Cruz just in time for my "29 + 1 year experience" birthday ;). I'm still trying to somewhat "like" the idea of... 30... Ugh!

Newborn diapers... I can't believe they are so small!  Here is a preview of my diaper cake... well the base of it ;)

My Honey Stix for favors, and the peanut onesie I got in the mail this week :)

And what would one of my blog updates be without a few pics of my favorite lil buddy!  I get to take care of him a few days a week, and they are a pure delight!!

Our morning stroll that turned into an 1.5 hour walk because I didn't want to wake him lol

I love you ocean!!

A Post from the beach...

Well, it has been a long time since I have posted!

I feel like time is flying and I am running out of time till this lil peanut comes!  Only 8 weeks (give or take) left!!

We have been extremely blessed by so many friends and family on the wonderful hand-me-downs :)  This lil one is spoiled already!

Well, to catch you all up to speed:

The Baby is 32 weeks this week :)  I have now named the baby Hiccup due to the fact that the baby has hiccups all the time now ;)  I have also been experiencing Braxton Hicks which are sometimes very unpleasant, but as you know, very necessary in preparing for the actual labor process :)

I have been in Santa Cruz for almost a month already and time has been flying by.  I have spent days at the beach, by the pool, unpacking our things, planning for the baby shower, and hanging out with my beautiful friend/sister Alisha and her amazingly wonderful lil man Van.  We just got to celebrate her birthday this past week and I was the lucky one that got to spend a whole evening with Van... what a fun and easy lil man; always so happy!

Steven is still at season.  The Pawsox (aka Pawtucket Red Sox) just won the IL Championships and are now one game, and a parade away from coming home!  I cannot wait to finally have him here :) Poor guy will be driving, starting next thursday, from Rhode Island to Santa Cruz with a pit stop at our storage unit in Arizona.  So please keep him in your prayers as he is on this journey :)

I have posted below some pics to help update all that has been going on :)

My buddy Van :)

29 Weeks and counting

A gift from Auntie Liz and baby Beckett 

Running out of room at 30 weeks 

More Van time... his first apple :)  just love him!!

My "raisonetts" at their big performance... absolute superstars!!

Auntie Jill and Mom... Jill was there when I was born ;)

One of my new addictions :)

Emma is obviously taking over the joint lol... she is becoming one of the dogs haha

Mealtime with Van

My wonderful birth class instructor & Mom!  Absolute best!!

Practicing breathing through contractions and eating string cheese at the same time lol... if only I could really eat during contractions... I'd be set! haha