Our Relaxing Weekend

Gilbert's time off from work started on Saturday. I had forgotten how much I enjoy him being off on Saturdays! We had a very relaxing day, complete with massages and an afternoon nap. We also ran some last minute errands, but nothing too crazy.

This morning we got up and went to church. We are not sure when we will be able to go back with the baby - hopefully we can make it Father's Day weekend!!

My sister will arrive in Austin in a few hours. I am very excited to see her and very grateful for the sacrifices that she made to be with me this week. I know it is going to be hard for her to be away from Cory and Sophie.... Thanks guys for lending her to me for the week!

Assembly Day

Gilbert and I spent this afternoon in full assembly mode. Actually Gilbert did most of the work and I watched. I was just too tired to do much of anything myself!

The stroller and carseat my parents got us for Christmas.

The awesome jogging stroller from Uncle Ken & Aunt Cheryl. Gilbert and I will probably fight over who uses it first!

Swing from my Dad. By far the hardest and most time consuming to assemble.

The "miracle" chair from my sister. As soon as I put it in the bedroom, Roxie laid down next to it. I think she knows that a baby is coming. She is going to be super protective...

The co-sleeper. We wanted to go ahead and put it in the bedroom so the dogs get used to it. The kit to attach it to the bed was not included - I really hope they just forgot it and that it is not extra...

My Last Week

I can't believe I am already down to my last week of being pregnant. I have been waiting for this moment - but the closer it gets - the more anxious I become. My sister insists that my feelings are normal - and I am sure they are. But I just want to fast-forward the next week so that I can't drive myself crazy with details.

I am for sure done with my belly growing. Eva is starting to really push me - and it is starting to hurt! Here's to the next week!!

Gilbert and Miss Roxie

Mother's Day

On Sunday morning we went to breakfast with Nina and Nora. It was great being able to spend Mother's Day morning with Gilbert's mom.

We went to Serrano's - one of my favorite Mexican restaurants. I can't wait to eat the salsa again!

Me and Gilbert squinting. The sun was really bright today!

Gilbert, Nina & Nora

Dinner with the Family

On Saturday night Gilbert and I had dinner with his mom, sister Nora and Nikki, Brad, Robby and Katie. Nina and Nora were in town and stayed with us because Gilbert's grandfather is in the hospital in San Antonio. The trip was unexpected, but it was great to spend time with everyone before the baby comes!


Nina & Nora

Nikki & Katie

Robby & Brad

The Perfect Snack

On Sundays before church Gilbert and I usually watch "Boy Meets Grill" on Food Network. A few weeks ago he did a special on breakfast sandwiches. Here is my rendition of the sandwich - which makes a perfect snack!

Melt butter in a skillet. Add slices of bread. Let them brown a little on both sides. Sprinkle one side with cinnamon and sugar then flip back over for 30 seconds to let it melt in. Remove the bread from the skillet, cinnamon and sugar side down. Spread one of the pieces of bread with Nutella (the best stuff ever!!) and then layer some banana slices. Add the top piece of bread - and you have a cinnamon sugar nutella banana sandwich.

Photo Shoot

3 weeks ago Gilbert and I had some professional pictures taken. We saw the proofs last week and had a really hard time picking which prints to order. These are our 4 favorites.

The photographer was wonderful! Her name is Alison Eden and her website is www.alisoneden.com. She specializes in pregnancy and newborn photography. We are going back when Eva-Renee is a few weeks old for newborn pictures. We can't wait!