I couldn't help myself..

A quick sneak peak of Maddie's first photo shoot.. She was WONDERFUL and I CAN'T WAIT to see the rest of the pictures! Christie is so amazing! 

Stay tuned...

Madelynn Grace!!!

Madelynn Grace was born July 25th at 7:19pm. 

She weighs 7lb 1oz and is 19.5 inches long. 

She's PERFECT! 

Going home!

First Day home! 

When bad stretch marks happen to good people...

Well I am a few days late with this picture but here is what 38 weeks of pregnancy looks like- Not a pretty sight if you ask me, but I guess it means I am ALMOST DONE!

OH! And my chair came in! So excited, and now officially ready for Madelynn!

BABY!

Did I mention we are having a baby?!  Yes, Madelynn Grace will (or should I say, SHOULD) be here on July 28th... I said something to Jawad the other day along the lines of-- "She will be here in 3 weeks!" and his response was that I sounded like she was coming in from out of town... Whatever... My belly is considered out of town! In fact, it's so large now that may as well have taken residence in Ladera Ranch... So, yes dear, she is coming in from out of town... I just hope her flight is not delayed... I do not think I can withstand ANY unnecessary time with swollen feet, a VERY sore lower back, and all the other fun things a pregnancy does to your body... I am ready to meet her! Now with that being said, she does need to wait until at least the 25th, due to my bestest best friend's wedding in San Diego- I CANNOT wait, but I do think I will break records for world's fattest bridesmaid!  Hopefully she won't look back and regret asking me!!! :) Love ya, Trace!

We have finished enough of the home improvements, that I consider us to be done! Although really, we do have a lot more to finish... The kitchen cabinets and appliances need to be replaced- Appliances have been ordered, and cabinets need to be decided on.  I, however, have retired from anything home improvement related for a few weeks, which I am certain will turn in to months with Maddie coming, but I just don't have it in me to deal with anything new right now... I mean, I am having a baby in 3 weeks! I need to nest and clean, not tear out and get dirty! Well, that's my thought process anyway.  Don't get me wrong, I cannot wait to replace all the cabinets, but can't someone else deal with it while I go on vacation?! 

Madelynn's room is now complete- sort of.  I waited until the last minute to order the chair for her room, and when I say last minute, I mean I placed a special order that was 10 weeks out with only 11 weeks of pregnancy left.  So we may or may not have the chair in her room prior to her delivery, or we may be picking it up on the way home from the hospital, but hey- at least I remembered to order it (something that does not come easy these days).  

Here are a few pictures of what her room looks like now-- 

Crib bedding- butterflies and bunnies 

Picture in your mind, will you- an imaginary chair to go in this corner

Only 3 weeks left people! 

Showered with Showers!

It's been a while since I have last blogged but I have been busy busy busy.... Getting ready for Maddie is not an easy task ;-) We have had lots to do but are so excited for all the fun times to come!  

A few weeks ago my besties threw me an absolutely beautiful baby shower! We had a great time... I am so lucky to have such amazing friends! 

The decorations were ADORABLE! 

Yummy candy... CHECK!

Cutest baby blocks I have EVER seen... CHECK!

The most amazing friends anyone could ask for... CHECK AND CHECK!

Family came all the way from Morro Bay!

And Santa Barbara... 

LOVE her...

and her Mama!

So many fun things!

All things girly, of course!

Great friends...

and Family!

Everyone!

What an amazing day!

A week later my Mother-in-Law threw me a shower as well for family and it was a blast! Not to mention the yummiest of food! We ate at Buca di Beppo and had LOTS of fun... 

Wonderful Family

Maddie is SO spoiled! :) 

Cake? Yes Please!

Grandmothers!

Truly amazing showers! Maddie is SO loved, and going to be a very spoiled little girl!

Now if she would just get here already! 

Waiting... waiting.... waiting....

I am sitting home waiting for the city inspector to show up to APPROVE our downstairs bathroom (insert prayers and good wishes here) which by the way, still looks like THIS! 

Got the coffee pot on and hoping who ever shows up is in a good mood and/or just feels bad for me for looking like I do... 

Which brings me to my next point, I have a very hard time posting pictures of ME.  I know I know, I have a baby in there, but she weights a whole 3 pounds... My scale seems to feel differently... This is how my camera feels at 29 weeks 3 days... You be the judge... 

a few pictures..

Stairs are done!!!

Some pictures of Maddie's walls :) 

We are getting closer!!!!!!