4th of July and More...

Happy (late) 4th of July to everyone! Greg and I are so thankful for the troops overseas serving our country, and all the men and women who have served in the past. We celebrated the 4th at Petit Jean Mountain for Greg's cousin's wedding. Kristy married James in a beautiful outdoor ceremony.

Greg, his grandfather and his dad at Kristy's wedding

We also went to a neighborhood 4th of July party and had a blast. Our neighborhood has this party every year-- food and drinks, fireworks and about 20 kids running crazy with sparklers!

As for Baby Jake, he is doing great. His nursery is almost ready for his arrival and he is kicking like crazy-- he must be ready to get out of there! He is due to arrive in 19 days...but who's counting?? :)

Lots of Updates...

Well, its been a few weeks since I've updated the blog and there is lots of news....

First, we picked a name! Our son will be named Jake Spence Veazey. We love it! Jake is a name both of us have liked from the beginning, and Spence, for those who don't know, is my maiden name. Greg also likes that Jake will have the same initials as he and his dad--- JV.

I also had two showers since the last post. Some ladies in my hometown had a shower for me in Marion. I had a great time--lots of close friends and family came and I got so many wonderful gifts. I continue to be amazed at how generous people are to expecting new moms. My Novartis co-workers also had a shower for me! There are lots of moms in my Novartis group, so on top of great gifts-I always get some great advice too!

All three of us are pregnant and only weeks apart!

Becky, Patty and Cathy - some of the hosts at my Marion shower!
My grandmother, me and my mom at my Marion baby shower

We also went to my friend Rob's wedding. Rob is a friend from high school and married a great girl from Searcy - Amy Jones. Their wedding was beautiful! Of course, it was outside, so it was a little warm, but Amy looked amazing. By far one of the prettiest dresses I've ever seen! Its always great to see all our friends together....its few and far between these days, but that's what weddings are for, huh? We also used the weekend to celebrate Jay's 30th birthday! Jay is another high school friend.

Greg and I at Rob's wedding.

Rob and Amy's first dance.

And lastly, we have a birth date for Jake! Our doctor decided a c-section was in order this week, so Jake is scheduled to be here on July 28. Jake is breech right now and not likely to turn. So, for now- that's the plan. Of course, this could all change if he decides to flip! So----- as of today, 23 days until Jake arrives!

Several people have asked me to post pictures of the nursery. Its not quite ready yet, but getting there soon. I promise to post pics of Jake's room in the next couple of weeks! I do have a picture of the bassinet we plan to use. My mom and dad bought Jake a 100 year old bassinet and have redone it for Jake to use! It is beautiful and the bedding my mom made is so cute!

Mom and I with the bassinet. I wish I would have taken a picture of the bedding too!

7 and half more weeks!

Its really hard for me to believe, but I have about 7 and 1/2 weeks left until our little guy arrives! I've spent most of my free time lately preparing for his big debut-- ie, shopping, cleaning, organizing and just generally FREAKING OUT! We had our first baby shower this weekend! I feel so fortunate to have such wonderful friends and family to share this time with! I've included some pics of the shower below. I got some GREAT stuff - all of it very much needed. Its amazing what all a baby requires/needs.

Greg and I went for our 3D/4D ultrasound on Friday. Our parents all drove in to see the little guy as well. BUT-- he just wasn't interested in having his picture made yet! I was so disappointed, but the clinic is going to let us try again this Friday. Let's hope he gets moving before then! Right now, he's still head up and hiding under my ribs! According to my mother, I was not a bashful child, so I'll be shocked if he's camera shy! :)

Opening gifts!
Kelly and Sam at the shower. Sam is getting so big and is still so, super cute!
Our cousin, April, gave me this great basket of toys and books! She picked out all things her son, Jack, loved!
Alyson and I pose while Helen learns to work my "mom camera!"
My wonderful friend Helen and yes, my face is HUGE! Pregnancy=swollen face!
Brooke Hauk and her little anglel, Baylor!
Amy Aukes, her sweet son Lane, and April Veazey

The hosts! (L to R) Helen, Alyson, me, Tabitha and Brooke! Thanks guys! I had a great time! Not picture- Lindsey Woodard. Lindsey was off soaking up rays in Mexico, but was very missed at the shower! Thanks for helping, Lindsey!

30 weeks and counting

Work, work, work has been all we've had time to do lately. I was in Dallas a few weeks ago, and Greg went the week after me. He's leaving for New Orleans this weekend for work (how is New Orleans work???). Anyway, I'm counting down the days until our little guy gets here! I'll be working up until a few weeks before, and then I'll be taking some time at home to prepare for our little guy.

We have the nursery almost finished, which makes me feel a little better. I'm still waiting on some artwork I ordered, which apparently being delivered from California by horseback. I swear-it is taking FOREVER! Our nursery chair finally came in and it is WONDERFUL. I've already slept one night in it! Sometimes laying flat down is tough on a big, pregnant woman! :)

We had dinner at Jay and Brooke's house tonight. They made a delicious meal, and we got to play with Baylor!!! He is so cute! Its kind of cute- Greg gets to practice on Baylor. Like most men, he's held very few babies, so he gets kind of squimish around them. Tonight, he held Baylor before dinner and the little guy puked ALL OVER HIM! It was perfect. Of course, I laughed hysterically, and then --- yea, he puked on me too! So, Greg and I got broken in well tonight!

We're starting all our childbirthing/infant care classes this week. I'm actually excited about those, because I think it will ease some of my anxiety! Greg on the other hand is a little frustrated about how many and how long they are! :) Let's just hope it doesn't interfere with his flag football, or I'll really be hearing about it! j/k

I'll update the blog again soon....we're having our 3D/4D ultrasound this week and my first baby shower this weekend! Exciting times....