Date Night with Daddy & etc.

The last few weeks have given Aaron and Rebecca ample opportunity for daddy/daughter dates. Rebecca has been really enjoying all the special attention and I would almost guess she'll be sorry to see me cutting in on her time in another month. Her favorite places for dates include Mr. Gatti's (a pizza place similar to Chuck-e-Cheese) and Grandy's (a resaturant most comparable to KFC), but nothing can top Chik-fil-a! Last night they were having their monthly kids night, complete with clowns, face painting, balloons, and free mini shakes. She looks like she'd had a good time!

I'm so excited about the rose bushes in our backyard. We have two yellow bushes, and three pink ones in varying shades! This is one of the rare blooms that escaped Rebecca's scissors. She loves to cut them and bring them in to me, and who can blame her?! What good are flowering bushes if you can't pick them?

I actually got Levi's room all put together just a couple days before I was sentenced to rest. At the time I was a little ahead of things, but looking back I am SO glad I got it done while I still could. Now we just need our little man to complete the room. LOL

Yes, the 'e' is crooked and I can't get it to hang straight so let's just say it looks cute that way, shall we?

Just  a fraction of the ultrasound pictures on display. I think tomorrow's u/s makes number 8, and I have more pictures than I know what to do with!

We found some vintage Mickey Mouse postcards on ebay and with a little scrapbook paper, and some half price frames from Hobby Lobby, came up with a cheap way to keep the Mickey theme going.

       

A laugh for today!

Dear Baby,

We've been getting a number of complaints from your neighbors lately. In particular the bladder, the ribcage, and the lower back all have submitted very harshly worded complaints about your rowdy behavior and lack of respect for space. Please remember that while you are only a temporary tenant your neighbors are all permanent residents. Your courteous treatment is requested. And while we're talking about it, your lease is going to expire very shortly and will NOT be renewed. I hope you've been collecting boxes, we will not hesitate to call in the authorities if you do not vacate the property in a timely manner.
Thank you, we hope you've enjoyed your stay,

The Management

P.S. Would love to give credit to the author of this note, but it was something I found on a pregnancy message board and the author is unknown.

One day at a time....

We're more than halfway through week three of bedrest (okay I'm not in bed, but the recliner has become a best friend), and its appears that is exactly what Levi wanted from me. Several of my symptoms have subsided and Levi seems to be growing happily in my belly. I'd love to get back to our usual days, but the doctor says to keep it parked, because its working. ;-) We hope we don't have to disturb him too soon, but within the next 2-3 weeks we will surely be greeting our little guy! Rebecca is as excited as anyone and talks to him a lot asking what he's up to in there. She's been a great little nurse and friend the past few weeks. I can't believe how well she's adjusted to our new non-routine, non-active life. Daddy has been doing a great job with the house and with taking his little girl out for lots of date nights as well! We'll let you all know when Levi makes his appearance and fill you in on all the details of Rebecca's life as a big sister!