And into March...

Be sure to read the February post first!

Here's March in a nutshell (or so far)!

Shamrock shakes are back.  I love them.

SBG already takes after her mama.  Here's approximately 1/16th of the laundry I did for her.  And yes, I only washed the stuff that was up to 3 months in size.

My mom came for the girls state basketball game, AHS, my alma mater, made it to the finals and won!  Go Knights!  We also went to dinner with her, Mary and Jeff for Danny's birthday.  Sorry there's no pictures for this update but there is fabulous news.  Remember how I said I broke my camera?  As a joint gift for Danny's, mine, and SBG's birthday (all which will take place within a 5 week period) my parents bought us a super nice DSLR camera.  We are beyond lucky - and promise to take lots of pictures to share with you all!  Instead of pictures from this, how about one of the first pics with the new camera?

Titus James was baptized and Jon and Christina asked Danny and I to be Godparents.  Danny took his role as Godfather seriously by making sure the day was well documented.

And finally, on a SBG note, we have 19 days until our due date.  We're very excited, Danny calls almost everyday and asks if she's decided to come or not yet :)  I finally packed a hospital bag and we've installed the carseat bases in both of our cars.  Come as soon as you're ready Little One!  Mom and Dad can't wait to meet you (and to share your name with everyone)!

Oops...what happened to February?

I laughed the other day when Erica made fun of me for not writing in a month - I didn't think she was right - turns our it's been 5 weeks.  Sorry friends :)

A lot has happened in the past month.  I skimmed through my cell phone pics to jog my memory and I'll give you the highlights.

February 5th -

My aunt and sisters hosted a shower for SBG and I.

It was fun and wonderful and we are truly blessed (I should also note that Danny's aunts Krissy and Dawn hosted a shower for his sister and I in January. This was the beginning of our families going above and beyond to support us and this sweet little baby. Unfortunately, I broke our camera and have no pictures of the day.  Sadness.)  Also, the balloons in the above pictures are still alive in my house.  :)

My mom and sisters ended up staying at our house that weekend and it was nice to spend some time with them!  Plus, it was the beginning of being able to see them 3 weekends in a row!

Sunday, February 6th:

Danny and I celebrated the Super Bowl at home (I was exhausted) and then went to our favorite Mexican restaurant for dinner.  Danny ordered a fried banana! :)

February 9-13:

I went to Davenport for work.  

February 10-23:

Danny's sister was in the hospital in Ames.  We got to watch Titus 4 nights and I spent time at the hospital with Chrissy, Rie and the baby (and sometimes Jon).  Danny immensely enjoyed having Titus.  We called it our "baby with training wheels" period.  In case you don't understand why Danny loves newborns...

He also was a great help with night feedings and changing diapers. Even if he somehow managed to never change a stinky one.  Apparently the only poopy diapers he will change are his daughters.  He has no idea how strictly I will hold him to this.

February 25th:

We had out maternity pictures taken by our friends Sarah and Chris at Lucky Soda Photography.  You can check them out here.  Dan and I love the shoe ones!

February 26th:

Erica, MB and Katie threw our 3rd shower for SBG.  Again, super fun and it was wonderful to see all my friends from different parts of my life in one setting.  They are too generous and all excited to meet SBG soon!  There are many babysitters in this group as well as SBGs future friend, Sylvie. :)

That evening, Danny's mom side of the family had a couples shower for us.  Delicious food and lots of fun!  SBG is super spoiled already (as are her parents by our generous families and friends).

We ate a lot of cupcakes this day...and it was wonderful!

February 27th:

With the help of my Mom, sisters, and Danny and Dad putting together shelves, we finished the nursery.  I'd post pictures but it deserves it's own post.

Well - there's February.  I'll post a March update separately (and the nursery photos) soon!!