sometimes we just cannot help ourselves!

We got Parker some goodies...

This is Roopert and Joey! 

this is another bonds outfit...

this was on sale...

and this was the perfect find... a soft green, orange, and gray blanket with ROBOTS! 

spiders

Here it is... it was the size of a mouse and it was outside our door. It must be spider season because we have seen human-sized spider webs all over the place the last few weeks. I hate to say it but this was not the first mouse-sized spider we have seen...

While walking to church last weekend we saw this one... white body and striped legs... It is huge! I can confidently say that its body is the size of a mouse... including the legs it is as big as a hamster! 

and a month ago we saw a bunch of ants dragging a huge dead spider down the side walk. The thing we do not understand is... how can people not have window screens! 

Thank you Caleigh and Grandpa

My mom and dad sent us a package in the mail this week! It was such a nice surprise and we are so thankful! 

And, a little something for me! Two nursing tanks that fit perfectly and look oh so cute! 

Thanks again, you are the best! 

36 weeks!

We had an appointment at the hospital on Tuesday and it was a bit unusual... let's just say it involved me standing in a bathroom stall with a pee stick in one hand... a swab in the other and an unhappy/confused look on my face! 

The good news... Parker is very good sized, right where he needs to be and is very healthy! The bad news... the wait is killing us, we just want to have him and soon! The fact that it could be anytime in March is so exciting... but so daunting at the same time, my heart tells me it will be in the beginning of March and my brain tells me it will most likely be at the end of March... and who knows what Parker is thinking!

Happy Birthday Josh!

Josh is the best because:

• he is a Doctor
• he really loves Lindsay
• he is an only child.... and can't wait to have loads of kids
• he only eats when he is truly hungry
• he told Tyler to go to Dairy Queen to meet me when I had a crush on him... if Tyler would not have come, I would have had to try harder
• he keeps things interesting
• he reads more than any other person I know... or will ever know
• he is super excited about becoming a dad in June and an uncle in March!
• he can make a mean loaf of zucchini bread

Parker Patrick Smith

So we had our last ultrasound with Dr. Meriki and got some good images and a couple of videos! Hope you enjoy them... Also, he is still right around the 50th percentile for weight, he was 5lbs 11oz. Looks like we are right on track for a natural water birth!

(giving a couple good smiles)

(trying to reach a finger to suck on)

(long day at the office)

(starting to smile)

(big smile)

(he has a perfect little pout)

(you gotta love his little face)

(he is so cute)

Happy Birthday Lily!

Lily is the best because: 

• she has the most amazing belly laugh! 
• she has the funniest things to say and uses the funniest voices to tell them to me
• she loves to wear fancy dresses
• she thinks her uncle Tyler is one interesting and intriguing dude
• she loves a good adventure 
• she has the same birthday as George Washington 
• she is only 7, but she loves bacon! or if she doesn't she should... this is her year for loving it!
• she loves to let go and dance, dance, dance with all the joy in the world
• she has perfected the "stink eye" and knows how to use it
• her favorite weekend activity includes hanging out with her Caleigh all day with the hopes of a sleepover 

Thank you Katie Stukey!

#1: Katie Stukey has been one of my all time best friends for at least the last 10 years. In high school, we could have easily hated each other because we were always competing for the same parts in all the plays. Instead we decided to turn (what could have been negative energy) into one of the most positive friendships of all time! One of the most valuable things Katie has taught me is to not have regrets. She is much better at this than I am, but I strive to live in the moment and let go of the past as she does. Katie is beautiful and positive, but is never afraid to wear her emotions on her sleeve. She is funny and playful, but conducts herself with great professionalism. Best of all, she introduced me to Tyler and has always been a big fan of our relationship! Thank you Katie for changing my life... and also for sending me this very cute shirt! It was so much fun getting a little random prize in the mail and the note you sent put tears in my eyes! You are the best and I love you! 

#2: I think that Parker engaged last night... He seems like he is sitting much lower today! Maybe Yes, Maybe No, Maybe?

chocolate cake...

  

      

All I can think about is eating chocolate cake. I want it so bad. When I go to the store I stare at all the cakes and dream of which one I would buy. It all started when we were watching a cooking show a few weeks ago... I dream about making it... and eating the entire thing! Would it be too much to ask for a chocolate cake to be placed right in front of me as soon as Parker is born? 

Thank you Windmuellers!

Sarah, Jeff and Caderyn Windmuller sent us these great books! We are so thankful and have learned so much already! Sarah has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember... her joy for life is contagious and I love that about her! She has an incredibly adorable little boy (Caderyn) who will be turing one this March, so I am sure that I will be looking to her for advice throughout the years. Thanks again... it was so nice of you guys to think of us! 

35 weeks!

This is the last week in my 8th month of pregnancy and I am so ready to have this little dude... enough said! 

you gotta love trees!

we got wet...

We were walking home from church when it started pouring cats and dogs (we still had 30 minutes of walking left before we were home)! We had one little umbrella with us and took turns... but we both got soaked! We have another big umbrella... but the wind turned it inside out and snapped the bits that hold it up a few weeks ago.... 

one of the world's largest crocs!