I have 14 weeks and 3 days left to go. How did this happen since my last post?!
We have been so busy. I don't crave busy anymore, but all of a sudden I feel like I can't escape it.
So what have we been up to?!
Our first Vegas trip! Check! Flying is becoming more difficult, it's harder for me to stay comfortable and carry luggage through the airport, but seeing Dad is so worth it! And transferring everything from my over the shoulder Lulu Lemon bag to a rolling suitcase is the key. Sigh.
Channing Mae became half way grown, hello 20 weeks!
Channing went to her first ever Beatles event and Cirque de Soleil performance. And maybe her first Las Vegas casino, the Mirage. (Okay, it was Mom and Dad's first exposure to these phenomenal acrobats too!)
We started using our cool new power tools for nursery decorations, while Dad ground his teeth from five states away. Tehehe!
We finished up our spring planting. Mom planted strawberries, and Addie planted corn and morning glory.
We rooted on the Lake City High School softball team at their semi-regional competition with slurpees, and cheered hard for Coach Amanda!
We rooted on the Lake City High School softball team at their semi-regional competition with slurpees, and cheered hard for Coach Amanda!
Mom took some cool pictures of Channing and a few families too.
We counted down the days until the Tacoma games.
Our besties celebrated a very special birthday before their big move to Nashville.
Our besties celebrated a very special birthday before their big move to Nashville.
We hugged Dad and loved on him like crazy in Tacoma.
We also snuggled with Grandma and Grampa, and they were happy to snuggle on their girls. And four days later Mom flew out to Las Vegas for the second time this season.
Airport selife - times two!
We went to the Venetian for the Rock of Ages with our friends. Channing braved another rowdy Vegas casino.
And the hot, hot sunshine at Cashman Field.
It was well worth it though to watch Dad pick out the perfect diaper bag for Channing.
We went to Mobius and a sushi dinner one last time with our besties before their move.
Dad hurt his hand after being hit by a pitch during a game, he surprised us all by coming home to rehab for a bit. Which meant he was with me for my birthday, for the first time ever! Blessings come in the strangest ways sometimes.
His injury also meant he was home for the long planned shower for Channing! Graciously hosted by my sweet, sweet besties, Kendall and Kelsi the baby shower was a huge, adorable, hit.
Channing's grandma and great grandma! (My mom and grandma).
Adorable onesies from Amelia's great Auntie Kim! Thank you SO much, my arrow baseball baby is fully stocked.
Channing's Auntie, Grandma and Great Great Nana!
Channing with the beloved baseball mommies! I so love these ladies!
Grandma power!
Channing with Auntie Michelle, Auntie Ashley and bestie-to-be Harper!
Channing with Auntie Kelsi, and Auntie Kendall, mommy of bestie-to-be Millie! These gorgeous girlies put together a so sweet and special day for Channing and I. We so appreciate you both, and I love you each dearly! Thank you to everyone who came to Channing's shower and for all of the thoughtful gifts, we so appreciate you!
(Auntie Kendall is a baseball wife blogger too, here is the day from her perspective:
After the shower, we went to help Kelsi and Kali pack up the last of their things, load the car, and prepare for departure to Nashville. Kelsi snapped this picture of us at the store afterwards, Channing is the size of a large head of cauliflower this week!
Do you feel caught up yet? I hope to never go this long again! In regards to Channing, it's been a huge help to have Kyle home. He set up the nursery for her with help from his friends Zach and Tucker. (Thanks you two!) Channing sure is spoiled, and has received her car seat (Peg Perego 4.35), her jogging stroller (BOB Revolution), her swaddles (all organic cotton - Aden & Anais, Bebe Au Lait, and Captain Silly Pants), her carriers (Lille Baby and Solly Baby Wrap), her monitor (Summer BabyZoom WiFi that will allow Dad to keep an eye on her for the few weeks he'll travel with out us), her bassinets (a Summer for the couch downstairs and a Brica for travel), she's also received one of her cloth diapers (BumGenius) and several disposables (Honest Company). We were also gifted our relatively revolutionary breastfeeding supplies (Kiinde) and are in the process of ordering our breast pump (Medella Style Advanced) and we are so grateful that it's fully covered by our insurance! (Don't forget that the Affordable Care Act provides free breast pumps as part of the preventative care revisions!) I researched and researched to pick items for Channing that would best suit our traveling life style and I'm excited to keep you updated on how these products work out for our family. We have a few specific things left to collect: Dr. Browns glass bottles, Arms Reach Co-Sleeper, travel bouncer, 4Moms Crib, additional cloth diapers and qBit or Britax B-Agile travel stroller. (If you have a suggestion on which of these would be a better fit for flying, I would love to hear it!) I think we're getting close to ready, if there is such a thing. We did plan our official birth plan, and our doula and midwives are ready for anything baseball or genetics (precipitous labor) may throw our way. Now if only I could find some free time to use finish up my sewing and crafting projects for the nursery!
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