Getting Closer...

At my 37 week appointment I was 25% effaced and 1 1/2 cm dilated; getting closer!  

The baby was also going crazy.  The heartbeat was the highest it has ever been 160's.  

Current weight: 154 lbs.  

Total Gain: 30 pounds

39 Weeks

2 cm dilated

25% effaced

156 lbs. 

Annual Junk Jaunt

Every year we try to head out to my Aunt and Uncle's Pumpkin Patch to help with the Junk Jaunt.  My parents and grandparents are usually there selling things and I like to go out and help customers buy pumpkins.  Since I didn't have school on Friday I decided to head out there with Landon and Wally for the entire day.  WOW, it was absolutely CRAZY!  There were people non-stop the entire day; we even left at 5:00.  Landon enjoyed running around and playing while I ran the cash register for the day.  We also headed out there Saturday to help too!

Grandpa and Grandma made him a house to play in.  

Landon trying to give Wally a walk; Wally was so not interested.  

Landon helping Aunt Christie and I collect money.

Flooding

With the huge flood in Colorado the water has finally made it's way down the Platte River.  My parents went to their place last week to stake everything down (duck blind, deer stands, etc) and prepare for the worst.  They spent almost the entire week there waiting for the water to arrive; however it never did.  They went back to Kansas for the week and then....it all decided to come.  My parents place is actually about a 1/2 mile from the actual river; however, the water is all the way up to the edge of their place. My dad said at spots it is 6-7 feet deep.

Here is a picture of the road they built out to the river.  It is now completely under water.

Below are the pictures of the water that is all the way up to the edge of their place.  Lots and lots of water.  

Weeks 35 & 36

 We are officially one month away from meeting our new bundle of joy.  I can't believe we only have 4 weeks left.  Everyone keeps asking if we are ready and I think we are.  We didn't have to do much for preparations as we already have everything from Landon, the room has been done, we've been buying diapers and a few random things, etc.  

Overall, I have been feeling great other than being extremely exhausted and having really bad heartburn before bedtime.  At school the tiredness hits me in spurts and then after school I'm officially done.  I get home in the evenings and the last thing I want to do is cook, homework, clean or anything for that matter.  Guess the little one is preparing me for what is to come.  

At school the kids keep asking me when the baby is coming and they don't have the concept of how long 4 weeks is, so I made a paper chain as a visual for them. I then decided we should have one at home too for Landon.  We've only been talking about a baby for 9 months so he is probably thinking it is never going to come.  

What Could be Better Than....

 Friends and the Huskers!!

My best friend Heidi lived in Salt Lake City and it had been almost 2 years since I had seen her.  Her and her husband recently moved to Colorado so they are so much closer; which makes me excited!  She was home in GI visiting family for 2 weeks so we were able to spend some time together.  It's crazy how you can just pick up where you left off.  

Landon loved playing with Baby Brady.  He is going to be such a big brother.  

Then on Saturday Kurtis and I had already planned on going to Lincoln for the day; however, Angie was planning on meeting Heidi in Lincoln as well so we decided to stop by and see them as well.  

I had to get a family picture taken as we were all matching for game day!  

It's been almost 3 years since we have all been together. The last time we were together was for Heidi's wedding reception and Angie and I were just pregnant with our firsts.  Crazy how things can change in a short amount of time.  I was only able to stay for a short time, but it was so great to see these girls and their kids.  

Landon 2 1/2, Reagan 2 1/2 (Her and Landon are only about 5 days apart), Quinn 10 months and Brady 7 months.  

After a day of shopping and a haircut we headed to Aurora to watch the Husker game with my parents, brother and sister-in-law.  It was a jammed pack day but nice to get out of town as it will probably be our last trip before becoming a family of 4.  

Here is Landon's other Go Big Red shirt.  My parents had this shirt made especially for him as "I Did It!" is one of his favorite sayings.  Whenever he does something proud he always celebrates with "I Did It!".  Of course they had to make it red with a football so he'd wear it as he's kind of picky with his shirts.  

State Fair 2013

Tuesday after school Kurtis, Landon and I headed out to the Nebraska State Fair. After going during the week last year we decided that was the best way to go.  #1 it is way cheaper and #2 there are hardly any people there which makes it nice for Landon to walk around on his own.  The only downfall this year was the heat. The first night we were there we looked at all the animals, expo building and explored the petting zoo. Landon wanted to ride the rides but it was way too hot and we weren't planning on it.  However, Sunday we headed back with Kurtis' mom.  The weather was so much nicer and we got to do some things we didn't do the first night.  Next year we'll probably spend a separate night riding rides.  

Landon loved the cars!

We were in the 4H building just walking around and Landon pointed out this pumpkin and couldn't stop touching it.  Come to find out it was my cousin's pumpkin.  I saw lots of her projects/foods there and usually I can never find them.  

Landon showing Grandma Dudo the huge steer.

The butterfly pavilion.  I didn't have much luck picking them up.

And yes....the pregnant lady loved all the food.  I had to have a corn dog and pineapple whip.

We were getting ready to head out Tuesday night but first we had to watch the pirate show.

Uncle Scott's Birthday!

Wednesday was Uncle Scott's birthday so after daycare Landon and I headed to the store to buy him a card.  When we were walking into the store Landon said we had to buy him a birthday cake so we headed to pick one out.  Landon originally wanted to buy him a huge basketball cake but we decided to settle on a smaller one.  Landon then picked out a Car's Happy Birthday Grandson card.  We changed the Grandson to Grand Uncle!  That evening when they were in town they came over to play and eat cake.

Milk and chocolate cake!

Happy 27th Birthday Uncle Scotty!