Only 58 More Days!

Ahhhh.... I love the sound of that! I've enjoyed being pregnant and I've been fortunate not to have any complications or discomfort so far... but only 58 more days... that has a real ring to it :)

Here are some quick pictures and updates:

This is my last attempt at regular jeans! LOL! I'm really pushing the envelope...

I finally broke down and bought the real deal - full panel maternity jeans in a size 10... it had to be done. The weather is getting warmer so it's a bit of a bummer to have an extra layer on my tummy, but at least I'm not sharing my printed undies with the rest of the world. I'm sure everyone else appreciates it :)

Notice also that the wedding ring is missing?

It no longer fits on my swollen fingers... Tyler lost his wedding ring some time ago, so now it's really interesting to places together and see the strange looks of disapproval we get from people. Apparently, traditional relationships are still all the rage! I feel a bit sorry for those that really aren't married, but are committed to raising a baby together... they deserve some props, too!

Anywho - moving away from my soapbox...

Here are some fun pictures from our 29 week ultrasound. Piper is in the 60th growth percentile and therefore very average and right on track for her due date of August 21st. We're visiting the OB office every two weeks now to make sure she's not in distress and that my blood pressure is steady and healthy. So far, all check-ups have been wonderful!

Here is our first 4-D picture of Piper... you can really start to see her features here! Her face is kinda smunched up - she didn't really like all the poking and prodding of the ultrasound while we tried to shake her up and get her to move :)

The distortion on her left eye is literally her FOOT right up in her eye socket - and she wasn't about to move it! LOL!

Here you can make out her hand... we think she's sucking her thumb! And you can see the silhouette of her nose and cheeks a bit.

And lastly, this picture shows the bottom of her foot floating in the upper-left-hand corner.

We can't wait for her arrival - she's gonna be a precious little girl!

Asher is Born!

Our nephew arrived today!

Trevor (Tyler's brother) and our sister-in-law, Marietta, had their baby boy at 9AM this morning.

Asher Keali'inui'omana Maxon

He was 8lbs. 14ozs. and 21.5 inches long - here are some pictures of his first moments:

Piper's First Shower: A Pajama Party for "Jammies"

My Aunt Judy threw me an amazing mini-shower for Piper. Her best friends and my pseudo "aunties" were there - Jerri, Colleen, and Elizabeth - along with my Mom and her best friend Shirley.

Judy had something up her sleeve the entire time she was planning and kept asking me to arrive 15 minutes later... or another 15 minutes after that... I couldn't quite figure out what was going on, but when I arrived, the surprise was a PAJAMA party!!

We had told her about Piper's name and that her initials would be P.J. - and that Tyler though it would be cute to call her "Jammies" - and Judy ran with it! It was so adorable. She even found matching sock monkey pajamas for me to wear as the honored guest and her as the hostess! LOL! I absolutely loved it.

Here I am arriving to a bunch of ladies in their pajamas!

This is the beautiful and oh-so-girlie table that Judy set.

The food was amazing - virgin Mimosas, egg casserole, cinnamon bread, fruit salad, potatoes, asparagus, and more... nom, nom!

And what shower would be complete without gourmet cupcakes from Sprinkles?!? These were so cute and very tasty!

These are just some of the gifts... all were beautifully wrapped and each one had a pair of "jammies" taped to the front :) Judy thought of EVERY detail!

I even got to wear a crown for the event... Mommy-to-be!

Colleen, Jerri, and Elizabeth - wonderful, loving ladies who helped take care of me while I was in college at ASU and learning the ways of the world! I admire them greatly!

Matching Jammies

Mom and Shirley - more women I look up to and admire more than they know!

Three generations - almost...

This l'il guy is TOO CUTE! He's a "Barrel of Monkeys" monkey :)

I also loved these precious monkey bookends mom got us - they are perfect for the nursery.

Mom has also been crazy busy knitting!

This is a precious sleep sack and matching cap... a bunting for cold weather... I can't wait to see tiny Piper in this little bundle of sweetness.

Another one of mom's creations - a SOFT knitted blanket and matching cap in the perfect shade of pink - I just love this one :) This is the one I think Piper will drag around the house and call her "blankie".

And seriously, this was an amazing haul for just one little girl at a shower with just 7 people. There were some gifts sent from other family members far and away, but WOW - just WOW! Thank you Judy, Mom, Shirley, Jerri, Colleen, Elizabeth, Auntie Karen, and Grandma (and all your male counterparts!) for the amazing LOOT!

We got so many cute outfits, tons of safety gear, our carseat/stroller/play yard combo, feeding supplies, a play mat, diapers and wipes, bath time necessities, and MUCH MORE!

Thank you notes are on their way - xoxoxo!