Start the Countdown

With 5 weeks to go we are starting to get a little anxious.  Max is super excited about ,meeting his little sister, and can't wait for her to get here.  Charles told him last night that Molly was going to be here very soon and he started clapping and saying, "that's so exciting."  With the nursery complete and my bag packed I feel like I'm still forgetting something.  I still need to pack a little something for Max, just in case, but that can be done super fast.  We are definitely ready to meet you little girl. 

Here are a couple of pictures I tried to get this weekend of my ever growing belly (34 weeks) and family.  Taking pictures with this group is never easy.  :)

And we can't forget the Pugs!

Potty Chart

To get Max more excited about potty training I made him a potty chart.  We bought Mickey Mouse stickers and every time he goes potty he gets to put a sticker on his chart.  Once he gets 10 stickers he get to go to the golf place.  Today he got 10 stickers!  He was so excited that he called his dad and told him he got 10 stickers and he was ready for the golf place.  As soon as Charles got home from work they went straight to the golf place.  Some days he potty's several times and some days he just doesn't, but the potty chart is definitely getting him more excited about the process.  Baby steps...baby steps.

Flight Lesson

Charles has always wanted to learn how to fly, so when I received a Groupon in my email about flying lessons I just had to forward it to him.  Charles had his first flight lesson Saturday, and he had a blast!  Happy early Birthday Charlie...we love you!

 Max and I hanging out while Charles learned some things before getting on the plane.

 And of course I had to take some pre-flight pictures.  Max was so excited about the plane that he had to wear his plane shirt.

 Charles taking off!

 I missed the landing due to Max keeping me busy but I got them pulling back in.

 He loved it!

He is definitely hooked!

Nursery, Done!

I am so happy to finally have the nursery complete.  I'm one of those people that likes to get things done and out of the way so I don't have to worry about it anymore.  Now with just 6 weeks to go, I can some what relax.  I decided to not go with a theme this time around.  Instead I wanted it to be simple, and include some family items that could be cherished for many many years.  Some things new, some things old, but still very much a personal space.

 I can't get the camera out without Max saying he wants his picture taken...so here you go.  I am very thankful we had a lot of furniture and baby items left over from Max's nursery.

 Just a few pictures of our Oklahoma family, so Molly can see them everyday.

 I got this pug picture before we found out what we were having when I was pregnant with Max and obviously the pink didn't go with his room, but I still put it in there.  Now it's perfect in Molly's room.  My Grams found this wonderful spoon rack for me years ago that I used to display all my spoons, but thought it would be cute in Molly's room displaying my Wizard of Oz spoons and bears.

 Just a few family items to fill the shelves.  I put my wedding bouquet in her room because I always had my mom's bouquet in my room growing up and thought it was really cool to have.  She has some new books, a picture frame that will be filled once she gets here, and a musical figure that belonged to my great grandmother.

 Here are the things we saved from Max's nursery, minus the cute tutu that her Aunt T got her.

 Another personal item my Grams gave me years ago.  I'm so glad I finally have a place to put it.  This was our favorite movie and it always makes me think of her when I see it.

 And here is Max's crib.  It's a little beat up, but works great with the bedding my mom got her.

 Max had a pug in his nursery (and he still sleeps with him), and now Molly has her own pug.

 The fabric bulletin board I made for her room with vintage alphabet cards that I can change out.

 My other grandmother (Margook's) chair that I recovered and the cute new table I found.  My mom is making a back to the rocker in the same purple fabric.  And I just love the curtains!

 Max's awesome artwork proudly displayed on it's own wall.

 My mom has had this bench forever...in fact there are still crayon marks on it from when I was little.  The white bear is also something I owned when I was little, just replaced the old fabric around it's arms and neck and put new buttons on for eyes.  Minnie Mouse is a wonderful new addition.

 The cute shelf I found on sale at PBK, and Max's handprint proudly displayed on top for Molly to see.

 I will get some pictures in that frame before she gets here.  I was lucky enough to get my grandmother (Margook's) dresser for Molly's room.  Another wonderful reminder of the amazing woman I had in my life.

 Changing table and organizer ready!  And I'm so thrilled with the lamp my mom and I found...she will hopefully have this for a very long time.

 Another stuffed animal from my childhood that just had to go in Molly's room.  Her dress matches the fitted crib sheet!

I am beyond happy with the nursery.  There are many wonderful pieces from people that are no longer with us that I'm so happy I can share with my daughter.  And I love all the extra special pieces from Max, he's so excited about his little sister...I can't wait for him to meet her!

Fire Truck Visit

Max was so excited about the fire truck visit today at school that he barely noticed me dropping him off.  I did sneak back to take some pictures because this is the first time Max has gotten to see a fire truck this close.  He loved it!  Here are some pictures of his class with the fire truck, and some with his two friends Aiden and Chloe.

 The helmet was pretty heavy

 Put still cool

 The Jungle Room kids

 He thought it was so cool to get his picture taken with a real fire fighter.

 Max & Chloe

 Max, Chloe & Aiden