Hello my beautiful Halen girl. Mommy is 34 weeks! Which means about six weeks until we meet your
perfect face. I think that is what I am so excited about is to see what you look like, I can't even attempt to picture your sweet face. I know you'll be the best combination of your daddy and I. God made you in his image and is very proud of his artistry.
Let's see an update...my belly is getting SO big! Things are becoming more difficult to do like...getting out of bed, getting in and out of the car, bending over, taking my walks, etc. But overall I feel amazing. You move so much, which I love because they are constant reminders that you're with me. I LOVE granola right now, I eat a bowl at least once a day with fruit and whole milk. I also love sweets. But your daddy tries to make sure I don't eat too many. :)
Your Aunt Dana and Aunt Heather threw the most fabulous baby shower for us on March 1st! I was blown away by all the decor, flowers, food, the details and of course all the beautiful people who came to support us and shower us with love. It was a perfect evening. Your YaYa made all kinds of yummy foods including sandwiches cut out with whale cookie cutters, crab sandwiches with croissants that looked like crabs, jello desserts that looked like the sunset! Your DiDi carved a whale out of a watermelon with fruit salad! Your Aunt Nikki ordered the most beautiful cake that looked like ocean waves, topped with sand (graham cracker dust) and shells. Aunt Heather made sugar scrubs for all the guests and found all these awesome nautical details. Aunt Dana made sure I was taken care of the whole time and her mama took gorgeous pictures of everyone there.
We got a Moses bassinet from your Aunt Kari and Aunt Marilyn! Tons of precious clothes! Papa got you a piggy bank from Tiffany's...yep Tiffany's he is going to spoil you silly sweet girl! Papa and Gigi got you a beautiful bracelet from Bailey, Banks & Biddle with pink diamonds in it, I think you'll wear that for your baptism. Your Niecey made you a precious pink and blue blanket and a little hat, it smells just like her, you'll love it! Your Aunt Jenna, Aunt Julie and Niecey made your awesome diaper cake! Your Aunt DeDe worked on all the games and activities. We played a game where she asked daddy questions and then asked me the same questions to see if I knew what your daddy would say. He surprised me on some of them but when it came to you we definitely had the same answers. :) Everyone was so generous and sweet in all their gifts to us.
People wrote little encouraging notes for when I go into labor.
Your YaYa is counting down the days until you're here. I can't wait to watch the precious relationship you'll have with her. She is the best person on the planet. She's always been the perfect mom and I know she'll be the perfect YaYa to you.
Your bestie Piper was at the baby shower! I can't wait til you meet her!
Your daddy was beaming with pride!
Your Neicey can't wait to love on you!
Your Aunt Jenna is going to love you so much and probably want to party with you one day...hah!
Your Aunt Julie is thrilled for you to arrive!
Even your doctor, Doctor Swenson came to the baby shower!
Our neighbor, Rachel was there. Her little girl, Brooklyn will be born a few weeks after you! We're so excited to have our playdates together.
Nikki and Jennifer have been some of my best friends since we were 3!
Traci and Jaxon were there! You'll definitely have a lot of play dates with him and Piper!
Your cousin, Caroline came to the shower with your Aunt Jennifer. They are very excited to meet you.
Your GiGi is beside herself to meet you, she talks about you all the time!
Your daddy and I cutting the gorgeous, delicious cake!
Opening the personalized present your NeNe made you!
You got a Michigan Wolverine burp rag from Traci & Jaxon!
Aunt DeDe is so excited!
This is your NeNe and DiDi with your daddy. They adopted him when he was 18 years old and have been amazing "moms" ever since. They can't wait to be a part of your life.
Your Uncle Chase and cousin, Crash came too!
Crash can't wait to play with his cousin Halen!!!
We love you Halen Rae Carol! This spring and summer are going to be the best. You're your daddy's girl and your mama's world.
Love,
Your Mama & Daddy
We had our last sonogram of you at 37 weeks! You measured at 7 lbs 13 oz (of course that could be off by about a pound) but holy moly baby girl! You are definitely big and strong. Your head and belly are measuring a week ahead in growth. We got to see a precious picture of your sweet face and confirmation that you are indeed a girl! Yes, we saw your petunia! Which made mommy and daddy really happy because our hearts are set on having our baby girl, Halen.
