Right now

* I am almost 30 weeks pregnant.

* Hazel has started to move with purpose and force. This girl can roll, kick, and punch with the best of them! It has been so amazing to feel (and see) more substantial movements.

* I love hearing Erik talk to our baby girl, telling her stories of what is to come.

* Decorating her room has become a new favorite hobby (read obsession).

* My back hurts. I know, I'm pregnant what do I expect, but it's true.

* We still have a lot of organizing to do before she arrive. Thanks Alison, for pointing out the stuff on the bed!

* More than anything, my curiosity is growing. I'm continually wondering something about how our lives will change in just over two months. What does she look like? Who does she look like? What will she smell like? How much will she eat, sleep, poop? How fast will she have us wrapped around her finger? Will all of my training with kids work at all with my own child? How fast can I fall in love with her?

* There are so many changes on the horizon, it's hard to settle into my life today.

* I am thankful and blessed!

Hazel's hats

She is one loved little girl. Just look at her hat collection!

I love the variety, but mostly I love that people who will love her made these for her!

Thanks all you hat makers!

27 weeks

Some pictures from 27 weeks. I feel great overall, just getting used to a bigger belly. Hard to believe I'm almost in my third trimester. She'll be here before we know it! These were taken in Hazel's room. We still have some decorating to do, but the room is painted, and the crib and changing table are in.

Old Friends...

And friends to be! Amy and I got one last pre-baby coffee date before she has her baby girl sometime in the next couple of weeks. So fun to think of all of the baby outings to come! Can't wait for these little girls to meet.

Yes, we have the same diaper bag (in different colors), and yes, we are using them before we have babies. Hey, we needed a practice run!