weigh in.

{What do you think the littlest Hntz birthday/ stats will be?}

.. DH and I already have our guesses, now what are yours? Leave in the comments, I can't wait to see who is the closest!

Look here if you need a shot of the belly if you need help making your decision: bump.

ward.

Today was a big day for D. Dyer, Isabelle and I.

{.. mostly b/c we went and toured the hospital that little one will be delivered at. i can tell she was a fan, she has been doing up-side-down jumping jacks all day, or it could be that she is just mad that i walked about 4000 miles around the hospitals - you know he one i work at + baylor.}

All this reminded me that in less than 2 weeks little missy will be here. I won't blame her if she fusses when she comes into this big world, it is bright and loud.

Goodness just imagine what that is like ..

I'm off to incubate some more.

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Everything in the baby room is just good to go. I need to upload current pics. One thing that I've learned through all of this is that baby products are far - far from inexpensive (ie more than $500 for 2 car seats, with a coupon .. granted they are for when she is bigger).

36.

Today was the 36ish week visit to the MD. I will spare details; however everything is going well with little Isabelle (or Izzy, or Belle .. undecided!).

Every week .. err day .. I am reminded of labor and feel more and more inclined to nest.

Likely I've mentioned this, but my hubby is the best ever. Everytime I go to do something (like change the linens on the guest bedroom beds he has done it!)

Now on to week 37.

whoa.

I can only imagine that all 2 readers are checking periodically to see what I've been up to.

I've been working on little girl's room and trying to make it darling.

Finding the perfect fabric and look for the room has been a challenge for me - which I can attribute to being preggers*. I mean, ask Dyer I've been extremely indecisive about the whole thing.

These are the different fabrics that I've decided on. The pink and white stripe (left) is the cutest baby blanket ever. I decided to make pillows and basket liners with the green with white, and some large shams and throw pillows for the big bed with the light pink and pink (or blush and bashful..) design.

After sewing this pillow by hand .. I've decided that if there is potential for future projects (ie, making sweet baby clothes, fun!) I may need that sewing machine that dh always mentions.

I also finished the dust ruffle for the crib, which I decided to make since the drop from the mattress to the floor was more than a traditional dust ruffle would cover. (+ it was made from an old sheet we had .. therefore FREE.)

Even more exciting: The Hntz house had some wonderful visitors this weekend!! My mom and G came. We all had a great time, especially Rowdy. .. i think he may be depressed based on him sleeping since they left.

{*preggers: once izzy comes i truly think that i will miss her all tucked in my belly dancing around. i know i will get to see her sweet face, but I'll miss my buddy.}

oh.boy.

Tiff & Joey are expecting a BOY!!
: we are thrilled .. and i can only imagine the mischief that cooper and #2 will get into! january will be here in a jiffy! i keep telling little i'belle that she will be a tom boy with all these little boys running around!

[i will add that cooper can do sign language for anything!]

yum!

Oh yes. I have a treat in store for you. .. but you must wait. It is a DIY project or 2 that I'm working on.

In other news:
*I'm slacking on the blog.

*KARA + BRANDON are hitched and hanging out in Costa Rica right now! (Wed pics to follow)

*Belly is large. Like a watermelon Large. I love love love this sweet thang that keeps me smiling.

*4 Fridays from now is little peep-squeaks due date.

*I can't even tell you how incredibly awesome my hubby and DTI (dad-to-Isabelle) is. He makes my day. and then some.

*We had some fun visitors come our way from Brenham this last weekend, Dyer's mom & gma. My mom and Garner are visiting this weekend.

*Dyer took Rowdy for a jog today .. I think the opposite-of-lack-of-exercise wore Rowd out big time.

*mr should try the bumpits, I would love to see it in action.

roomafterthewomb.

Here is it!

{the room.}

I love how the molding, bed and dresser look!

We are waiting on the glider which will go there by the window. & still trying to decide on other pictures and a bumper .. goodness sweet {affordable} baby linens are few and far between. Everything is so bright and older girlish (vs nursery). I figure little one won't really need a bumper at the beginning. We finally found some pics that work so there is something on the wall.

on the opposite wall is a queen bed, and to the right is the desk - you can sort of see the desk chair. I know it is pretty cramped ..and turns out you can't even see the awesome picture molding :(
the walls look pink'ish - but they are actually light beige. (those are the doors to the closet and bathroom).

the glider.

{any suggestions?!?! Please.}

ever.

craftiest.hubby.ever

made this precious project {at a mere $12}

.. from this original PBK design:

Saving at least $40. I know, Izzy is one lucky girl!

pip-squeak.

there is a little sweet boj tucked safely away in my belly. i love that she kicks and moves .. and mostly that she makes my heart smile real big! :)

{can't wait to see her ..not for 10 more weeks of course.}

sleepy-do.

{this little mama is tired.}

Despite being sick in the first few months of baby girl I was never truly tired. These days .. I'm tired. Like the tired where my brain is about half functional, where my eyes won't stay open, and where my body barely wants to move type tired. I've been good to ward off naps and extra sleep in hopes that the sleep I do get is helpful - plus with peanut coming there is no time like the present to get things done.


At least I'm done with little BOJ's blanket! Now to finish the bird house/ shelf that we are working on. Oh. crafts.

my.my.my.

{there is so much to blog about. i mean .. we are @ 29 weeks!}


29.5 weeks.


Dyer came for a visit. He reined at Monopoly .. until Dyer got on a roll. Big time.



Garner + Rowdy. Rowdy LOVES G and despite being picked on by Garner Rowdy comes back for more.



DH working hard to put together the wonderful swing that his good friend gave to us (what a fun surprise!).

fun.

This past weekend was my shower in Lampasas, turned out absolutely adorable and was loads of fun.

For your viewing pleasure (these are 2 that I had on my camera):

Me, Dyer's mom, aunt, & g'ma.

31st.

Someone had a big bad birthday on the 31st.

Happy Birthday Erin!! I hope that you had a wonderful one!

{have i mentioned what a wonderful, selfless, kind, caring, thoughtful, subjective advice giving, supportive friend she is? she is such a good mom! we have a lot in common including, enjoying reality shows, being moms to little girls, husbands that love anything soccer/ xbox, and basically the same general outlook on just about everything! i don't even have to say what i'm thinking about something and Erin already knows! Erin and I meet in french class at Baylor back in the day, my have things changed .. cities, jobs, marriages, babies!}

Erin's bday '09.

side down.

{this is a little glimpse into what is to come, oh in about 1.5 years. sweet grace. love it. really love the upside down sunglasses. i have a feeling that gks + ich will be besties .. like their mama's.}

opinion.

Question.
I'm finishing the blanket for the little cheer leading choreographer in my belly .. and well I can't seem to decide on what to do with the edges: plain (the pink in the pic) or ruffle (the gingham) and which color: pink or gingham!? The back of it will be the print. Um. What do you think?

{thanks & much appreciated.}

few.

A few things:

#1: the molding is completely done. {can I get an "amen"}. i can't thank my hubby enough for all of the hard work and long hours {don't be fooled, molding is an undertaking!}. and an unfortunate thing happened as he celebrated, see #2. the room fit for a sweetheart is just awaiting a precious crib {thanks mom!}. .. and a few other trinkets. and well of course a little BOJ.

#2: Dyer's xbox has experienced this for the second time ..
THE RED RING OF DEATH. Go check out wikipedia for answers. So as of late the xbox is going to be sent back to rehab. So disappointing :(

#3: That leaves us at T minus 14 weeks.

#4: Garner has finals .. then he is pretty much a Sophomore! ICH is so proud of her uncle and wishes him good luck!

#5: Have you heard this saying: "to clean your clock" or "I'll be there with bells on"? Just wondering.

silky.

Isabelle is so lucky. She has the sweetest uncle!

{he is already spoiling her!}

Uncle Garner sent her a gift, an adorable silk blanket. I absolutely love it! I can already see her cuddling with it.

k-man.

Funny. Today I was watching something on TV (ok. maybe it was House Hunters on HGTV.) and they were in the Grand Caymans. Reminding me of this time when Dyer and I went to the Caymens after I graduated Baylor .. then I remembered that it was exactly 5 years ago today.

I thought I would share:

(I wish we could go back ..like yesterday. Someday we will go and take along the lil' ones. I can't wait.)

sew.

This weekend we've been busy bees, working on things like this:

{the blanket, clearly still in the works. and i've been eating sour patch kids and watching who's wedding is it anyway?.}

{the sweet fabric from my nursery when I was little.}

{rowdy. mad after his bath.}

{baby ICH. dancing to gwen stefani in there. i'm sure.}
{and dyer .. well he is busy trying to catch up on sleep before work tonight. 12hours/night in the er x6days per week would wear anyone out. not to mention that he did really well on step 3, that would tucker me out too.}

check.

I can't believe it. I say it often.. time flies.

25 weeks: Head to heels, I'belle now measures about 13 1/2 inches, and about a pound and a half. She's beginning to exchange her long, lean look for some baby fat (love it!). As she does, her wrinkled skin will begin to smooth out and she'll start to look more and more like a newborn.

Check:
Belly continues to grow.
Molding is justaboutdone! (Um, then there is painting.)
Cord banking - registered.
Bedding picked out.
Baby quilt started.
Labor/ delivery 'what to expect' information read .. have I mentioned I have sort of put this part off.

Not checked:
Birth classes.
A million other things. :)