Tuesday Tea... 1st Sewing Lesson...

Rylee has been asking to learn to sew for a little while now. We decided that it would be fun to do a Tuesday Tea each week. A sewing lesson while drinking "Tea". Nathan spent most of his time playing with the stuffed tomato pin cushion. He made a pretty cool snake out of push pins... :)

Rylee decided that next time she is going to go slower and make the stitches closer together. :) She wants to make a pillow in the shape of a doll next week. 

38 weeks...

I cannot believe how fast this is going. I am hoping to go until June 21st. Wish me luck. :) I am still working on editing photos from my last photo session. I really want to be able to finish that before baby comes. Don't get me wrong, I cannot wait to see this little baby. I just want to feel as prepared as possible and I feel like I have been going and going with one thing after another. I haven't had anytime to really prepare for this baby. So having a couple of weeks down time to hold those sweet little newborn clothes and dream sounds wonderful. We still haven't completely decided on names- especially a boys name and middle names. So feel free to chime in with ideas!!


I am still hoping to blog during my labor, we will see how I feel. You forget all of those details so fast once you have the baby in your arms.


Please keep us in your prayers for a safe and healthy delivery for both of us.

Mukilteo Beach...

Rylee took care of it herself...

Rylee has wanted to cut her hair for awhile now, but Tim did not want her to. A few weeks ago she was in her room for something and she was feeling upset and decided to take care of it herself...

Secretly I was glad... brushing her long hair had become a nightmare. 

Rylee's handiwork...

Nathan's latest Lego Creations...

 He made me a present, see the bow on top. :)

 Yes, this is a machine gun...

I need to get birth supplies???

Oregano Oil Extract: This is a natural antibiotic 
Garlic: Another natural antibiotic
Witch Hazel and Cotton Squares: This is the same as Tucks Medicated pads.
Hose: used to fill birthing pool (needs to be new).
6-8 clean towels , hand towels and washcloths: (Placed in a paper bag waiting for birth). I added several more for perineal massage.
Shower Curtain: To place under birthing sheets to protect mattress
2 sets of sheets: Clean and ready to go... When labor starts: Make bed with 1st set of sheets, place shower curtain on top of 1st set of sheets, add second set of sheets. This way after the baby is delivered, the 1st set of sheets can be removed along with the shower curtain and mama and baby have a clean bed ready and waiting for resting.
Diapers and wipes: for baby of course
Nipple Shield: just in case, my first baby needed one at first for nursing because I was so engorged. 
2-3 Maternity Sleep bras: These are my personal favorites, very comfortable. No clasps to deal with.
Breast Pads: A necessity for me
Lanolin: For Breast
Camera/ Video camera with fully charged batteries and extra memory cards
6-8 receiving blankets
6-8 onesies
3-4 newborn nightgowns
Crockpot: To keep clean warm washcloths in for Perineal massage
Olive Oil: For use in a Perineal rinse bottle for Perineal massage
Tennis Balls: For deep massage


Did I forget anything???