Hurricane Mops hits Houston!

Jules here! We're in week 23 now, and while I am often impatient to meet this little one, I am also shocked at how quickly the time flies! Apparently I am already supposed to be pre-registered with the hospital and scheduling birthing/baby classes. Crazy, huh? And we are only 2-3 weeks from the 3rd trimester!

We had a visitor this past weekend, and well, the people of Babies-R-US loved her and for good reason! Mops had only one real mission for her trip - and that was shopping! If you think I'm joking, look below.

Yup, and this picture does not even include the changing table! We also worked out some of the details for the baby shower this July and talked names (though she mostly kept her opinion to herself). Chris was quite adorable, because as soon as we got home he had the irresistible urge to assemble the stroller. Yes, he had to do it right away. It was not as easy as it looked...

Instructions only helped slightly....

But he had a real sense of accomplishment after its was done....

The nursery is REALLY starting to come together! We have the changing table and crib all put together (if Chris can say "we" are pregnant, I can say "we" put them together). This room not only makes me happy because I can imagine holding our little girl in it, but because it shows how much love she has from her family already! Her grandparents have already made it look like a nursery (changing table from her Mops and crib from her Nana and Popi). She truly is blessed.

While I know I promised certain individuals pictures of the nursery, I heard my husband snapping those pictures this morning and I know he is dying to show them off in his blog. So I cropped out some sneak peeks of a couple of my favorite wall stickers to hold you all over! Though they're a little blurry, they make me smile and you get the gist, no doubt. A very whimsical jungle for a our baby girl.

The monkey is to the right of the crib, and the giraffe is to the left, looking in. There are other animals as well, and flowers and trees, but I'm going to let Chris show those off :)


Sea monkey had another doctor's appointment. She's right on track. As a matter of fact, she's quite active and kicked the doctor's heart monitor right off mama's belly. Chris is finally feeling her move, but again, I will let him describe that. Another ultrasound is in less than 2 weeks!

Oooh, the names are updated....please vote!
Eliana (Ellie for short)
Taylin

Love you all! Don't forget to call dibs on a weekend to visit if you have not already!
Jules