almost can't see my feet!

34 weeks! can't belive how quickly time has flown! people say that when i tell them how far along i am, then quickly apologize and say that it probably doesn't seem that way to me... but i totally agree with them! i think since i am so busy the past 7 1/2 months have just slipped on by. i've had such an easy pregnancy too, i can't really complain. besides being a little more tired than normal, my belly growing and growing, and much walking to fight the "elephantitis" (much more flattering description than "kankles"!!!), i have been pretty blessed and for the most part been enjoying the pregnancy.

only about 6 more weeks to go until we get to finally meet the little man!

*Eli Bradley Stebbins*

i really can't belive it.... it's so wierd to anticipate finally having him in our arms, to see his little face, get to know his little personality. can't wait!

i'm seeing my OB every two weeks now until july when i go to every week. everything is looking good, i'm measuring right on. i'm not too huge though, so i'm praying for a healthy smallish baby! =) we'll see how that goes!

the nursery is looking pretty put together- all painted in browns, with eclectic sentemental blue "boy" decorations. the crib, dresser/changing table, double bed (for late night feedings), shelves and rocking chair are all in there. i've been washing hand-me-down clothes and organizing them in the drawers. it's so exciting to just sit in the rocker, looking at the room that will soon hold our little son.

i had my first baby shower for him yesterday- church friends and family. so much fun, we were blessed with so many cute things that we need for him. such a shower of love.

brad is getting so excited and impatient. =) i think that time is creeping by much more slowly for him. he's so cute though! he can't wait to be a daddy- he loves to talk to Eli and cuddle in bed with his hand on my belly to feel him roll around. he was so excited to get our jogger stroller (a gift from his dad and step mom) and the matching carseat (a gift from my dad)- as soon as we got them he put them all together, checked out all the features, wheeled it around the house.... took the carseat and base out to the truck to figure out how to get it all strapped in correctly. =) he was very thankful though when "auntie michelle" gifted us with a pad that goes under the carseat base, since he was a little concerned about the carseat making marks on the leather seat. =) haha we might need to invest in a complete cover for the inside of the truck! =)

the little one seems healthy and happy- he just rolls and rolls! if it's any indication of who he'll be when he comes out, he's going to be quite the little monkey! he loves to curl up under my ribs though... making it somewhat difficult to sit. =P i've been trying to tell how he's positioned- can't quite tell yet if he's head down.... hoping he does choose that position soon though!

i will try to update this blog a little more often now- at least a time or two in the next 6 weeks. if i don't though, there should be updates on my facebook page. ;)

baby's coming soon!!!! =)