Baby Shower at Work

Elsie had a great time at the baby shower at the University of Houston Libraries Elizabeth D. Rockwell Pavilion. She loved the Butterfly cake (chosen by Carolyn for the soon-to-be "social butterfly"). Her mommy was very excited by the new stroller and all of the wonderful gifts from library and University Advancement co-workers. What a great party!

Check Out Elsis's new Digs!

Here is our little one's newly decorated room. Her Aunt Heidi came over to help mommy put the room together, hang pictures and such. The stitching was lovingly done by Elsie's Grandmother Rushing when she did her own nursery. There are numbers, letters and a prayer. We can hardly wait to bring her home to her new space, since she is rapidly outgrowing her current casa. Mommy when for a Dr.'s visit today and Dr. Le said that Elsie is still head down and that she has dropped a little bit since the last appointment. Only six weeks left!

Elsie's Room - Before

The preparations have begun to make Elsie's newly remodeled space into a happy baby's room. Dad has ripped out carpet, painted the ceiling and the walls, installed a new hardwood floor complete with new baseboards and shoe molding, a new ceiling fan, and new blinds. Here is her room before the major decorating. "Aunt" Heidi is coming Saturday with the crib! She will also help hang pictures and give the room her loving touch. Soon, the room will be ready to receive our little bundle of joy. Don't you just love the soothing green walls?

Pool Party

The Wire's hosted a pool party for some friends from Sunday School. Thought you might enjoy a picture from the party, plus who would want to miss these hot pregnant mamas? This is Iska (due 11/13) and her friend Angelia (due 9/27).
It was a hot day, but the refreshing pool was worth it. Both babies went for a swim. I am sure this is not the last time they will be in the pool together.

Almost Eight Months

Here are Iska and Elsie at almost eight months! Can you beleive that belly? And just think, it is only going to get bigger from here. Well, mommy is tired - especially after the Girl Scout campout this weekend - complete with a flat tire and rain. Elsie is squirming and kicking which is really fun during meetings. Mommy has gained 20 pounds - right on track according to the Dr. Dr. Le is getting a visit from mommy and baby every two weeks now to check on their progress. Iska went for a blood test and a gestational diabeties test and all is well. Just nine weeks to go until little Elsie makes her appearance. There are two showers planned - one in September and one in October. Now on to getting that room ready.