Rock-a-Bye Baby

The rocker has finally arrived! After about 12 weeks of waiting, Babies'R'Us called today and told me that the glider/ottoman set was ready for pick up... I was so excited I went there over my lunch and had them load it up! Nick put it all together after work and we took turns testing it out- it will be perfect for long nights soothing our little guy. It feels so good to have the final piece of furniture in the nursery!

AFC Championship- Go Colts!!

What can I say- Thank you Ralph and Mom!

I got an email Friday morning from Mom letting me know that they would like us to join them for the Colts vs. Jets AFC Championship game on Sunday. I called Nick to ask him what we should do since we already had made plans to have our friends Erin and Mike over to the house to watch the game, but Nick convinced me that they wouldn't care if we broke our plans. He actually couldn't even believe I would consider not going!! Needless to say, they were very understanding (pending a rain check on Nick's chicken wings). So off we went to the football game on Sunday with Mom, Ralph, Allison, and Daryl. We had such a great time- very cool to be at the next best thing to the Superbowl!! Our tickets were first row right behind the Colts defense (I know, don't hate). After a shaky first half, the Colts pulled off an amazing win and are headed to Miami... as if you didn't already know that! By the time we got home we were exhausted and full (thanks to delicious stadium nachos)!

Nick in his Gonzo jersey, me in the only piece of

Colts clothing that comes close to fitting!

My sister Allison and I before the game...

and I said the t-shirt comes close to fitting:)

Daryl, Allison, myself, and Nick

Wonder what Addai is thinking about?

View from the seats, zoomed a little, but still a great view!!

Baby Shower

At the beginning of January, my friend Erin Watts was thoughtful enough to throw me a baby shower here in Indy. It was so amazing! She thought of absolutely everything, and even gave bottles of wine for favors (needless to say everyone left pretty happy)! The food was delicious, and the cupcakes were, in all seriousness, the best cupcakes I've ever had in my whole entire life. She knows how I love chocolate on chocolate, and that's exactly what I got!! The guests were mostly girls from work or just friends from here in the Indy area. We had a great time! Erin is also pregnant with a little boy (due in May), so I'm having a shower for her at my house in February... she sure set the bar high! Here are some pics from that night- thanks again Erin for throwing me and the little guy such a wonderful party!

The Mommies-to-Be

The most wonderful cupcakes in the world-

Courtesy of The Flying Cupcake in Broadripple!

Nursery

Nick and I have both been very busy preparing for the arrival of "little Nicky" (or "Bill", as some would call him). I have been shopping, registering, and taking care of my ever growing pregnant self, while Nick has been slaving away getting the little guy's room ready. Dozens of paint swatches, trips to Lowe's and Babies'R'Us later, it has finally come together. Nick's dad Scott came down and helped with the chair rail, which looks great. Mom and I shopped for baby furniture until we found the perfect set! It's been great to have help, and I'm sure Nick is glad that it is finally finished! We still need the rocker, which should arrive by the end of January, and that will be the final touch. We can't wait for him to arrive (only 7 more weeks)!

Cheap labor:)

Dad found his new favorite hobby, painting.

View from the doorway

Mom picked out the rug and talked me into it- I'm so glad she did!

My favorite- the crib!

Jennifer made these wall hangings- I love them!

It really helps bring out the color from the rug.

Jennifer also made this cute tablecloth... it matches the bedding