busy busy busy

We have had a busy day! I feel like I've accomplished more today than I have in several weeks! We started by sleeping in (ahhh, yes). Then headed off to a fabric store in search of our nursery fabrics. I was all ready to pick them out and order today. We spent a long while in the store and only found one fabric we liked. Even though they had a room full of sample books, the lady couldn't find anything we liked and kept trying to get us to change our mind. Needless to say I left utterly exhausted and disappointed and in tears. I was very discouraged. Travis convinced me to look at Hancocks where we found three fabrics that we liked. We got a few samples and my confidence was renewed.

We decided to stop at a little boutique to look for a diaper bag (my birthday gift from Travis) and we found this diaper bag. LOVE IT! We also realized that they do custom bedding and can order fabrics. We found a fabric that I LOVED-it was perfect. The only porblem is that it could possibly be discontinued...we'll find out Monday. So, fingers crossed it's still available! Also check out this diaper bag my parents bought me for my birthday...soo cute with Essie's name on it!

After that we stopped by Hobby Lobby where I found these boxes. I plan to put them on the changing table filled with diapers and other essentials. We managed to get them on 1/2 off even though the checker said to be considered "decorative boxes" they needed lids. Whatever.

After lunch we stopped at a consignment store on our way home and found this bathing suit. Oh my goodness is it cute! She'll be able to wear it next summer in Nana & Pa's pool!

Once we got home we watched Wall-E (very cute movie!) and cleaned house! Doesn't sound much like a romantic Valentine's Day but it was a great day none the less! ;)

I know

Okay, I know I have to stop soon. But we found this adorable outfit on a great deal on ebay! I just can't pass up a good deal on cute clothes!!! Seriously...I cannot wait to put her in this outfit! And it matches this bow we bought perfectly! And look at this blanket. One of my boys in my class gave it to me for Valentines day. I had to fight tears when I opened it! It's the first thing with "Esther" on it.

Popsicles!

We hit up Popsicles tonight and really racked up some good finds. Popsicles is a local consignment sale that takes place at our fairgrounds a couple times a year. We bought Essie Claire 9 different outifts....a few of them are brand new with tags! Travis was so cute in there...he was so all about it! He even picked out a few of these outfits!

Girlie Girl

Check out our new girlie girl finds. I bought these precious shoes from a lady on etsy...seriously, how cute are they??? I also got this little rosette bow that Tucker was so gracious to model (it made him feel pretty). At Target tonight we found this woven rug. It's light blue flowery fabric and pink chenille braided...love it! We also stopped by and added her name to two waiting lists for daycares. It was sooooo surreal to write her name on the registration form!

28

Today is my 28th birthday. I got these two bouquets at work. The first one is this cute carnation cupcake from my parents that looked so real it had many of the girls fooled for a real cupcake. The second is this gorgeous arrangement from my hubbie who also came and ate lunch with me today! The other girls on my hall also helped me celebrate with yummy cookies and a target gift certificate!

20 Weeks!

I am at the halfway point! Essie Claire is as big as this banana! Craziness! That banana has kicked me on and off all afternoon! I'm not used to that feeling and it throws me off quite a bit. It's super crazy!

She moves!

I have "officially" felt Essie Claire kicking! I've debated for over a week if that is what I was feeling. Today I have no doubt. I feel it mainly when I am standing up. I was standing up wrapping a baby shower gift today and just kept feeling it over and over again. A little nudge right there in my lower tummy. How exciting!

The Quilt

My parents bought this quilt for Essie Claire off Etsy. I love it! We're planning on doing her room in shabby chic style so this will go nicely. We have yet to pick out the fabric so our friend Lori can get started. Our goal is to get that done this week!

Some pink

We hit up TJ Maxx today in search of some little girl finds. We bought a few things such as this cute pink and brown set that Travis picked out. I found this ohhh so adorable , butter soft, pink ruffly outfit that I LOVE!!! It's my favorite item so far! These are the first PINK outfits we have!

19 Weeks!

Well little miss Essie Claire has grown from a bell pepper to an heirloom tomato this week. I went to the dr. today just for a check up since I've been so sick the last week. Everything was fine. Heartbeat was 152...she's pretty consistent. Our "big ultrasound" is in 4 weeks. I'm excited to see her again and find out everything is okay. I just hope she's perfectly healthy.