York Shower

Yesterday, Grandma Mary and Aunt Carrie (Thank you) threw us girls a shower at the Eagles Club in York. Lots of family and friends came and celebrated with us!! Thanks to the Eilers clan who traveled far and wide to attend yesterday!! The last few pics are of a cute activity that everyone was able to do for us. Using puffy paints, they each decorated a onsie!! "Lil Diddy" is for Travis made by Aunt Carrie...the boat and his truck all have the name of Diddy!! We also had to taste babyfood...I couldn't fake that if they paid me!! I only got 3 of 9 right!! With three showers down and one to go (ladies from work are throwing me one in November), the girls' room and dresser are sure starting to fill up fast!! Dad thinks they have too many onsies and clothes....I laughed and said get used to it, there is no such thing as "too many," right ladies?

Sioux City Shower

On Saturday, October 20th, a few of Grandma Julie's friends hosted a shower for us in Sioux City (Thanks Peggy, Mary, Eileen, and Mary Lynn). And there was an extra surprise awaiting for me at this shower...a set of 4 year old girl twins!! We received more needed cute stuff like the bathtub and hooded towels (1st and 2nd pic) that will make the cutest of bath time memories later! We also continued receiving cute clothes (including swim suits) and books to share with our little ones!! I can't wait to post the pics of the the girls on the boat, with their swim suits and sunglasses (from Whitney) on!! Watch out dad!! The last pic was a gift for mom...a Twins shirt!! I will wear it proudly!!

Dad-in-training...

So, we've all heard 'em..."Men don't think they need directions, so they just start putting things together without really knowing how"..."Learning how to use all your baby gear is step one to becoming a parent, one with many pitfalls I might add", etc, etc. Well, after our shower yesterday, I was of course chopping at the bit to get our stuff sorted and put together. These pics come after already putting the pac-n-play together (that of course came with a few heated debates on how to do that, along with the Bears game in the back ground), now came the bouncy seat....when he put it on his head to try and figure it out...I decided this too should be captured!! I only wish I would have captured more of what this day had in store!!! Gotta love a man who will be determined as such to please the ladies in his life, all during a football game!!! "Thank you and Love ya daddy!!! And we're sorry your Bears lost!" Girl A and Girl B

Lincoln Shower

Three friends from high school (Thanks Kim, Gena, and Tessa!!) threw our first baby shower in Lincoln this weekend. For us parents-to-be, it was nice to start getting the "stuff" we need to feel prepared for this life changing occasion! We received lots of great stuff (inlcuding the bouncy seat, need to know for future posts), played some "smelly" games (see pic of me holding the dirty diaper), and had some fabulous cupcakes (Thanks again Gena!! I love 'em!!).

Big Sister...

As some of you have heard me say, Josie has been different throughout this pregnancy (even before I was showing), like she some how knows she is going to be a big sister!! She's always liked to cuddle with me when we sit on the couch and early on she started laying her head on my belly, which she never did before. So, we thought we would catch the "big sister bonding moments" on camera!! Plus, the last picture gives you a good belly shot (24 1/2 weeks)! Doesn't even look comfortable anymore Josie!!

Mom-in-training...

Today, I'm VERY tired after a long night with the twins (yes, you read that correctly!). Last night they were BOTH very active, more than they have been to date, and kept me up almost all night. I tried everything...talking to them, rubbing my belly, even getting up to rock them (I read that some where, so I gave it a try). It all worked as long as I kept doing it! As soon as I stopped for a couple minutes, off they went. And now, they are definate kicks and/or punches, not the bubble kind of thing, getting me in the ribs, etc.! I think they were fighting last night!! Seriously, quite the night!! I guess this is a little taste of what is to come...I was close to waking their father up to help man the situation!! Let us pray...please lord, let us have sleepers on our hands, not night owls who want to live up to the saying, "girls just wanna have fun!!" AMEN!!!!