Nursery Pt. 1

Well you know its the second child when I am about 3 weeks from my due date and the nursery is still not finished. It has come a long way (from being our office) and we are almost finished with it so I have no doubt it will be ready for Allison when she comes. I love the green we chose for the walls since it makes all the other colors pop! Here is a sneak peak :)

Waiting for Alli!

Blanket, dolls & lovies

Her bedding up close!

Blake & Mommy Time

As my due date approaches, I know my time with just Blake is going to be limited so last week I wanted to do something fun together that didn't require too much energy for Mommy :) Blake found a new love for Rice Krispie Treats so I decided he could help Mommy make a batch since he also loves helping in the kitchen! I thought it would be fun to document the process so here are the pictures of our afternoon treat. They turned out delicious!

Sneaking a marshmallow

Time to pour in the Rice Krispies

It had to be pushed down just right for Blake

Enjoying the finished product!

Watch out food network...this might be your next star chef!

Harvest Fun

Our little fireman

Blake, Mommy & Alli dressed up!

In search for CANDY!

"Trick or Treat"

Diaper Shower!

We were so blessed on Friday when Brent's students threw us a surprise diaper shower for baby Alli! Blake and I plotted to be at the school by 3:00 so we could see Brent be surprised :) Blake was the center of attention which he loved and Brent and I were overwhelmed by the amount of diapers we received. The grand total was 1870! The kids did a great job varying the sizes so we should be set for quite awhile. We also received wipes and some other special gifts just for Alli! Thank you so much to all those who helped out and gave us diapers. We are so thankful for you and God's abundant blessings!

Our family!

Diapers Galore!

One of the parents even bought Blake a present. He loves his motorcycle!

Blake soaking up all the attention!

The Big Brother!

Big Boy Bed!

On Tuesday night we took the leap with Blake and put him in his new big boy bed. He has been sleeping in his converted crib for a few months but with Alli soon arriving we thought it was best to make Blake's transition sooner than later. This past weekend we went out and bought Blake a new sports comforter. He was really excited about the comforter so we were hoping to make the actual bed just as exciting. Tuesday night Blake helped Daddy take down the crib and put up his new twin bed. At first, Blake wasn't so sure about the whole process but when we put the sheets and comforter on the bed, he hopped right in and said "night, night." He really seems to love his new bed and has been sleeping great in it. We are so relieved and thankful for another smooth transition :) On to the next...

Weekend Trip

This weekend we traveled to Roanoke to help our niece Rachel celebrate her 1st birthday :) She is such a sweet happy little girl who has brought so much joy into the family. We had a great time celebrating her and spending time with family :) After her party on Saturday morning, the whole family packed up the cars and headed to Lynchburg for Liberty's homecoming game. This was the first time for us being in the new stadium and it really was quite impressive. I was a little nervous about Blake sitting through an entire football game but once again he surprised us. He sat up in the stands the whole time, pointing out the fireworks, the band, the skydivers, the players tackling. He did such an awesome job and loved sitting on his Daddy's lap watching football. For me, I think the best part was watching Brent sit with Blake and share this special moment with him. Brent is an avid LU football fan and has been since college. He has always supported the team even when it wasn't the popular thing to do. Now that the stadium is built and the students are packing out the student side, it was so special to see Brent enjoying the atmosphere of a real college football game with his son :) Ok, enough sappiness from the very pregnant woman :)

The Birthday Girl!

Cousin Fun

Lori & Rachel

Rachel loved her cake and all the attention!
She was quite a ham for the camera :)

Sitting in the upper deck at Liberty University

Daddy & Blake

Daddy & Blake with Dan & Layna

(Brent and Dan went to almost all the football games together in college and this was the first one for both of them taking their kids)

Blake checking everything out!
Poppy & Blake

Alli was having fun too. She gave me a few good kicks during the loud parts!

Blake with his thundersticks :)

30 weeks

Here is Alli and Mommy at 30 weeks! I can't believe we only have 10 weeks to go. Time is really flying and we still have a lot to get done. Surprisingly, I am feeling really good so I am praying it lasts :)

Millie loving on Mommy & Alli!