35 Weeks on 10/10/10

10.10.10 - Add those together and that's almost how much weight I have gained. LOL! 5 weeks to go, and I think Gavin's weight is multiplying by the day. It definitely CAN'T be me just putting on the weight! :) So I blame Gavin for the insane size of my tummy. But as long as he's healthy and growing, he can make me gain as much as he needs!

Every day we get more and more excited for how much our lives are going to change in just a few short weeks! I am looking forward to some serious time off of work, so that I can devote my time to Baby G, my family and enjoying the holidays! I don't think my maternity leave could be during a more perfect time of year!

My only consistent craving is CHOCOLATE MILK, which is God's gift to this earth. Thank you for creating cows God, you're the bomb.com! I dont know how to function if I can't have it. Of course my back is still hurting, and I sleep about 3 to 4 hours a night, but I can handle those symptoms for a few more weeks.

Shower, Birthday, PARTY!

Before you ask, YES...I am Superwoman! I made it to a baby shower, birthday party, and then an engagement party all in one day! I knew this day was coming for about a month, so Ive pretty much been preparing myself for it since then!

I started out yesterday morning going to my good friend Brittany's shower in Norman. I had to go early, and then leave WAY early, but I was still glad to see her! She is due in January, and is having a baby girl! Ever since I have known her, our lives have followed one another pretty closely. I think we got engaged within a month of each other, married within a month of each other, and now our children will only be a few months apart! It's crazy how life works out that way.

Me at 35 weeks, Brit at 25 weeks (i look huge)

Next we headed to the OKC Zoo for Hailey's bday party. I picked Eric up and we headed to the other side of town. My little baby girl is 3!! She's definitely not a baby anymore though. She is so beautiful and grown up. Every day I am amazed at what she says or does. The kids got to pet a bunny, have cake and ice cream, and then head out into the zoo to see all the animals. They loved it!

Blowing out her candles

Hailey, Cruz and Peyton ALL opened presents!


Then that evening, we had Lyndsie and Scott's engagement party. Scott's aunt put on such a great party, and really went to a lot of trouble! I mean, Ive never been to a party with Turkey Legs!! The food was great, and we all had such a great time!

Who needs Champagne when you can share turkey legs!! :)


Scott and Lyndsie's Toast

Me and my Bestest Buddy! I just love her!

Cake cutting time

It's a good thing I love parties, since this day was full of them! But each one was special, and Im glad I got to be a part of all 3!

OU / TX Watch Party

This year we did the unthinkable....we stayed home from OU/TX Weekend. It was the weirdest feeling the whole weekend. Eric and I just kept saying "Right now we would be going to Uncle Julios for dinner" or "We would be headed to the fair!" But we have bigger things going on right now, and needed to rest for Gavin's sake. I think he appreciated it too, because a weekend like that is really hard on a 7 month pregnant Kimmy!

We had Mom and the Blackburns and Cindy over for a watch party. It was absolutely beautiful outside, so we grilled some burgers, and Hailey and I relaxed in the shade! She asked me to come sit by her, then told me that "Sometimes when I sit here, I do this" and put her hands behind her head. She has so much personality, and it cracks me up!

Amy took another pic of Gavin that I really like. And we even got a very cute Sister Pic!


OU won 28-20, and it was a great game!

Happy OU/TX Weekend!

Baby Class.....NO MORE!

In the spirit of preparing for our first child, Eric and I signed up for a childbirth class at Baptist, where we are delivering. The first class was last night, and Eric and I both decided that we would be positive about the class, and see how informative it was. The good news...there are only 3 classes! The bad news....it's from 7-9:30 PM! Don't these people know that I like to be asleep by 9? I know, Im a loser!

Our teacher was very informative, and gave LOTS of detail. Poor Eric, he can't stand all the medical stuff, the pictures, the descriptive reenactments of what happens! And then once the video of natural childbirth came on, I really lost him! I have to say that it's a little more detail than even I wanna know. Im sure that several of you think that seeing a baby born is the "most amazing thing ever!" While I also believe that a baby is a miracle from God, I have no desire to see all the happenings and all the "business!" Eric and I will be hanging out at the top of the bed waiting for the smoke to clear!

But there were several great things about the class too! We got to tour the hospital, learned all about the rooms and where and when everything happens. We learned to PRE-ADMIT (best idea ever) to the hospital, so we don't have to do paperwork when we get there! But after the tour, I started to get really tired, then I started to get HOT and grumpy. THEN, my fingers and toes started to swell from being hot and walking all around the hospital! At this point, I was miserable, and ready to go home. When we finally left, we made the decision that, while the class was informative, it's too late for me in the evening, and we don't want anymore detail than we already got! One class was perfect, and we are now as ready and informed as we are going to be for little Baby Gavin's arrival!

Wish us luck, only 6 more weeks to go!

Loving my Little Boy

How does one person get so lucky in life? I have no idea how it can happen, but I seriously feel so lucky! Gavin is going to come into this world with so many amazing people surrounding him. I just hope he realizes how much he is already loved by these people!

We had our first baby shower yesterday, and the time and effort put into it made me so excited! My sisters, Lyndsie, Laura, Meg and Liz made it so nice and put a lot of thought into the day! Gavin got so much great stuff, even though he doesn't know he needs it! There were so many cute outfits, lots of bath stuff and bottles, and so much comfy, cuddly stuff that I don't think I"ll ever quit wrapping him up in them and snuggling! Thank you to everyone who was there, b/c you made it very special for Eric, Gavin and I!

Shower sign! So cute

My awesome wreath that Christina Baker made

Kristi, Karen and Jhett (who was so happy & precious) We have big plans for Jhett and Gavin to be partners in crime at the lake...and I guess Reagan can hang out too!

So much STUFF!

Dana is great at presentation!

Monkey in a Bumbo!

The cake, I tried to keep it all to myself but had to share!

Some of Baby G's cute clothes!

He's gonna look so precious!

Mom and Nanna

Grandma, Mom and Nanna

Grandma and Mom :)

Love my sissies and Mom

Hostess pic

Tina Baker and I

Dana Kaye and I

Great Grandma Rose and I before the shower! We missed you Rose!

Now I have to get back to organizing Gavin's room! Lots to do!

A few Maternity pics

Amy wanted to test out some maternity pictures this past week! We only got a few good ones b/c we had "bad lighting." Those were Amy's words, not mine! Here are a few cute ones that we got. We plan to do a few more, so I hope she's happier with the next ones. For now, here's Gavin and I at 32 weeks!

Speaking of 32 weeks, I am now officially in the home stretch! I start going to see Dr. Kallenberger every 2 weeks from here on out, until 36, then I go once a week. Gavin is doing great, and definitely growing! His kicks are getting stronger, and sometimes he knocks whatever Ive set on my stomach all the way OFF! It's pretty funny, and when Eric sees it, he cracks up at me! Gavin is definitely taking all my energy from me, but somehow I balance that out with some insane cleaning and organizing. If I dont sit down, I could go for hours of cleaning and organizing. But once I hit the couch for a rest, Im DONE! Eric has to move the coffee table close to me so I can reach my chocolate milk without moving!! Oh and by the way, I drink a chocolate milk a day...yes that's correct! It's amazing, and Eric makes it the BEST! At least Im giving Gavin tons of Calcium...we'll just forget about the chocolate part!

More Football Fun

I guess I should say we've been lucky this year, no 100 degree games. But I still think 90 degrees is a little much for me and Gavin! We are powering through though, and it's because we love OU Football so much! We've had 3 home games in a row, so I feel like our entire week revolves around recovering from last week, preparing for this weekend, and then Saturday game day again. It's a blast, but Im looking forward to a weekend of being COOL!

Amy with Reagan playing at the tailgate

The boys are ready for the Florida State Game!

Sister pic at the tailgate! We don't take enough of these

My favorite person to tailgate with...we're on the same level!

Go Sooners!

So happy with my personal fan

Hailey and her new sunnies! She's ready to "see the Sooners!"

Waiting to get on the elevator!

Ryan wanted us to have a family pic too!

Oh there we are!

I was so excited for the OU/Air Force game, b/c I LOVE flyovers! They had the most amazing flyover of F-15s before the game, and it gave me chills! Gavin you have already experienced your first FLYOVER! Wow! Sadly, we didn't make it much further than the beginning of the game. I was so hot and sweaty, and the humidity was killing me. So I decided that it would be smarter of us to go home and watch the game so I could cool off. I wouldn't wanna upset Gavin again. :)

We're 3-0, let's keep it going Sooners!