Fun Pics

Stumbled on the gem of garage band and photo booth in my tech training class today. good times.

It's a maze in here...

So... this will be a random post, I can feel it already. First of all...RJ just walked in the room and said, "Good news! I've set a new record!" Blank stare from me. "It only took me 30 seconds to get through the maze from the office to our room this time, and I didn't even stub a toe!" Amen. It is a maze around here. No no, not a nice organized one...a messy one. And it's driving me c-r-a-z-y.

The reason for all the hysteria? We're redoing TWO rooms! RJ moved his office into the spare room--it was blah white, and he went with milk chocolate brown...it's really pretty and cozy. He also used some spare wood to make an awesome desk...it's very orginal and different...and if I could find my camera and cord, I'd show a picture...must be lost in the maze.

And second....Baby Cox will have a super cute (read: time consuming) room when all is said and done. It's kind of a Tiffany's blue-green (but muted), with bead board half way up. Lots of painting, nailing, caulking, putty-ing later....and we're half way done! After a trip to Ikea, it's looking like baby's room will take on a vintage-looking look...I like it so far. He must too, because he sure kicks (or does back flips) a lot...that or he's protesting.

In the meantime, I'm considering charging admission for people to come beat the record time for the maze...anyone up for the challenge? Eh? Just grab a paint brush and wash a load of baby clothes on the way through please. (Oooohhh! Maybe we should go with an obstacle course instead!)

Yesterday RJ and I were driving through the canyon from a fun day in Salt Lake (great stuff at IKEA, lunch with family, a fixed tooth)...

Me: "So, I was thinking, we should.........blah blah blah." (Honestly, I can't remember what I was telling him, but it was fairly important and detailed...)

Him: long pause

Me: "Husband?"

Him: "Oh, sorry, what? I was thinking about how quickly I could reach my camera if we saw Big Foot in the canyon..."

Wow....

Motherly Advice?

Hi Moms out there...I've began to hit the "Yikes, I'm halfway there and need to start getting some stuff..." mode, and am seeking some advice from those that have done this motherhood thing as I am clearly new to this!

*Bottles....Avent? Dr. Brown's? Others?

*Car seats...been looking at Consumer Reports, as safety is of course the the top priority...also heard that the padding is better on nicer ones (as in, the same brand from wal-mart is different from the same brand at a higher end baby specialty store...)

*Diapers...heard Pampers (or is it Luvs?) Swaddlers are best at first, then Costco is best for the money....?

*Pumps...any suggestions? I think I'll need a good one since I'll need to head back to work.

*I can't decide if I should register....feedback?

OK...apparently my "nesting" is setting in early! My classroom got a serious deep clean last week, we got some painting at home done, and am now consumed with baby stuff for this little guy!

Suggestions, advice, opinions please!

Baby Fun

On Tuesday at school (before the BIG ultrasound), Susan (the secretary) came in with this cute teddy bear and balloons. The card was from my parents and said, "Can't wait to hear!" They are so cute! Susan nonchalantly said, "So...do your parents have any grandkids yet?" Haha...no...can you tell!? Love them!







After the ultrasound, we went to dinner to celebrate at Chili's. And...of course we couldn't resist a little baby clothes buying! My child (boy or girl) will be in overalls A LOT! I think they are the cutest ever...so I picked those, and RJ picked that cute onesie with lobsters and blow fish all over it!

It's a....

BOY!!!!


Isn't that spine cool?!


He stuck his pinkie up for us!

I think this leg looks cool!
We have TONS of pictures-- it was SO cool! The best pics are the 3D ones, but I need to scan those in. More to come! We're SO excited...we even already bought some boy clothes to celebrate!

TOMORROW!

Boy or Girl?