Can't Wait

We can't wait to show baby Bumm all the things possible in this world. I'm ok with him just watching this video (he doesn't have to participate in it ;)

The pictures are hung

Right before everyone got here last night, Luke finished up hanging all the pictures. Here's our finished nursery.

Supper Club in the Corn Maze

Last night we had a small version of supper club over for chili and then took off for the corn maze. Being that I'm two weeks away from giving birth... I drove, the rest of the group packed thier flasks and we were off.

Having never been to a corn maze before, we didn't really know what to expect. We were given a flag and a piece of paper with 10 "check points" for us to find. We stopped after only finding 6 out of ten.

After the maze, we played some games and went on a hayride...

It takes a village

Staley's outfit is done! Auntie Jill graciously stepped in and even put some special cording on the outfit... although, she was a little worried about making the button holes. So one of my co-workers wives, Lisa, is a seamstress and she did the buttons. I am so pleased to take home baby in the cutest most loved outfit! Here's the finished product!

Drop it like it's hot

We are in our 38th week and went to our scheduled doctors appointment today. When they took out the measuring tape, we were told that the baby has dropped and we are measuring at 35 weeks. The doctor said, "Well, we'll either see you next Thursday or in the hospital."

Only time will tell... Just our little update on our child!

Bets and Luke

Lessons in not overdoing it

So this weekend was an interesting one - I've begun to swell like crazy. My shoes have gone from a size 8-8 1/2 to a size 10 (and that's if the swelling on the top of my feet isn't out of control). My mother informed me to take my "mouth off the salt shaker" and the doctor said to keep my feet up and ice them. I followed their advice on Thursday but, on Friday night... Luke and I went to the Duke Blue White game. We only stayed until half time and my feet were so swollen that it was hard to get my socks off. Yikes! Did I learn my lesson?

No! Saturday, I decided that it was extra important to wash all windows in the house (inside and out) by the afternoon, I was in tears and we canceled dinner on some friends b/c I was totally exhausted. When will I learn?

It's weird but I feel like I've got to get all these small projects done before the baby arrives (like our visitors will really care if we have dirty windows).

Luke won't admit it but he's nesting too -- Building shelving, cleaning the garage, pruning outside, painting picture frames. I guess keeping busy is our way of welcoming baby!

We saw the Bumms (G-ma and G-pa, and Auntie Hilary) on Sunday for brunch. They came bearing gifts - clothing for the last couple of weeks - I'm sporting the tunic they brought already today. Hil had the best idea, that we should train Abby to bark twice for a diaper change. If she were able to do that, I'd buy her this outfit. Probably not but worth the dream!

I guess I'll try to do things in moderation for the next 3 weeks!

Buehler Volunteers Picture

This is a picture from the Buehler Rough Cut Screening that I helped with in August.

We give up

Jill and I decided to stop where we are and go get pedicures... perfect weekend!

He can come now...

Actually, I'd appreciate it if baby Bumm waits a while to make his appearance but, I'm super thrilled to tell you that all of the sewing is complete! Lava's mom made beautiful bedding and a cute pillow for our chair... It looks great with our window treatment and rug!

The coblers children don't have shoes

For a while, I've fallen out of love with smocking... or maybe I've just been too tired. Today, I got to work making baby Bumm's take me home from the hospital outfit. Aunt Jill is going to help me next weekend (and not a minute too soon) to put the outfit all together... I can't wait!

Working on the weekend

This weekend I worked the Donor Recognition weekend event at Duke. It was really long hours but it did have it's perks... check out the flowers I got to bring home!

Busy Luke Bumm

Luke decided that he wanted to build some storage from scratch for the laundry room. The doors slide from side to side... Really impressed with his work!

Good looks run in the family

Hilary's dog made pet of the month. Check out this link.