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We've had plenty of family events and birthdays. We began taking our "childbirth and education" classes...because you can never be "too prepared" to bring new life into the world; I celebrated my birthday, met up with Miss Ohio 2010 (Becky), started planning one of my best friends bridal showers, fixed dinner for a long lost friend many of you know (Kasey Wilson), had dinner with Miss Ohio 2011 (Ellen), and...just celebrated Baby A with our very own baby shower!
You've seen in posts below that we don't know Baby A's gender, so we are keeping everything very neutral with clothing and the nursery, etc. The neutral feel was carried over into the shower with turquoise and orange...and duckies!
We held the shower this past weekend and we are SO blessed. We can't thank everyone enough for making me, Steve and Baby A feel so loved. It makes us so happy to know that you are also excited for the arrival of this little miracle.
Saturday was full of family, friends, fun, laughter, food, gifts and overall enthusiasm to simply join together for Baby A. Baby amazes me everyday it grows. I can't fathom how he or she will be once they're "outside" the womb. It's going to be a blast!
This week marks the last of my bi-weekly doctor's appointments. I then begin seeing the doc on a weekly basis...only 6ish weeks left (give or take)! I will also be attending the second quarterly meeting for the BBB Center for Character and Ethics committee. Then...it's Easter!
In the coming weeks, I will be taking on less. Everything I read states to try to sleep and relax as much as possible before D-Day. PLUS, with all the goodies we received at the shower, we need the extra "down" time to figure out where we're going to put everything!
Me with grandma & Aunt Faye.
Martha, Elizabeth & me.
My amazing Mansfield family. Chaperon, Phyllis & "host" mom, Lorrie!
Some of the girls, Crystal & Steph, with me, Aunt Kelly & Aunt Jamie!
Two of the grandma's!
All of the grandma's!
~James 1:17~ <- - new favorite Bible verse
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Melissa Pauquette Photography snapped a couple shots of us and the baby belly a few weeks ago. I felt like I was cheating on Crystal Jo Foto, but she assured me it was "ok." CJO Foto will be taking our birth photos, newborn photos and family photos this year! So, I'm ok with "branching" out and trying someone different this one time. ;)
We spent an hour or so in the Short North area of Columbus. It was a beautiful sunny morning for our pictures. We think Melissa did a great job and we'll cherish these photos, which captured moments of us loving on our baby even before he or she is here, forever.
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I posted a photo with a taste of nursery inspiration a while back. Here's everything coming to life a little...
Original ideas for fabric:
Fabric for curtains come to life:
My mamacita made these fabulous curtains!
Original idea for a chair:
We thought we wanted an all dark/espresso crib for baby, but still something clean-cut:
We ended up falling in love with this crib:
This is "the" crib, minus all the girly stuff (we think Baby A is a boy). Oh boy!
I don't know what's going on in pageant land...except that MY Miss America roommate is expecting, too! She's due TWO days after me! AND...OUR Miss America is getting married this summer! We plan to meet up in Michigan with our newborns and be each other's dates for the future Mrs. big day!
Tata for now...thanks for reading!
Tata for now...thanks for reading!
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I don't plan on stopping my blog, I simply need to figure out how to switch gears and make it interesting still. So as I take time to ponder what that may be...check this out. Bear with me, I hope my loyal followers will stick with me.
Have a great week...from me & baby!
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Here is my list with a few "2011 Highlights"
10. Our trip to California & Disneyland!
9. Road-trip to Florida!
8. Welcoming little friends into the world! Norah & Asher...
7. Little sister started HIGH SCHOOL! What?!
6. "Little" sister-in-law got married!
5. Being a part of Miss Ohio's CMNH Bike Tour!
4. Being a part of the 2011 Miss Ohio pageant!
3. Holding the 2nd annual Camp Sharp for Girls!
2. Celebrating our 2nd wedding anniversary!
1. Getting that positive test result! Our world has forever changed!
Words will never be able to describe the emotions I have felt over the past five months. I feel like everything in my life has always been a "God thing." This little soul that I am carrying amazes me everyday. I can't wait to meet this little person that God has blessed us with. I feel like every year, new challenges and new beginnings have presented themselves...but hubs & I are in store for something greater. Greater than ourselves. I wish the happiest of Happy New Year's to you & yours...may your 2012 be blessed!
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One event I know I will love looking back on is sharing some exciting news with you...
My husband and I are expecting an amazing beautiful blessing in May! It's been truly SO hard to not blab all about it here or on Facebook...but now it's out!
That's right folks...me, Roberta, "Miss Ohio," is joining the "Motherhood" club! And I can't wait! We're actually about half way there...20ish weeks! Don't worry, I've got photos galore to share with you.
I remember the first time I saw a candid photo of myself, where I actually looked pregnant! My little sister snapped it when I wasn't looking...and wow. That was around the beginning of month four. You should see this baby belly now!
Words can't describe the thoughts that go through my mind. Just how unbelievably, overwhelmingly awesome this is. What an incredible thing to experience...to experience with the person I love. Creating life.
We're not going to find out the gender, sorry folks. We want to be surprised and I want my hubs to be the one who says to me: "It's a girl!" or "We have a son!" What do you think it'll be?
We've had a ton of fun over the past few weeks looking at gender neutral fabrics and nursery themes. Baby's colors are orange and turquoise! Scratchin' your head? Here, this will give you a better idea...
My favorite snack has been apples and cheese. I'm "craving" fruits and veggies! Bizarre! Don't worry, I've had my moments where all I want is a Junior Roast Beef Sandwich, curly fries and/or mozzarella sticks AND a chocolate milkshake from Arby's!!
I probably won't share name possibilities on the blog, yet. We do have a couple though, so hopefully we won't be the parents who name their child during the last minute of their hospital stay! But we'll see! There are definitely names that my h-band has ruled out, like: Jemma, Cora, Clinton and Samuel. Haha.
We are beyond blessed and are so thankful to have this little soul to raise as our own in God's eyes. "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights..." -James 1:17
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Ellen's send-off celebration to Miss America is THIS Saturday, in Celina! I am sad that I will not be able to attend this year. This will be the first Miss Ohio send-off since, well...mine, that I will not be at. I've been to Karissa's, Erica's and Becky's. All three of whom will be at Ellen's send-off...so that's great!
Also, you MUST vote for Ellen in the Miss America Video Contest! America can vote for one young lady to be in the Top 15! Click on either photo above to go to the video page, or watch it right here:
I also think Ellen is the front runner for the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Miracle Maker Award! Based on her CMNH fundraising link (here), she's raised over $20,000!! If you haven't all ready contributed, donate TODAY!
I've been able to have a few conversations with Ellen over the passing weeks and she has really been working hard and is dedicated to gearing up for the job of Miss America! Ellen...have a blast this weekend at your send-off!
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.-Matthew 5:16
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