Proud DIY'ers

Wanted to share a few pics of the mobile that I made (I found the idea on Etsy) for the nursery, and Spencer's latest project...

Yes, folks, my husband tore a whole in our kitchen one month before our baby is due. He promised that it would be finished before baby arrives, and he's actually pretty well on his way to keeping that promise!

T-minus one month...

So I officially am nine months pregnant!!! I can't believe that in 30 days we will have a newborn baby! I also am having a hard time believing that this baby is going to grow 1/2 a pound a week for the next month...I guess I'm in denial that my skin can really stretch anymore than it already has- OUCH!! I'm feeling tired but good...my feet kill me by the end of my 12 hour shifts and I'm tossing and turning most nights BUT my blood pressure is good, baby is head-down and really no swelling to date- not so bad for such a blazing hot Indiana summer! Here are some 36 week belly shots....WARNING: big bare belly ahead!!

Correction....

A few posts ago, I accidentally mentioned that 11 of my co-workers were currently pregnant and much to my surprise, started some chaos at work. THERE ARE ONLY 9 OF US WHO ARE CURRENTLY PREGNANT....there were 11, two delivered, now it's 9. Sorry for the mistake, and sorry for everyone at PMCH who was given the third degree about possibly being the 10th or 11th...there is nothing I know that you all don't, I promise!! This is what I get for working with all 20-30 year old women!!
Sincerest apologies,
Abby

Will it bee, a he or she??

Baby shower #3 was here in Indy...my uber-creative and amazing friend Christine (with help from her sister Katie) threw me the most adorable bumble bee-themed shower! It was so great to catch up with old friends, new friends, and family...

Baby Burt's Bees diaper cake

Newly Cairns, previously Cairns, currently Cairns

Reliving sorority days?? Prettiest girls in the pledge class!!

The last few photos are from a game that we played where everyone had to guess what a number of wrapped-up baby "products" were by just feeling them....wanted to share a few of the responses that showed up on some lists- I can always count on these girls for a good laugh!

#10 responses: ear plugs, otoscope cover, ear cleaners, cone shaped things

*actual product: nasal aspirator covers

#12 responses:  bottle stopper, baby coins, rattle, bottle tops

*actual product: diaper pail deodorizers

#5 responses: portion of crib, something for a baby's mouth, silverware

*actual product: medicine spoon 

Baby Shower #2

Here are some photos from my baby shower in Ft. Wayne on July11th....I am so grateful to have married into such an amazing family!

Will it be a boy or girl??

Sisters-in-law

34 weeks

Momma and Grammie

Happy baby shower to me and happy 29th birthday to Spencer!!

All of "the girls"

Grandma #2

Spencer's new "baby"

So Spencer has been looking for an older open-bow ski boat for quite some time, and he finally found one on Craigslist a few weeks ago that was perfect....so we bought it!!

It's been a gray and yellow-themed year, I guess!

First baby shower!

I had my first shower today!! My sister-in-law Heidi threw me a shower at work and I am so lucky to have such amazing co-workers...I work with people who are so caring and willing to offer great baby advice!! There are 11 of us who are expecting within the next few months and I can't wait for our future playdates. I got some great baby gear and am already starting to wonder where all of this stuff is going to go! Here is a pic of me, Heidi and my neice Kaleah and the 33 week bump shot...

Thanks for all of the goodies, PMCH ladies!!!

Sunshine nursery!!

So we have the nursery pretty much put together!! We are really happy with how it turned out...I just sit in there sometimes and think about how our life is about to change and am so excited to meet our munchkin! 7 weeks and counting : )

Cribskirt

32 week appointment

So I'm now on the every two week appointment schedule, and it feels like I was just at the doctor's office. Everything still looks great!! Baby's heartrate was 152 and I'm measuring right at 32 weeks, although this peanut is being stubborn and is breech as of right now. The MD reassured me that we still have 8 weeks for this baby to flip so no need to worry at this point. Here's a belly shot!

31 weeks

This was at about 31w4d...befoe heading to Dave and Chris's to celebate Shaun and Sarah's engagement- congratulations guys!!!

Adam + Ana

So my brother got married a couple weekends ago, and I wanted to post a few pictures...Adam and Ana are an amazing couple and I'm so happy for them!! It was great having the whole family together and we had a blast in Columbus, OH.....IO!!

Soon-to-be sister in law at the bachelorette party!! Yes, I have to say I got some crazy looks from people at 1am in a  sports bar....but hey, I couldn't miss this!!

Rehearsal dinner was at Huntington stadium during a minor league baseball game...such a fun idea!

Dad and his girls...

Baby Kruse's first baseball game!

Great looking family!

Mom and her girls at the wedding

Standard cousin picture!

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Gorgeous bride and groom

First Dance!

New recipe and fav website...

Wanted to share my new favorite recipe...so easy, healthy and filling!!
Zesty Black Bean Burgers
1 can drained black beans (smash with a fork)
1 egg
1/2 cup bread crumbs (or cracker crumbs work too)
1/2 cup chopped red onions
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1/2 can drained corn
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
salt and pepper
**you could also use 1/2 packet of taco seasoning instead of the above spices**

Combine all ingredients and form into patties (should make about 4 burgers) and bake on a greased cookie sheet, 7-10 minutes on each side at 400 degrees. You can also use a skillet or gas grill, although you will probably need to use foil if you use the grill so your burgers don't fall apart!! Enjoy : )

I also wanted to share this great website I found....it's called http://www.zulily.com/ and they send you updates every day with deals on adorable children's boutique clothing, maternity gear, and classic toys!! You do have to sign up in order to receive the sale updates, but there is some really great kid's stuff at amazing prices...check out the smocked dresses- so precious!!!

Third trimester is here!

So I am now 30 weeks pregnant and really having a hard time believing how fast this pregnancy is going....feeling pretty good and looking forward to meeting my munchkin in less than 10 weeks (hopefully!!) I'm definitely sporting the preggo waddle and Tums have become my best friend! This baby is still incredibly active and although I'm now getting some pretty aggressive rib kicks, I'm absolutely loving this time in my pregnancy....quality bonding time! Here are some recent pics:

30 weeks

Finished quilt

Daddy putting together the crib