38 Weeks

I am now 38 weeks pregnant and very ready to have this baby. I went to the doctor on Thursday and I am already 3cm dilated. This is a picture that Eric took of me at the gym. I am laughing in the picture because I couldn't believe that Eric brought the camera to the gym. This may be the last belly picture posted because the baby will be here soon.

Eric is such a great Dad. As soon as he gets home from work Cate asks him to give her rides. I tell her during that day that I can't give her rides but Daddy can when he gets home. So as soon as he walks in the door Cate grabs him and asks for rides. Right now she really loves riding around in a laundry basket because she can bring her wand and her ponies with her for the ride.

First Snow

We woke up to our first official snow this morning. Cate went right to the window to check it out. I included a picture of her from last year doing the exact same thing. She has grown quite a bit since last year.


Last year...

Santa

Eric's work had a Breakfast with Santa today at his office. We took Cate and had a wonderful time. We started out with a great pancake breakfast and then Cate got her picture with Santa. As you can imagine she wasn't too sure about sitting with a big man in a read suit that she didn't know. So I sat with her for the picture. You can really see the excitement on her face : )

They decorated the cafeteria with a bunch of blowups. Cate had so much fun roaming around and checking them all out. They also had a table where you could make an ornament.

Here is a picture of Cate sitting and eating her breakfast.

Gingerbread House Party

This afternoon Cate and I went to my friend's house for a gingerbread house party. At the party my friend Michelle had all of the fixings to make and decorate gingerbread houses. We had such a fun time. I think that the kids thought it was a candy eating party. They all kept walking around the table trying to find candy to eat. It was very messy but a lot of fun.

This is a picture of the girls playing while all of the stuff was being set up.

Here is Cate sitting by our house that we decorated

Here is everyone sitting at the table decorating

This is a picture of our gingerbread house once we got it home. I was hoping that it would survive the drive home and it did. This was an especially special day for me because I used to make gingerbread houses with my Mom. We always had such a great time and I have so many wonderful memories with her. So it was great to continue the tradition and make a gingerbread house with my daughter.

Nice Day

It was finally a nice day so Cate, Boo, and I went outside to play. This is a picture of Cate on our front steps.

36 week ultrasound

Yesterday I had my 36 week ultrasound to check the baby's size and position. The baby is head down like it is supposed to be. As far as the size goes, they are guessing that the baby is about 6lbs 6oz. I see my doctor on Friday and will hopefully get an idea of when the baby is going to come. On friday I will be 37 weeks pregnant, which is considered full term. This last week I have been feeling really good. I feel like I have a new surge of energy and my appetite has returned. Eric and I are getting so excited to meet baby Schmidt and to see if it is a boy or a girl.