The forecast is calling for a Springfield Shower.... 6-6-09

This weekend I went back to Springfield for a baby shower given by my Aunt Jean and Aunt Judy. Thank you so much for the wonderful celebration and fun times. I appreciate all that were able to attend.
Baby Sherman was once again showered with so much love. It is unbelievable how lucky this little girl is! Mommy and Daddy appreciate all your love, support and best wishes for us. We are so excited to be taking this journey together and feel so blessed to have all of you in our daily lives.
31 weeks

My mom and I

Jack(my nephew), my mom, my dad and I

Mom, Dad and I again:)

My mom, sister and I

Laura and I

The hostesses of the party... My aunt Judy on the left and my aunt Jean in the middle..

The table, mints and fresh flowers

The cute pink and chocolate brown plates and cups that matched the invitations

The awesome ice cream cake from Cold Stone Creamery......Yum Yum!

All Baby Sherman's gifts

Aunt Jean and Laura

Kayla, Barb and my cousin Cari

My mom and Aunt Pat

Getting ready to open the gifts...

The itsy bitsy bikini for Baby Sherman.. My mom bought this bikini about 20 years ago(honestly)and saved if for the first girl in the family......! Baby Sherman will debut it in late December when we are in Florida over the New Year with my family....

The clothesline.... Aunt Laura is spoiling her for sure with all the cute clothes!

2 new books for mommy and daddy to read to the little one...

Baby Sherman's PlayPlace given to her by Grandma and Grandpa Sherman. Thank you!

The group!

More group pictures...

The Favors.. which included a CD of songs that all included the words Baby or Girl! What a clever idea! Can't wait to listen to it in the car!


THANK YOU THANK YOU!! It was a great day filled with so much love.... We can't wait for her to get here and meet everyone!

We are in love!

Today Geoff and I went in for my 30 week doctors appointment this morning. In addition to all the routine procedures we also had another ultrasound to check on growth and make sure everything was looking good. The doctor said our little girl was just perfect. And yes she was still a little girl...Mommy was worried that she was in knee deep with pink clothes and there was a slight chance it was a boy. But nope we have the green light to wash all the bedding and start putting the room together. It will be pink and white gingham and chocolate brown for our little girl!

I think both mommy and daddy would agree we are completely in love already! I got the sweetest text from Geoff today that said "I am completely in love with her and can't wait for her to get here". It melted my heart and I think she may have daddy wrapped around her finger already:)

Baby Sherman measured right on for 30 weeks and she weighed in at 3 pounds and 4 ounces which is average. Her overall growth was at the 47th percentile!!

We were lucky enough to get few pictures of her while she was busy moving around in mommy's belly. Our favorite is the one I have posted where she is smiling at us. She looks like a little person now. I think she is going to have her daddy's nose and some big bright eyes!!!

After the ultrasound the doctor covered some routine things with us. First was weight gain and what to expect. He said that Baby Sherman will double her weight between now and when she is born so we can expect to have a 7 pound baby. He also went on to say that he suspects that I will go all the way to my due date. So as we see it now, Baby Sherman will be born sometime between August 10th and August 17th because he will not let me go later than a week over my due date. SO exciting to think about for sure!!

Well that was about it. It has been a great day and one filled with lots of exciting news for sure. I go back to see the doctor in 3 weeks when I will be 33 weeks. Tick Tock.... Tick Tock..... It's time to start nesting......

A big thanks!!

Today I went into work and had a nice surprise waiting for me. One of my co-workers made Baby Sherman a BEAUTIFUL blanket. A big thanks to Patti for spending the time and quilting such a thoughtful gift and one that we will have for a long time!!! Baby Sherman will love it!

30 weeks and counting...

Only 10 weeks to go..... We are getting so excited to meet our little monkey!

29 week update!

I figure since I had not blogged in awhile I would update everyone on what is going on in the Sherman household. Well, not much is the answer. I have officially hit 29 1/2 weeks which is so hard to believe that just a little over 10 weeks and she will be here! I have been feeling her move around a lot more and in places that I have never felt before. Last night, while watching TV Geoff and I both witnessed her movement and it resembled a 'tidal wave' it was so intense. She is certainly getting bigger in there! I also woke up for my nightly bathroom break (always between 3am-4am) and she was again moving like crazy and kicking me in the side.

On Tuesday we go back to the doctor for my regular appointment but this time we will get to have a 30 week ultrasound to make sure all is well in there. I am hoping we get to see a 4D picture of our little monkey.

I had my first dream last night about what she looked like. I woke up and told Geoff that she had black/dark hair just like her daddy... It will be interesting to see if my dream holds true in August.

Well that is about it. I will update more on Tuesday after our doctors appointment! Looking forward to a sunny and warm weekend and going to the pool this weekend. I caved in and bought a maternity swimsuit when I found one on sale. I am certainly not going to make the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, but it will do for the next 2 months or so and provide Baby Sherman and I some relaxation and fun in the sun!

Hooray for daddy!

Baby Sherman just wanted to brag for a minute.. She just found out that her daddy got the Associate of the Quarter Award from his department at Walmart!!!! We are so proud of all your hard work!

Showered with love on 5-16-09

This past weekend we traveled to Wheaton, IL for Baby Sherman's shower. Geoff and I took off on Friday and Monday and made a long weekend out of the trip since we had over 10 hours of driving to do.... We had such a nice time seeing our friends and family...Thank you to everyone that traveled to be a part of the day!

Special thanks to my sister and my aunt Paula for throwing us a perfect shower! We appreciate all the time, effort and love that surrounds us each and every day. We feel very blessed to have such great friends and family!


The shower invites.....May 16, 2009 at 2pm

The favors..... The words are hard to read but it says " Every child begins the world again..... Baby Sherman Due August 10, 2009"

Everyone got to take home their pretty pink flower to plant..

The cake.......

The gifts...Some of the decorations..

The tables that were decorated with pink flowers and the white flower pots.

Mommy and Baby Sherman at 28 weeks...

Meme and Papa and cousin Jack peeking in on the action...

Mom, Dad and Me!

The hostess's of the party.. my aunt Paula and my sister Laura! THANK YOU!

The group shot of all the ladies... thanks to everyone that made the day perfect by coming to celebrate! You are all awesome and so important in my life! Baby Sherman cannot wait to meet all her 'aunts' in Chicago:)

Lunch was served and consisted of yummy chicken salad, 7 layer salad and 2 different kinds of pasta salad....

My family.... my aunt Jean, my aunt Paula, my cousin Tracy and my mom!

The weather held out for the day.. It was really sunny but very windy.. Colleen, Kalli, Amy, Amy, Trisha, and Darci braved the outdoors with the gusty winds..

Amy and I!

Amy, Amy, and I! It had been almost 15 years since I had seen Amy Heaton. What a great reunion...

Meeah, Julie and Darci...

Jen, Fitz and Kelly....

Aunt Laura and mommy!

My mom and her girls...... I only hope I can be half as great as a mother when it comes to raising our little one!

Getting ready to open presents...

Amy and the fresh flowers... Almost looks like a glamour shot!

Kelly and Darci

Katie, Amy and Colleen

The newest mommy in the bunch, Kalli.... Her baby boy, Ike Martin was born April 24th....

The clothesline of new clothes for Baby Sherman given by my sister. She will be one well dressed little girl for sure!

All the girls......