Vegas Baby - literally...

hat's right, I went to Vegas 6.5 months pregnant!  And we had a great time!  It was for Terilyn's 30th birthday and her husband put a lot of effort into the trip.  We ate a lot, gambled and walked a lot too.  Here are some pictures.
We think that Baby A is good luck because Blair did quite well on the tables.  He would rub my tummy before rolling the dice...ha ha. 
We spent a good amount of time at the Venetian pool and I was rocking the bikini with my large tummy.  I felt like I fit in, only if you count my new large chest though :).
We decided we are definitely going back after Baby A arrives, there's so much more we want to do, like go to a show, party out at a club, try out some other restaurants, etc.  Plus, it was the first time we've been since Blair proposed to me in Vegas in June of 2008, so taking more trips there is very meaningful.
It was a great trip and I'm so glad I got to go...nothing was going to stop me from celebrating Terilyn's 30th!  Not even the fact that I couldn't drink (though this was the first time that I missed it terribly - I last 6.5 months without missing it, so I figured that was pretty good).  I even stayed up the first night until 1am (that's 3am Houston time)! 

New Updates to the Nursery

We got the crib in earlier than expected, so I was really happy!  Blair put it together Saturday morning while Harley and I supervised.  Then we went shopping for a little bit and quickly found a dresser.  I've been looking for the perfect dresser for my nursery for a long time.  We went to El Paso Imports in Rice Village and within 20 minutes, the dresser was in the back of Blair's truck on our way back home.  It was exactly what I had been looking for, it has character, is the right color and has the right dimensions. 
Then on Sunday I went to Pottery Barn Kids and found the rug and chandelier.  I'm still debating on the rug, but think I'm going to keep it.  The chandelier is so pretty and hasn't been hung up and installed yet, so it's not in the picture.  It's really pretty though. I'm just so excited everything is coming along.  I think seeing our new niece really helped us get our thoughts together and helped me make some decisions too.
Next I'm working on the walls and then the linens get in in about 4-6 weeks - can't wait!

28 Weeks Today! And a New Niece!

Yeah, I'm officially in my third trimester! 

This week was so exciting, my sister-in-law had her baby yesterday!  Her second beautiful girl, Charlotte Mae.  I got to learn a lot from both Kacey and Brent during the whole process.  It was very helpful and I took great mental notes.  She delivered at the same hospital as I will deliver, so Blair and I know all the parking, valet, quick entrances and all for the big day.  We also know how to get around the hospital better.  It was very neat to hold the baby and see how small she is and we definitely got more excited for our own.  I watched how to change the diaper too.  Blair and I both have never changed a diaper, so we're waiting for ours to be the first one - and that's probably an excuse not to have to change one at this time...ha ha.  We are so happy for all of them.

Here is what the babycenter.com says about my 28th week:

By this week, your baby weighs two and a quarter pounds (like a Chinese cabbage) and measures 14.8 inches from the top of her head to her heels. She can open and close her eyes, which now sport lashes. This movement is more of a reflexive blink than a deliberate opening and closing, but it won't be long before she's batting those beauties at you.

Weekend Pictures with Mary

Mary and Brendan came in town this weekend to hang out.  We figured out Nana's (my Mom's Grandma name) baby room and Blair and Brendan went to an Astros game.  Of course we ate a lot over the weekend including Escalantes queso (thanks to Wendy).  Mary was really only in town for about 48 hours, but we got some good time in together.  I had to talk to them about borrowing a pack and play for the baby when we come visit them in NYC next year with Baby A.  Everyone got to feel the baby moving around and even see her moving in my stomach.  Here are the pictures of Mary and I.  My favorite is the classic "prom" picture.  As you can see, I'm getting bigger.  I'm at 6 months right now...