Random Updates

***Registry Fun***
Over the last week we've started the registry process - it's been so fun to start picking out items for baby! Thanks to some great books and helpful recommendations from recent new mamas, family, and nice ladies at the store we've picked out the basics. Decided to go with Restoration Hardware Baby & Child, Babies R Us, and Buy Buy Baby. Brian got to man the scanner at BRU which he found entertaining for about 5 minutes, and then we decided to add most things online. If any moms out there have recommendations for items they could not have lived without I would love your suggestions - leave me a comment!

I'm really excited about the infant carseat and stroller we picked out. Debated on brands and kinds forever. Travel system vs separate is apparently a hot debate in books and chatboards. Figured a "test drive" was in order so we went to Baby USA and tried out the 3 that got the best reviews. It was pretty humerous watching us attempt to take the carseats out of the bases and snap into the strollers etc - we have some practicing to do. Went with the Chicco Keyfit 30 travel system - we liked how it "drove", was "easy" to use, and got great reviews in the books and in Consumer Reports.


Here is another "fun" selection - had to go with the Cadillac version if I'm actually going to stick with it. Hands free, double electric pump...woot woot :)


***Tap Tap Tap***
I think I'm finally starting to feel baby in there! Over the last week I've been feeling a tiny tapping sensation. Starting to be able to pick it out more frequently - it's such a cool feeling. Still can't feel it from the outside yet but it doesn't stop Brian from trying a couple times a day - so cute!


***Dates To Look Forward To***
Family and Friends have been amazingly supportive and I'm blown away by their generosity. I now have a reason to look forward to April, May and June which will help with the countdown to July. Brian's sister Amy and Aunt Sherri are hosting a shower for me in Des Moines April 24th, and it sounds like my Aunts have a Chicago shower in the works for May 22nd. My best friend Amy and my sister Katie have something fun up their sleeve in Minneapolis June 19th with college and MN friends. So excited to spend time with family and friends that I don't get to see nearly enough. You guys are awesome!


***In Memory Of***
Unfortunately this week started out on a tragic note. My good friend Molly's father (Larry Olson) passed away on Wednesday, 3/10 after a courageous battle with cancer. A group of 11 of us have stayed super close since college (The DCrew) and 5 of the girls were able to make the trip to Minneapolis for the funeral yesterday so 7 of us could be together. Made us realize how lucky we are to have such an amazing group of friends. The service was incredibly touching and it was a celebration of the life of a wonderful man. Made me want to drive straight to Burnsville and give my dad a huge hug. Love you daddy!


***ReOrg Ahead***

Oops - they did it again... Yesterday there was a big announcement at work - the SVP of my division is leaving the company and there are no plans to replace his position. The CEO is hosting a divisional meeting next Monday to talk about the future of our area. It's looking like they'll be eliminating our division and breaking apart the departments to be absorbed by other areas of the company. In my year a half here this will be the 2nd major reorg I've been a part of, and is the 3rd in the last 2 years. At this point its almost comical. It could be a great opportunity or a nightmare depending on where my team gets placed and who we report up to. It's kind of like watching a train wreck about to happen... is it July yet?


***Brian***
So I asked Brian if he had any updates or ideas for the Blog, and he says to say "hi" and that's about it ;) He's crazy busy at work and is really liking being at RJF Agencies.


***Condo***
Our Realtor contacted us today to schedule a 2nd showing on Saturday for a potential buyer who came through 2 Sundays ago. Keeping our fingers crossed he falls in love with our place - it's at the top end of his price range so we'll see how it goes.


Random huh??? Life is good - thanking God for the many blessings in our lives. Glad Spring is arriving (yay flip flops!) and so excited for the adventure that lies ahead! xoxo