Getting ready

June 7th will be here before we know it! We are hard at work getting the house ready and trying to get Baby Girl's room ready and organized...it is VERY overwhelming! So much to do, so little time! However, her crib is ready (even though the rest of her room isn't yet)! And here are a couple of bare belly pictures from almost two weeks ago...hope they don't scare anyone! :)

Shake that Belly...

...like a bowl full of jelly! This little girl does that constantly for me! She is so active. I can sit and watch/feel my belly move, bouncing and shifting, all day and smile! It is literally the most amazing feeling in the world, and I will miss it once she is born. Here is a video I took of my belly moving last week (30 and a half weeks):

Saturday night (two days ago), I felt and saw a HUGE shift in my belly...I wish I would've been recording it! It was almost painful, but so cool to see! Prior to the shift, Baby Girl was lying in a transverse position (sideways, with her head on my right side and her butt on my left). After the shift, my doctor confirmed today that she is now head down, ready to make her descent into the world! Let's just hope she holds off for a least another 6 weeks or longer! ;)

Showered with love!

Last weekend, I had my first ever baby shower! It was thrown by my best friend Lindsey at Whispering Hills Vineyard. The theme was nesting/birds, and it was adorable! It was great to see so many wonderful family and friends, and Baby Girl is already so spoiled! Thanks to you all, especially my BFF Lindsey! For so long, I wondered if I would ever be lucky enough to experience this...and now, it's really happening. 30 weeks and counting. I am feeling so blessed!!!

Hello 3rd Trimester!

27 weeks: that means 3rd trimester! Uncharted territory! Two thirds of the way there...we are on the downhill slide now! Can't wait for June to get here so we can meet this busy, active little girl!

"Babymoon" in Mexico

Brent and I made our annual trip to Mexico recently...our last vacation before Baby Girl Hansen arrives! We stayed at Marival Resort, the site of our timeshare in Puerto Vallarta. The weather was beautiful, the food was great (especially the desserts!), and we had a nice relaxing time! We had fun, but it was great to come home too. We're hoping to take Baby Girl for her first trip to Mexico about two years from now; Marival is very kid-friendly, which is great! Here are a few pictures from the trip!



Headed out for dinner:

24 and a half weeks:

Last full day on the beach:

Relaxing:

Cabanas for beachside massages:

Virgin Margarita for the not-so-virgin Mama:

Beautiful sunset:

Another day at the beach:

Sierra Madre mountains:

One of three pools:

Does "Bump" still apply?!

Here are a couple of pictures of the "baby bump" from last week before leaving for Mexico (almost 24 weeks). I think in the week that has elapsed, the term "bump" is no longer applicable...I'm feeling pretty big these days!!! Baby Girl and I got a another great report at our 24 week appointment last week, which I just can't get enough of! Another positive (or negative): I've only gained 7 lbs so far. Most likely due to the nausea/vomiting of the first almost 20 weeks of my pregnancy and my food aversions. I was worried Baby wasn't getting enough nutrients, but Dr. Weidner said she is just the right size, so I feel better. I always imagined I would gain about 50 lbs when I was pregnant, but I guess there's still a long way to go! ;)

Mexico pictures coming soon! We had a great time, but it's great to be home!!!

Those crazy kids!

Here are a few recent pictures of our nieces and nephew. When I look at these four adorable kids, I can't help but wonder what (or should I say who?) Baby Girl Hansen will look like. Will she look like the Tooley girls, or maybe like Livie?! Can't wait to find out!

Livie helping Grandpa Dave with his computer...so helpful!



Future soccer star?!



Preston playing basketball




Hanging with Kaitlyn and Kamryn at the game