Running Our Race

I was 34 weeks this past Tuesday. I went to the doctor on Wednesday and everything is checking out great. I have gained 21 pounds, but it feels like a lot more!!!! Just getting out of bed is becoming harder to do. I am still working everyday and doing well. I have some good compression hose that I wear to help prevent any swelling since I pretty much stand up all day at the hospital and do a lot of walking. I am really having fun being pregnant though!!!! But---I cannot wait to meet this baby!!!

This past weekend was sooooo much fun!!! Brett and I are still recovering...:) On thursday night, my mom flew into Alabama and was picked up by Brett's mom and dad, Gina and Bob. They arrived at our house that night and the fun officially began. This past weekend 11 people stayed with us in the house and I loved every single second! Some people left on Saturday, and some stayed until Sunday. On Friday, Brett and I had a fun "gathering" at our house. We have been planning it for several months now and were so excited for the day to finally get here. It was a celebration of a lot of things....moving back to Opelika, finishing the house remodel, the holiday season to come, new baby, etc....basically just a bunch of reasons to celebrate with our best family and friends. I am not exactly sure how many people actually attended....Brett and I thought maybe 100-125....it was a blast!!! Since I am 34 weeks pregnant, we decided from the get-go this shindig needed to be ca...