Showered with Love...

I don't think I can possibly express our thanks and gratitude to all of those who have come out and celebrated our upcoming arrival with us. We are so blessed to be surrounded by such amazing families and friends.

This weekend the Pate Ladies ( minus me) hosted a beautiful and very well thought out shower for us while the boys of course arranged their own golf outing.. Men celebrate babies in very different ways. Here are a few pictures from a very fun afternoon.. I absolutely adore all of these women.

 

YaYa strikes again

Yaya is the best.. She thinks of it all. She wanted to make sure and host a small baby shower to include even more family and friends, that have for the most part probably known me my whole life.. Once again, we are so fortunate to have so many people that love us and are excited about the upcoming arrival of Baby Pate.

A huge thanks to Yaya & my sister for making this happen..   My parents have truly filled the role of being grandparents just as I remember mine. What a sweet gift :)

33 weeks....

Today we have officially hit the 33 week marker.. My best friend made a comment last weekend in the midst of my sleepless night drama that I only have a little over a month left. I think that was my first " Oh Shit " moment as I realized that we are def on the home stretch.. However we are super calm and ready in every way to meet our baby..I just cant wait to finally give it a name and allow it to have an identity.

We had a Dr.'s appointment today.. All looks great and Baby Pate is growing right on target as it should.  It's currently laying transverse across my belly and weighing in at 4.6lbs.. Babies are supposed to grow about .5lb a week, so I think we are well on our way to solid 8lb baby.. Just how I like'em, " Chunky"..

Baby is also looking backwards so this is the best shot we were able to grab, not very good but you can kind of see its profile, a lil nose and lips..

As for me, well I feel great until it comes time to get in bed.. For a girl who loves sleep this is becoming very annoying. I cant get comfortable, once I do I have to pee and it begins the process all over again, I toss and turn all night long , move to the couch and then back to my bed. Poor Jon, he is a trooper. He sits up with me sometimes as I struggle to get back to sleep. He really wants to help me and constantly ask " what can I do or get you?", secretly he is prob like go to sleep lady and please quit waking me up... I  have been cleared to take Benadryl at night , which has def helped.. I just don't like to do it everyday.. Baby Pates sleeping quarters have def grown. I feel huge..

Happy Halloween!

Please meet Bloody Skeleton Boy, aka BRYCEN..

I think he really enjoyed Halloween and scored ample amounts of candy

I got to stay home with the pumpkin and pass out candy while Brycen and Jon cruised the streets. Lets just say, Brycen was mortified when Jon and I started speaking of painting my belly. Again it all goes back to the fact that my little boy is growing up and mom now falls into the " embarrassing" category. He made me promise I would keep it covered and not answer the door with the pumpkin on display, but really how could I not answer the door with this piece of work?

On a side note.. I would like to personally boycott Halloween on a school night.. Its just not nearly as fun. I think Halloween should always be celebrated on a Friday or Saturday night.

Couples Cook-Out

This weekend our friends hosted a Cook-Out in Baby Pates honor.. It was honestly perfect  in every way and we are very lucky to have such incredible people in our lives. It was great to have all of you together, as each of you has a very special place in our life. Thank you again for coming and helping us get ready for the arrival of " IT"...

Happy 9th Birthday Bry!

WOW... I can't believe my little boy is already 9 years old.. You always hear parents say time flys when it come to your kids growing up. I never really understood this until Bry. 9 years ago a little, okay maybe not so little 8lb 4oz screaming little boy got placed into my arms and I have been forever changed since that very moment. I thank God everyday for that little boy as he has made me who I am today.

Bry is very much a little man.. He LOVES reptiles, fishing, hunting, video games and anything else that screams "Boy". Do I dare say he loves to read? I am proud to say my son no longer wants to be a garbage man or a video game tester and has moved on to wanting to be a Veterinarian who specializes in reptiles.. Finally something Mama is on board with.


We have done a lot together in 9 years and I cant wait to see what the future holds for you. Happy Birthday Bear, We love you!!!!

3rd Trimester

Seriously.. I can't believe we are already here. Went to the Dr today. Passed my glucose test and Little Pate is growing right on schedule. I go back in 2 weeks, still can't believe I am at the 2 week visit point.. I have to admit I still feel great and don't have too many complaints.. Sleeping is prob my biggest complaint.. I can't seem to get comfortable and that really sucks as this girl loves to sleep.. The last few days have been pretty annoying as I wake around 2:30-3:30 a.m every morning and can't seem to fall back asleep till about 5. I get that maybe the baby gods are trying to prepare me for the sleepless nights ahead, but I am a big girl and will deal with it when the time arrives.

Everyone says its time to hang up the heels and switch to flats.. I'm trying , its just hard to let go of something you soo dearly love. I did get some FABULOUS shoes this weekend with a small wedge so I am making some progress in the right direction.
We are officially in the final stretch of this pregnancy. I have to admit I can't wait for it to be over for many reasons..For starters we get to meet " Tiny" and welcome it into our wonderful world, but I'm ready to get my body/wardrobe/WINE back.

Here are the latest shots of " Tiny's" living arrangements...I asked Brycen the other day if he thought I could win a beauty contest and his exact answer was " NOT WITH THAT BELLY". Got to love your kids for keeping it real!