Great day!

The day started early since I awoke around 4:45 am and couldn't go back to sleep...as much as I wanted to and know I needed to. We got the girls ready for VBS and headed there to drop them off. It gave Josh and I a few hours to do some all important birthday shopping (without them seeing what we purchased). We have finished their shopping! It was fun!

We were excited to find that they have started making the Snoopy Sno Cone maker again. I had one as a little girl and LOVED it!! So, we bought one for Aliyah hoping she will enjoy it as well. We attempted to order the cakes from Trefzger's for their party, however they are on vacation for like another week. I'm not sure if they will have time to fill our order for the party or not, but we really hope so as their cakes are really cute and tasty!

I'm so thankful for God's protection today as well. We pulled into the church parking lot to pick the girls up and a van was backing up as we were driving down the parking aisle. Josh didn't see them, but fortunately I did just in time to yell for him to stop and for me to lay on the horn so that they didn't back right into us. I'm suprised I didn't go into labor or have heart failure right there. My blood pressure surely went through the roof. I could only imagine a trip to the hospital since it was closest to me. Once again...thank you God for your protection!!

The girls were happy as larks again when we picked them up. They happily told of their day and showed us what they made. We had lunch at Chili's then came home. By that time, I was SOOOOO tired from less than 5 hours of sleep that a nap was in order! It was a wonderful rest!

We have been doing various things around the house and today we actually found THE rug for baby's room. It took awhile to find it, but we did. It has cute multi-colored polka dots that match baby's room. We LOVE it. We have also been sanitizing bottles and pacifiers. In doing so, I realized we need some newborn pacifiers.

I'm so excited that the power company sent their tree cutters our way a few days ago. I came home pleasantly surprised to find that they had cut a large portion of our ugly tree out. We had tried to get it removed, however the trucks were too big to fit. So, there is now less!

On a happy note, the humidity has all but disappeared much to my sheer delight. You know how humidity feels normally, well for me this summer it has felt extra heavy and overbearing. Baby has settled into a different position which is a bit uncomfortable today, but with that also is the reminder that there are only like 3-5 weeks left!

The girls have been doing school a few times a week and so far it is great! We started slowly/early so that when baby is born we don't get behind.

Well, we ate at a local place called "Sweet Shop" tonight. Due to the caloric intake that I'm sure occurred for me, we will be taking our walk soon. I have been hungry a lot more than usual lately, but I also don't need to gain 20 lbs in the last few weeks either. The walk should be pleasant with the cooler temps and lessened humidity PLUS my sweetie is home with us as well.

Next week starts our week of birthdays!! It is non-stop fun for sure. The girls are soooooooo excited about their party. I am too! We have the party favors and the menu is decided as well!

Have a great week!