Family Friday

It is a very RARE thing that we all get to spend ALL of Friday altogether. It maybe happens 2 times a year if that. Today was one such day! It started early because of my dr. appt and getting everyone up and ready to go.

The dr. appt was kind of bittersweet as it is the last doctor visit for this pregnancy. It's like it closes that chapter now. It was weird being at the doctor's office NOT pregnant. The last time I was there, it was 8 days before Noelliah made her grand entrance and it was at the end of the day on Friday so nobody was there. This time the waiting area was FULL! The midwife came in and was happy to see Noelliah and told us that it was a fun delivery (I'm assuming since she was Josh's former classmate it was probably memorable). Actually, it was the best delivery for me of the three. She is great and not that "out there" midwife that wouldn't be for me.

We made our way to a nearby store to get some boots for me. I have been wanting some, but didn't want to wait too late (sold out like last year). I had looked at Nordstrom in Chicago where every pair of boots that I liked was in the $400-500 price range. Great boots...just really not necessary for where we live as they don't even sell that brand here (that I have seen). So, I got a pair for much less...much much less. We then went upstairs to see what shoes they had for Josh. He always finds great shoe deals there. Today...no exception. We purchased 3 pairs of shoes for LESS than what my one pair of boots cost. He got some Puma's, Born, and then a pair of Skechers for my brother.

We came home for a bit and then finished getting ready for our family photoshoot. Our neighbor graciously squeezed us into her busy schedule this weekend! Hopefully, there's something good she can get out of it. Noelliah had her moments as did I'm sure all of us. Beautiful location and perfect with fall in full glory!

Josh is putting the finishing touches on our new garage door. It looks really great I think! I will post a pic soon.

Now, we are scratching our heads figuring out how to best spend our weekend. It's back to regular routine on Monday and I'm sure that will take some getting used to with adding a little baby to the mix! Yesterday and today have been the first days of all of the time I have been off, to take it easy and not do any household chores or schoolwork. We did extra work on Wednesday so we could be off the last two days. If anything, I didn't want to be behind on school especially while off work since it will be more challenging to do school in the evening with a baby. We will figure it out, it will just take some organization and time!

One thing is for sure...spending a Friday together as a family of five for the first time is delightful! We love being together!!!!!!!!!!!