Baby Bedding

Baby Kiefer is going to love his or her new furniture! The dresser and crib arrived this past Wednesday. Russ put the crib together and it looks great. The dogs tried to help, but unfortunately, they were more interested in rubbing their faces in the carpet. Our glider should be here in 4-6 weeks, just in time for the birth of our baby. Grandma Mary Jo and Aunt Laura finished the bedding and it was mailed earlier this week, too. It was waiting for us on our front porch last night when we got home from PJ and Mary Pierce's wedding which was so much fun. Of course we had to stay up and put the bedding in the crib to see what it was going to look like. I couldn't have asked for anything else, it's PERFECT! I can't wait to place our little baby in the crib. Thanks Grandma Mary Jo and Aunt Laura for working so hard on the bedding! We're getting so excited and can't wait to see the room all put together.

Kara's Last Day of School

It's hard to believe that I'm now a retired teacher...or at least for a few years. The last day was bitter sweet. Our math exam was given yesterday, the last exam of the year. I had to stay and grade and then post my grades and verify them before I could leave, so I wouldn't have to go back on Monday. My eyes hurt by 5pm when I finally finished. I was ready to go home, but very sad to leave such a wonderful school. My time at Woodward Academy was truly an amazing experience and I'm so thankful I had the opportunity to work there. Go Eagles!!

Baby Furniture Arrives

Baby Kiefer is going to love his or her new furniture! The dresser and crib arrived this past Wednesday. Russ put the crib together and it looks great. The dogs tried to help, but unfortunately, they were more interested in rubbing their faces in the carpet. Our glider should be here in 4-6 weeks, just in time for the birth of our baby. Grandma Mary Jo and Aunt Laura finished the bedding and it was mailed earlier this week, too. We're hoping to get it before our trip to CA on Monday. We're getting so excited and can't wait to see the room put together!!!

Week 4 of our Garden

Neither one of us can believe how easy it is to grow veggies. We've been blessed with lots of rain this spring which has helped quite a bit. Kara can't wait to pick her first veggie and Russ can't wait to start cooking with it. The next hurdle is to keep the bugs from munching on everything. Any tips are appreciated. :-)

32 Weeks and counting...

Kara's 32 weeks pregnant today. Huge difference between last month and this month's picture. Today's appointment went well, but the midwife said if she had to guess, the baby seems to be standing up rather than head down ready to come out. Our friend in Serenbe who is a labor and delivery nurse said she thought the baby's bum was still straight up like last month, so who knows. We're praying for that baby to get into position by the time he/she is ready to make his/her debut.

May Updates...

Our 1st Attempt at Gardening...

Russ broke his back getting my garden ready for me a few weekends ago. :-)
We planted 3 kinds of squash, zucchini, cucumbers, rosemary, thyme, chinese sweet peppers, eggplant, 4 kinds of tomatoes, and blueberries. I definitely didn't think any of it would come up, but it did!!! We're really excited to see if we actually get some veggies and fruit this summer. We'll keep you posted.







Kara's Last Woodward Graduation for a while

It was bitter sweet. Kara cried and she didn't even have a senior graduating. Must be the pregnancy finally making her emotional.






Kara's 1st Baby Shower

Kellie, Kelly and Yumi were such wonderful hostesses for Kara's baby shower. She was overwhelmed with such thoughtful and fun gifts. Baby Kiefer is going to be so spoiled!!!






Happy Mother's Day!!!

Russ surprised me this morning with an amazing Mother's Day present....our stroller!!! He also picked out such thoughtful and sweet gifts at the 1st Serenbe market yesterday, so my stroller was full of surprises. The dogs are going to smell great with their new soap, our sweet baby will love to wear his/her new Carry Me to Serenbe onesie and Kara can't wait to wear her new turquoise May Day t-shirt! Russ is the most thoughtful, caring and loving husband. I don't know what I'd do without him! He's the BEST!!! Hope y'all had a wonderful Mother's Day, too!