Nesting!!!

35 weeks...I am getting big!

One of the centerpieces Ben designed and made for the shower

Elizabeth's mom, me, and Elizabeth

Family and Friends

Above are a few pictures from the shower that my mom, her side of the family, some friends, and neighbors had at my house last weekend.

Overall, it has been a busy week around the Ickes' household w/ my shower this past weekend, Ben continuing the home projects, and us trying to begin wrapping up the "baby shopping" for needed items. Yesterday served as a nice break though. Ben ended up taking the day off and we went to Fernbank park for lunch and a walk. Going to the park and hiking is really something I've missed this summer b/c usually we hike (or bike) 2-3 times throughout the week pretty long distances and it has been difficult to continue doing that w/ the pregnancy.

Even if it were easier, I must confess that lately I have tended to be somewhat (okay almost completely) preoccupied w/ nesting. There is definitely something to this concept! I have this incredible desire to clean, organize, and rearrange anything and everything. I think some of it is definitely a preparation for the baby, but if I have to analyze myself (can't resist) part of it is probably my attempt to control as much as I can instead of allowing myself to feel anxious about the very near future of parenthood! Regardless, it makes me feel better so I will continue! The good news is that it makes for a very clean house, the bad news is that Ben gets pulled into the nesting as well and has to participate :) He has been a good sport though & as far as projects go the nursery is finished (I promise pics soon), the guest bedroom is almost done, and some smaller stuff is being checked off the list almost daily....