38 Weeks-and holding...

No news to report-had another Dr. appointment this morning and little Tristan is still very happy just where he is for now. I am so grateful that he's healthy and handling his last weeks in the "hopper" well but I have to admit, I'm ready for him any time now! I miss my ankles and calves...sigh..... As soon as he decides to make his grand entrance, you'll all be the first to know!

Happy Birthday Jim!

Today is Jim's 26 Birthday-wish he would get what he really wants which is of course is new baby but I don't see that happening today. Everything looked great at my NST/Ultrasound appointment today-the little guy is getting pretty cramped in there though! One of his feet is up by his head! Maybe he just likes being contorted, who knows. The most important thing is he's doing well and healthy so we'll just try and be patient. Happy Birthday Daddy!!!

37 Weeks and still cookin'!

O.K. This picture was actually taken on Super Bowl Sunday but you get the idea-I'm looking pretty pregnant these days! I had two Non-Stress Tests/Ultrasounds/OB appointments this week and little Mr. Tristan is happy as a clam in there. He's measuring about a week ahead of schedule, probably about 7-7.5 lbs right now so perfect size. His crib is up, Jim is picking his dresser up today and we're ready to go. I am so grateful that we have been given this gift and even though I am sore, tired and hormonally challenged, I have an attitude of gratitude about these last few weeks. Garin has his Squirt B hockey tournament this weekend and Grammy and Papa are coming down to visit so it will be a fun, busy time at our house. Thanks for all your prayers and we'll keep everyone posted on what's happening at the Groski ranch!!!

Groski Family Shower

My Sisters-in-Law Jolene and Pam along with Grandma Betty had a baby shower for us on Saturday, February 7. It was a lot of fun to have our friends and family from the Eyota/St. Charles area come and celebrate the upcoming arrival of yet another Groski boy! We played games, measured my baby belly with TP and of course had lots of yummy food. Jolene spent MANY hours putting together a diaper cake filled with all kinds of baby goodies like blankets, toys, onesies, that it took me an hour to get apart and put away. Thanks to everyone for all the wonderful gifts!!!

Here's our neice Grace with our friend Ehren and April's daughter MaKenzie-I have to enjoy everyone else's girls since I just don't seem to make that kind!!!

An end to the crib drama and Tristan's room-getting ready!

FINALLY-an end to the crib drama. The first crib was a recall nightmare that after three weeks ended in us getting a new crib-and we like it SO much better! It matches the room perfectly and it's a much nicer piece of furniture and it's just perfect. We've got the room pretty much all set up now and it's ready for the baby.

Cute stuff that our neighbor Jeanne found that we just HAD to have!!!

Here's the adorable picture frame that my very creative cousin Erin made for the room and the bassinette ready for Baby Tristan to come home and sleep in.

Fun Family Time

The Misbe Family had a baby shower for Jim and I January 24 and here's a few pictures from that fun day!

Here's a picture of the table and all the VERY creative decorations my cousin Erin made-herself! The centerpiece is a cake made of diapers with ribbon and a cute teddy bear. She's one crafty lady that Erin!

This is Erin's daughter McKenzie and I sitting in the big chair before the party. We got so many really nice gifts for Tristan and played some fun games. It was great to be with family and laugh and have a good time with everyone.

I think we may actually be close to ready for the arrival of the newest member of our family. It's getting pretty exciting around our house. Oh, and yes, the wash machine is fixed so we can do our laundry once again-YEAH!!!!!!