THe Final Weeks!!!!

Well, well it has been some time since we last blogged! We are now in our 38th week and baby Justus should make his appearance whenever he is ready at this point! We are hoping sooner rather than later. Lexi's mom and dad were in town for a week, and while mom is staying to help her in her final weeks while Brian continues to stay in Mobile, AL for the week, dad did leave and the next time we will see him, he will be a Grandpa! Many exciting things have happened over the past few weeks, mom and dad

were able to see an ultrasound of their grandson at my most recent doctor's appointment, Brian completed his coursework in Mobile and is a certified HH-60 Jayhawk co-pilot, I had my first real contraction, and there was also a surprise baby shower thrown in there too! Justus continues to amuse me with his movements, and all is looking great thus far. Two weeks ago our doctor told us that he seems to be between 6 and 7 pounds, and while we are sure that changed a little over the past few weeks, we are thinking he is going to be a little over 8 pounds (That is the hunch we have anyway). We are so prepped for delivery, the bags are packed and we complete our labor classes this Saturday. As many of you know, we are gearing up for a natural unmedicated labor/birth and are getting anxious to meet our son! We are not nervous, and know it will be hard work, but it will be great! It is hard to imagine that 9 months passed so quickly and we are in the final weeks. We have attached many many pictures to this blog, since you have all been asking for belly shots and updates. Some of the pictures are

from Mobile, AL when Brian graduated and my dad was able to fly the Jayhawk simulator and others are from the shower. Enjoy and we will post more when we know more!!! Thank you for your prayers and gifts, we appreciate them greatly!