All Dogs Go To Heaven

(not an actual picture - but sure looks like him)

This past week I learned that my parents had to say good-bye to our 12 year-old pet and companion, Roy. He was a great little guy and will be missed. Rest in peace little Roy - we love you!

Sprinkle

Gretch, me, Brenda

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Grandma Dianna, Grandma Rhonda and Aunt Megan

My good friend's Brenda and Gretchen hosted a baby shower for me this past weekend. It certainly was great to be surrounded by such good friends and family....thanks girls! Kale was blessed with many gifts, clothing and of course, diapers and wipes! Now, the real countdown begins!

Macrosomia??

I had my 33 week check-up yesterday - all is well! His head is down so who knows what Mother Nature will decide within the next couple of weeks. My doctor used the word "macrosomia" again at this appointment and therefore I am sharing it with you....here's a description from an online source I receive weekly updates from:

How large is "large"?
Babies weighing more than 9 pounds and 15 ounces (4,500 grams) are considered much larger than average. (Average newborn weight is 7 pounds and 8 ounces.) It's very difficult to determine whether a baby is truly macrosomic (literally "of large body") while she's still in the womb — only a post-birth weigh-in confirms it. But your healthcare provider may suspect macrosomia if you're measuring large for dates. An ultrasound can provide a more accurate idea of how big your baby really is. About 5 to 10 percent of babies are considered macrosomic.

No wonder I have trouble walking, sleeping, breathing, etc!!!!:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

Looks like June

No, not literally....it just looks like we'll be going to school until June as today is yet another snow day! I was hoping that I'd be able to take the rest of the year off after baby is born, but who knows at this point! Regardless, we still made the most of the day and enjoyed homemade pancakes by daddy (and his helper Payton), catching up on laundry (always a good time) and a little bit of napping!

Progress

Thank goodness for 3-day weekends (and a hardworking husband). Russ was able to start and finish painting baby Kale's room this weekend. We don't have the bedding done yet (had to have it made) but will post pictures when it is done! As you can tell, we are going with the MU Tigers colors....wonder who chose that theme??? :) We also decided that it would be beneficial to finish off the basement (why not, right), so as I am typing this Russ is working hard to organize/clean downstairs in order for them to start framing it in this weekend!! Wow....lots going on here at the McDaniels' household....never a dull moment:)

Special Delivery

We received this nice, hand sewn quilt from Great Grandma Smith in the mail today....homemade gifts are the best! Thanks Grandma Smith!

Update on baby #2

I have neglected to update this blog on the progress of baby #2...sorry readers! I went this past Tuesday for my check-up (which started the bi-monthly check-up visits...ALREADY!!) where I was told (hold your breath) that this baby is measuring big too!! GO FIGURE! For most of you who read this you have met and know my husband quite well and can understand why this news doesn't come as a shock to us. Also, if you recall, Payton was 9 lb. 5 1/2 oz. when she was born so needless to say we were more than prepared for this baby to be just as large. On a more important note, however, the heartbeat and growth appear to be healthy for both baby and I.....which is all I can ask for!

We hope to get the painting in his room started this weekend - look for some pictures soon!