Not only does he have a Super Cute Room, He has a Name too!!

The little guy finally has a name! We really thought that we wouldn't name him until he came out, but we kept finding ourselves agreeing on one name, in a round about sort of way. It just took awhile to finally commit to it. His name is Evan William Nielsen. William is the same middle name as his daddy and his Grandpa Nielsen's first name. We just like the name Evan. It means young warrior and is Irish too, like his momma.

The nursery is coming along...My friend Meggin painted the wall behind the crib to match the bedding. It is sooo cute! She did an amazing job. I am continually in awe of how well she matched the colors and made the animals look so much like the bedding! The monkey looks better then the monkey in the bedding. She knew I didn't care for the white monkey, so she came up with a super fun monkey. Thanks Meg for all of your time and effort. We love it!

Family Baby Shower

On Saturday I was showered with blessings from our family and close family friends. The shower was beautiful. There was china, tea sandwiches, tiny quiche, tables with umbrellas, lots of cupcakes and lots of chatter and laughter. It was a great day! Thank you Mom and Mary for planning such a wonderful party! :) And thanks to everyone that helped make the day go off without a hitch! We are so blessed to be loved so much. We received so many great things that we need and such great clothes! I can't wait to see our little guy in the outfits! God has abundantly provided for our needs. We are so thankful for each and every one of you that has blessed us and our new little one.

Fun Pictures!

Recently Dan and I had some pictures of us taken for our 4 year anniversary and the pregnancy. It was so much fun and we love the pictures. Our friend Kristin from church took the pictures! She did an awesome job! If you want to see more than what is her check out her blog at http://kristinrogersphotography.typepad.com/ or email me and I can send you the link to a whole bunch of them, frecklednielsen@yahoo.com. Thanks Kristin! We love them! How will we ever decide which ones to get?

The pregnancy is still going really well. I have been so blessed. I am having more swelling in my hands and feet, but all seems to be normal. Friday was supposed to be my last day of work as many of you know, but it seems that I will be working until the 10th. I have two more 15 hour work weeks. Not to bad. It still seems surreal. I can't believe that I'm winding down at work and going to be having a BABY!! WOW! I am going through so much change right now. It is crazy.

I am looking forward to this coming weekend. Dan and I are going away to a bed and breakfast in Pasadena from July 3rd-5th. Our last get away before the baby arrives and to celebrate our anniversary. I'm looking forward to visiting the Huntington Library also.

40 more days!!

Dan and I at Sarah and Nate's Wedding.
June 7, 2008Me, Isaac, and Kris

Stacie (due Aug. 20th), Me (due July 30th) and Kris

Smiley Isaac!

It's been awhile since I updated the blog...sorry! A few things have been happening. I was in another wedding and I've been working working working. Therefore I have been pretty exhausted. The Sunday after the last wedding I spent the whole day at home and the majority of it sleeping! I was pooped! My feet are definitely starting to swell more, so that is limiting my activity a bit and just uncomfortable by the end of the day. It is all worth it though. And really if that is all I have to deal with then I am more then blessed!

A few weeks ago I went to see my mid-wife and when she measured me I was 2 cm smaller then I was supposed to be. However she said that consistently I had been measuring a cm smaller then the norm. She said that if next time she measured me and the trend had continued I would be sent for an ultrasound. Well, I had my appointment this week and I had grown. Not a surprise to the world around me. :) I was still measuring a cm smaller then the norm, but consistent with all my measurements. She is not concerned at all. She says that I am small and that I'll most likely just have a small baby. Dan and I were only 6lbs. and some change when we were born. So it is very likely that this guy will be about the same.
It is so fun to feel him move and feel where he is. I am constantly amazed at our God and his creation!