MAJOR News!!!

You read it right...my amazing husband got promoted to Major Stefani on Monday and I was privileged enough to witness and participate in this momentous event. Ted has served many, many, many years in the Army. I am very proud of him!! Here are some pictures from the ceremony.

I was able to "pin on" his Major patch.

Ted being sworn in.

Dr. Major Ted Stefani (and his proud wife!)

32 Weeks and Furniture

Here are some photos of me and Caleb at 32 weeks. I am feeling tired more often and uncomfortable, especially at night. It is impossible to sleep through the night, I guess my body is preparing for restless nights of feeding baby. :)

32 weeks in our bedroom in front of our new windows! They are great! They don't let the wind or cold (or hot) air in and they have great views of Blodgett Peak!

I broke down and got shorts. Not the most flattering, but comfort over fashion these days! Especially since we broke a record high on Monday of 97! You can see Caleb's basinett/playyard in the background, right next to my side of the bed. Right now Ted has 2 monkey's and a teddy bear "testing out" the new bed.

Walking into Caleb's room. His diaper bag is hanging on the door. We got a cute Monkey light switch plate, and his furniture arrived!! Ted put the crib together and it looks great! Again there are some animals testing it out. If Caleb's stuffed animals are missing, I think I know who to ask...my husband!!! :)

This is the view from the doorway. Window with valence (curtains are being hemmed), rocking/reclining chair, lampshade (still need to get a lamp stand), changing table (have to get a changing pad) notice all the stuffed animals, and dresser.

Here is a view from the window/crib.

What an adorable rug Ted's mom got him. One of the neatest things about it is that different textures were used for different parts of the animals; some are bumpy, some are a shorter pile of rug, some fluffier...love it! It matches the rocking chair really well!

View from the rocking chair/window. :) I love his room! Can't wait to see how he likes it.

Family and Friends Shower in Tulsa

My wonderful Aunts, Abby and Kim, hosted a beautiful shower for me and Caleb in May. Most of my family was able to come and some friends I have not seen for years came too!!! It was so amazing to see everyone and I felt so blessed to have them come to celebrate this special time in our life. We were truly spoiled with all of the delicious food, adorable decorations, fun filled games, lively company, and MANY gifts! Here are some photos.

The yummy food. My sister Amy, a baker at heart, made the pear cake and flourless chocolate cake. YUMMMM!!

Kay and her oldest daughter, Lily. Kay and I were best friends in college. I haven't seen her in

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.

A cute outfit, overalls (I am a sucker for overalls!), that Emily picked out, from Kim, Rob, Meredith and Emily!

Christina and her youngest daughter Abigal. She was all full of smiles! I went to high school with Christina.

Kay and her family. Randy, Eryn, and Lily. They drove up from Dallas, Texas to share this special time with me and Caleb!! Such beautiful girls!!

Me with some of my good friends from high school: Christina, Morgan, and Jamie.

They all drove in from surrounding towns!! Thank you!! So good to see you all again!

Me and my Gma. And, no, we did not plan to wear matching shirts!

Ted's Mom Ann, me and my Mom.

Me and the wonderful shower hosts, Abby and Kim!! Thank you ladies!!

The TONS of clothes for Caleb!!! How cute are those outfits!!

ALL the other gifts!!! We are so thankful to everyone for their generous gifts and taking the time to come to the shower for Caleb!! Can you believe I got all of this minus 2 things into the suitcases to travel back to Colorado???

My Grandpa

My Mom's Dad passed away on Monday, May 10th. He was a wonderful man that taught me a lot. It was sudden, but he has been hanging on for a few years now. He lived for 85 years. My cousins and I spoke of what a great man he was and what he meant to us at his funeral. He will be missed. After the funeral and burial, Km hosted the family for a wonderful meal at her home. It was nice to see the family.

Workin' Out - 28 Weeks

Well due to popular demand, here is a picture of me and baby Caleb at 28 weeks. As you can probably tell, I am headed to the gym with my wonderful husband. During most of the 2nd trimester I have been able to head to the gym 2-3 times a week. Unfortunately, I am not coordinated enough for the treadmill, but I am able to do the elliptical and swim once a week. So here's to the beginning of the 3rd trimester, hoping it will be just as energizing to be able to work out. I don't know if you can see the bruising on my arms, but these were taken the same day as my 3 hour glucose test and they had to stick a needle into my arm 5 times!! What a day!!

Also, Ted got a lawn mower this weekend. The funny thing was as soon as he brought it home and got it ready to go, thunder and SNOW came!!! In MAY!!! So, he had to put off using his new machine until yesterday. Here is a picture of Ted mowing the grass with his powerful mower. What a wonderful husband!!!

Baby Shower at School

I am so blessed to work with such amazing people. When I lived in Colorado before I worked at the same school I am at now with most of the same people. They have come to be more than my friends I work with, they are like a family to me. :) Today, they threw a shower for me and another co-worker, Laura, who is 36 weeks pregnant. It was a wonderful shower complete with cute pink and blue cupcakes (Laura is having a girl), a crossword puzzle and baby poem, gifts and the best part...good friends! :)

Laura (36 weeks) and Me (25 weeks)

Pink and Blue Cupcakes

Reading Cards

A cute outfit from Dana, "See this is perfect for Caleb. He is very active like Tigger!"

All the gifts: Outfit, hangers, towel, light up toy, keys, slumber bear, 3 sets of crib sheets, diaper baggies, wipe warmer, dinner set, bib and burp cloth set, and 3 gift cards! Thanks to all! :)

Week 24

Today starts week 24. Baby is doing well, kicking, rolling, moving and just having a great time. Tomorrow I go in for the glucola test, then for a pedicure with my friend. I am a little nervous about the test, but know it must be done.

Ted has been busy at work, studying at night (he is working on a Master's through the army and doing it in 1/2 the time), and taking care of our house and Coley girl. Two sections of our backyard fence blew down last week with the strong winds. The neighbor has been working on it since it is his fence. The windows in the master bedroom and baby's room were installed yesterday...yay!!!! SOOO much nicer. (pictures to come later) Our refrigerator broke over the weekend, so Ted called and had someone come and repair it. And, Coley cut her front paw in the backyard two weekends ago and have to have emergency surgery. As if that wasn't enough, she then reopened the wound and had to get it stitched up again! Basically, when it rains it pours!! Whew! What a few couple of weeks.

Anyway, mom came to visit during her spring break and we had an opportunity to register at Pottery Barn Kids (oh so cute), Target, and the ever so popular Babies-R-Us. We also got a chance to wander through the Garden of the Gods on a beautiful day.

Ted and Coley hiking in the Garden

Mom got a pic of our little family. Coley is pulling on Ted with her leash.

Coley looking at Mommy and Daddy and Baby.

24 Weeks

The Writing on the Wall...

Baby's room color (pale sky is the official name, light blue)

A friend of ours and a really good contractor redid the walls and ceiling (it was popcorn) in Baby's room. Mom walking in to see the color, and something else...

Mom noticing something on the wall.

"Finally! I get a name for my newest grandson!"

It's a little off center, but that can be worked on later. You get the idea. :)

We're having a ..........

BOY !!!

Last night we went to the ultra sound apt and found out we are having a little boy! We are both very excited!! There are 5 ultra sound pics. I then headed to Bunco with my girlfriends and brought this cake from cold stone. I had a "game" ready for them to put the letters together to spell out what we are having. It was a great time!!

Picture Day

On Friday, we had school pictures. Since it will be my last class picture for awhile (tear), I got a black maternity dress. This is me and baby at 19 weeks! Stay tuned for an update after our ultrasound on Friday that will hopefully determine the babies sex. :)