39 weeks...

The house is decorated, the stockings are hung and now we wait.  Although, the waiting is almost over as in less than 2 days our little girl will be here.  Call her comfortable, call her stubborn...she is currently breech and as a result will make her grand debut into this world by c-section on Monday the 20th.

We are excited, anxious and wait in anticipation for our lives to change for the better.  Never have we looked so forward to a Monday.

Belly at 39 weeks

Little Skurski's Christmas Stocking ready and waiting.

Our soon to be family of three.

Ready

It's incredible to think how quickly nine months can go.  At the beginning it felt like Christmas was a lifetime away, but now it is right around the corner, 19 days to be exact.  We are ready. Ready to finally meet and hold our baby girl.  Ready to start a new chapter of our lives and become parents. Ready for the long, sleepless nights that we will manage because we have so much love for our daughter.  We've been waiting a long time and the wait is almost over.

We've been busy over the last several months with preparations and the nursery is now waiting and ready for our new arrival.  We hope our little one will enjoy her new room.  Santa, we are ready for our Christmas miracle.

Thanksgiving Gratitude

Happy Thanksgiving!  We woke up to another dusting of snow so it looks like it may be a "white" Thanksgiving which is fine by us, as we'll be bundled up inside enjoying watching the snow fall and eating way too much turkey.

We really do have so much to be thankful for, above all our family and friends and the amazing little girl still currently in my tummy.  Little one: we can't tell you how much we love you and how often we think about you.  You will add so much fulfillment to our lives and we can't wait to finally meet you in a short few weeks.  You truly are a blessing.

Enjoy this beautiful day!

34 weeks and lots to celebrate

At 34 weeks, we are nearing the home stretch with 4 - 6 weeks to go...that is if our little Christmas Miracle decides she wants to arrive on time.  It's been a wonderful week for us all and we were blessed to hear her heartbeat and get confirmation she is cozy in my tummy and doing just fine.  We were also honored with two showers this weekend to help us prepare for her arrival where great advice and inside tips were shared from family and friends and little baby Skurski was certainly spoiled with some very special gifts.

Thank you to everyone for making this experience such an incredible and memorable one.  We are very lucky to have you all in our lives and for all of the love and support you have shown us.

  

34 weeks; the size of a honeydew melon

Couple's Shower:

A festive evening filled with good food, baby trivia and laughs and such thoughtful gifts, but above all, a memorable time with our nearest and dearest friends.  Thank you: Jenn, Jamie, Hillary and Nate for hosting an unforgettable evening.

Family Shower:

The perfect afternoon paired with homemade cupcakes and candy, famous mothers, cuddly blankets and darling little outfits, and an all-around good time with family.  A big thank you to: Rita, Christy and my amazing nieces Katie and Megan for your thoughtfulness and creativity and for a wonderful day honoring baby Skurski.

 

Happy Halloween!

A Halloween tradition, carving pumpkins with the Bendiksen's.

Choose your pumpkin wisely. 



Even Anna got in on the carving action this year. 

What a big helper, she loved scooping out the pumpkin guts.

  

The final product.





HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Happy Birthday to the love of my life. Today is about celebrating you. Another year passed, but so much to look forward to!  Can't wait for what is next. 

I love you very much.  Enjoy your day.

Expanding...

I love my belly.  It is ever expanding and a wonderful reminder of the miracle happening inside.  I rub and talk to it often, letting our little one know how much she is loved. Jimmy sings her the occasional Christmas tune getting her prepared for her holiday arrival and she usually enthusiastically responds with a kick or an elbow.  Not exactly sure if that is her way of communicating she likes the music or if she is telling him to stop singing...he's hoping for the former.  Regardless, every kick, punch and movement is treasured.

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