Jonathan and I will be bringing a baby BOY into this world! That's right, folks, Baby Walsh is certainly a boy. We have had two great doctor's appointments since then, and it is such a thrill to "visit" our little guy. The first time we saw him was such an amazing experience! Ultrasounds are far too detailed that I could have expected, and just like that...this pregnancy got REAL. Being able to see his sweet little face and movement in my belly brought it all to reality. I have so many thoughts and feelings, I really don't even know where to begin. This is a picture taken right after we found out we are having a boy!! If you look real close, you'll see a tear... :) My sensitive husband is too sweet.
We LOVE our doctor and her nurses, so we always have a pleasant experience. It is crazy just in the past two weeks how much I can FEEL him moving. It is exciting, strange, intriguing, worrisome, and uncomfortable all at the same time. Jonathan has felt him kick a few times, and every day he says "What's little man up to today?" He's such a sweet daddy already.
So, let the preparation begin! So many things to do in just 15 weeks!
The good news is, the nursery is painted! Annnnddd... that's about all we have completed. I was not aware of just how much preparation went into planning a nursery. Jonathan and I easily agree on much of the same things, especially with design ideas and color schemes. SO now the big question you're probably wondering is "What will you name him?!" Our son is named Maurice Joseph Walsh. We will call him "Auri" for short. Auri's specific namesake is after his grandfather, Jonathan's father. The name is very special to the Irish, Walsh legacy, and has been in the family for 8 generations (and counting). I am honored to be a part of a strong legacy that has told a story for many, many years. The Walsh family is truly one-of-a-kind, and I am very grateful to be part of it.
So what better way to celebrate bring a son into this world, than to go to a baseball game! We had a short get-away to Dallas at the beginning of June, mostly excited about getting out of town for a bit, but also to watch our favorite team the Rangers! Friday night was a relaxing night. Saturday morning I woke up early, had my quite time by the pool, and drank my coffee. Jonathan and I grabbed a quick lunch and then headed to the ballpark with one of our good friends, Jesse P! Jesse and his girlfriend, Marissa, were fantastic hosts for the day. We began in the Capital One Club where, we were to catch up and enjoy the beauty of the field. We then went down to our AWESOME seats. We were 30 feet with Adrian Beltre, what?!? The weather was perfect, complete with ballpark food and souvenir cups. Although the Rangers, couldn't pull out a W, it was a great time with great people.
We bought our son his first outfit!
A couple of weeks have passed since our weekend trip to Dallas. Jonathan and I both have been ultra busy with work and getting things done around the house. Jonathan is still immensely enjoying his position as the Director of Coaching for NELSA (the soccer club in Monroe). I am also still going strong with Louisiana Tech University, and also selling real estate with for Heritage Realty. I am loving everything we have going on in our lives right now!! Thank you, Lord, for the opportunity to do what we love.
So Father's Day was special this year. Jonathan as a father-to-be was treated extra special and I'm so very thankful to have him in my life and to be the father to our little boy. I gave him a small token of my appreciation, which happens to perfectly explain his humor! "Daddy Needs a Drink" is a comedic relief book that tells real-life stories from a father's perspective and how he handles everyday situations.
Jonathan and I were also able to get away for a "babymoon." We have heard from several people, that it is so important to take a vacation while it's just the "two of us." We went to Gulf Shores, mainly because our nephew Micah was playing in the Baseball World Series! What an experience!! We had such a great time watching him play ball, but also getting some beach time in.
SO it just so happens the only book I had to read whilst laying out was the ultimate of mother-to-be literature. It is quite the information book, and I've actually learned alot! :)
We also had some family time with the Scheer clan! We were in "close quarters" in our condo. It's a good thing we love each other!
Two days after we returned home from Vacation was our next doctor's appointment. It was crazy how much he had grown in just 4 weeks!! I must admit, he's handsome already, and looks JUST like his daddy! I'll refrain from sonogram photos... even though I think they are absolutely precious! That same day, we took on the large task of completing our baby registry. WOW. Talk about a stressful day at Target!! Thank goodness my sister Robin and Mom were there to guide us through, because there is no way I would have made it out of there with any progress. Overall, we had a good time and were able to pick out some necessary items! We later went to Babies R US to scope things out. That was another overwhelming experience, but we survived!! ha!
That's all for now. I apologize for the lengthy post, and picture overload!!
Until next time!
MB
