Getting Ready

I thought it would be great to start 2012 off with a quick post of recent pictures that will never make it to the blog after baby arrives! My mom and Tom have been here since Thursday afternoon. We've been playing a lot, relaxing even more, and just enjoying this calm before the storm :). It's been nice to have a fun distraction as we wait in anticipation for Tuesday morning. My cousin Elizabeth and her boyfriend Blake arrive tomorrow, and will be here for the birth and to help entertain Eli while we're in the hospital. I'm so thankful for the help, and know that Eli will be in good hands, and having lots of fun while we're away.

This past week Eli's been enjoying all of his new Christmas toys
Thankfully the weather has been nice, which has allowed for lots of truck driving! He seems to have mastered the whole driving thing, and we're no longer crashing into everything in sight.
His obsession with bulldozers is still in full effect.
Daddy packed Eli away in his new duffle bag :)
When Mimi and Papa Tom arrived, we had a few Christmas gifts left to exchange.


Mimi always brings the fun stuff! They've been on many horsey rides in the last few days.
And read MANY new books!

We're hoping to enjoy a fun day on the island tomorrow, and then go out to eat tomorrow night with everyone. I've got a few last minute things to check off my list, and then we're off to the hospital at 6am on Tuesday morning. The next post will include pictures of Layla Grace, and details about her arrival!