My favorite time of year

FALL!!! LOVE IT!!! Okay, so maybe everyone else is experiencing more of the fall weather than we are currently, but Brian and I get so excited when this time of year rolls around. Not only does it get cooler (supposed to anyway) it is also the beginning of fun seasonal decorating (pumpkins and great smelling candles, yummm) and of course the new season of all the fall tv shows! Although I don't watch any of them "live" anymore, thanks to our handy dandy DVR, I am so excited to have my shows back! There's just not enough drama in my life, I have to watch some on tv!! :-) And with the weather cooling down (not much, but a little), it gives our little family a chance to go for a nice walk, come back and watch our favorites together. The only thing that gets in the way every now and then is the fact that it is also football season...seems like the longest "season" of them all! Anyways, back to the fun stuff. Season 7 of Dancing With the Stars started this week...here are my two favorites:

Brooke Burke and Warren Sapp

Gotta give it to Brooke, she's got the genes!!! You're probably surprised by my second choice, Mr. Sapp, but his personality is contagious, and he is so much fun to watch!! We'll see how far they make it!

Now this one has to go! Kim Kardashian.

Okay, so I'm not totally oblivious, I know why she's on the show...but give me a break...she's terrible!! We're only finished with the first week, so it should be an interesting season. They definitely picked some characters this time around!

Desperate Housewives, Brothers and Sisters, Extreme Home Makeover...ohhh I'm so excited. The Grey's Anatomy premiere is tonight! I still have 3 shows from last season to watch. I better do that in between my loads of laundry today so I'm all caught up!

Surprise!

Wow...I don't know how this happened, but for some reason our furniture came in about 4 weeks early!!

It looks really great in person, and now I can't wait for all the bedding to arrive, along with our valance for the window and of course...the super comfy glider and ottoman!! We still have letters to put on the wall for BabyG's name...but I think we'll wait and keep it a secret :-)

I would also like to thank everyone who have emailed, called and sent cards for Brian and I. You really have no idea how excited we are, and to realize the friends and family who are thinking of us only makes this time that more meaningful! You all have a special place in our hearts.

I have to apologize to my mom...there will be no 26 week photo of me. I just wasn't being a sport last week, no reason in particular other than being stubborn. I will work on convincing myself how great it will be to look back on the photos, and hopefully have one for week 28!!

One last thing...that baby counter on the side here...is really (REALLY) starting to concern me. Is that all that's left??? Don't be surprised if one day it disappears :-)

Getting Ready...

We have been busy and making progress the past few weeks! The nursery is painted! I had a very talented lady come and replicate the flowers in the bedding fabric and paint on the walls! It is quite different then any other room of the house, but I think it turned out well and will be perfect for our little girl!

Rainey just LOVES to be in pictures!

Another big deal for us...I officially have a "Mommy-mobile"! We weren't planning on purchasing something right now, but you know how those car salesmen can be! We've been looking for awhile and I couldn't be happier! It is the size that I wanted and still looks sporty! Hey...at least it's not a van (no offense to anyone out there with vans...they're great!)

FYI - That's not me in the drivers seat, it's a stock picture :-)

One last little note, many wishes and prayers go out to my friends in Texas dealing with Ike. Hopefully no one has been poorly effected and is making it through as dry as possible!