Middle names...Ugh!

So we've got about six weeks left until Baby Abigail is here and we still haven't decided on a middle name. We were thinking about the name Mercedes. This was Abraham's great-grandmother's name, but other than her name we know practically nothing else about her. We've also thought about Michaela since Abe's middle name is Michael, but I'm not dead-set on that one either. Mackenzie is another one I've been pondering. Oh, and by the way, we were hoping to give Abigail a middle name that starts with M so that she will have the same initials as Abe...AMG (well, until she's married at least!).

I have two friends that are really good with naming babies. I say this because they each have four kiddos and I just love all of their names! I think I'll go to them for some inspiration and advice.

I hope my posts aren't boring you to pieces! I know I need to post some pics...I'm just a little lazy about taking them and then making the time to save them to the computer, upload them, etc. But I am going to try to be better about this!

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas...

...Everywhere you go.

Okay, not really. It's 94 degrees today! But here I sit making our Christmas list of gifts to give this year...and it's still September! Honestly, I just want to get all the Christmas shopping over with. With a new baby on the way in November, I'm not going to have much time to deal with it so Abe and I are starting our Christmas shopping early. And hopefully it will be finished by November 1st!

Pregnancy Survey

How far along? 32 weeks, 4 days
Total weight gain: 17 pounds
Maternity clothes? I'm still able to get by with a few non-maternity dresses and shirts, but not for long.
Stretch marks? Thankfully none at all!
Sleep: Ugh...not so good. I wake up at least 3-5 times per night to..."tinkle" and another 1-2 times because I'm soooo thirsty and need some water. Usually after one of these awakenings I have difficulty falling back to sleep for about an hour or two.
Best moment this week: Baby hiccups. So sweet.
Movement: This baby is going to be a pro at kick-boxing!
Food cravings: Popcorn and occasionally ice cream. I've been craving pancakes lately too, but I haven't given into that one yet.
Food aversions: Can't think of a single one...
Gender: Think pink...it's a GIRL!!
Labor Signs: I've got the sporadic Braxton-Hicks going on.
Belly Button in or out? In-and I think it will stay that way. It did during my pregnancy with Cohen.
What I miss: Sushi and being able to sleep on my back if I so desire.
What I am looking forward to: Girly clothes and accessories
Weekly Wisdom: Let go and let God. (Especially regarding the labor and delivery!) Also, pray for your children, even if they are still in the womb.
Milestones: Organizing three closets in the house (this nesting stuff is great!)...three down, only one more to go!

I've been inspired...

So, I've been inspired recently to attempt blogging again. There's just so much that I want to record and document, but I seldom make the time to. I'd like to start spending less time Facebooking and more time blogging. I was really good about keeping Cohen's baby book up-to-date until he was about two years old, but now I'm finding that I want to remember the cute and funny things Cohen says and does on a daily basis. And I want to start documenting the happenings of our family.

Anyway, I can thank my friend Vannessa for this inspiration. She is great about blogging regularly and her blog is hilarious and such a joy to read. Her son Cole is going to love reading his mommy's blog someday! Thanks for the inspiration Vannessa!