Pregnancy Update 35 weeks

We scheduled Ella's arrival for October 22nd. I love fall, so this is just another reason to celebrate the season!

Week 35 is always such a milestone for me since this is the week, during Ali's pregnancy, that she was born. Although it is early and Ali was unusually healthy, I feel almost relief that we've made it this far. It is also a good reminder to have everything ready for baby by now ;) All I have left on my 5 page 'to do' list (which started out several months ago - quite extensive) is make and freeze about a dozen meals,

PICK A MIDDLE NAME for dear Ella (suggestions welcome),

and do a good house cleaning right before going to the hospital.

Here we are... just 4 weeks to go until she arrives. Dan wanted to take a few pictures of my growing Ella belly and the kids jumped right in.

After seeing these two little guys beside me, it makes me so very excited to meet the little personality that awaits us.

We are blessed.