Elbow Grease

We had several sets of helping hands to help us get things ready for Travis on the weekend of the 14th.  We are so glad we did - it is amazing the amount of stuff that needs to happen before the little one arrives.

Lovey & Pepper were busy in the kitchen.  Pepper brought all sorts of goodies (including homemade chimichangas which are to die for) and Lovey made chicken parmesan and enchilada casserole all for the freezer.  We should be set!!

Grandpa and Travis's great uncle Mickey were also in town.  Mickey is the more managerial, analytical type so we put him in charge of figuring out and executing mom's food saver.  Success.  You should see how small the chimichangas became. 

Pepper had ironing duties & Lovey was busy at the washer & dryer.  We think we did about 15 loads of baby laundry.

Not sure what Mickey was supposed to be "supervising" at this time, but I'm pretty sure he failed. :)

Brandon built and stained a shelf for Travis's room, and he and dad installed it.  It looks so great.  I absolutely love it.

I also contributed plenty and have the ankles to prove it.

It really does take a village to get ready for baby.  We have been so blessed with love and support from so many friends and family during this remarkable time.

Come on out, Travis.  You have so many people patiently (or in Brandon's dad's case - not so patiently) awaiting your arrival.

XOXO,
Gara