Belly Shots!

We have had a pretty uneventful week 35 at the Everitt household so I thought I would post a few fun belly shots for this weeks update. We spent a majority of the weekend at DCC (no surprise there) and Chad won his flight in a two day golf tournament, yay! Saturday I went to a baby shower for my cousin Ellie. She is due late September with a little girl. Here we are trying to introduce the 'cousins'.

Saturday night we had an impromptu gathering of a few friends for grilling out and games. Below is a classic photo - like father like daughter (sorry Dad, had to post it)!

This week is going to fly by as we are celebrating 4th of July this weekend. Hopefully Bucko Jr will enjoy the fireworks. More next week!

34 Weeks

This week marks 30 pounds gained so far, with 6 weeks still left to go! Yikes. We have had a super fun weekend. Friday Chad headed down to Peoria with 11 other friends for a guys golf overnight at the Paradise Casino. Although the weather didn't cooperate on Friday I think they still managed to have a great time. At least they all came back in one piece. What happens in Peoria, stays in Peoria! Meanwhile, my brother Ben came through the QC Friday night. My mom and I decided to entertain him by going to the movies. We saw The Hangover. It was entertaining but completely inappropriate humor. My recommendation is wait until it comes out on the Red Box! Anyway, Saturday morning my buddies Jenny and Traci held a brunch for all of the Peoria widows and some other DCC friends. While the cats away the mice will play! We had a blast. The food was great and the decorations were so cute. Little Bucko Jr got so much fun stuff. Unfortunately I feel like he is spoiled already. He doesn't even have a chance! Oh well. After the brunch we headed to the pool to cool down. I'm not sure I even got a tan line but it was relaxing. Then Chad and I went to dinner with our friends the Snyders. Now we are ready for Fathers Day! I told Chad we could do whatever he wanted today. Unfortunately it appears the US Open is STILL on rain delay so I'm not sure where the day will take us... Other events upcoming this week - Monday we graduate from Childbirth Class, Tuesday Chad is attending Daddy Boot Camp and this weekend is a baby shower for my cousin Ellie. Baby Fever is definitely settling in. Speaking of, congratulations to my friend Rebecca who had a beautiful baby boy this past week!!! Happy Fathers Day to All!

33 Weeks

Today was so beautiful we decided to take the belly shot outside on our screened in porch. What a crazy busy week its been. We were at DCC five days in a row! Wednesday night we listened to Captain Kirk (the Iowa football coach) speak at an I-club fundraiser and Thursday I golfed with friends. Friday night DCC threw a 'Saturday Night Fever' Two- Ball. So we dressed in our best disco clothes from the 70s, played golf and had a 70s theme dinner and dance party. It was a great time. My parents were very disappointed to come in 4th place for best costume. They definitely deserved better. Oh well. Saturday morning I hosted a baby shower for a good friend and then attended a retirement party. More dinner and dancing at DCC! We left at 12:30 so it was a late night but lots of fun. Then today Chad and I golfed 18 holes with my parents. Now we are both fighting to stay awake... Anyway, big news in the baby's room this week. The painting, wallpapering, and furniture assembly are all done! We still need a rocker/glider and have to put together the mobile and wall hangings but those are just minor details. I am so proud of myself that I figured out how to do slide shows so I hope you enjoy this weeks!

32 Weeks

32 weeks and the bump continues to grow. We just got home from a trip to Galena. Friday the ladies went to the spa while the men golfed and then we all hung at our rental home for the evening. Saturday the guys played in the rain and we went shopping downtown and met up later for dinner. Below is a picture of our group having cocktails at a wine bar. Basically we ate, drank and relaxed all weekend. It was great!


Chad was very happy to come home this afternoon to find we had little helpers over the weekend working on wallpapering the nursery (aka BJ and Kathy). Once we get the furniture moved in I will post updated photos. On tap this week - Monday is childbirth class # 2, Wednesday is an I-club golf outing for Chad then dinner with wives, Thursday is am and pm golf, Friday is a Saturday Night Fever themed two ball and Saturday I am hosting a friend's baby shower followed by a retirement party. I'm exhausted just thinking about it!

31 Weeks

31 weeks and only two months to go! This weekend we decided it was time to make some major progress to get ready for the arrival. Yesterday Chad and the two grandpas moved around all of the furniture upstairs so the nursery is now empty and ready to be painted today. While they were at our house hard at work the women got to relax at a baby shower! Thanks to my buddies Kristi and Kim who threw an awesome luncheon. We had so much fun and brought home a car full of stuff for the little guy. I think I have successfully figured out how to post a slide show within a post! Lots of fun photos above. There were 7 of us expecting mothers at the shower so we lined up by due date for a few photos. It was a really great time.

Enough with the partying, now its time for business. Today the grandparents are coming over for a painting party (we are very thankful for grandparents) and tomorrow night our childbirth class starts for the next four weeks. Also we are treating ourselves to a 3 day weekend next week as we are headed up to Galena with three other couples on Friday for a guys golf / ladies spa and shopping getaway. Should be fun! We are taking advantage of every opportunity to get in any last hurrahs in June. Oh yeah, happy birthday this week to my friend Traci (yesterday), and my dad BJ and sister in law Lisa on Wednesday!

Bucko Jr in 3D!

Wednesday Chad and I took Bucko Jrs grandparents to a 3D/4D viewing of the little guy. Technology is truly amazing! Unfortunately we had an 8 am appointment and he slept the ENTIRE time no matter how much the ultrasound tech tried to wake him. Maybe its a sign that he'll be a good sleeper? Or maybe I should have had a cup of coffee first... Oh well. Even though his eyes were closed we came home with several fun pictures and a video. The tech confirmed gender - definitely a boy! She also pointed out a few 'fat rolls' and some hair on his head so that was exciting. A few shots below:

Sticking out his tongue

Flashing a peace sign

Resting with his hand on his chin just like Grandpa BJ

30 Weeks

I apologize for the extreme close up this week but Chad is busy on the golf course so I thought I would try to take the photo myself... It's Memorial Day weekend and the weather is beautiful in Bettendorf! We have had a busy weekend already and there is still so much more to do. Friday night we went out for Mexican with friends and Saturday I took Bucko Jr for his first of many swims in the DCC pool. Then we went to a graduation party and my 10 year high school reunion. We had a cookout at the Palmer Pavilion. It was fun to catch up with friends (see photo below).

After the reunion we went dancing to the Travoltas in the district. Poor Bucko Jr didn't get home until 1 am! He must have been tired this morning because we slept in until 10:30. We are deciding if it's a golf or pool day. Then its off to a friends house later tonight to continue the party!

Two baby updates to report this week - first, the baby furniture arrived 4 weeks early. Unfortunately it is all sitting in boxes in the garage because we haven't cleaned out the room yet but someday we'll get to that! Second, we have a 3D ultrasound scheduled on Wednesday for the grandparents to come check out their new little grandson. Hopefully he is not bashful. That's it for today. Happy Memorial Day!!!