Introducing (again) the Star of the Blog...

Isabella Marie! Just thought you would enjoy some more pictures...so here's one of that hair I was telling you about and other that was just too cute not to post. I'm sure there will be a million more to follow, so stay tuned :)
She has been a perfect baby so far - ok, so i might be a little biased. The first night in the hospital was a little rough, but last night was A LOT better. Isabella still got up a few time thru the night to eat or remind me and nate to change her diaper - but by morning she slept for a solid five hours -- woo-hoo!! I remember putting her in her bassinet around 3:30 last night and I didn't wake up till around nine. When I did wake up, I found Nate and Isabella in the living room enjoying morning coffee and the news :) Just too cute.
Today, Isabella and I hung out all day! It's amazing how someone so little can take over your whole world. I love watching her sleep...as long as i'm not trying to sleep at the same time. I love watching her look around...i wonder what she's thinking. I love listening to her "coo" and cry...i wonder what she's saying. I'm amazed! And so happy :) Enjoy the pics!

Isabella Marie - Day #1

Isabella Marie was born this morning at 5:43am after a long night for Nate and I.

It all started last night when the hospital called at 6pm telling us to come in...just as we were on our way to get dinner...that's how it goes right :) Anyway, we made it to the hospital and without crazy details - like i said before - Isabella was born this morning. She was 8 lbs 6 oz and 21 in long. She is absolutely perfect. A full head of dark hair, big blue eyes and tiny little toes and fingers. So sweet!

It started this morning!

I'm not talking about contractions...I'm talking about contractors :) The concrete guy came this morning and dug out the driveway and path to the front door, so when I woke up this morning and looked out the front door - that's what I saw. Soooo, i decided to get ready and go run around for the day - one, to stay out of Nate's hair and two, those concrete guys are noisy ;) -- so I went shopping...nothing fun - just killin' time. Then when I came home, the second pic is what a saw -- let's hope it doesn't rain! It's exciting to see it all get started! Next, the plumber is coming tomorrow - can't wait!!

Almost...

Well, here we are...37 weeks and 6 days :) I thought for sure Baby Hubbell would make her Grand Entrance this weekend...only because I had a hair appointment yesterday and a mani/pedi appointment today...but I was wrong. I guess she's not ready yet -- I am. My nights seem to be longer with less sleep and constant uncomfortableness. My days, really haven't changed all that much except when i'm teaching I get winded pretty fast (the kids love that, that I can't talk as long or as much)...and everyone I run into asks me fun questions like "you're still here?" or "WHEN is your due date?". All part of the fun. Nate and I still haven't picked a name...things could get more interesting :) Speaking of getting more interesting -- we start to remodel our home this monday! I know, I know...what perfect timing. But when its all done we will love the addition!

The Nursery

The Baby's room is ready...filled with onsies, hats, socks, cute little sleepers and hooded robes, toys and stuffed animals, pacifiers , blankets and The Rocker. She'll be the best dressed baby girl on the block!
Now all we need is a name for the Baby. Someone suggested naming her "Princess" because so many outfits and hats were already embroidered with that name, but I think she was joking;) Nathan and I have a few favorites, but I guess we're just going to have to wait and see her precious face to decide which one fits her best. All we do know is that we want her middle name to be Marie, same as mine. Picking a name is really the hardest part of this whole story...I'll keep you posted and let you know how it ends :)

The Baby Shower

It was a terrific afternoon with friends and family :) Thank you!

Christmas in Pittsburgh

Happy Holidays!!! Nate and I had another fun filled Christmas with the Smith's in Belle Vernon...again, no snow - sorry Nate - but it's great to get together with family and friends. This year our family tradition changed a little, instead of going to my Nan's for dinner then going to my Nuni and Pappy's for dinner, my mom and dad hosted both traditions at their house. Twenty people sat around a big table and enjoyed Mushroom soup, Spaghetti with clam sauce, squid, smelts, pierogi's, Bolbaky, spinach and broccoli, just to name a few specialties. Looks like Nate and my mom are having a good time!

And for desert...Pappy's Birthday cake - he turned 82 this year. Happy Birthday Pappy.

And of course it wouldn't be a story without a picture of the belly bump -- 30 weeks! My dad thinks his is bigger :)