Callie Grace Dickerson is going to arrive any moment now! Lindsay and I can't believe how close it is to delivery day. We have been preparing for the big day, packing stuff for the hospital and getting everything set up in the apartment. It is an emotional feeling knowing we are going to become parents at any moment now. Lindsay's mom Catherine is here for the next 3 weeks to help us get started with Callie. Catherine is a mid-wife in Bar Harbor, Maine, so she knows everything about babies and what to expect in the delivery room. Good thing since I know absolutely nothing about what to expect or see in the delivery room, so that makes me feel better to have Catherine around to help out.
Lindsay is doing an incredible job being calm and positive while facing the end of the pregnancy. She has a hard time doing the little things like tying her shoes and getting out of bed, but she stays strong and powers through and gets them done. I am so proud of her and know she will kick butt when it comes to delivering Callie. I love you Lindsay!
On February 12, we had Lindsay's baby shower. A lot of friends and family members showed up and the shower was great. Big thanks to Pam and Glenn Bisbing for having the shower at their house and making favors for everyone. Also big thanks to Michael Pelnitz for making great food for everyone to enjoy. Carol, Lindsay's step mom, flew up from South Carolina, Megan, Lindsay's cousin, flew up from Florida to be at the shower. Lindsay's girls from California, Katie Bennett (also Kenny and Talen Bennett showed up) and Erica Blanke attended via skype and it was a blast seeing their faces and voices during the shower. It meant a lot to Lindsay and I to have family and friends from afar attend the shower either in person on on the computer. We love all of you so much!
February 12, 2011
Great news on our Hackettstown, New Jersey house, it is back to being built!! The terrible weather we had in January (lots and lots of snow) delayed the construction, but we have had some warmer and dryer weather, so construction has continued. The roof is done, as you can see and the stairs should almost be done, then the elctrical installation can start immediately after that. The windows and doors are also in, so any bad weather won't delay anymore construction. The bad news is that the finish date is pushed to mid-June, about a month or so behind schedule, but as long as it is built correctly, we can wait. In the end, the house will be awesome and we are excited for everyone to come and visit Casa Dickerson.
February 14, 2011
