Here is Madelyn at 20 weeks.
28 WEEKS
Things have been quite busy as the date approaches. Katie has had two baby showers one in Michigan for the Michigan family/friends and one for the Indiana family/friends here in Brownsburg. We are so blessed to have such amazing family/friends on both ends. After the two weekends we came away with everything we needed, plus some! We can not say enough. Thank you to everyone especially my mom, Aunt Patty, Krista, and Cara for putting the showers together.
Don't worry about Jake as he was taking care of by his dad as they went up north for Iceman where he finished 7th in the pro mountain bike race. Then the following weekend his father in law took him to his first Butler basketball game with his brothers in law and Uncle Steve during the baby shower.
As you can see he looks to be happy to be heading to the basketball game.
The glowing soon to be Mom in front of a the much appreciated gifts. She's finally looking pregnant.
Opening the gifts.
Jake's dad came down after the first shower to help get the room finished off. He is very handy as he basically rebuilt his own house outside and in. Paul or should I say Papa was the perfect man for the job. They hung up the chair railing, put the crib together (which Jakes team got for us!), and hung up the letters for Madelyn's name. After the second shower Jake got to put his skills to work as he put the dresser, changing table, and stroller together under the close guidance of his wife. He was exstatic when he got to use his electric drill for the first time which he got from his Papa.
The crib with letters above.
The whole room looking through the doorway.
The next 7 weeks will continue to be very busy, but exciting with Thanksgiving, Jake's birthday, Christmas, and the expected Madelyn. Nothing is better then spending time with family, and this year we will bring in another member.
Thanks again to everyone!
the rytlewski's (south)
