I spent this past week (Spring Break) in Michigan making final preparations for the upcoming move.  It was nice to be back  –  Michigan will always feel like home.

While in town I was able to cross a lot of things off the ‘preparing for baby’ list and did the following:

  • bought a crib
  • bought dresses for upcoming showers and Bill’s graduation
  • interviewed several certified nurse midwifes and doctors – settled on a CNM
  • selected a pediatrician
  • finalized the color and bought paint for Baby Gray’s room (pale yellow)
  • checked out the house we are renting – will post photos soon
  • Oh!  And I finished my Master’s degree!

Bill arrived on Thursday and we spent a lot of time with family and friends.  We were able to visit my grandma at Woodward Hills, enjoy Easter dinner and brunch with family, and visit with Jerry, Karen, Becca and Amy who were taking care of a sick Heidi.

We were also surprised with a package of baby clothes from my mom and Pinata and a beautiful, hand-knit teddy bear made by Judy.  Baby Gray’s first stuffed animal!

Needless to say it was not the most relaxing vacation, but we are excited about the decisions we made this week and look forward to moving back to the midwest!