Gabriel Peter Jisung Park

Gabriel Peter Jisung Park arrived on Sunday, September 14th at 6:32pm. He weighed in at 7 lbs. 9 oz and was 20 inches long! He is absolutely PERFECT!

More stories and photos to come within the next few days...here are just a few photos of our beautiful baby boy and his birth day:

For more photos of our beautiful baby boy, check out these albums:

Gabe's friends and family:

http://www.new.facebook.com/album.php?aid=161852&l=cf037&id=503215491

Introducing Gabriel:

http://www.new.facebook.com/album.php?aid=159705&l=5b270&id=503215491

38 weeks

Here's a belly pic from this past week. My belly looks pretty distorted...Gabe's running out of space in there!!! Hopefully that means he will be here very soon.... :)

We are still unpacking from our move, but baby Gabe's room is coming together... Baby clothes, blankets, towels, etc. are all washed. We just have some organizing to do yet! I'll take some photos of his room once it's a bit more organized...

We can't wait to bring baby Gabe home :) Don't forget to vote for when you think he'll arrive and to get in on the expectnet baby pool (link above.) Sorry, Auntie Molly, you guessed too early!!!

37 weeks

Here are some (not so flattering) 37 week photos. We are successfully moved into our new apartment thanks to Mom and Dad and many other friends who helped us pack, move, and clean.

Our new place is starting to feel like home...we're slowly getting organized and will hopefully get baby Gabe's room set up this coming weekend.

36 weeks

I don't know how I moved into the last square of the ticker so quickly!!!

I don't think my belly has gotten much bigger, but I can definitely tell it's getting to be snug in there!

Here are photos of me at 36 weeks:

Last time I went to the doctor, I commented how the pregnancy has gone by so quickly. She replied that most women say it slows down around 36 weeks. I can see that now! If we weren't moving next weekend, I'd say "Come anytime, Gabe!!"

The ladies at church threw us a baby shower yesterday...it was a very special, fun-filled time. Thank you!! (I'll hopefully post some photos later...)

Just for Fun

35 weeks

Only 5 weeks to go!! We celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary this past weekend; Peter bought me 5 roses, isn't he sweet?

Here are my 35 week photos:

34 weeks

Sorry, no belly photo this week, looks like the week got away from me!

This week's highlights:

*taking an "Introducing your infant to your pets" class in Eau Claire with my mom

*having my mom and dad help start to pack up our apartment last Sunday

*feeling bigger than ever

*learning that Gabe is head down at our doctor's appointment

*taking Birth Class last weekend with Peter

Birth class was a good experience overall. Honestly, I'm feeling a little nervous about the whole experience, but I know it will turn out well and being nervous doesn't change a thing.

One of the things that scares me is a big needle in my spine and not being able to feel my legs--but the fact that I may be in so much pain that I actually beg them to put a big, scary needle in my back so I can't feel my legs really makes me nervous!!!

I guess up until the Birth Class, actually giving birth felt pretty far away...but now that I'm almost 35 weeks...it feels soon!!! (Remind me that I wrote that when I'm 41 weeks pregnant and complaining!) ;)

These photos are probably more fun than my unattractive belly pics anyway, so take a look:

Cecelia:

Cecelia and her cardboard box "fort":

This "cuddling" moment lasted all of 10 seconds:

Jetta:

Reese:

33 weeks

Last weekend, we had a joint baby shower at my Grandma's in Eagle River, Wisconsin.

Here are some photos from the event:

Erin at 28 weeks and Johanna at 33 weeks

Four generations--including those grandbabies in the tummies!

Beautiful Baby Afgans my mom crocheted

(I won't tell you how long she's been hanging on to those! ;) )

Aunt Char made a beautiful, delicious cake.

My mom with her brothers and sisters.

We had a great time, played some fun games, ate some delicious food, and spent quality time with family... Thank you to everyone who planned, came, and celebrated!

32 weeks

I'm a week behind! These photos were taken over a week ago at 32 weeks...I'll have the 33 week photos up soon :)

I keep having dreams that Gabe arrives early. I keep telling him he needs to stay put for another month because my store manager is out of the country until the end of August and we are moving labor day weekend! I'd rather move in my 9th month of pregnancy than move with a newborn... :)

31 weeks

Thank you to Grandma Prell and Aunties Erin, Hilary, and Molly for planning a wonderful baby shower in Eau Claire! Thank you also to all you came to celebrate and for all the beautiful baby gifts!!

Thank you also to Grandma and Grandpa Park, Auntie Soo, and Eddie for driving up from Illinois just for the day!!

Here are some photos from the event:

Erin at 27 weeks and Johanna at 31 weeks

With the Grandmas

All Gabe's Aunties

Darcy and me

Darcy, Connor, Johanna, and Gabe
( I have a similar photo from Darcy's shower before Connor was born!)


Krista, me, Sarah, Heidi, Jenny, and Cassie

Longtime friends

Some of the family :)

Auntie Erin made a beautiful quilt for Gabe and a matching puppy!

31 weeks

Thank you to my mom and sisters for planning a wonderful baby shower for me in Eau Claire this past weekend! Thank you also to all who attended and for all the beautiful baby gifts!

Thank you to Grandma and Grandpa Park, Auntie Soo, and Eddie for driving up from Illinois just for the day!!

Here are some photos from the event:

my growing belly

I thought this would be kind of fun to see my growing belly. The first photo is at 4 weeks, the second one is 15, and the last one is 30 weeks. I'm missing a few weeks because I don't have the jpegs from the photos, but you get the jist...

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30 weeks

Here's 30 weeks in Duluth:

I survived and enjoyed camping during my third trimester!!! :)

We spent a four-day weekend in Duluth--camping and enjoying the city and lake. Our favorite things included a train ride and carmel apples. It was really nice to have some time away together...sort've our "baby-moon." In baby news, Gabe is growing fast--at least I hope he is because I've gained 7 pounds in the last 2 weeks. YIKES!

Pray for us and our upcoming decisions about a place to live, childcare, and our jobs. I was feeling anxious about everything falling into place, and a few good friends have commented that it'll be fun to watch and see what God has in store. He's been faithful before, and I know He'll be faithful now.

Here are a few more photo ops from our vacation: