Allie Heather Benz was born today, yes on Halloween!

Our good friends Greg and Lindsay added a new member to their family on Sunday night.  Meredith "Mera" Haven Hobson was 8 pounds 7 oz.  I met Lindsay at church when we were both 21 weeks pregnant and found out we were both having girls.  I immediately made her my friend and since then the four of us have had many dinners and took all our classes together. It's been so fun getting to know them.  Congratulations you guys!  and I am not in the least bit jealous even though your due date was 3 days after mine!  :)  Can't wait for many play dates!

Okay still no baby but I am dilated 4 and half!  My doctor was even surprised that I haven't gone into labor yet.  I wanted to share something special with you guys.  Yesterday I was reading outside a Starbucks when a bug landed on me and I went to swat it away when I looked down and it was a ladybug.  :)  If you don't know the story click here.. Lady Bug Story   Then in the afternoon I was in the nursery and a ladybug landed on the window. Maybe it means she will be joining our family VERY soon!

If you have been wondering if we have had the baby yet the answer is a big fat NO!  Although I am very comfortable still we are very anxious.  :)  We will keep you all updated via text or we will probably post something pretty quickly on the blog so keep checking!  It will be sometime in the next week because my doctor will not let me go past 41 weeks.  Wish us luck!

Okay all you Benz blog readers I have a challenge for you.  I can't offer a prize but I will recognize you on our blog if you win!  In the comments space guess Allie's weight and what day and time you think she will arrive.  We only have 8 day until my due date!!!  and I know there are people who read but don't comment but I would love to hear EVERYONES opinion!  I also had an ultrasound the other day and they guessed her weight but I will keep that private for now.  :)  Good Luck!!