32 weeks and a baby shower for a good friend

We hosted a baby shower for Katie (in the middle) - she is due 2 days before we are, Celeste on the left in due in 3 weeks. We had a great day!

Amy flew in for Kate's shower and birthday. Amy, Katie and I grew up together.

Chev in a bag. He was very tuckered out after all of the gift opening. He literally went over to the bag, knocked it over and climbed inside.

A whole lot of bellies - top Julie (32 weeks), right Celeste (37 weeks), left Katie (32 weeks).

We were just being radiculous- this is my shadow- what is on my head?

31 weeks for real this time

So somewhere we lost a week and this is really the 31 week picture. In some ways I am relieved to have lost track of time and essentially gain another week; but my body is starting to say, "ok how much longer?"

31 weeks and a trip to Colorado with the whole fam!

We took a family vacation for a few days to Colorado. We had a great time and Julie was HAPPY not to fly all the way to MI at 31 weeks. We rented a condo in Keystone and were lucky enough to see 7 of Colin's 1st cousins, many 2nd cousins and one spectacular aunt and uncle.

The gang a top Keystone. They had beautiful weather with great views. Colin took many jumps this day and is still talking about it!

Mom and I cross country skied while the others where bombing down the hills.

While everyone else skied mom and I hit the tourist attractions. This is the baby belly in "jail" at 31 weeks.

Colin bought a new helmet. He was named "Mr. Safety"

29 or 30 weeks

Life has been crazy, thus I have fallen behind on the pictures. When we hit 30 weeks the mini panic attacks also hit. Not because we are regretful or scared just unprepared- that should change soon though!

28 weeks and guess what we got......

SUN! Roxie and Chevy were soaking it up and sharing Roxie's bed, so cute.

This picture is a little darker but Roxie is actually looking at Colin take the picture instead of me getting my picture taken. This week I found that my shirts that were baggy 3 weeks ago are now a little tight. hehehe.

27 weeks

Colin made husband of the year by getting me this 'Sweet Life' dark chocolate with mousse stuffing cake for Valentine's Day. The only thing that could have topped the experience would have been paring it with a very nice glass of NXNW, Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from our local favorite winery. Once you see the picture below you will ask yourself 'Did she eat the entire cake herself?'

The answer is NO but it sure does look like it. Week 27 has brought a whole lot of growth and a whole lot of fatigue. Pregnancy brain absolutely exists; I told myself it would not happen to me and alas it has.

26 weeks and a weekend in Seattle

I guess the funniest story of the week is how often my patients said to me, "Oh my word, you can still do that, look how good you are moving around." I have to laugh every time because I wonder what they think I do all day. The belly continues to grow and I continue to feel it. Colin's first response when I get home it typically "look at that cute belly!"

Morning Colin with the coolest cup of joe, look at the design on top. We had a spectacular breakfast.

Colin keeping little Dahlia happy. Super cute!

Walking around Lake Union in Seattle. It was actually sunny though it does not look it. From left to right Julie, Colin, Brian, Nathan, Whitney and baby Dahlia in the carrier, Eric and Krista. We had a great time with good food and good friends.

Last weekend we headed north to visit some old P.T. friends and meet a few new additions. Left to right Brian, Colin, Alicia, baby Owen and Julie.