Another Infrequent Update

You think I would be more proactive about blogging since I have a baby growing inside of me, but it's just the opposite. I have no motivation. My mom specifically told me to post some pictures. So here you have it.

Dustin's oldest brother and his wife just had a baby, so we drove over to New Jersey to meet the cute little thing. Grandma with Emma Jo I just loved holding her all weekend. She is so precious and such a good little baby. It's going to be really fun having baby girls so close in age. Emma and her momma. After 3 boys this is their first girl, so she sure get lots of attention, as she should. And here is the latest pregnancy self portrait. 35 1/2 weeks. I am in the home stretch I guess.

I have no more morning sickness at all which is awesome. That ended about 1/2 way through and was replaced by heartburn. yay.

Sleeping is getting more and more challenging, between numerous bathroom breaks, bad allergies, and back aches.

Luckily most days I am able to sleep in, and I take complete advantage of that.

I don't have any real strong cravings, but I can't get enough of cold drinks and juices, and an occasional soft serve ice cream.

My feet and hands are starting to swell much more frequently now, especially after busy work days at the salon.

Because of the swelling I miss wearing my wedding ring. I also miss sleeping on my stomach and back.

I am still trying to keep active with classes at the gym, the treadmill and light weights, walks and yoga.

Dustin and I took some prenatal classes recently which were somewhat educational.

Dustin has put together the car seat, stroller, bouncer seat etc. We only have a few more things to get set up and we will be good to go.

Overall I do not enjoy being pregnant and can't wait for our little girl to get here. But the frequent kicks and wiggles inside me remind me to keep positive through the uncomfortableness and be grateful that I am able to bring a little baby in to this world.

So there you have it, hopefully more frequent posts and pictures to come.

My sister in law was kind enough to use her photography skills and take a few maternity pics of me while I was in Washington. Thanks Ali!

WA continued

WA is so beautiful, definitely miss this scenery sometimes Pool time

My adorable niece Lucy.

I got to see my friend Stacey who was in town visiting too.

I also had a baby shower while I was in town. My mom and sisters put it on and it was just perfect. And I got the CUTEST things for our little girl.

All the girls before the shower

I flew out to Washington last week to visit the family AND to throw a Surprise 30th Anniversary Party for our parents. It turned out so great and I think my parents were actually surprised! We were super sneaky and all of us 6 kids+ spouses did a great job at not spilling the beans.

Our custom root beer labels

The Happy Couple

Cutting the Cake

All 6 of us

The whole family at the party

We had such a good time and even had a little program with music, wedding memories read from family members, a poem and a question and answer trivia game with my mom and dad. Happy 30th to the best parents!

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