38 Weeks - 27 Nov. 2010

Full-term, baby!

The Seals on the Bus - 25 Nov. 2010

What am I grateful for on Thanksgiving? Ultimately not turkey on the table but "Seals on the Bus." This book has long been a favorite of William's. He has started to sing along - there is no cuter honk, roar, baa, town or end than uttered by him.

36 Weeks - 13 Nov. 2010

36 Weeks seemed unimaginable in August. We feel like we are the benefactors of many prayers and are exceptionally grateful. On Friday, 12 Nov. we had the final sonogram. The baby proved to have the flexibility of a gymnast and the energy of a...toddler! She kicked until she caught her foot and nearly kissed her toes. If I had taken live action video, it would have been worth more than $10,000! She continues to grow well. We can wait to see her, although not much longer. (After months of anxiety over "keeping her in," a few weeks waiting for her to "get out" shouldn't be too excruciating!)

Pink Elephant Baby Shower - 6 Nov. 2010

Joanna Dussault and I collaborated to create a pink elephant themed baby shower. White (also known as pink) elephants are presented exclusively to royalty in Thailand. (This was one of 16 facts shared at the shower on elephants - another favorite was that elephants, like humans whom are typically right or left-handed, are right or left-tusked!) Our "royalty," a soon-to-be-princess, was regally spoiled. The greatest enjoyment was celebrating with family and friends.

All Hallows Eve-Eve - 30 Oct. 2010

All Hallows Eve-Eve was a day for celebration. My incredi-boy and his incredi-papa attended the Branch Halloween Activity. Giant orange balloons that didn't pop were the perfect treat sans trick.
We were thrilled to commemorate 34 weeks. My naturally rounded belly was already pumpkin-esque - a few pieces of black felt basted to an orange t-shirt completed the effect.