Finally, a Squash!

I thought baby and I would be stuck at the eggplant phase forever. I am happy to report that we have graduated to a squash. In honor of the day I found my 'squash-iest' shirt to show off the squash bump.

29 weeks - baby is the size of a squash.

Celebrating Eggplant Day - back at 25 weeks pregnant

Wow - when you place these side by side you can see baby is really starting to grow - or at least mommy is!

Fun facts about this week: Baby weighs nearly three pounds now and measures about 17 inches. Over the next 11 weeks, he'll more than double — or even come close to tripling — his weight. 

Pack it on kiddo - we are hoping and praying for a big, healthy boy! :-)

28 Weeks

We are officially into the third trimester! Where did the time go!?!? Now that we are 2/3 cooked I am thinking it is time to start preparing for a baby rather than just reveling in being a preggo. Well, maybe I can do a little of both - I do love being pregnant. :-)

We got a little artistic in California and took advantage of the amazing sunset to capture some shots of my belly. These are a couple I can comfortably show on the blog.

I like to call this one 'Total Eclipse of the Belly'

The Babymooners

This past weekend Scot and Sarah became 'The Babymooners'. We whisked down to Carmel, California for a weekend of fun and relaxation to celebrate this special time of anticipating our baby. I guess this was also a last hurrah before our lives change and it is no longer just the two of us. Needless to say, a special weekend for a lot of reasons and California did not disappoint. 
We stayed at the Tickle Pink Inn in Carmel. Special thanks to Grandma and Grandpa Turturici for the fancy digs.

Here is the view from our room! 

The bottle of wine that greeted us upon arrival.

Day 1: Spent the morning hiking at Point Lobos Reserve. I look like I have a soccer ball under my shirt. :-)

Wild poppies growing along the coast. I was in a photographers HEAVEN here!

 It is harbor seal pupping season right now along the coast. The beaches were like nurseries, full of mommies and babies. As an emotional pregnant lady, I took this as a sign that we were in the perfect vacation spot. Poor Scot had to hear me coo at the baby seals.

Scot drove A LOT this weekend! He is such a trooper and a good driver, thanks babe!

While Scot drove, I played navigator. I did okay, Scot is a patient man. :-)

Next up on our day of adventure: The 17 mile drive. Known to golf enthusiasts as Mecca because it gives one the opportunity to see Spanish Bay, Spyglass and Pebble Beach golf courses. The view for everyone else isn't too shabby either. 

 Along the 17 Mile Drive, Scot checking out Bird Rock Island covered with barking sea lions! So cool!

Bump at the ocean. 

The weather was perfect! 

Scot reaches his 'happy place' - AKA The famous hole at Pebble Beach. This picture makes him look superimposed in, promise that is the real deal!

We were like paparazzi with the zoom lens to get this shot. Totally worth it! 

Sarah in her 'happy place'! Also, check out that belly! :-)

Spring Showers

This weekend we did yard work and shopped on Saturday to prepare for a baby shower for my good friend Danielle. I was a little nervous because it POURED rain on Saturday night. Sunday morning was threatening rain but by the baby shower, the weather had cleared up and it was beautiful! We filled our backyard with girlfriends to celebrate the approaching arrival of little Josie. It was a lot of fun and has me dreaming about more backyard functions and BBQ's - now if only the weather would cooperate.

 New patio chair cushions - inserting my feminine touches at the house. :-)

The setting: Complete with pink puff balls - Wendy made them!

 My fabulous co-hostess, Wendy.

Danny and I. (For the record, I am not taller than Danny. Ahh, the power of high heels.) 

Sarah, Danny, Wendy

 Food table, all pink!

 Danny and her MIL, Donna.

Socializing at the shower. FUN!

Reggie and the Man I Love

I commented to Scot the other night that the only thing that is annoying me about pregnancy is Reggie, our cat. He sheds and he has this UBER annoying meow that he uses when he wants outside. And it seems he ALWAYS wants outside. Then once he is outside he sits and stares into the windows like a stalker because he wants back INSIDE. I think he is messing with me just because he knows how annoyed I get and let's be honest, he is a cat, he does not have much else to do save sleep and annoy me! The thing is, I have to temper my cat intolerance because Scot loves Reggie. Reggie knows that Scot loves him and does crazy cute things around Scot to keep that love growing. When Reggie plays with a toy or chases Scot up the stairs I know I don't stand a chance and Reggie has won.

So I guess there is a marriage lesson to be learned here. Even though I don't love Reggie as much as Scot, I am trying to find a soft spot for the little fur ball. Why? Because Scot has a soft spot for the fur ball. Marriage is all about compromises and learning to love what your partner loves, right? Truth be told, I would probably be devastated if little Reggie was not around. Every once in a while he will do something cute and I too will be wrapped around his dirty little paw, at least until he starts meow/whining again.

Reggie

Ok, I'll admit, he is a little cute.

Here's looking at you, kid.

Week 26  - Life on the inside.

Week 26  - Baby bump on the outside. 

GREAT Grandpa turns 90!

That's right, I have a GREAT grandpa. He is 90 years young this month and on Saturday we celebrated him with a surprise party. I will repeat, we threw a SURPRISE party for a 90 year old! As risky as that sounds, it turned out perfectly. He was genuinely surprised and after that he was all smiles (and a few happy tears). It amazes me to think about the amount of life and love you can accumulate in 90 years.

Grandpa is an amazing man and he has lived a beautiful life (some sweet, some bitter) but here is what I took away from the day in terms of living a good life - live simply, be giving to others, love God and surround yourself with family and friends - oh yea, and fish. :-) 

Love you Grandpa

SURPRISE!!

 A cake fit for a fisherman!

Friends and family shared memories.

The guest of honor surrounded by his family.

Seattle - Day 2!

I know, I know, it took me a week to get to blogging about our second day in Seattle. Why are the weeks flying by right when I finally want them to slow down so I can savor being a preggo? Oh well, come the end of June I am probably going to be whining that I want time to speed up so I can have this baby and see my feet again.

But I digress, on to day 2 in Seattle. 

We started the morning by walking to Top Pot Doughnuts. Apparently President Obama had a doughnut at this place the last time he visited Seattle. I can't say that I blame him - mmmmm doughnuts.

Who can settle for just one breakfast? After Top Pot we walked to our favorite breakfast spot in Seattle, Pesos. I would have shown you a picture of my lovely eggs benedict but I ate too fast. Don't judge, I'm pregnant. :-)

 After enjoying two breakfasts we walked from Queen Anne along the water back toward downtown Seattle. I tried racing this group of 'running' statues along the way. My running is not quite what is used to be.

 Here I am exhausted and the statue runners are still going strong.

 Ahh, my aching pregnant back.

 Obviously I thought I was being hilarious and Scot dutifully patronized me by snapping pictures. I have no doubt he is wondering what happened to his wife and who is the cheesy posed-picture loving woman that has taken her place.

We made it back to the hotel after our epic morning walk and then met up with Scot's brother, Pete, and his girlfriend, Jodi for lunch and more walking around and shopping in downtown Seattle. The camera didn't make it out for this portion of the day, it just didn't go with my outfit. :-)

Sleepless in Seattle?

Actually, no. Combine six months of pregnancy, a full day of walking around downtown Seattle and two Tylenol PM and you have yourself a nice, full night of sleep.

Scot and I spent last weekend in Seattle. Scot had a conference, I tagged along and we had a great couple days. Saturday we walked around and I took my new camera for another spin. 

A few highlights:

Tulips are in season at Pike Market

I love all the colors of the fresh produce!

 I also love this guy. What?!?!

 The bump on the waterfront.

 

 My handsome baby daddy.

We topped of Saturday by taking a gastro tour of Ballard. Our friends, Dara and Jason took us to an amazing dinner complete with drinks beforehand at a cider bar and gellato for dessert. YUM! Sorry, no pics of dinner but the next time you are in Seattle check out La Carta De Oaxaca for some totally authentic Mexican food. 

Anna and Addison - This one is for you!

My sister and brother-in-law recently welcomed twin girls! Anna and Addison are an amazing blessing and we can't get enough of the updates their beautiful mommy sends. In honor of these little girls I had to re-post this You Tube of twin boys having a very serious conversation, apparently something to do with their socks. :-) I love this video as it makes me think of all the fun and joy to come with twins!

Beautiful mommy and her little darlings.

Happy Eggplant Day!

We have reached a milestone, baby is now the size of an eggplant. At 25 weeks old my little eggplant is regularly kicking, nudging and poking mommy. He is also starting to develop patterns of active times in the day. He is very active after lunch, this time is a personal favorite for me as it is fun to sit at my desk and pretend to work while I am really focusing on the dance party taking place in my tummy.

So to honor 'Eggplant Day', here is an image of my belly dressed in the color eggplant. 

Oh, and remember that walk I took with my camera yesterday? I failed to mention that I got my first photographer injury. Basically what started as a simple stumble wound up in a full-on limbs flailing fall. I am blaming pregnancy, not quite as agile on my feet these days. Don't worry, the only victim is my poor knee, camera and baby belly are fine.