We've got a Kicker!

Summer has flown by and not only am I nearing the end of summer vacation but also the end of my fifth month of pregnancy! We'll be 24 weeks on Friday and are feeling absolutely fantastic. Henry has started to be quite the kicker. Jake can now feel him moving around and today we both spent quite a bit of time staring and laughing at my belly as the kid rocked out to Jake's guitar. We are hoping and pleading that this little guy gets his father's aptitude for music instead of my inability to even clap on beat. Yesterday at our doctor's appointment the doctor commented on what a strong kicker the baby was for his size. This leads us to believe that Henry may also be inheriting his father's massive feet. Anyone wanting to contribute to our son's future shoe fund can contact us privately. :)
I really should think about buying some maternity clothes at this point...

In the words of Monica Gellar...

"I'm going to love you so much no woman will ever be good enough for you."

Our sweet Henry James.

And a not so exciting picture of me at 19 weeks 4 days. I can't believe we'll be half way on Friday. Let the nesting and shopping begin!

Our newest nephew!

We're in love with this sweet little guy and can't wait to find out tomorrow if we are giving him a girl or boy cousin.

Jake at his finest.

This look can mean only one thing; it's mosquito season in the Cascades. And for anyone wondering- "Family Safe" bug spray is also bug safe. I'm pretty sure I put our baby at more risk by the 88 bites I received than if I had doused myself with deet. Our faces, of course remained bite free and did so while looking amazingly attractive.

Zee Baby Bump

Here we are at 14 weeks.


And now at 17 weeks (just after dinner and feeling very uncomfortable).

Baby's First Jump

If there is one thing this baby is going to have to get used to, it's jumping.

(At the beach in Yachats celebrating our 4th wedding anniversary.)

We are in our second trimester and are feeling wonderful, which is a very nice change from the never ending nausea experienced during that delightful first trimester. I have gained exactly zero pounds which is not very exciting at all. We are trying to remedy that but my diet consists mostly of strawberries and string cheese, which apparently are not high caloric foods.

Our next doctor's appointment is July 26th and will include a ultrasound to find out what we're cooking. Can't wait!

A Return to the Blogging World

I've been doing a lot of this lately.


Mainly due to this.


We're due December 16th and are very much looking forward to this new adventure into babyland.