Week 24

Go Beavs! In honor of their win last night, Alan wanted the orange flag to accentuate my belly. I don't think I need the orange to do that.

Sights of Summer - Bambi

Say hello to my little Black Butte Friend...


I took this from the family room window. I opened the door and he bolted. 5 minutes later, while playing Scrabble with Michelle on the patio, he was back to munch on Melanie's wild flowers. Less than 10 feet from us.

Life Lesson #1

Recently the Bean has been able to hear what is going on inside and outside of Mom. According to the Baby Center, he can even hear Raja bark! Amazing. I've been encouraging Alan to "talk" to the baby so that when he's born, he will recognize Dad and be soothed by his voice. Alan likes the belly, so welcomed the challenge. Below is what Alan first said to the baby. I've dubbed his sequental "talks" Life Lessons. Life Lesson #1 for the Bean...(And I quote):

"Hello baby. Hi baby. When you are born, you will.....(pause - Alan thinking) like your mother....(pause - Alan searching for the right words) do what I say."

Sights of Summer

With all this crappy weather, it feels like Summer is coming to a close. I refuse to accept this and plan to post some of my favorite sights/memories that bring Summer to my mind. The first is a picture I took at the aquarium in Wilmington, North Carolina during our family vacation. It was a fun day with the Barclay/Woodward/Tupper clan. But, beware! While the water looks calm, there are frogs lurking below.

Week 22

Looking Down

Crafty Card Party

Last week I attended a card-making party Leigh invited me to. 10 women each designed a card and brought supplies for everyone to make 2 cards of that design. My card - the purple - was pretty scrappy when compared to what these regular crafters came up with. I left with 20 cards, as well as some cute clothes for the BEAN. Below are a few of my favorites.

Week 21

Still growing...

Snug as a Bug

I've been looking for nursery bedding for the Bean. Trying to compare costs to sewing something on my own (with the help of Grammy). I want something simple, clean and contemporary. No trucks, winnie the poohs, or sail boats. Here are three I found online that I like. I thought Alan would like the Orange in #1. But is it too bright for baby? All should go nice with the blue walls. What's your opinion?

#1 - Happy

#2 - Vanilla

#3 - Polkas

Baby Bean Moves!

Last night I was lying in bed, watching the Real World Australia. All of a sudden I felt these two strong "bubbles" pop on the right side of my tummy. It was the first time I really felt the Bean move! He kicked, or air punched! It was the best feeling. I can't wait until Alan can experience it.

Other Bean Milestones:

April 25th - Day we found out we were pregnant

May 13th - Day we told our families

July 16 - Week 18...the week the Bean and my tummy really popped out

July 24th - Day we found out Bean was a Boy

August 11 - Baby Bean kicks for the first time in front of Papo, Grammy, and Dad

Belly Pic - Week 20

Raja is infatuated with the BEAN!

I gave in and purchased a horizontal striped shirt - I love it, and am sure it makes me look larger, but for once I have an excuse to wear a shirt that makes me look like a pirate.

Belly Pic Gallery - Week 19

Baby Bean is growing and although it is embarassing, I gave in and started taking weekly pics of the belly. Week 19