Week 26 - Maternity Fashion

For anyone who didn't watch the news last week - I volunteered to help a friend at a TV station doing a segment on maternity fashion for the holidays.  While it was fun to have 15 seconds of fame, the best part was seeing Santa who was on right after!

Baby is doing well - kicking and bopping around.  It's the length of a green onion (14 inches) and weighs as much as a rutabaga (1.5 lbs).  Happy Holidays everyone!

Week 25 - Hola Mexico!

This week we went to Punta Mita, Mexico for a little 'babymoon' getaway.  A great opportunity to relax, unwind and enjoy some last bit of sleep before life with a baby in a few short months :)  We enjoyed golf, the beach, pool and lots of great food and hospitality.  Baby is doing well and enjoyed the trip also. He or she is about 13 inches long and 1 1/2 lbs.  Sometimes it even gets the hiccups - talk about a weird feeling!

Week 24 - Baby Friends

With all of the excitement this week I forgot to take an actual belly pic (the whole purpose of this blog!) but instead we'll share with you our new little buddy, Gavin.  The son of some good friends - we got to meet Gavin for this first time this weekend, and also get a little parenting practice in.  What a cutie - can't wait to have play dates with him when our little one arrives!

Week 23 - Thanksgiving!

With so much to be Thankful for this year, this post is very appropriate.  We got to spend the day/week with family, friends, and lots of good food (all of which baby enjoyed...I think he/she was in a food coma for about 3 days).  I've learned that baby takes up more space than you'd think, as eating anything, much less a huge Thanksgiving dinner, is hard to fit in there (but well worth the effort!)  It was the first Thanksgiving in the new house, and we grilled the turkey this year on the new Weber grill.  Thanks to our families for helping out, cooking, and of course for the fun memories.

Week 22

I am a few weeks behind again with posting - it has been a fun but busy time with travel and Thanksgiving! I was lucky enough to get to spend a weekend with one of my best friends from growing up.  We had a great time in Scottsdale, AZ (and enjoyed the escape from the blustery Chicago weather!).  Not to mention, we got to watch our original hometown team, the Eagles (yes, yes I know the Bears are now my home :) ), at a local Arizona Eagles bar complete with Philly cheers, chants and music.  And a win to top it off!

Thanksgiving post will be up soon - still recovering from Turkey overload!