It's been awhile!

Well, I was actually just relaxing on the couch here with my hand on my own tummy, marveling at how very strong our little girl is getting! In the last two weeks, her kicks, punches, and overall activity has become quite noticeable! Even Chris has been able to feel her workouts as she tests her own strength! We had our second sonagram on Friday, and what a joy it was! The technician pointed out all her lovely and healthy features as she waved her little fingers and hands up above her head and tried to suck her own little toesies. We could even see her lips opening and closing as she tried to find something to suck on, but isn't quite yet that coordinated. Her ribcage was even moving up and down as she "practiced" breathing! I'll tell ya, it must be all that teaching she hears all day long from me, because the technician says that not all babies "practice" breathing until much later on....she's advanced! She also projected her to be about 1 lb and 3 oz as of Friday which puts her at about the size of a large mango! I tell my fifth graders the updates as to her projected length and weight each week, and they love it! I told them that she is probably about 11 inches all stretched out and they all took out their rulers to compare. Great teaching moment!

And, yes, I have definitely fallen behind on the tummy pics. I've definitely decided, however, that once they are published, they will no longer be bare belly. After about 20 weeks (3 weeks ago), my belly button made such an appearance and my pre-pregnant clothes got packed away...you will be seeing clothing over this baby bump. The only pic we have right now is from Clue night at the Buchanans thanks to our dear friends the Heines. We were trying so hard and came SO close to knowing "who-dun-it"....but our sneaky friends were watching our moves too carefully...or maybe we were watching theirs...




At the moment, Chris is off galavanting in New York City on a business trip...he's so important! I took this opportunity for a girls' night on Monday at the Melting Pot! Don't worry, that's a VIRGIN strawberry dacquiri by my plate. They had a ladies night special that automatically included a cheese fondue, chocolate fondue and 2 drinks...so I splurged! While the cat is away...the mice will play!



Last bit of news before I scoot back to my cozy couch with my Pippy dog to cuddle...Annie moved up her wedding date! I am so very excited for her and my new brother-in-law to complete the family! November 28 can't come soon enough for the love birds to tie the knot. They are bucking the norm and have decided on a beautiful intimate wedding in my parents' home the day after Thanksgiving! Our uncle is even the one marrying them! I am so looking forward to this unique and beautiful experience celebrating their true love! Cheesy...yes....does this big sis love her little sis? You bet.