The Best Kind of Advice

When pregnant, it seems like EVERYONE wants to give you their advice/horror stories/words of wisdom - all of it! I know that I have a lot to learn, and I actually do like listening and learning. I CERTAINLY know that it's not going to be easy (and may not even be that fun at first), but I don't necessarily want to spend my day dreading my baby's arrival :-) Therefore, I like the kind of advice that makes me laugh the best!!!

Lil' Boy Has a Name!!!

Our Trip in Pictures

We had a great time on our trip to San Francisco and Yosemite National Park!!!

Here are a few pictures from our travels...

Of course we had to visit the Golden Gate Bridge!

Then we headed over to Lombard Street - "The Crookedest Street" in the World.

We took a great tour of Alcatraz Island,

and saw the Sea Lions at Pier 39...

We ate a yummy dessert at Ghiardelli Square,

and drove to San Jose, CA to visit the Winchester Mystery House...

Mrs. Winchester built this nonsensical house 24 hours a day for 38 years to scare off the ghosts of the people killed by the Winchester riffle that she thought haunted her!

Then we headed up to Napa Valley to see the vineyards. We took a tour of the Beringer Vineyard and wine caves.

Our first day in Yosemite Valley was cold and snowy,

but our second day was BEAUTIFUL and SUNNY!!!

We saw the granite rock formations,

and the beautiful waterfalls!

There were some absolutely breathtaking views!

I hiked a lot for a 6.5 month pregnant chick :-)

We hiked through the Mariposa Grove of Redwoods. Some had fallen a long time ago,

and some were still standing strong. I loved how small they made me feel :-)

They were the biggest things I've ever seen!!!!!!!!!!!!

We had so much fun!

Speaking of Swollen Feet....

Have you seen these????

 

They are all Crocs!!!! But they are actually kinda cute. I even like the new look of the clogs (see the last picture). Yes, I may have to take the plunge and get some Crocs this summer...my feet are already starting to get uncomfortable, and I'm not even to my third trimester yet - YIKES!

Baby Moon

Well, this time tomorrow I'll be finishing up my work and heading to Nashville with my hubby to hop on a jet plane! I wish I could say "I don't know when I'll be back again..." but I do - and it's Thursday:-) Kevin and I are taking a "Baby Moon" Vacation in beautiful California! I'm so excited, I can barely stand it! I need a vacation at this point in the year....feelings which may be reminiscent of my Spring Breaks as a student and teacher! Whatever the reason - it'll be a nice break.

 

I've also been thinking a lot lately of how our lives are about to change - forever. Kevin and I could not be more excited about the fast approaching change! At the same time, we both know that our time - together - alone - is coming to an abrupt end in a few short months, so we are excited to get to spend several days alone together - enjoying each other. This could be one of our most treasured vacations!

 

I've got my camera ready to go! Some of the things we plan to see are the sites of San Francisco, Napa Valley, and Yosemite! My feet are swelling just thinking about it ;-)  Stay tuned for pictures late next week!!!