Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest was this past weekend. We had practically perfect October weather for it too. Cool, but not too cold and it didn't rain. This year was a little bit of a different experience for me walking around with a baby belly. But, still, oh so much fun. It is very possible that this is my number one event to look forward to year after year. It was great to see lots of friends and some family, enjoy the cool fall weather and of course the food. Mmm..mmm...mmm. Maybe not the best food choices through the weekend for me, but so delicious. Giant tenderloins, brats and sauerkraut, soft pretzels, funnel cakes, lots of water, and of course...breakfast at Mom & Dad's!! (At midnight!) It's a yearly tradition and always the perfect end to a night in the park. Friday night was bacon, eggs and toast and Saturday was scrambled eggs and pancakes. My favorite meal of the day made by the best breakfast makers I know. :)

Next year will be a different kind of Oktoberfest with Mom & Dad moving across town and of course, us having a baby. I am already looking forward to it. (I'm just hoping breakfast will still be happening.)

Check out more pictures from the festivities on Jason's Flikr site here

A Workday Surprise

Today was Monday, my least favorite of all the days.

Usually a very busy day (and my longest day) at work while my handsome husband sleeps in and enjoys his day off. Today, that very handsome husband made my week. He showed up with a dozen roses and a pint of my favorite Ben & Jerry's ice cream (Triple Caramel Chunk) in the middle of my busy day.

Currently, those roses sit on my windowsill at work to brighten my days...

...and as for the ice cream...it's waiting in my freezer to brighten my nights. :)

FYI - Yes, that is a pumpkin girl in my window. And, no, that was not my idea. I know fall starts tomorrow and I am very excited about that, but I still think it's a little too early for pumpkinheads.

Another belly shot

As requested....
My 29 weeks and 2 days pregnant belly.

She's getting bigger (and stronger) every day. : )

A Farewell to Summer

The leaves are changing and the nights and mornings are cool...my favorite season is upon us. (At least I hope so.) We are getting quite spoiled by this beautiful weather lately aren't we? I am loving every bit of it and am going to really be loving it the cooler it gets outside. 70 degrees top is ideal. I love jeans and sweatshirts and all the smells of fall...pumpkin, spice, cinnamon, all of it. To be honest, I can't think of anything that I don't like about fall. And next... the snow, the fires, the cozy sweaters and fleece pants. And this year, a newborn to cuddle with, which makes it all that much more exciting. :)

(11 weeks to go by the way)

We said farewell to summer last weekend with a boat ride with Mom & Dad on the smoothest looking lake I've seen all summer long. The sun was hot but the air was cool and it was a beautiful day. Just look at how blue that sky was!

We also were able to enjoy a night of OSU football and good eats with many members of my family last weekend. Well, the men watched the game, and us ladies sat inside and enjoyed each other's company. I enjoyed myself very much as did our baby girl as she was kept awake and lively for most of the night. (You may understand why if you have ever been so lucky as to spend an evening with a group of my aunts and cousins.) I hope that our baby always feels as lucky as I do to be born into a family like this. Loud? maybe at times. Fun? Always. I pray that we may always stay as close as we all are now. Speaking of which...I get to enjoy a visit from some of them tomorrow.

My New Favorite Thing to Do

I've just realized...my most recent favorite thing to do is coming home to a quiet house, sitting on our recliner and watching my belly bounce. :) I don't get to do it every day, but when I do, it makes for a very good day. Our little lady never seems to be quite as active as when it's just me and her relaxing after a day of work. She's getting bigger, and some days, I'm pretty sure she's just trying to bust her way out, while others, it's awfully still in there.

Lucky for me, today is not one of the still days. I love every wiggle, wave, kick and whatever else she might be doing in there. Soon enough, she'll be running out of room and I'm sure pressing a little harder on my bladder, but I think I'll still love it. I've heard that sometimes, late in pregnancy, you might even make out the shape of a tiny foot as it presses across the belly. So weird, yet so very cool.

12 weeks to go.....