All in a Friday

Fridays seem to be the best days for me to get my weekly check-ups, so Fridays it will be.  Not a bad way to end the week, listening to my baby girl's heartbeat and trying to guess when she might arrive.  This Friday Tim & I both went to the appointment and left with no significant news about when Adelyn might come.  We did learn, however, that from now until she gets here I will be given a NST (non-stress test) and ultrasound (not a fun one, but one to measure the amniotic fluid) at every appointment. 

Since I was off early on Friday and Tim had the day off, we decided to make the best of the afternoon.  We originally planned to go to the zoo and then dinner, but with our appointment running longer than anticipated, we decided to go somewhere a little closer to home.  We headed out to La Jolla for Happy Hour at George's at the Cove.  It was wonderful to eat some fabulous calamari, tacos, & hamburger with an ocean view.  The ocean was a little gray (as you can see from the first picture below), but it was still beautiful.  Good for a possible last happy hour hour for quite some time.

After happy hour we took a walk around La Jolla Cove and watched the seals settle in for the night and all of the tourists take millions of pictures.  It was so calm and peaceful.  My husband, who I swear knows every restaurant in SD county, heard about a new cupcake place in La Jolla, so we had to go and find it.  They were really good cupcakes and definitely fulfilled my sweet tooth.

These are minis...we didn't eat 6 full-sized cupcakes. :-)

I noticed it was looking really beautiful on the coast so we decided to go back down to the beach to see the sunset.  It was definitely worth going back down for, absolutely beautiful.  

So, while we had a busy Friday, it was a good Friday.  One I hope we can share with our little girl once she is here.

Big baby?

I just realized it has been several weeks since I last wrote!  I better make sure to make some more time to post updates!

Yesterday, Tim, my mom, & I went to Scripps La Jolla for our last ultrasound.  Our OB/Gyn & Perintologist wanted one last look at Adelyn before she was born to make sure she was still growing as she should.  Everything looks like it should and she seems to be right on track to be born in less than 4 weeks.  With everything measured, she weighs 6 pounds and 12 ounces.  Her legs are super long (thanks to Tim's genes!) and her brain & heart development are looking great.  Fabulous news for this nervous mommy!!

I wish I had some pictures to post, but since she is so big, they couldn't get much more than one portion of her body in the screen at one time.  So, no picture perfect opportunities. :-(

Adelyn must have known she was going to be on the big screen yesterday because she was moving like crazy yesterday.  She was moving so much she was giving her momma quite some pain.  She eventually calmed down (at 8 pm last night) and we were both able to get a good night's sleep.

January has definitely been a busy month while we have been trying to get ready for our little girl.  Thankfully we were able to spend some time with friends, celebrate birthdays, and have some family time over the last couple of weeks.  Hopefully the next four will go just as fast.  As for the countdown, only 29 more days!

The Countdown Begins...

First and foremost, Happy New Year!!  I have a feeling 2010 is going to be a great year!

So....I have tried really, really hard to not count down the days until my due date when Adelyn is supposed to make her appearance.  However, with the increasing swift kicks to the ribs, increasing number of Braxton Hicks, and the inability to get comfortable in bed, I have found myself starting to count down the days until our due date.  This is not without some apprehension, however, as there are still some things we need to get accomplished before our little girl is here.

While Mandy was here we did get one item marked off the list: the stroller.  I thought it would be complicated to figure out the stroller and put it together, but it actually was very easy.  To give it a whirl we gave Lily a little ride.  She didn't like it too much, but it did give me some practice pushing a stroller.

This week, Tim and I are also starting our child birth classes and taking two parenting classes.  By the end of the week we will know some breathing strategies, how to change a diaper, how to pick up a baby, and what to do a bath time. :-)  That makes us pros, right?

Along with some a last couple of things to buy for the nursery, I think we will be ready to go.  Only 6 weeks, or 47 days, left until February 21st when hopefully we will have already met or will be meeting our little girl!

Christmas Fun

How would I describe our Christmas in one word: fast!!  Christmas this year seemed to fly right by, even though Tim and I technically celebrated three different times.

For the first time since he started working at Trader Joe's, Tim had Christmas Eve off from work.  We figured this out a few months ago and bought plane tickets up to San Francisco to celebrate Christmas with his family. On Christmas Eve, Tim and I spent the day with his mom, dad, & sister.  We took a walk and even got to see some "rein"deer.  We were also invited to Tim's Auntie Kerry & Uncle Ed's house for Christmas Eve appetizers and visiting with some of Tim's cousins.   Then we headed back over to Tim's parents for a traditional Swedish dinner.  It is tradition in Carol's family to have a full Swedish feast  on Christmas Eve and this was my first time attending.  All of the food was delicious and the company was great!!  Thanks Mormor & Carol for cooking for us!

Tim's cousin, Alana & Me

Tim's cousin, Kelly is also pregnant & due in January.

Tim's Auntie Kerry & Carol

On Christmas Day, we had a nice breakfast with Tim's family and opened our presents from each other.  Both sides of our families (mine & Tim) both decided to scale back on the presents, so it made those we recieved that much more special. Right as we finished opening presents the Milton's neighbor, Rosie, came by for a visit.  She is such a fun lady and it was great to catch up with her as well.

Opening presents

A visit with Rosie

We then left for the airport (after stashing our goodies into our suitcases) and flew back to San Diego.  We made it back just as the Chargers game was starting, along with a headache for me.  I had two root canals done the Tuesday before Christmas and they were flaring up.  So, Tim and I took a detour to our house for me to take some medicine and rest.  While we were home we did watch some of the Chargers game, and one of our Christmas wishes came true...a  Chargers win.

My cousin, Cyndy, hosted Christmas at her house this year for my mom's whole family (I believe there were 36 total people!?) so we were able to join everyone for leftover food and family presents.  It is always fun to see what we each got each other (we draw names) and to catch up with family we haven't seen for awhile.  Thanks Cyndy & Josh for hosting everyone!

Adelyn got another quilt from Aunt Sandy

for Christmas!

And Uncle Dick thought he might be as

big as me...little did he know I am pretty big now!

Our hosts (Cyndy & Josh with Taylor) with my grandparents

Whew...the next morning my family came over for breakfast and we celebrated our Christmas together.  We ate and chatted then opened presents.  It was a good time of catching up since we haven't really been together, just the five of us, in a long time.  Alison & Tim both had to work, so we sent them off while the three of us lounged around and went to the movies.

Needless to say, we had a Christmas full of family and love and hope you had the same.


Side Note: Thanks for the pictures, Carol!  I really appreciate you sending them to me. Mandy, thanks for sharing the pictures too!!

Most Memorable Car Ride of 2009

Car ride. What did you see? How did it smell? Did you eat anything as you drove there? Who were you with?

This may seem like a wierd question as a reflection on 2009.  However, I have spent a lot of 2009 in a car.  I drive 30 minutes each way to work every day.  Tim & I drove 1000s of miles in Australia and have driven up to Nor Cal.  While many of my drives include great conversations and fun times, there is really only one drive that sticks out in my head as most memorable.

Unfortunately the most memorable drive I took this year was on the day my Aunt Amy passed away.  There were a lot of things going through my head as I was driving up to Los Angeles to be with my family.  I didn't listen to the radio much but was thinking of how fast life flies by and how each every day is special.  I was thinking of how life is so precious and how we always need to tell those we love how much they mean to us.  And I was thinking of how much my family and I would miss my Aunt Amy and how she was taken from us too soon.  I cried a lot and ironically the weather reflected my somber mood.  The ride started off rainy and slowly turned to some really dark clouds with sun peaking through. Those sun beams gave me hope and reminded me that my aunt was in a place where she would no longer feel pain and I took it as her sign that she was okay.  The sky was so beautiful that I tried to take a picture while driving (I know...I know...no picture taking while driving). 

My Aunt Amy was a really special woman and to have a drive like that, where I felt she was at peace, helped me be at peace too.  My family was lucky to have Aunt Amy as part of our lives and she will always be with us.  Aunt Amy, thanks for riding with me on a drive I will always remember.

Best Restaurant Moment of 2009

Restaurant moment. Share the best restaurant experience you had this year. Who was there? What made it amazing? What taste stands out in your mind?

I love food.  And I love going out for food.  This year, like most years, Tim and I have eaten out in many different restaurants. That said, I think this year the best dining experience we had was at the Melting Pot in La Jolla.  If you have ever been to the Melting Pot, you know the food is delicious and the whole meal is an experience.  However, on this particular trip to the Melting Pot we had FANTASTIC service and food.  The waiter was on top of everything and recommended a wine that was stellar.  Overall the night was just awesome and both Tim and I left relaxed and happy. 

This may not have been the best food we had all year, but it is definitely the experience that stands out in my head. 

Here are some pictures:

The food waiting to be cooked

The food being cooked

And the very satisfied customers

Charger Sundays

If you know me well, you know that I love the Chargers.  If I am by a TV and the Chargers are on, I am watching.  I own quite a bit of Charger gear, but was a little concerned when I found out I was going to be pregnant during football season. I wasn't going to fit into my normal clothes!  My aunt, however, took care of the clothes situation.  She bought me a maternity Chargers shirt that should fit me up until February. 

Thanks Aunt Nancy!!

Since I also get very worked up during games, my mom and sister have decided that I needed a babysitter during the game to make sure I stay calm.  Lucky for me, they also like to do stuff for me while they are here.  Auntie Alison has worked very hard these past couple of Sundays to help get BGM's stuff put together so we are ready for her.  She has helped put the bedding in the crib, hung the mobile, put all of the clothes in the dresser, and put the swing & bouncer together.  This has been a huge help for me and Tim and less frustration for us!  Here is what has been accomplished so far:

The room with all of the goodies all put together!

Thanks Auntie Alison!

And GO CHARGERS!