Maternity Photos

We decided (okay

I decided) it

would be fun to get professional maternity photos done!! It was nerve racking and exciting at the same time. It isn't every day that you spend the afternoon with your enormous belly hanging out while someone is taking photos. Danielle has a great eye, creative ideas and made me feel totally at ease. You can see some of our photos along with her other work on her blog Sweet Country Photography.

http://sweetcountryphotography.blogspot.com/2009/08/patience-is-virtue.html

BBQ/Baby Shower

We had our first of two BBQ/Baby Showers last Saturday. It was fun, great to see everyone and really hot outside! Considering it was 10 degrees cooler than early in the week I really shouldn't complain but the 95 degrees had everyone sweating. Not to mention my feet, legs, arms, face.... basically my whole body was terribly swollen do to retaining water. Gotta love it!

It was at our home and thankfully Christy, Tammy, Tammie and Dave took charge and I was under strict instructions to do nothing, they had it covered. Our friends are very generous and gave us lots gifts and all the outfits are super cute. We are grateful for their thoughtfulness, generosity and for their friendships!

The last one is tomorrow and it is for our families. Alan & Alicia were nice enough to volunteer to host at their home, so lots of thanks going out to them. We have family coming in from all over Oregon, Washington, Canada and even Costa Rica!! Wouldn't you know it, it might rain! What a difference a week makes. I am confident it will hold off and thankful it is going to much cooler.

It never ceases to amaze me that amount stuff babies and kids need. Well maybe not need but that you can get for them. Good thing for showers or you could go broke getting set up just to bring them home. I think were there. Car seat... check, diapers... check, wipes... check, outfits... check, crib... check, I am sure I am missing something but I guess we will learn as we go. Isn't that half the fun of being a parent??

Belly photos

Here are a few photos of my growing belly!I have a few from earlier months but I didn't really start to show until I was six months along and they aren't very exciting or much to see.

Late July 2009 (in my boxers because it is 105 degrees!!)

Late June 2009

Late May 2009

Goldens

This is Ruby and Tucker our golden retrievers who's world is going to be turned upside down here in about 30 days with Claire's arrival. They are used to being the center of attention and are very spoiled. Should be interesting to see how they do. I have complete confidence they will be great with her!