For everyone who has been asking to see my belly, here is the beach ball. It appears to be well done according to my belly button thermometer. I am 30 plus weeks at this point and feeling every bit of the 20 lbs I have gained. Sleeping is hard, breathing is hard, exercising is hard.....but all worth it to feel that little girl jump kick and punch my rib cage (I forgot to mention getting up every night 5-10 times to tinkle). But, Josh and I couldn't be more greatful for a healthy pregnancy thus far.
(FYI the only reason I am allowing people to see this lovely bump is to prove I am actually pregnant. For many of our family members and friends, I didn't look pregnant when we saw them at Christmas or we didn't get to see some people at all. I don't want anyone to think Josh and I kidnapped some child off the street! ENJOY!)
The day after this picture was taken, Josh's mom and Larry arrived at our house. They were for a long weekend and helped us with some major house renovations. We had a wonderful time. Josh and Larry put up a shed for the back yard and Pam and I worked in the yard and in the baby's room. We also sampled the taco/burrito stand on wheels in Plumas Lake (literally the only food place in Plumas Lake and it was DELICIOUS).
We finally gave our laborers some rest and relaxation and took a drive through the Napa Valley. We went on the Mondavi wine tour and tasting. CHEERS! My juice was amazing by the way, when I swirled the juice it released all of the esthers and the aroma was really intense. Best, most expensive juice I have ever had the pleasure of tasting!!
Sadly, the in-laws had to make their way back to the blizzards and cold temperatures of North Dakota. We are so happy and thankful they came to visit and to help get the house in better shape. We needed a little family rejuvination. It gets a little (I mean SUPER) lonely always being so far from family and friends.
I think my growing belly and perhaps the obnoxious winter in MN guided my mom's decision to come for a visit too! Only 3 days after Pam and Larry left, my mom rolled into town. Right off the bat we really made her trip an experience she will never forget....
CRAIGSLIST detour...oh yeah, for those of you who don't know, Josh and I are Craigslist addicts. Seriously, it is crazy to be able to buy practically brand new stuff for little to nothing. I think my mom had a good time, she at least found it entertaining that Josh and I were having the worst communication ever....
1. The dimensions of this couch were given to Josh 2 days prior to picking it up. When I asked Josh " Will the couch work?" he answered, "yeah, no problem". The morning we picked up the couch, Josh informs me the couch won't fit in the Enclave. GRRRR. When I asked him why he told me there wouldn't be a problem with the dimensions of the couch he said "JoAnna, I was busy doing something and I wanted you to stop talking and bothering me". Real nice!!
2. We both thought the other person had grabbed the cash....nope, we showed up to this poor woman's house without any money. Seriously, unbelievable.
3. Because we weren't able to use the Enclave, we borrowed a 2 door truck from Josh's co-worker/friend. Needless to say, we looked quite hilarious smooshed into the back seat with all of the cushions, mom's luggage, and more cushions.
4. Did I mention it was down pouring!
Regardless, we ended up with a beautiful couch and Josh and I are still married! HAHA
After the adventure, we worked on the house, enjoyed the company, went to a play (I love you, you're perfect, now change) and.......... got to have a 3d ultrasound.
These pictures are pretty amazing......
Josh thinks she has my "big" lower lip. Do I really have that big of a lower lip? I know I have big teeth, but a big lower lip....I don't think so. Considering my extra large teeth, I was concerned she was going to have teeth already! (kidding)
From right to left of the picture above...you can see her nose and lips. I would't call this one cute, actually it is a little creepy!?
It was pretty amazing to see our little girl. Although, she looks so peaceful in all of these pictures that it seems hard to believe she is the critter kickin' and punchin'. She was so precious and so big, wieghing in at just under 3 1/2 lbs. I think mom enjoyed the ultrasound as well....technology has really changed since she last had one done.
Mom left and now it is just Josh, myself, Turtle and the bun in the oven. Only a few weeks left to go. We are both excited and freaked out of our minds...which I think means we are normal, newly expecting parents! Stay tuned...we will have more pictures to come!
