Biggest Snow Fall of the Winter

Well we finally got a good snow fall... only problem was that first it rained, and then sleeted ice, and then finally snowed - heavy, wet snow - probably about 5 inches which was the most we had gotten at one time all winter.  But of course with heavy, wet snow on top of ice... it brought down lots of trees by us and of course our power.  Go figure.  Thank goodness we bought that generator last time.  We lots power for about 20 hours and were very thankful when it finally came back on.

Michigan basketball

Well Michigan basketball is back!  And we enjoyed Mom's Christmas present on Sunday and it was a great present!  The new Chrysler Center is amazing.  We had great seats.  Michigan won!  And we got to hang out with mom and dad for the day.

Baby Delaney's first basketball game... loved it... was practicing his or her jump shot the whole game :-)

Throwing balls in the house is bad

Well I learned my lesson today... You should not throw balls in the house - especially by a hutch made of glass. Yes that's right I successfully threw a tennis ball - left handed might I add - through the glass pane. And it broke - go figure. Of course, mom and dad and Ryan were all there to witness it. Oops!

Prenatal Massage

Back for my birthday, Ryan had gotten me a gift certificate for a mother-to-be massage.  Well I didn't want to use it until I really needed it.  I figure with 6 weeks to go, I needed and what would be better than for Ryan to go along for an expectant couple's massage.  Ryan loved it... said it was the best massage ever.  Mine was okay, but definitely not as good when you aren't pregnant because you can't lay on your stomach so you have to lay on your side, propped up with pillows. But I'm sure it helped!

Greenwood Baby Shower

Well despite being quite under the weather, we ventured to Greenwood for a weekend of family, fun and a baby shower.  We made it Greenwood alittle before 10:00 pm and I finally got to meet Ryan's grandmother.  She was wonderful - so warm and friendly.

Saturday morning we got ready and then headed over to Suzy's house for the baby shower.  It was great - about 20 people came over for it, yummy food and cupcakes, and one baby shower game (how big is Abbey's belly and to be exact it was 11 toilet paper squares, which 3 people guessed). 

Joy, Linda and Suzy - my gracious hostesses

We got lots of great things and are pretty much ready for Baby Delaney to come - 7 weeks and counting!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Ryan and I celebrated Valentine's Day a little early with dinner at Red Robin and some baby shopping or picking up our dresser.  He also surprised me with some beautiful red roses. 

Then on V day, we did a little photoshoot for 8 months and had a great spaghetti diner.

Baby Shower #1

After Saturday, I feel very blessed to have such great family and friends and grateful for the time they spent with me (and Ryan) and the wonderful baby gifts they brought.  The afternoon of talking, laughing, eating and reminiscing and learning about what some of the gifts were that I opened.  Probably the best one was that I kept calling the teething toys chew toys instead.  Oops.  Well I figure Miller will eventually get his paws on them so then they will be chew toys (he already brought one of them out to me).  Also, baby D's library is quite extensive already.  I think we better start practicing by reading a book a night until he or she comes.  Baby D now a high chair, 2 strollers, a car seat, lots of toys, a bouncy chair, a portable swing, burp clothes, diapers, and so much more.  Having all the baby stuff here is making me realize how close our due date really is - less than 8 weeks away and I think it will go by quickly.

A big thank you to my best friend Alicia for all she did to help with the shower - all the wondering decorations and fun activities she planned. (writing sayings on diapers, decorating blocks, and leaving a message for the baby)  It was perfect.  And to my sisters for all the food and drinks and coordinating all the people that came and keeping the party going.  I am so lucky!  And this baby is going to have some amazing aunts.

Last plane trip before D-Day

As the end (or beginning) is nearly, I boarded a plane for my last trip before Baby D comes.... and a long flight and a week trip to Belgium.  Luckily when I booked our tickets I was able to score exit row seats so I could easily get up as often as I needed. And the flight wasn't too bad, but the baby decided it was a great chance to party for 8 hours straight.  It kicked and turned and flipped and rolled.  He or she was having a great time but made for a miserable flight for me.  On the positive side, the baby was moving so I was couldn't complain too much.

At HQ, I had some great meetings, but some longer nights than I am used to.  I missed my bed, my hubby, my normal food (not that the food there isn't good, because it's really good).  By Thursday, I was ready to come home, but had to wait until Saturday.  We went bowling on Thursday, and I was pretty proud of myself by beating all the guys in my office except one.  Let's just say I think I crushed their egos losing to an almost 8 month pregnant girl.

I got to enjoy a couple waffles while I was there too!  :-)  My favorite.  Flight home was just as smooth but the baby had another party.  I am now continental US bound for a while.