Smooth as a baby's behind :)

So...Jimmy decided that the half guard was no longer enough. Tonight we used the Mach 5! I have to say I kinda like it. :)

Preshave

Ready to go

Jason commenting on Jimmy's shaving technique.

Finishing touches

Lathering the aftershave

No comment needed :)

Birdwatching

Abby loves to sit by the window and dream about catching birds.

Lots to share!

It's been so long. I have lots to share! We've had a great summer and back in June we spent some time in the mountains and at the beach.

Jimmy and I joined Josh and Regan for a very relaxing weekend in the NC mountains. Here's some of the pictures that Jimmy took. Notice the series of self portraits. :)

When we got back from the mountains on Sunday we went out to dinner with Ashley and Scott to celebrate :( their move to California. Jimmy and I don't have many pictures of us so we took these when we got home. Wow, big belly!

The next weekend we spent Thursday through Sunday at the beach with my family and Jimmy's family. We had a blast! While we were there we celebrated Father's day, father-to-be day and Kevin's birthday. We played lots of games and spent a lot of time in the sand, ocean and pool. I know mom got a lot of pictures so maybe she'll send them my way. We also got some video of wiffle ball on the beach with commentary from Ray. :) I'll try to post this later.

Last week we went back to the specialist for another check of the baby's brain. Everything looks great and we got the all clear! Finally!!! Baby obviously doesn't want us to see her cute little face. This time she covered it with her hand and foot! Maybe we have a gymnast on the way. (I'm going to try to scan the ultrasound pic so look for it later.)

Jimmy's 30th birthday is August 15th. I wanted to do something special to celebrate this exciting milestone so I got him something he has been wanting for as long as I've known him. A beautiful Taylor 12 string guitar! I also wanted him to have time to enjoy it before our little miss arrives so I gave it to him early. He was definitely surprised. I caught it all on video and if I can I'll post that later. Here are some pictures of him playing. It has a beautiful sound. It twinkles!!!

About a month ago Virginie taught me how to knit. We've both been working on a hat, sweater and booties set for our little ones on the way. I've finished the hat and I'm almost done with the sweater.

Pieces of sweater

I'm really enjoying knitting and love to look at patterns online and think about who would like what. Since I started Jimmy keeps asking when I'm going to make him a hat. I found this pattern online the other day called the 1-hour hat and thought I'd give it a try. It was very easy, but took 2 hours. Not too bad for the first time.

Race for the Cure

Last Sunday Mom, Maddie and I walked the Susan G Komen Race for the Cure 5K.  We've done this race many times over the past 6 or 7 years.  One of the best things about the race is all the goodies in the tents afterwards.  Of course being pregnant all I care about is the food! :)

More Photos

Here are some more photos from the shower.  Thanks, Virginie!

Me and Virginie

Jimmy picked the quote.  Maddie and Mom did the artwork.  Beautiful!!!

Baby Shower!!!

Yesterday Ashley and Virginie hosted a shower for me and I had a wonderful time!!!  We played some games, had some yummy food and of course I got some great gifts.  Here are some pictures. 

Playdough babies!

Me and Maddie.  The playdough baby winner!

Me and Jim.  Mom and Maddie made the picture.  Jimmy picked out a really sweet quote from a Red Hot Chilli Peppers song.

Me and Debbie

Yummy!

Me and Ashley

After the shower some of us stayed at Rich and Virginie's to grill out.  More food!!!  When Jimmy and I got home we were too excited to go to bed so we decided to put the crib together.  More pictures!

Step 1

Step 2

Molly really wanted to help.

Maybe the ball is more fun.

I think I need some bigger t-shirts.

Almost done!

Yay!

Third Trimester...almost!

Sorry I haven't posted in a while.  We've been really busy and have lots of news to share.  Last weekend we went to Greensboro to celebrate Debbie's birthday.  Happy Birthday, Deb!  One of our favorite things to do is play games.  Normally we play a card game we call Cheat, but Debbie wanted to branch out a little.  This time we opted for Balderdash and we had a great time!  I can't wait to play again when we all go to the beach with my family.  On top of celebrating Debbie's birthday we also had other exciting news.  We asked Debbie and Kevin to be the baby's godparents!  After a little screaming and some tears Jimmy and I were so excited that they happily agreed.  We have all become very close and it means so much to us to have them fill this very important role in our little one's life.  We love you Debbie and Kevin!

On Monday I entered the 27th week of pregnancy.  Some consider this marker to be the beginning of the third trimester and some say it's in one more week.  Either way we are really excited to be this far along and swiftly approaching our baby girl's arrival.  Also, on Monday we went to the doctor for a monthly checkup and my glucose test.  The test screens for gestational diabetes and we are happy to report that I passed!  Yay!  On Wednesday we went back to the specialist for a growth scan ultrasound.  When we went back in March they found a cyst on the baby's brain which they were not very concerned about but just wanted to monitor.  This time there were no signs of the cyst so Jimmy and I were very relieved.  The doctor was a little concerned with the size of one of the ventricles in the baby's brain so we have to go back in a month for another ultrasound to see how that's going.  After talking with my friend Ashley's husband Scott (who just passed his final board exam...Yay Scott!) I felt much better.  Scott is a radiologist and was able to reassure us that as of now everything sounds normal and they just want to make sure things stay that way.  I've included some of the 3D pictures they took of our little one.  She didn't want to cooperate and in a few had her hand in the way of that cute little face.

This Sunday is another very exciting day as my friends Ashley and Virginie are hosting a shower for me here in Raleigh!  It should be lots of fun!!!  I'll post again after the festivities to give all the details.  :)