A race to the stoplight

This morning I went walking; it was my attempt at exercising for the day and part of my attempt not to turn to a bowl full of jelly before our little one makes her appearance. Anyway, I was walking and this little old man was walking next to me. Then I saw it. A competitive gleam in his eyes. He was racing me! Well, surely I couldn't let him out walk me, so the race to the stop light began. The only question remaining is who can walk faster, a 36 week pregnant woman or a little old man? I can. I can! I left him in the dust, . . . but just barely.

34 and counting . . . and a sunset cruise

On Sunday our friends Rachel and Steve took us for a sunset cruise on their yacht. (I guess not technically their yacht, blah blah blah, but close enough :-) Holy beautiful sunset! It was so fun! Thanks again you guys!

I stole this picture from Rachel's blog. To see more pictures of the trip (and enjoy Rachel's amazing photography) check out http://steveandrachel.blogspot.com/

Now, for a brief pregnancy update.

Tomorrow I will be 35 weeks pregnant (and not loving it). I have not been for a decent run in 3 months or played soccer for 6, and it has been even longer since I have not had to gag down fresh veggies (and they used to be my fave!). I still don't have a job, and even the seal rescue that I was going to volunteer at wouldn't have me because of my current impregnated state. As it turns out, as I get more and more pregnant and have fewer and fewer distractions I get more and more crazy. Sometimes I wonder if Joe even recognizes the girl he once married (because I don't seem to recognize myself). I think I have become totally neurotic and emotional. Ugh. I am so amazed with the women who just seem to sail through pregnancy (even enjoy pregnancy?). I think they might be lying. With that being said, Joe and I are getting sooo excited to meet our little girl. The way I see it, she is just about ripe and it is about time for her to make her showing. While our apartment is not nearly ready (and we still have absolutely no idea what to name her) we are very, very ready. Here are a couple of pictures (for better or worse) that capture me with my current globe of a belly. The scary thing is that for the next 5-6 weeks it can only get bigger. I know I have been saying this for about 6 months now . . . but I think I am going to pop.

One thing about being pregnant that has been amazing . . . Joe and I have already felt so much love and support from our friends and family. A few weeks ago I traveled to Utah/Idaho to visit. Not only was it fantastic to see everyone, but Joe's family threw me an amazing baby shower, and my friends from work threw me a shower. Then, I came back to Cali and my friends and ward threw me another amazing baby shower. Joe and I are so grateful for the love and generosity that everyone has shown us. It is a little bit daunting to think about bringing a new baby into the world, and it is so encouraging to know that we have so much support and that we really are not alone in our new adventure . . . so to everyone . . . thank you and we love you!