Mailee's Nursery

Mailee's nursery is ALMOST done and the timing is perfect. There is a possibility that she will be making her grand appearance earlier than expected IF the doctor decides to induce me next week.
I'll keep you all posted.
Anyway... I love that so many of my wonderful girlfriends pitched in to treat us to all the adorable nursery items! You guys are the best... and I am so glad that I will be able to think of each and every one of you as I spend my days AND nights in the special room. As I've said before... I feel so blessed to have you all in my life and I can only hope that Mailee will surround herself with friends as genuine as you all!

John should once again be proud of himself as he had a lot to do with designing the nursery. It was his idea to chairrail it, stripe the bottom and paint the top a different color. He also did it all himself!
Not only did he do that but he is working on the artwork in the room too... he painted the 4 little canvases pink and brown and plans to put Mailee's hand and footprints in each of them.
He is also working on a beautiful floral painting now the we will soon hang up when it is complete. He also bought the adorable crystal door knob clothes hanger on the closet door at an art fair in Anacortes when I was out of town - such good taste - def. going to be a great daddy to his little girl!
There is a very special monogrammed painting hanging in the room that my fab jax girls got Mailee and I just love it. A Navy friend paints them so let me know if anyone is interested in one and I'll pass on her info!
Mom & Liz - thanks so much for all the help in organizing when you came out to visit too! I love the diaper cake you made and it will be sad when I take it apart to change a dirty diaper.
OK... Here are some pictures. We are still awaiting the curtains that match (they are on backorder, we need to paint the brown book shelf still and John will finish the room w/ his painting soon... Enjoy the pics. Love you all!! Oh I will soon post renovation pictures too.. but I'm adding the new bathroom addition to the bottom of this blog posting b/c it is Mailee's bathroom so it matches her nursery... and yes, John thought was was ridiculous to have it match the room.. but I couldn't resist!

Cascade National Park Outting

Over the weekend John and I decided to take advantage of the beautiful day and go for a hike (an easy one that I could handle) at the Cascade National Park. It was so pretty there and we can't wait to get back this summer with Mailee! The pictures don't do it justice.

Happy Birthday Annee!!

Hope you are enjoying your birthday even though you are probably aching from running the Nike Marathon in San Francisco! Congrats on that too!

A last minute visit

My mom, sis and Liam decided to come visit me last minute since John was going to be gone for the weekend... it was a nice surprise and we had so much fun! Liam seems to like the pacific northwest and can't wai t to return next month for Thanksgiving!

Congratulations Colin & Christina!

Our good friends Colin & Christina tied the knot last Saturday in Chicago!

John was part of the wedding party and got to witness the two become Mr. & Mrs. Bernard... I however was not able to travelk due to the pregnancy :(

It sounds like I missed out on a wonderful time! I'm so happy for you two!

Long Awaited Belly Shots!

OK... you guys didn't believe me when I said I was HUGE! (well, Jen believes me, b/c she saw me!) Well, here is the proof. I have gained 22 lbs already and still have 6 weeks to go! So I will probably be around 28 lbs or so at time of delivery... which I guess is good b/c they wanted me to gain 30-35lbs. pahshaaw.....

Anyway... I really hope I can lose all this weight... I know that it is most important for our little girl to be healthy so I never hesitate to eat (as if i ever did) but it sucks not being able to work out like I used to.... the dr. flat out told me no more running.

I have decided to run a 1/2 marathon in April.. that is my goal... :)
The first pic is 7 months.. the last ones are 8 months.

Congratulations Stacie & Brent!

Two of our closest friends just became parents last week!
Stacie & Brent welcomed Quinn Addison Jaquith into the world... she came early, but healthy and beautiful! I will post a pictures as soon as I get one!
Stacie and I both got pregnant on our Costa Rica trip and were due w/in a week of each other...
I can't wait for Mailee & Quinn to meet in a few months... and am very jealous that Gracie (kitty's daughter) and Quinn can play together... but then again... so very happy for them too!

Happy 35th Birthday Liz!!!

September 30th, Liz turned 35 and wow, does she look great!
Liz, I love you very much and feel very lucky to have a sister like you!
Can't wait to see you next month!

A weekend get-away to Victoria, B.C.

John and I decided last minute to get out of town and away from the madness of renovations in our house last weekend... We picked Victoria, B.C. b/c we heard it was beautiful and one of the best city's in North America (and it is just a 2 hour ferry ride away).
It was such a perfect weekend! We spent the first day at Buchart Gardens (GORGEOUS) then strolling around the city window shopping. We had Dim Sum for lunch and then a romantic dinner w/ a view of the Harbor at The Blue Crab. We stayed at the famous Fairmont Empress Hotel and enjoyed the traditional afternoon tea there on Sunday. My favorite part of the trip though was on Sunday when we drove up the coast and admired the beautiful views and explored the amazing neighborhoods along the way. I highly recommend a visit to Victoria to all and can't wait to go back next year. Here are a few pictures!

I'm Back....

Sorry it's been so long since I've updated this blog... I have gotten so many emails, calls etc. w/ people wondering if I had gone into labor early or something since I've been MIA.
Well... things have been hectic - but not THAT hectic. HA.
We are still undergoing all of our renovations (crossing our fingers to have the bulk of the big stuff done before our little girl makes her debut).
We added a new bathroom addition in which I lost use of my office for the past month + making it nearly impossible for me to get to my home computer and my camera hook ups for blogging....
So that is my excuse...

Let's see... some updates. Sine I last blogged... a lot has happened.

John and I spent 4 days in Cannon Beach, OR over Labor Day weekend. It was a nice trip... a perfect mix of family time (w/ Jay, Deanne, the boys and her Mom) and a couple of nights of some couple time too at the Surf Sand Resort. It was a second trip there and we just love it!
We went hiking, had a bonfire at the beach and enjoyed playing w/ Austin and Jack on the beach.

Jen came for a visit the day we left the beach! Although she was here during the week when I had to work we were still able to enjoy time together. (working East Coast hours helped!)
We did the Chuckanut drive and stopped in a cute little town called Fairhaven (near Bellingham) to stroll around the shops. Of course, I took her to Deception Pass and Washington Park too.
Dinners and nights weren't quite like the good old days since I couldn't quite unwind w/ a drink.
I miss you Jen and can't wait for you to come back!!







The day after Jen left, Rod & Lauren came into town and stayed with us! We all went to Helen's wedding in La Conner and it was the PERFECT setting for a beautiful wedding.