Baby Shower in the WAW

I always give a sigh of relief when I hear the flight attendant announce that we are beginning our decent into Raleigh-Durham airport. I just know that minutes after hearing those sweet words I can begin to relax, kick my shoes off and frolic in my natural habitat ;) Spending the weekend with Mom & Dad means home-cooked meals 3 times a day, airconditioner as low as I want, and pretty much playing queen of the castle! Last Friday my Mom was there at RDU to welcome me home for my weekend in Wilson to visit family/friends and attend my baby shower! It was so great to see everyone! Baby M has so many gadgets, toys and clothes now! I can't wait to meet him, dress him up in his new outfits and show him his new toys! Since returning to Meridian, Jake and I have been to the Dr. again and Dr. gives two very enthusiastic thumbs up! Baby M is head down and as Jake likes to put it, "planning his escape" ;) Stay tuned! Next appointment in two weeks! Ill be 35 weeks then--its not long now!!!

Mission Accomplished!

We did it! We actually ordered a crib today! I wasn't sure if it would ever happen but it did!--Crib & Dresser are being mailed to JC Penny and we can pick them up next week! Now Baby M finally has a place to sleep and a flat surface for us to change him on. He kicked me with excitement when I told him ;) Now I can change my sign I wear to work to--"32 weeks, boy, no name".......Slowly but surely we will whittle that checklist down ;) Stay tuned.........

Just the girls

Mom arrived last thursday to keep me company while Jake was away in Jacksonville for work. It was so nice to have her here. We did all my favorite things like making homemade pizza, walking/running at bonita lakes, shopping, and going out to lunch. We also started some new projects--I knitted a hat (for jake--the next one will be for baby), and started scrapbooking pictures of baby M (well, baby M's current home-my belly-and what hes been up to since conception).

I've been trying to keep running as much as possible as I promised myself I'd do once I found out I was preggers--but yesterday I think I finally overdid it. Mom and I did a 4.5 mile loop (running and walking) in 95 degree heat and I sure am paying for it today. Pounding those trails for an hour requires way more recovery for a 182 pound pregger lady than a 150 non-pregger 28 year old.

Anyway, as of now, Im 32 weeks along which makes me 8 months pregnant--we still have no baby boy name or nursery set up. Its crunch time now I know--and everyone at work lets me know too. I decided I would start wearing a sign to work that says "32 weeks, boy, no name yet, no nursery yet." A name will come to us I am sure--and the nursery will be finished in time. For now, its rest time for me!

ANOTHER Mattheisen Wedding!

The last weekend of our trip was action packed with wedding festivities! Jake's younger sister Jessica married an awesome guy named Ryan and they were so thoughtful to include Jake and me in the wedding!

Duluth....little piece of paradise in MN

Jake and I took a trip up the north shore of lake superior. We hiked at Gooseberry falls, ate traditional Scandinavian dinner, and had to wear long sleeves the entire time!!! Who knew it could be so chilly in July!

Our Nieces can BALL y'all!

We watched our niece Courtney play two softball games while we were in monticello, MN. Everyone was there--Chad stepped in to help coach while Jen, Carlee, Caitlin and Chloe cheered with us from the sidelines. After that we went to see Eclipse on opening night!

Lake Minnawaska

We got to spend a few days up at the Mattheisen cabin going boating, grilling out and even catching a baseball game at a town nearby.

White horses and saris and naan bread oh my!!!

June 26th Jake and I took off on our long overdue vacation to Chicago and Minnesota. First stop was Chicago for my friends Ashwin & Vrinda's wedding. Having only attended white southern weddings for as long as I can remember (aside from one Zoroastrian ceremony last May), Jake and I were both surprised at all the bells and whistles the Hindu ceremony included: Groom rode in on a white horse while his family danced; the bride was carried in by her maternal uncles; 600 guests attended, the majority in saris or the male equivalent; intricate ceremony with so many traditions/symbols included we were given a booklet of terms! We had a blast and were able to catch up with good friends from Chicago. Next we were off to Minnesota for a week at the lake, a trip up the north shore and his sister Jessica's wedding.........