Work Baby Shower

Some girls from Mike's work had a baby shower for us yesterday. They were so generous and it was fun for me to meet some of the people he works with. Girl stuff is just to cute!

These were to cute not to photograph!

Spring Time and Company

Irises

African Violet

Gabriel and Mike

This week my irises started to go wild. I just love seeing them every year. Also, we have an African Lilac vine that didn't do anything last year, but is now starting to climb and look beautiful. The little purple flowers are so cute. I'm glad I didn't give up on it last year and yank it out of the ground.

We also had a pastor, Gabriel, from the Congo stay with us this week. It was great to hear his stories, see his generosity towards others and sense his love for Jesus. We hope to have him back here in the future.

Valentines Day with "My Girls"

This year we celebrated Valentines day on the 13th so that we could avoid the crowds on the 14th. Mike brought home presents for "his girls" before we went out on a date. Sophia got some cute pacifiers and I got flowers and chocolate. I thought it was pretty cute that Mike thought of her. My husband is the best.

That evening we went downtown to an Afghan restaurant. I splurged and got scallops and shrimp. The atmosphere was great and it was nice to go somewhere a little more fancy than we normally do. We topped off the evening by sharing a sundae at Baskin Robbins. Yum!

Sophia's present

My pretty flowers

Out for dinner downtown

31 Weeks

Here's me at 31 weeks for those who are interested. I am mostly posting these for the child that is yet to be born and so I can remember my weight progression. I'm assuming no one is really that interested in watching my midsection grow.

Weekend Update...

This weekend was really busy. The weather was beautiful so we spent a lot of time outside doing yard work, mountain biking (don't worry, I didn't do this), and hiking with friends. We also went to our friend, Ann's, b-day party, a church BBQ, and a Super Bowl party. As much fun as it all was, I'm pretty sure I overdid it. Today I feel pretty terrible and am trying to learn what it means to "pace myself." Any thoughts on how to do this?


29 week mug shot


Made yummy BBQ chicken pizza after Mike went on a bike ride and I went on a hike with friends


Ann's 26th birthday party!