Future Griz

During a recent shopping trip while Stephanie was visiting from Laramie we decided to try our luck at the elusive claw toy game. We were first unsuccessful at K-Mart but after $1.50 at Shopko we walked away with a Montana Grizzlies cheer bear for the baby room. Not that I'm going to encourage my daughter to be a cheerleader...it's just that we needed some kind of Griz presence in the nursery (besides the three Griz onesies, bib and cute leggings she already has) It should be noted that Cathy had little faith in Stephanie and I. But we do thank her for the quarters.

Getting stocked up

In preparation for the baby we've registered at Target. The grin on JD's face in this photo clearly shows his enjoyment of the influx of pink in our lives. So...if anyone is interested...you can view our registry at https://www.target.com/registry/baby/1EJY5OT9IAYPU hint hint hint...

There's a horse in my tummy

This photo JD took cracks me up! It was taken last month in his bedroom in Greybull. (The wall mural was custom painted by Karen Dunbar inspired by one of JD's favorite childhood books) I just love how the composition makes it look like my baby belly has a horse head.

Favorite things

JD enjoying his favorite Fall pastime... burning leaves in Wyoming with his dad.

Nurturing her Yellowstone spirit

In late October JD and I visited his hometown in Greybull, Wyoming. Instead of taking the interstate home, we decided to drive through Yellowstone. The baby needed to be exposed to the beauty that is the park. Those small dark specks in the upper left are indeed bison.

Hobbs tells JD what's up

JD and Hobbs discuss the new changes forthcoming... moving into a new house, a baby on the way and how he needs to stop tormenting the other cats during the night. Although as one of my friends pointed out, Hobbs is just preparing us for the sleep interruptions of parenthood.

She's a swimmer already

Oh my does the baby love being in the water. The first time I ever felt her move was a couple months ago. I was lap swimming and mid-flip turn I felt her turn with me. It was the greatest feeling in the world. JD and I think it's pretty cool she moved for the first time in the pool. (for those of you who don't know, JD and I are both former competitive swimmers)
This photo was taken during my swim today. As I was getting out of the pool I realized why I love the water so much... when I stepped onto the deck my back was reminded about the extra 30 pounds I'm carrying around.

Happy Halloween... I'm 32 weeks

For Halloween I decided to dress up my belly as a cute little pumpkin. I texted this photo to a couple friends and family and received one reply from our friend Jason that I just have to share...

"It's sad that pregnancy is the only time sending a pic of one's belly is appropriate."

So true Jason.