Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Mexico

So we are back from Mexico and it was great! Jake, Chuck, my dad and Cal all went fishing two of the days we were there and man did they enjoy it. The first day was only mildly successful in the morning but the second day was a big one. Jake caught a few fish...


Here Jake is with his the durado he caught...













and with his sailfish.







Chuck also had success as you can see by his durado.


My dad was keen on watching the boys pull the fish in and, after recovering from slight sea sickness in the morning, he was there with the camera when needed.


My mom, Judy and I were content to soak up some rays and sip limonada back by the pool. During the times when they were not fishing we all went into Puerto Vallarta and to Sayulitas to see the sights. As with all our previous trips to Mexico, the food was great, the people were friendly and the weather was hot.

Following our trip we got to see our baby in our 20 week ultrasound. We did not find out the baby's gender but it was nice to see the little one and know that things are on track. Now that it is nearly November and the holidays are approaching our schedule will be rather full with holiday activities and preparing for the baby. Up until the ultrasound I was trying hard not to go nuts since we were still far out and I was afraid something may go wrong. Now that things look good and the months have begun flying by I will have to get on top of the preparations.

Friday, October 17, 2008

October 17th, 2008

Last night while I was getting a manicure/pedicure (believe it or not it is already a bit harder to get down to my toes) I felt a definite bursting feeling in my stomach. It is the first time that I have felt the baby move that strongly. I have yet to feel a kick but it is really nice to feel strong movement.

Jake and I are taking off for Mexico early on Sunday and we are really looking forward to it. Hopefully we will avoid the post-vaction blues because we will have our big ultrasound the day after we get back. It is not as big of a deal for us since we don't plan to find out he sex of the baby but seeing our little one in 3D and confirming that all is well is VERY exciting.


19 weeks

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

The Journey Has Begun

Jake and I will be updating this blog from time to time with the latest happenings in our household as well as with exiciting baby updates. Our first substaintial post will come soon.