A sight for sore eyes...

I started doing pilates in January of 2006.  I have been working with a wonderful instructor who has also become a dear friend--Cathie Caraker.  So many of my neck, back and feet issues have been resolved as a result of the work I have done with her.  I know that the physical ease of this pregnancy would not have been possible just a couple of years ago, and for that I continue to be so appreciative and grateful.  I hope that my physical wellness will also help during the labor, birth and recovery.  Cathie took these photos of me at our last session...

Visit with Uncle Adam

My mom and I popped over to Rockridge this afternoon to have lunch with brother Adam before his work day started...  Yes, best TJ's EVER!  

Little Birdy might end up sharing a birthday with his uncle Adam--May 3rd.  We'll see how it goes...

So Much Love...

We were showered today with so much love, good wishes and darn cute stuff for the little one.  

Justin's mom was in town for a long weekend to celebrate her birthday with us, as well as the shower.  My mom arrived at the end of March for a long stay and here the three of us are...

Here are a few of our nearest and dearest...friends in the Bay Area, and Sandee (my step-mom) came up for the day from S. California...

So generous all have been at this time and always--sharing stories, lives and heart.  My cup is so very full.

Spring has sprung

We had a tea today to celebrate Marianne!  She and brother Adam are getting married later this year.  She is a sweetheart and a lovely person, and we had such fun honoring her and the wedding that is in the works.  There is nothing like pink, a girly tearoom and delicious food to kick off a bridal party.  Here she is with me and my mom, Mikie...

The Newest Member of our Family!

Meet my youngest cousin--little Brady!  He is Siobhan and Paul's new lab puppy.  Is he not the cutest thing you have ever seen??  He came with Siobhan when we met for dinner on St. Patrick's day in Vacaville for a visit...

JOY!

Here's a shot of my belly at 32 weeks.  Two of our very dear and talented photographer friends had a photoshoot of  us and the little one.

This photo sums up the fun and the joy and the delight that this time has been for both of us...

Belly Shot-week 30

She said:  Well, here I am in all my prego belly glory.  These last few weeks have seen a lot of changes.  I even got offered a seat on BART, so I guess I look pregnant and not just like I over-indulged on the Christmas cookies!  I feel really good, and have noticed how winded I get now just climbing a few flights of stairs.  I attribute that to the reduced (and squished) lung capacity as I still feel strong.  I'm still sleeping really well, and am so thankful for that.  I caught a cold and that put me out of commission for a few days.  What a luxury (and how sensible) it was to stay home from work and just recover rather than push through the symptoms.  I think I may try to do a weekly photo from here on out...  I'll certainly try!