Life's a beach

Our friends were able to get an awesome house on the beach in Waldport, OR this weekend so we had a fun weekend getaway. It was an awesome weekend of sun, playing on the beach with the dogs, cooking, reading, board games and just enjoying eachothers company. I feel so lucky to not only have incredible family in my life but to have friends that I consider family too!





Me and the little - 32 weeks

Bubble Tea

Call it a craving or just a wonderful summer treat but I have been obsessed with Bubble Teas lately.

I first got started on these great drinks back in college when my lovely roommate Leila introduced me to them. They are a lot easier to find in the bay area then in Portland but I have recently found a couple places that have them! I don't know what it is about the slimy brown tapioca balls that draws me in but I am hooked.

If you live in Portland and have never had one of these treats before, I would encourage you to try one. Fat Straw is the name of a local cafe that has them. I would suggest the original flavor but any one of the fruit flavors will do.

YUM!

The Bumps!

I am lucky enough to be pregnant at the same time as my lovely sister-in-law, Katie. We are due only 4 days apart and are both having boys! We took some photos a few weeks back which will be so fun to show the boys when they are older. I can't wait to meet my little nephew too!
Here are the bumps...

Katie - Baby Boy due September 11, 2011
Me - Baby Boy due September 15, 2011

The excited parents-to-be!

Time flies when you're having fun...and pregnant!

I am already over 27 weeks pregnant and can't believe that we have less than 3 months until our little man is here. I looked at this little ticker on my blog today and my heart skipped a beat...only 88 days!! I have definitely been getting the anxious energy lately that is motivating me to prepare for his arrival. D and I did some nursery shopping today, we have been diligently taking our classes, and we are wrapping up other odd-ends in life. I love that our little guy is a stretcher rather a kicker. I always feel him stretching and doing somersaults and it is even cooler to watch him move. The body is such an amazing thing!

Until he gets here though we are enjoying summer (well, Portland's attempt at a summer!). We had great family and friends over yesterday for a BBQ to celebrate D's birthday and our kickball league starts tomorrow.

Here are a couple of updated belly shots for progress and I will continue to keep you all posted with more summer fun soon!

Hanalei - Our Paradise Vacation

What a vacation in paradise! My parent's celebrated 35 years of marriage this year so they took the family to Hanalei Bay, Kauai to celebrate. And it was amazing! David's birthday is actually the same day as their anniversary so we splurged all week and indulged ourselves in celebration. We spent time at the spa, snorkled (with Sea Turtles!!), kayaked, golfed, cooked, read, soaked up the sun and enjoyed each others company. It was awesome!

Here are a few pictures from our trip...enjoy!

Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad! We cooked them a delicious breakfast.

The view from our deck.

D and I in front of the Hanalei Valley

Luau!

Mom, Michael and Norbert at the Luau

Peacock putting on a show at the Luau

Golfers!

Dad...in his element!

Mi-bert!

Bro and I.

Mi-Bert

Mom and I.

The beautiful couple!

Breathtaking.

The entire crew! Bronzed and relaxed. Thanks Mom and Dad for such an amazing trip!

I'm Back!

I have been quiet on the blog front lately but I am back! Stay tuned as I should have a lot more fun stuff soon!

28...it's gonna be great!

I already have a feeling that 28 is going to be great! Birthdays are a time to feel loved and spoiled and trust me...I definitely feel both loved and spoiled this year. Thank you to all of my amazing family and friends for showering me with love today!


Mama - 28 years old
Baby - 21 weeks old (in utero)


David planned a lovely brunch with close friends on Sunday which was the perfect way to celebrate - I had orange juice in a champagne glass to help me feel special and celebratory :)



I woke up to a delicious breakfast in bed that D made me and beautiful flowers waiting for me in the bathroom!


I definitely made a lot of wishes too - This is the Chocolate-Kahlua Mousse cake I had with my wonderful in-laws, Bob and Mary!


Happy Birthday to Me! And thanks to all of you for all the wonderful celebrations!