TGIF!

It's been one busy week! Yesterday I drove up north to visit two of my college friends. I figured this is really the last week I should be venturing very far from home, especially by myself. I left at 7 and got home at around 9. I had a great time! But let me say, I HATE traffic. Oh. My. Gosh. How do you Seattle/big city people deal with it?! It was horrible. I don't know if it was because it was so rainy or if that's just always how it is. Not fun.

I'm waiting for Joe to get home from work right now. I didn't see him at all yesterday so I want to see him before I take off again this morning. Target is calling my name! He'll sleep until about 12 and then it's time for the weekend. Hooray!

Happy Friday!

Puyallup Fair 2010

The fair! It was fun! So nice to go during the week and avoid all the crowds and crazy people. Yesterday Kenny Rogers had a concert so it was kind of like senior citizen day. Hahaha. We picked up Joe's dad and he went with us since Joe's mom was working. I think he enjoyed hanging out with us---and him and Joe got to go on the Extreme Scream, my favorite ride. It was torture seeing them in line and not being able to go. Next year, next year....

On our drive up I couldn't decide if I wanted a scone, funnel cake, elephant ear or fudge. Or corn fritters. Or all of the above. Thankfully once we got there and started walking around and seeing all of the above, the only thing that sounded good was a scone. Don't think the baby (or I) needed much more than that. Those things always sound better than they taste anyway. At least that's what I'll keep telling myself! We bought two different types of honey after taste testing (Joe LOVES honey) and David bought us a new Cougar flag for our yard. That's one of the main reasons I like going to the fair every year---to replace the flag. Can't find the size I have anywhere but there!

After the fair we got to see baby Weston. He's a month already! Hard to believe. Then Jayne and David took all of us out to dinner at Mama Stortinis in Puyallup. Delish! A great way to end a great day. Joe and I didn't get home until 11:30...turned off the lights at 12:15. Can't remember the last time I stayed up that late! Does that make me sound old or what?!

Happy Anniversary

One year ago today I was the happiest girl in the world. I had a smile so big, my face hurt from smiling! It was the happiest day of my life. I've never been on such a high. Everything was perfect and I married my best friend. It's been a busy year to say the least. It's amazing that a year ago we were about ready to say "I Do" and take off on our honeymoon and this year we are frantically rushing to get everything ready for baby. I wouldn't want it any other way. Joe is an amazing person and husband and I know he's going to be the best daddy ever. I can't wait to spend many, many more years together!

Instead of celebrating in Maui, we'll be going to the Puyallup Fair tomorrow. :) We'll celebrate with baby in February instead. We kind of have a lot going on right now!

What we've been up to.....

Before...

...and after. We have grass!
Sophie testing it out

This post should be titled what JOE has been up to, not really me. I've been busy supervising, keeping him company and making sure he has snacks/drinks to keep him going! This has been about a three week project and it feels so good to look out the window and see beautiful GREEN grass. It's refreshing! One more huge project marked off of the list.

This week went so fast! My sister and brother-in-law went on a trip to celebrate their anniversary and left Sophie with my mom and dad so I was busy helping with Sophie for three days. I LOVED it. I've never had so much one-on-one time with her. I got so many loves from her, probably because mommy wasn't there. I guess I'm the second closest thing. :)

Today: lunch with Tera and Ashley. I get to meet baby Aiden! Can't wait! Not really sure what we're doing this weekend. Joe's off until Tuesday so we have a long weekend together. Monday we're going to the Puyallup Fair. Pretty excited about that but so disappointed that I'll have to miss Monday lunch with the girls! Perhaps we can figure out something a different day next week. Coffee, park lunch, cocktail/mocktail hour??

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

35 Weeks

Down to days....

I got a reminder this morning saying that we only have 35 days until our due date. Are you serious?! How did this all go so fast? It's beyond me. Made us realize that we really better start getting serious about naming No-Name. What are we going to do? Will the name come to us when we see his face? I think we both want to just decide on one of our favorites but are scared of the commitment. I never thought naming a baby could be so hard! Or maybe Joe and I are just really indecisive?

Any suggestions?!

Joe working = 34 week self portrait

34 weeks today! Getting so close! Still feeling great despite only one or two maternity outfits being comfortable. My Aunt Susie gave me a dress yesterday and it looks like a muumuu when I have it on but I really think I'm going to start wearing it every day. SO comfortable! My other favorite thing to wear now are Joe's XL Fife High School sweats. They've always been my favorite---the biggest pair of sweats in our house---but now I appreciate them even more, even if they're tighter than they've ever been! We met with our doctor on Tuesday and he said everything is still measuring perfectly for 10/14/10. That's next month!!!

Yesterday was (another) much needed girls day! Started off at 7:30 and hit the road for the Coldwater Creek Spa. My sister, mom, aunt and my cousins girlfriend and I all got pedicures then shopped, had lunch, shopped some more then came home. It was perfect! I think Joe enjoyed having the house to himself on his day off as well. Plus, he got more baby projects done. Yay!

Hope everyone is having a great day and is lucky enough to have gorgeous weather like we are today. It's supposed to be 86. Bring it on!