32 week belly bump...

such a lovely baby shower...

I had the most incredible weekend... mom and dad were in town, we celebrated little Anna's first birthday, and had a wonderful baby shower on Sunday! So many amazing women in one place, I was really touched. (will post photos of the ladies soon!). Sarah did such a fantastic job... everything was absolutely beautiful! My girlfriends were so generous and now Ben and I actually feel prepared for baby with adorable clothes, swaddling blankets, etc. Thank you so much to all my friends and family who attended, I'm still taking it all in! Ben and I are getting ready to nest!!

peeking inside...

we had a 28 week ultrasound today and were able to get a pretty unbelievable shot of a very sleepy little baby! croissant is about 2 lbs now, moving like crazy, kicking away... little did I know that I would get to see his/her teeny face in such detail, I'm in awe... oh, Sarah reminded me to mention that the technician commented on the amount of hair on the baby's head: "you'll definitely need a comb for this baby!"

où est mon cousin?

I couldn't resist putting up a photo of my niece, Anna! She's excited to have a cousin...

26 week belly bump...

A gorgeous February day in Northern California

unlike gérard depardieu...

Ben got his Greencard! Complete with an official "Welcome to the United States of America" letter. We had an incredibly fast, positive experience with USCIS (lawyer-free), so we're very happy!!

outie belly button, we meet yet again...

Well, my belly button "popped"... And no, it didn't make a noise like my dad had predicted.

I used to know this little part of my body well until it actually went in (it can happen!) when I was about 16... leading me to immediately buy a bikini in mid-winter Detroit... my dream had come true!

Outie, I will enjoy your company once again, but *please* go back in after the baby is born!