I was very excited to go home for a week to see my family. Cathryn, Teresa, and I all decided to make a vacation back home at the same time to see everyone, so it was extra fun. What I thought was going to be a cool relaxing week at home turned out to be a scorcher! Yes, Seattle was experiencing a very unusual heat wave the week I decided to go up there. When my plane landed the pilot announced a record-breaking 103 degrees for Seattle that day. Most may say big deal it's summer... but not in Seattle when only 15% of the population have A/C, and my parents aren't in that population. Needless to say at 7 1/2 months pregnant I was quite uncomfortable, but really the heat can't stop the fun.
It was great to be home and do my favorites... ferry rides, site seeing in Seattle, Iver's Fish & Chips, The Blue Angels, Mt Rainier, and cards with the family!
When Jared arrived for the weekend, I took him up to Mt. Rainier. I spent many weekends hiking around Mt Rainier growing up. It was a lot of fun showing him around. I wish I could have hiked more. We went up to Paradise where there is a visitor's lodge and short little trail heads around the parking lot. We can't wait to go back and do some hiking.
While at home, my sisters, Aunt Sue, and good friend, Laura, took me out to lunch and showered Jared and me with some fun baby gifts! It was so fun to be around all these wise ladies and hear the good advice that I need plenty of.
As fun as it was to be home with family, it was great to get back to the cooler temperatures of life by the beach:) The next couple of weeks were hectic as I wrapped things up at work, but August 17th was a great day to transition all my responsibilities to a new HR manager. I haven't had too many withdrawals of giving up working yet... and I don't really expect to. I had a great career for 10 years and now I'm focusing on new and better things!
This past week I went in for a 37 week appointment and all is looking well for our arrival of our little boy. The doctor did another ultra sound to find him head down and ready to go. The doctor doesn't think he'll change positions again... unfortunately for me because he is sitting heavy on my sciatic nerve, which makes walking VERY difficult, but he should be here shortly.
Kris you look so good for being 8 months pregnant!! It is fun to read what you have been up to this summer, and to see pictures. We are so excited for this little baby boy to arrive...any name picked out yet? We have been calling him Jack, so if thats not it, you better let us know!!!! It is great to see that you 2 are doing well. Love ya guys!
ReplyDeleteOoo, I can't wait! It was fun seeing you!!
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ReplyDeleteI was a little disapointed that there wasn't a full prego pic of you! I am sure you don't want a prego pic, but once the baby is out you will want to see how big you got- because you forget. Anyways, so excited for his arrival....
I'm so glad you got to get home...sorry that we missed each other. I really am hoping for another trip down your direction, but it's looking more like sometime next year! I'm so glad that things are still going well with the baby...I can't wait for him to come and to see pics! Get some rest things next few weeks and enjoy the not working stuff....glad you are able to close the door on that...I too had no regrets of leaving the career behind...nothing beats hanging out with the kiddo every day!
ReplyDeleteKris and Jared it was so fun having you both here for a few days. We hope there will be many more family get togethers. Getting excited to come down and be with you guys and your new little guy.
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Thanx for posting Kris..I feel so far away sometimes and this helps to stay connected. This will truly change you and Jared forever...so happy for you and excited for him to get here!!!!!
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