Large and Not in Charge

I'm very pregnant. I'm also very grateful for such a great team of supporters. My first thanks goes to my friend Ginny, who came up to Atlanta this weekend to help me get prepared for my little boy's arrival. She had a boy in May, so her mind is still wise with newborn knowledge. I have forgotten/blocked out that part of my brain. Courtney and Matt have also really stepped up and helped out, allowing me to rest and get some down time. I am not my normal perky self right now, but I'll be back.

Hot Days

It was so hot for the past few weeks. Here is how we have spent the time. We went to Mei Lan's birthday celebration at the zoo and enjoyed cake and cold water. The baby panda turned one. Woohoo! We also have been enjoying popsicles and playing in the sprinkler.

12 weeks left to go!!!!

I am officially over being pregnant. My body and mind are gearing up for the next stage already. I guess it remembers what it is in for. One example is my sleep schedule. I have started to wake up at 3:00 am for no apparent reason and am usually up for at least an hour. Tonight I watched the movie In Good Company and cried my eyes out...ahhh hormones. I am not sure of the exact due date, but I'm pretty sure that I have around 12 weeks to go. So let the countdown begin!

The Beach: A Series

Baikal went to the beach.

At first she just played in the puddles.

They were magical.


Then she saw something much bigger: the ocean.


"Let's Go!" she said.

When she got closer, she hugged on to mommy's leg. The ocean was big and she was small.


Step by step, she approached the water.


It felt good to her feet.


She wondered what it would feel like to go in further.




Woohoo! It felt great.