Friday, August 8, 2008

Entering the Final Phase....


As I approach the start of Trimester 3 and begin the official countdown towards Brent's homecoming-just 2 months to go-I'm feeling bigger everyday!

Had a great visit to VT last week-Grammie, Sophie and I made the 13 hour venture North... SO worth it to spend time with family and escape the Beach heat! Really enjoyed spending time with the Vest kiddos-I so wish we were all closer! Lucas was most impressed with the belly bump and had lots of whispered messages to the baby-even sang a lullaby to Baby J one evening-so cute!

Missi and my mom hosted a beautiful baby shower with local friends and family, and Grace topped the cake with her artistic abilities-check out the baby buggy she made:



Was SO happy that Cheri and her mom made it over for the shower from Albany-Cheri had to try out the 'necklace test' to see just what we're having...HUGE CIRCLE indicated a GIRL! We'll see how accurate her findings are in November! Another great surprise was a perfect gift from Deb-Brent's fellow Cabbage Patch friend, Patrick, made his debut at the shower! Wait until Brent finds him waiting in the cradle for him when he returns home-too funny!


After just celebrating her 1st birthday, Lily continued to shock and amaze us with her independent attitude and love of trying new foods-such a Zawistoski girl, and isn't the 3rd child always most advanced :) Although she is still trying to find her words, this little lady gets her point across with some shrieks-such a little cutie!




As our visit in VT sadly came to an end, Grammie, Soph and I made a stopover in Scranton, PA to visit with Aunt Anne (Grammie's sister) and reacquaint with relatives-such a nice visit!
We also met up with Caroline in N. VA-who is about a week behind me expecting little Mailee. We know this little Hilburn will be the best dressed baby in Anacortes, as she had a suitcase full of pink outfits to take home and show off to daddy! SO great to catch up with her and compare the belly progress :) You, of course, look amazing, Caroline!

So, as the final phase moves into full swing, I await the next weigh in (August 20th complete with glucose testing) and start my list of to-do's for when Brent gets back-our month of October will be packed with hospital tour, birthing class, etc....let's hope this little one doesn't come early!





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