39 weeks!

December 31, 2014

39 Weeks

Happy New Year's Eve, everyone! We've had such a wonderful year! Tom and I did a "year in review" last night, and we just could not believe how much has happened this past year.  Feeling so lucky to have wonderful family and friends in our lives. And we are getting close! 39 weeks today, so this could be our last bump shot (or we could get two more)!

I'm wearing this shirt out in a moment - I told Tom to let me know if my shirt rides up. Ha!

This cracks me up - so happy we took all these photos!

38 weeks!

December 26, 2014

38 Weeks!

Merry Christmas, everyone!  We have had such a fun week.

First, got this great pic from Lis and Burt!

Tom made a lamb rack.

It came out delicious!

And we are getting close! Not sure who will get closest to our due date.

But getting big! Love my new Christmas pajama pants - thank you, Jeanne and Lee! 

37 weeks!

December 22, 2014

37 Weeks!

Woo! Getting close to the big day- whenever that may be! School is out- so I am just wrapping up projects and laying low! We are having dinner with Kimie tonight!

Ender- ready for Christmas!

Managing to get bigger every week!

Happy holidays!!

B

36 weeks!

December 16, 2014

36 weeks!

It's been a super exciting week! We had my lab over for dinner (a la Pollo Tropical style) - great success all around. We should have taken a picture! Critter just keeps getting bigger - I started getting sciatica - which makes it hard to walk or stand. I think I am on the mend - fingers crossed!

Look at this amazing birdhouse from Tom's grandmother! It even has our address!

Plus a picture of Ender! It's too pretty to put outside! We are keeping it on display in our dining room.

You wouldn't believe it - I had to stay home because of the sciatica, so I missed my surprise baby shower at work. Boo! How nice is that of my work colleagues? Look at this amazing ducky cake - it even has crystals on the lake to give it a glow!

Woo! Getting closer! BabyCenter says 22 days. Who knows!

35 Weeks

35 weeks

December 5, 2014

Got an awesome soda stream from Lis! Thank you!!!  We are trying all the flavors.

And sheesh! They posted this tragic picture of me on our home page. Poor critter, his first professional appearance, and I look like I'm going to a funeral!

But, Crits will be here soon! We can't wait!!!!!!!!!  Tom requested a save the date face this week!

34 weeks!

December 2, 2014

34 Weeks!

We are getting close! Our baby website is counting down days now instead of weeks! Ack! Tom pulled out my suitcase so I can pack for the hospital. 

Frances and Kelly came to visit for Thanksgiving! Had a great time, and we cooked our own turkey. Frances made an amazing gravy. We also watched Mockingjay, and Kelly showed us a new game called Saboteur. Highly recommend!

Otherwise, feeling tired but have no real complaints. Getting some Braxton Hicks contractions pretty regularly now! 

33 weeks!

November 25, 2104!

33 weeks!

So excited for Thanksgiving! Frances and Kelly are coming to visit! Had a scare this week- I shorted the stove when I cleaned it, so we haven't had a working stove! We had a repairman come out, but he said he couldn't fix it until next week. Luckily, Tom is one of the smartest
people I know. He was able to troubleshoot it and order the parts. He fixed it last night! Phew! He is the almost new dad who saved Thanksgiving!

Happy T day to all!  This week, Crits is the size of a pineapple (Tom's favorite fruit). Tom bought a pineapple for the photo prop. 

Love,

B

32 Weeks!

November 17, 2014

32 Weeks!

Tom and I went to a child birth class this week. It was helpful. They had models of a baby going through the pelvis. Terrifying! Otherwise, we are looking forward to seeing Frances and Kelly next week! We are menu planning as we speak. :)

Also, Chris Burt is a master photo shopper! He and Lis created the best Ender collage we've ever seen!!!!!

31 weeks

November 11, 2014

31 Weeks!

Woo! Tom and I found a great new Taiwanese restaurant. It's kind of far away- but nice to know it's there! My mom says she may be able to come stay for a month! Yeah!!!!!!

:)

B

Getting big!!!

30 weeks!

November 3, 2014

30 weeks!

Had a great weekend with Tom's parents!

We went the aquarium. Sorry about the backlit picture on the iPhone.

Getting close! Kelly says how can I possibly have ten more weeks- I'm already giant! I said wait and see!

29 weeks!

October 27, 2014

29 weeks!

Woo! Time is flying by! We went to Nashville to see Christy, Mike, and Dorene. It was a super fun road trip (we played Heads Up- thanks Lis for the rec), and ate hot chicken and paletas.  Back in ATL, probably no more travels for us this year! :)

                                                

28 weeks!

October 21, 2014

28 weeks!

Kelly says I'm behind on posting this week, so I'm adding a quick picture. It's Kelly's birthday tomorrow! Time really flies. I remember burping Kelly when she was little- and now she is an accountant and living in New York. 

Tom and I went to a breastfeeding class this past weekend. It was pretty useful- and there were a lot of men in the room. Otherwise, we are glad Clemson won, and we are just waiting for Crits to grow and put on some weight!

Plus a flashback now that we are in the third trimester!! 

Week 27!

October 14, 2014

27 weeks!

Broke out in hives today! Apparently that happens to preggos- blech!

But look at this pic from our honeymoon! We were going through old pics when we found this. Still feeling very blessed. 

Love,

Tom and Betty

26 Weeks!

October 4, 2014
26 Weeks

Ender's first encounter with fire. He was a little scared, but intrigued.

Getting bigger! Walked the beltline with Tom and Dora this week, but otherwise we are taking it easy!

Week 25!

September 30, 2014

Week 25!

Critter is already so loved!!  Had a blast at our baby shower this past weekend. So grateful for all the people that came out or were there in spirit.  Poor Stephanie got grounded in Chicago due to an incident at the air traffic control tower.

Group shot before Taboo.  We didn't get Kimie in the pic!

However, we did get a pic of Kimie's awesome cake! It was so cute and super delicious!

Travel buddies.

25 weeks, with our love bug Ender.

This is the best picture! It's Frances with Mom!
The Taiwan house still has all the same fixtures and cabinets you see behind them. Crazy!

24 Weeks!

September 22, 2014
24 Weeks!

We watched the Clemson game at Brian and Frances's place this week.  It was a bit demoralizing! But, Crits is already a big football fan - he really loved the cookies and cheese dip.  He's moving like crazy now, and he always gives Tom a little nudge when Tom puts his hand on my stomach. 

In other news, made some pumpkin spice baby booties this week - and they are now up on CraftGawker! Exciting!

From our other blog, SaltyCrafts. The linen is all bunched up because it's just a curtain.
Tom was holding it up for me. Ha! He really enjoyed that.

Super tired after my blood draw today. I must be anemic. Will find out tomorrow! Tom says hello to everyone!

23 Weeks!

September 15, 2014

23 Weeks

Back to life as usual over here- went to an art festival with my friend Dora, and Tom and I walked the Beltline. Otherwise, just taking it easy! Oh! And we can actually see LC moving now- so crazy!!!

Hope everyone is well!

Love,

B

22 Weeks!

September 9, 2014

22 Weeks

Time is really picking up speed now. I keep running into old students, and the reaction is always, "Woah! Congratulations!"

Before our walk. We are trying to swim/walk every day now. Saw Tom's grandma this week. She recommends elevating your feet every chance you get. I agree - even compression stockings are not quite enough to get through 6 hours of teaching.

Tom's family in Newport this week. We managed to squeeze in a visit. I love Tom's family - they are the nicest! We played a few rounds of a game called Can Jam - highly recommend!

At Hoa and Geoff's wedding. Used Rent the Runway for my dress - so nice not needing to buy or pack a dress.  Laura is 31 weeks along! Laura was also appalled by the cost of infant care. Good to know we are not alone. Christine has such pretty hair - I will have to ask how she got those waves.

Hoa and Geoff's wedding was beautiful (notice the uplighting in back)!  Tom looking super handsome and tall, as always. Hope Crits gets Tom's cute nose - but more important for Crits to be healthy!

It's hard to see here - but those are hockey mascots in the back!! a Tribute to Geoff's love of hockey.