Back to reality...

Now are back to reality....I don't know now start blogging about our nightmare delayed flights and had to stay over in NYC due to flight delays..but I am glad to be back. I worked my usual days this week and Isaac is doing well adjusting back home. He was funny when he first got back, he looked at his toys as if they were all brand new! It was great. He was so excited.

Last night we started putting Isaac in his big boy bed, with me getting close to 34 weeks (this Saturday) we wanted him to have more than enough time to adjust...so mothers of toddlers that already transitioned, help...He woke up about 3 times..once from him hearing me going to the bathroom and then every few hours he just walks over to our room. I got so tired, i just put him in our bed...but for nap, he slept in his big boy bed after I carried him in from the car fast asleep..we'll see how tonight goes

We are back!

This may take me awhile to recount our summer in Waterville, ME. Dan was sent to Colby College by his residency for a 7 week course, which thankfully my boss let me go for the summer. We had a blast hanging out, enjoying Dan's regular schedule, traveling, and watching Isaac grown into a little man.

As for me, I am now 33 weeks and feeling great! Our trip back from Portland, ME was a disaster, which is why I feel like I am going thru jet lag. OUr flight was delayed for over 2 hours and after the one hour plane ride to JFK, we missed our connectiong by 10min. we ran through the airport like mad, but had to stay overnight and get up at 3:30am to catch our flight at Newwark, NJ. Praise God, that Isaac was so good the plane. Dan and I were even able to watch the movie on the flight. But all in all, I was surprise at my energy level. I was able to workout and pretty much do what I wanted in terms of activities. I even got to go sea kayaking in Bar Harbor with Dave and Keri. I can't believe how fast this pregnancy is coming up. I barely have time to think about it. This baby is kicking like crazy. With Isaac he was a bit mild, now, I would feel random jabs to my sides. So, here I go as I recount our summer....

A Lazy Rainy Saturday Afternoon

Freak-out or freaking-amazing

I usually don't bring work home with me, but I thought this was cool. Muscle fiber detail and slight pigmentation to my right iris.

Wind storm of Washington 2006

Last Thursday was the wind storm of the year here in the Western Washington. Praise the Lord that we have been out of the chaos. We never lost power, hence, heat, warmth, and lights. But, poor Elizabeth, Mike, Natalie, and sofie were out of power for 48 hours when we found out (thanks Sally). All in all, the Stalls came down for a sleepover and Isaac following Natalie around making her his new best friend. While I was starting to feed Isaac lunch, Isaac sees Natalie chowing down on yogurt and bagel. So next thing I see is Isaac crying and thrashing in his high chair. I looked at Elizabeth and got a yogurt for Isaac, within the first bite Isaac was satisfied. For rest of the day, he literally followed Natalie around.

Sunrise

Given all the rainy days we've had lately, it was nice to be able to see farther than 20 feet in front of you this morning when we woke up. Thought is was cool that you could see the snow blowing off the top of Rainier.

Whole wheat olive oil apple pie

We've had a few weeks of vistors, this past weekend we got to see the Stalls from Chicago and the Lamberts from Detroit. Nathan has gotten so big and so cute. He is such a cuddley boy and always smiling! Isaac was still a little too small to play with Natalie and Nathan, but all in all, it was great to see old friends! Natalie was great too, she actually let me touch her and play with her. She has gotten so big and really been a sweet girl!

Determined, we picked some awesome apples at Aunt Patty and Uncle Charlie's house and stole their secret recipe for a pie. Problem was, we had to improvise when the last of the butter exploded in the microwave. Let's just say the picture looks alot better than the cardboard taste -- the overall flavor of an apple pie is highly dependent on the crust.