Hi everyone!!!! Computer is finally up and running and I can update you with everything that's been going on...settle in, folks, this could be a long one....

Where do I begin?? Today marks Baby Hill's 32 week gestation birthday!!! So on the early end, he could be here in as little as a month or so! Wow, it's gone by fast and yet, I feel like I've been carrying around this pregnant belly for some time now.  The way he moves around, I'd swear he's already big enough to come out...but he can't, has to cook a little big longer. :)  He has quite the sense of humor in that kicking my ribs while I'm trying to fall asleep seems to keep him quite entertained...

This was actually taken  a few weeks ago, but I don't think I've changed much the last week or so....and that's my glass of chocolate milk.  Take THAT heartburn!

Nursery sneak peak...I'll take better photos soon...we are almost done with it!!! :)  Those are little giraffes on the rocking chair.  I chose the fabric and reupholstered it all by myself!!  That sewing machine is getting some heavy use! :)  Thanks, Mom, for helping us paint and shop!

Our newest family member, Gracie, is a tornado of energy and enthusiasm.  She runs, jumps, and plays like she's a full grown puggle! She now has no problem jumping up on the couch, so Tom has resorted to the bed to get away from her.  I think he goes there to collect his thoughts and get a little rest without his Mini-me pouncing on his head or chewing his tail.

"They call me Screws Loose Gracie!!!!!"

Of course, their relationship isn't all chaos and energy....

Puggle Snuggles!

Since it's been nice out lately (70's), we try to let the dogs out to get some fresh air...unfortunately, Tom has taken on the roll of Elmer Fudd and continues to chase rabbits across our yard and into the field next to us.  This usually isn't a problem, until he gets stuck in the heavy overgrowth and can't find his way back out...We attribute this to stubbornness and/or slight stupidity...we are working on it... :)

Believe it or not, we've been feeling a little more a part of the community... We took a birth class the last few weeks (which, believe me, is a full post in itself), and actually met a few other couples having babies in the next few months that we could actually see ourselves hanging out with in the future. The birth class itself included drawing lots of "birth art" (Adams favorite...which color feels most alive to you?!?) visualization, acting out late labor contractions (the birth coach, NOT me, so don't ask for a reenactment), and much more "right brain" activities.  Luckily for both Adam and me, we could always count on a snack halfway through. :)  The other couples all had great senses of humor, so for the most part, it was entertaining.  The priceless looks the of the dads when the instructor pulled out a postpartum pad the size of a sleeping bag made the entire course worth it.. :)  We did learn a few "left brain" important things, such as pattern of contracts to look for, breathing and pushing exercises, some birth lingo...All I can say is when little man is ready to come out, it's gonna be a roller coaster ride and Adam better not hog the soaker tub at the birthing center. :)

In the travel department, we've had our share of adventures.  A few weeks ago, we went to Dallas to visit some friends for a long weekend of pool time and summer sun, since we hadn't been getting much at our place.  Oh, it was so great! I thought for sure I'd be wanting to sit in the air conditioned house for the whole time, but the heat didn't bother me as much as I'd expected.  I witnessed 2 grown men dancing to Britney Spears on the Kinect dance video game, so I'd call it successful...Adam was soooo successful at it, he ripped his pants...It was so nice to rest and relax next to the pool, enjoy the weather, and not get woken up at 5 am by two hungry puggles!  Tay and Kellen were nice enough to watch the dogs while we were gone, although from the texts we got, it may be the last time they do...all thanks to Captain Soft Ears Dudley and his musical beagle bark.  I'm sure they have some entertaining stories from that weekend....If you guys are up for the challenge, we need another dog sitter in November... :) Any takers??

Well, I'd better get back to my Olympic viewing...those male volleyball players can't cheer themselves on!! :)  We'll keep everyone posted on our adventures the next few weeks, we have a lot going on! :)