5 weeks to go!!!

Its amazing how fast time flys. I had been looking forward to our time at the Lakes for weeks, and now it has come and gone. Chris and I were able to relax at 'Miss Potters' house last weekend. It looked just like it did in the movies. Its a little bed and breakfast called Yew Tree Farm, and was the Hill Top in the movie Miss Potter. We had such a nice time reading in front of a roaring fire, going to Grasmere and enjoying gingerbread, Christmas shopping, and dinning at a really nice local hotel. I love the Lake district! The ride home was a bit bumpy, as it was raining really hard and parts of the road were flooded. We stopped by Brocksbushes and met Chris' parents for some shopping at the Christmas market. Then we ventured out to Corbridge for some tea and shopping. It was such a nice weekend. Now the week has started back in Newcastle, and I am about to get ready for my last day of work before a little break until the 30th. Then I will only have 10 more days of work left till I go on maternity leave. Im so excited! Aunt Gloria is coming next week which should be nice... and then theres Thanksgiving...and before I know it, it will be December. I keep praying that the Lord will keep our little Olivia safe and sound within me, and bless me with a smooth delivery. I have a midwife appointment tomorrow, and Im hoping she will have the test results back from my diabetes test last week...which was not fun at all!

8 weeks to go!!

Today Lynne and I went on a nice long walk in the Jesmond Dene then out to lunch. Lynne is due in the next week with her baby girl, and I have 8 weeks left. We had such a nice time laughing, eating and walking. Its hard to believe that the next time we hang out we will have her little girl with us. I cant wait to meet baby Carr.

Fall Time

Here are some pictures of Chris and I taken in the Jesmond Dene on Sunday. We had so much fun, and laughed loads. I cant wait for our little Olivia to join our family!

The new Stroller

Last night Chris and I put together our new stroller. It was kinda complicated, but here it is with the diaper bag attached. We love it.

30 Weeks and counting

Time is flying by. I cant believe I am nearly 31 weeks pregnant. Baby Olivia Grace, the name we decided to call our precious little girl, is growing right on schedule. Her latest thing to do to pass the times is kick my ribs really hard on one side, and then punch and head butt me on the other. Although Chris finds this very amusing to feel, I am in complete pain! But only 9 weeks to go and we get to see our little girl. Im so excited.

A few weeks ago we went with our dear friends Ian and Rebecca Joy to York. We were able to visit Bettys, a really cute tea shop, and have afternoon tea ( a dream Ive had since living in England). It was a nice day, although my pregnant body was slowing everyone down, and by the end of the day I was tired.

Chris and I started our NCT, national childbirth trust, classes a few weeks ago. they are wonderful, and we really like them. There are 8 couples who attend the classes. so there is potential for some good friendships to develop out of them. Ive also been spending time with another pregnant friend, Jess Brown, who is due in 3 weeks, and Lynne Carr who is also due in 3 weeks. Jess and I had quite a fun time Christmas shopping at the Metro Centre last week... which included a long break sitting on the couches at Marks and Spencers with pretzels and percy pigs. What a site we must have been.

Im really enjoying being pregnant, but look forward to having our Olivia in December. God has truly blessed Chris and I with so many supportive friends! I am very excited to start Mums and Babies group and the other fun things having a baby brings. But until then, I will just have to deal with heart burn, and a kicking baby.

Vacation

Our vacation to California has come and gone, and now we are getting back into the swing of things in Newcastle. It seems like it went by too quickly; but both Chris and I feel relaxed and ready for the coming months. While in the States, I was able to enjoy a lovely baby shower hosted by my mom and sister, we went to San Diego with Jeanine, Nathaniel and the kids; and were able to spend our anniversary at Casa Laguna in Laguna Beach. The entire trip was really fun. Now we are on countdown till December. We cant wait till our little girl comes.

20 weeks!

Here is a picture of me at 20 weeks pregnant. We are slowly getting the nursery put together... which is sooo much fun. I love pink and am really enjoying looking at all the cute stuff there is for little girls. I ordered bedding from Target... the Shabby Chic Candy Patchwork set, complete with a canopy(my mom said I had to have it so she got it for baby parry). Anyways, then my mom saw a french toile design in pink, so we ordered that too. haha. So we will see which one is the cutest when we get to America at the end of this month. Chris and I are getting a bit carried away. Chris surprised me a few weeks ago with the cutest dressing table that is toddler size. I think she will enjoy brushing her hair at this...haha. Anyways, its been fun. We were able to see our little girl last week at our 20 week ultrasound. She was looking great, sucking her thumb and all. The dr said shes looking healthy, and the due date is officially set at December 28th. One day after my 30th birthday! Im so excited!