Our Harvest

Brady is proudly displaying our latest harvest-green beans. We have had a good crop so far. He has been our bean picker as bending down these days is not the easiest of moves for me! Brady planted our second round of lettuce this past weekend and we're also hoping to put out some spinach. He distributed some mighty fine compost on the new lettuce bed from the composter-we're slowly learning the tricks of getting the right combo of greens and browns for the compost. We also made a rain barrel this summer at the BR Farmers' Market-so we've been watering the garden with rain saved in the barrel which has been fun. We've been talking about expanding our garden to the front yard next year for better sunlight exposure but don't want to give up the volleyball court...

Anniversary Celebration

Last weekend we celebrated our 7th anniversary. We had more dates in one weekend than we have in a while and I was happy that I will still able to have some fun despite my size. Friday night we watched a Beatles tribute band at Connie Prairie Symphony on the Prairie and ate kettle corn and strawberry shortcake under the stars. Saturday we had pregnancy pictures taken which was fun-although Brady is afraid some of them are too provocative to show everyone-ha! Saturday night we ate at the Shelby Street Bistro Rooftop Garden Cafe-it was tasty and fun-with a few sprinkles. Our waitress shared her joys of having 5 children including a set of twins. I think we have first timers written on our faces! Then we went and walked around on Mass Ave and looked at some of the shops. Then onto DQ for our final destination of the night. Brady also surprised me with a small gift, sweet card and delicious chocolate bar on Monday! To quote a close friend of ours-after 7 years it's time to add some more fun to life-with a baby!

Days of Thunder

Two peas in a pod. Brady and his dad had a great time at the Brickyard on the 26th while I celebrated at my last shower with friends from Agape-my home church. We both had a great day!

Ask Brady about the joke a hilljack played on him after the race!

Visit from Friends and Family Shower

Last Sunday I had a nice visit from two great college friends. Erica, Angie and I had a fun lunch sitting outside at Ricks Boat Yard catching up and enjoying the nice weather. Congrats to Erica and Ryan as they are expecting their second child.

Saturday I had another wonderful shower given by my side of the family. We had a great turn out and I received lots of encouragement and sweet baby gifts. More pics of the shower to come later. Kelley and her new baby boy were able to attend the shower. It was great to spend time with both of them and Angie too!

More baby fun...

My sister in law Julie helped put on a wonderful shower for me this past week. I received lots of great gifts and support from Brady's family. Thanks Julie, Meg and Mary Jane! Food and festivities were much appreciated-mom and I had a great time.

Baby Showers

My dear friend Amy threw me my first baby shower-thanks to everyone who was able to come and to Amy for hosting. It was a very special time to celebrate the upcoming birth of our son! Amy's creativity and cake decorating is most impressive. We ate, played games and I opened some very sweet gifts!

Rodi's Big Girl Bed

Rodi is becoming more and more displaced in our house. First she was kicked out of her room to make way for baby. And now her play areas are becoming full of baby contraptions that haven't found permanent spots yet. So-amidst Rodi's deprived state-not-Grandpa built her her own special custom big girl bed. She's still not back in a bedroom of her own but that may come if our guests want to bunk with her. Needless to say she is enjoying her new bed!