30 weeks

Things are going well. I see the Dr. every two weeks now.

I'm starting to have the normal backache ect..

otherwise I feel good.

Baseball game

I arrived in Seattle very late on Thursday. Jenn came to get me at the airport and we stayed up way to late chatting.

Mom and Kristy came into town the next afternoon.

We enjoyed a lazy afternoon lunch before heading to Jack's baseball game. Mt Rainier was a spectacular sight, just like I hoped !! The weather was perfect all week : )

Mom and I at Red Robin... a craving of mine !

Jenn and Kristy

Jack, Sue and I after a big win!

All Jack's fans ! Jenn, Lara, Mom

Me, Grandma Ginny, Kristy

Emily, Grandpa Tom and his Mom Sue.

We had a lovely evening, with several trips to Starbucks and Tully's for coffee and the use of their bathroom.

Baby Shower for Lydia : )

The baby shower was a wonderful blessing !! I enjoyed every minute more than I can express. It was so great to see everyone and have so many loved ones in the same room. I tried to get pictures with everyone, but that didn't happen! LOL

Thank you all for the blessings and love!! It was amazing.

Above, my sister Kristy and I

Cheryl and I are 6 weeks apart.... she is due with their baby boy in early October !! It was so fun to spend time catching up with her later in the week. It's been fun to journey together. She and Bret were married about 6 weeks before Thomas an I.

Lisa, Savannah and I. Her son Tyler didn't think it was fair Savannah got to come!



Jennifer Davies and I : )


Elisabeta, Me and Elisabeth.
I had the pleasure of enjoying their company my last 9 months in Seattle. I lived with Elisabetta! What a blessing that was : ) Along with another roommate, Tameem, Lui and Maddie ( two cute puppies ) we all enjoyed good food and friendship during my last chapter in Seattle.

Barb and I.

Annette, Michelle and I.... long time friends : )

Lots of ladies

My Aunties.... Robin, Emily, Sue and Kelly

We received so many cute things !! Lydia will be the best dressed baby in town : )

Melanie, Lisa and I... friends since High school

My wonderful sister and Mommy !!

Melanie and I with our Mom's.

Thank you for such a beautiful party!!!

To each and everyone: Thanks for a wonderful day!! Your friendship and support mean more to me than you know : ) God has blessed me above and beyond with wonderful friends and family. I love you all!!

La Conner with Family Friends

All the Scott's and Kukuk's were able to gather at Ken and Melva's for a visit ! Us girls missed our husbands, but Amy's Guillermo had as all laughing and enjoying life through a toddlers eyes. I enjoyed getting to know the newest member of this crew!!

Kristy and Daddy on our walk to the boat.

Since I was lagging behind, I decided to snap a quick shot of my loved ones


Melva, Guillermo and Amy on the dock

Ken and Daddy just hanging out!

Breakfast

Kris, Ken, Daddy and Mommy

What a killer smile!

It's tough to get a good shot ! Amy, Melva, Guillermo and I just before it was time to say goodbye : ) I look forward to seeing everyone again !

Trip to Seattle !!

I was able to see lots of friends during my visit! It was wonderful to catch up with everyone

Above is : Natalie, Carter and Christian Hilliard, with Kristy at Starbucks

Steve and Kaden Hilliard during the same Starbucks trip

Next, we had lunch with our long time friend from Jr. high, Bernie ( no picture ) we had a nice time catching up!
Then, we were off to hang out with another Jr. high friend, Michelle and her boys
Jariah and Elias , above. We enjoyed a wonderful visit on their back deck, while Jariah played in the sprinkler !! It was so great to catch a few friends for extended visits : )




Next, we headed to Kirkland where Lara and I enjoyed dinner, Lakefront in Kirkland.
Then we headed to Snoqualmie falls for a quick peak. The falls are amazing !!


Lara and I at the falls





The next day was spent with my dear friend Lisa and her family. I spent many days with them when I lived in Seattle, with adventures including the ER, target and relaxing on the couch with kids running around.

Her Brayden and Sophie made pictures for me, which as promised are hanging on my fridge here in VA.

We picked Tyler up from school and headed to DQ for a blizzard treat ! Tyler remembers that I was the one who went with him to the ER for stitches. He forgets all the times I held him as a baby, but I remember well.

Thursday morning I enjoyed a coffee date with friend and roommate Roslyn : ) It was great to chat and catch up. She was off to another appointment before I remembered a picture.

I was very excited to meet little Luke, my friend Crystal's son from BlueSky. We had a nice visit over lunch!

I spent Friday relaxing and laying low with Melanie and Tyler. We enjoyed the park, Safeway and one last Tullys ; )

Saturday I headed home to Thomas! We were both happy I was back in Virginia.

Thanks to all of you who helped make this trip a time I will cherish always!

I wish I could have spent more time with you all! I missed those I didn't get a chance to see.