Better late than never - Our Trip to Alaksa

This blog post is sooooooo late! Almost 8 months late, actually! Last July Scott and I got to go on a 7 day cruise to Alaska for work. I never really thought I wanted to go there, but it was amazing. The entire trip was so beautiful, relaxing, and it was nice to escape the hot Houston summer. We left from Seaward, visited Ketchikan, Skagway, Hubbard Glacier, Mendenhall Glacier, Icy Point, Juneau, and got off the ship in Vancouver.

Random pretty-ness while on the ship:

Hubbard Glacier:

The glacier was actually breaking apart when we were there. We'd hear a big crack that sounded like thunder, then HUGE chunks would fall into the water.

Skagway:

We were here for the 4th of July. We went to visit some sled dogs who were doing their "summer training" and they pulled us around on a sled on wheels (since there wasn't any snow). Their little puppies were so, so adorable!

Us in front of the Mendenhall Glacier:

Icy Point:

Seeing the whales was AMAZING! We couldn't believe how huge they were, and how pretty they looked when jumping.

Ketchikan:

This was the cutest little town and looked like it came out of a movie set or something. Despite how darling it was, we still don't want to live there - it was still freezing in July!

Light & Bright Baby Shower

A couple of weeks ago our lucky little guy had quite the shower. So many people helped out and I appreciate all of the time and energy everyone put into our day! My mom did most of the decorations and I LOVED it all- thanks mom! I couldn't have imagined a more perfect shower and all of the support from our friends and family meant so much! Here are pictures of it all- courtesy of Marci and Kalina. :)

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The party planners at the end of the day:

Maternity Shoot for Francesca's

I couple of weeks ago (at 32 weeks) I was booked for Francesca's again! It was so fun to see all of the familiar faces there. None of the clothes are actually made to be maternity, they're just regular pieces in bigger sizes, so you can continue to wear them after ... a concept I love!

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The last few days I've been SO uncomfortable! My ribs ache all day and all night no matter what I do (unless I'm in the bath). If I try to ignore it, the ache turns into a sharp pain. So then I try laying down, which makes my back hurt really bad. So then I try walking, which makes my hips and a different part of my back hurt. The only thing that feels good (other than the bath) is laying flat on my back, which I can only do for about 10 minutes before all of my insides start to cramp because they are being totally squished. How did all of you moms out there do this? I can only stay in one position for 5 minutes! Only 40 days left though and I know he'll be worth it :). Thanks for letting me vent.

Maternity Pictures

I wasn't sure if I wanted to take any maternity shots or not, and now I'm so glad I did! I'm lucky enough to have a sister (Marci) who could do them for me so the shoot wasn't a big deal. I'm so happy with how they turned out and that I documented my belly. Now I have nothing to regret :). Thank you Marci- you're so talented! Here is a link to her photography website- check it out!

I'm 31 weeks in these:





Then the next week before a family get-together she got a couple with Scott, too. 32 weeks in these:

30 Week Ultrasound

We got to see the baby today and he has grown so much! Here are the highlights:

-he has lots and lots of hair
-he was folded in half the entire time with his feet around his face
-he was smiling and sticking his tongue out
-when they poked him trying to get him to move away from the cord he would frown and stick out his bottom lip. So sad :(
-he weighs 3.5 lbs and still measures a week big (at this rate he'll be over 8 lbs- eek!)
-it looks like he has my nose and Scott's mouth
-his cheeks are already super chubby! I love a fat baby!

Now we really can't wait to meet him!

His sad face :-(

That is his foot next to his face, and his hand is behind his foot

Happy again