I went in for my weekly OB appointment on Friday May 1 and lo and behold, my blood pressure was off the charts! My OB recommended that it was time and that I should head home, pack my bag and head straight to the hospital. I was not ready. I was not prepared. I had [...]
38 WEEKS BUMP UPDATE
How far along?: 38 weeks Total weight gain: 34 pounds total, which puts me at 149 pounds. How big is baby?: The size of a mini watermelon! I was told by my OB that this little girl will be bigger than Avery! Sleep?: It’s getting harder! I still wake up just once to use the bathroom, but I’m always [...]
AVERY TURNS THREE | DURING QUARANTINE
3 years old today. WOW. It feels like we blinked and you turned into a handsome young boy! You love running and playing, cooking, drawing and coloring, blowing bubbles, Paw Patrol, riding your scooter, snuggling with Mama and always trying to get as many stories as possible before going to bed. You are SO helpful [...]
30 WEEKS BUMP UPDATE
How far along?: 30 weeks and 2 days Total weight gain: 26 pounds total. I gained 5 more pounds since my last checkup on January 23, which puts me at 141 pounds. How big is baby?: The size of a zucchini. Weighing in at about 2.9 pound and measuring about 15.7 inches long. Thirty weeks pregnant is seven [...]
IT’S A GIRL
CHEERS TO A NEW DECADE 2020
CHRISTMAS MAGIC IS IN THE AIR
NORDSTROM SANTA | YEAR THREE
JOY
SHOOTING CANONBALL AT BELEM TOWER
Another gorgeous day of exploring Portugal! Belém Tower is synonymous with Lisbon and Portugal. If you have browsed pictures of Lisbon you would have no doubt seen this 15th Century tower that sits on the bank of the Tagus River. Attractions, museums, monasteries and defensive towers adorn the Lisbon neighborhood of Belém. Belém in Portuguese [...]
LISBON’S ICONIC CASTLE
Perched high above Alfama is the breathtaking Castelo de São Jorge, located on top of the tallest of Lisbon's seven hills in the historic centre of the Alfama's old Moorish quarter. With breathtaking views and plenty of historical charm, Castelo de São Jorge was a must stop for us while in Lisbon. Dating back to [...]
WEST POINT LIGHTHOUSE
I have never been to West Point Lighthouse until recently and immediately fell in love with the picturesque scene! Currently part of the City of Seattle Parks and Recreation Department, the West Point Lighthouse at Discovery Park is close to home, has amazing hiking trails, great views of Seattle, and of course the lighthouse itself. We [...]