The Hood Experiment - Part I (pre-baby) Cabo and a foot???????

It's been awhile since our last update, but we have been spending a lot of time doing non-baby related things.  We have been spending evenings out in the city and also caught Seinfeld standup live.  Most fun of all though, we just returned back from a trip to Cabo San Lucas.  For those who do not know, this is our absolute favorite place on earth and we try and visit once a year.  We stay at a different place each year and opted to stay on the Pacific side at a resort built on a cliff.  The vacation ended up being the best vacation we have ever had, so very relaxing and beautiful!!!!!

The hotel lobby, I made Brett pose by the tree, he felt like a nerd, ha.

 One view of the resort, there were villas scattered throughout the cliff. LOTS of hiking up and down, our legs were burning the whole vacation but the views were amazing

A morning walk on the cliffs and great view of the main building (this time I felt like a nerd).

Walk on the beach.  

Christmas Dinner.

The Sunset on our last night, so gorgeous.

Even though we may have not been focusing on baby things, baby girl doesn't let us forget she is there.  She is a very active baby (even the doc made a comment) and is constantly moving around and hiccups every night after dinner.  The most amazing (and strange) experience throughout this pregnancy happened on vacation when we actually saw the outline of her foot when she kicked!  Now, I have heard people talk about this happening and just blew it off because it is a bit weird and creepy to me.  BUT when we saw it for the first time it was very amazing, that is after I got over my initial hibbie jibbies and the creep factor.  It is pretty crazy now that we can tell how she is positioned and where her hands and feet are.  Only 8 more weeks to go until we are parents........OH MY GOD..................

HAPPY NEW YEARS TO EVERYONE.  CHEERS!

The Hood Experiment - Part I (pre-baby) - Snowflakes, booties, onesies, and more

The third trimester is here, which now means doctor visits every other week, stronger kicks from baby girl and only 12 more weeks to go......oy ve (DEEP BREATH)!

This weekend brought two firsts, the first snowfall and the first baby shower. On Saturday morning, Chicago awoke to a winter wonderland. The first snowfall is always so pretty. Begley thought so also and had the best day of his life......(so far). He frolicked in the yard all day, it was nearly impossible to get him to come inside.

When we finally did get the little guy inside, this is what he did the rest of the night, which made for a very relaxing evening for all of us.

Sunday was my first baby shower in Milwaukee. The Chicago girls and Milwaukee girls all got together and we had a great time. The food was wonderful, as was the atmosphere. I must admit I was a bit nervous about the baby shower game, seeing as I am the furthest thing from being a baby expert.  But, "Baby Family Fued" ended up being very fun and even got a bit competitive. It also made me feel better about my baby knowledge, so thanks for the confidence boost.

Baby girl was VERY spoiled by all my friends, and her Grandmas's and Aunt's!  She will be a very stylish girl, there is no doubt about that. We had a great time and I can't thank the hostesses as well as all the guests enough. Everyone went way above and beyond, which was not necessary, but I really do appreciate it all.  Now I just need to find room for all this stuff :)

Some Snapshots From the Days Events!