July Update & Photos

I just wanted to write an update for the past couple weeks. Hey, I'm getting better - at least months haven't gone by this time.

Anywho...we've lots of things to fill you all in on. No, I haven't had the baby yet but we are coming to the end. At my last appointment they checked me and my midwife said baby is low and head down - YAHOOO!!! Zoe was breech so we are looking good for a VBAC at this point! I'm feeling good but at that uncomfortable point where getting around, up and down is harder. I sit a lot and take naps when I can.

We celebrated some birthdays recently: Steven's Dad's birthday and niece, Leslie. Leslie hit the big 13 this year! I can't believe it - she was just 6 when I met her. We enjoyed celebrating both events with the Lewis clan and here are the photos to prove it (password is "guest"):

Dad Lewis Birthday
Leslie's 13th Birthday

My mom came to visit last week. We had such a lovely visit. Wednesday, we went shopping for fabric for the slings and cover that my mom is making. Thursday we got Zoe's haircut (it's VERY cute) and ran errands and Friday we had lunch down in Mattapoisett at the Lewis beach cottage. Steven's mom, Maureen, had a wonderful lunch for us and we spent the rest of the afternoon playing at the beach. On Saturday morning/afternoon, my mom hosted a Mother Blessing at our house to celebrate the upcoming arrival of Baby #2. Traditionally a Mother Blessing is a way to wish the mother-to-be blessings for a positive labor and delivery. My Mother Blessings was a casual gathering of some of my female friends and family. We asked everyone to bring three beads: one for me, one for Zoe and one for the new baby. Each bead was used to make a necklace and each person presented their beads along with a blessing, prayer or well wish. It was truly a special day and I had such a great time. We all laughed a lot and told lots of great stories. Brunch was served, too and delicious! I appreciate everyone's (including those of you who couldn't be there in person) blessings on our family. Here are some pictures from the day (thank you, Crisann!) and some from my mom's visit (password is "guest"):

Lanny's Visit
Nicole's Mother Blessing

Zoe has also been transitioning very well into her new preschool room. All the older girls in her class (it's a mixed aged group) have taken her under their wings and love playing with her. Steven and I also noticed the other day Zoe saying to her baby doll, Chloe, "Chloe, you POPPED out of my tummy" and then continued to explain to her about a spaceship coming down, too. Ahhh, the mind of a three year old. At least she's processing the new baby's arrival.

So I think that's about it for now. Love to you all.