Last Saturday I headed with my family down to Kiawah Island, SC for our annual vacation. This year we also were joined by both sets of my grandparents for some extra fun. It was just me, since Amos couldn't make it due to his work schedule. The weather was great and we saw alligators, crabs, dolphins, sand dollars, egrets and all kinds of other wildlife as usual.
The temperature and weather were great, and we had a lot of time to relax and get some sun. I used every opportunity I could to tell Amos how much he was missing out.
Tuesday night I went to sleep fairly late, around 11:30 but was woken up in the middle of the night by Amos walking into my room surprising me!! It was dark so I was having trouble actually believing it was him, since I thought there was NO WAY that he'd be able to make that happen. I had even talked to him earlier in the day and knew which airport he was at, so I checked online and there were no flights at all to Charleston from that airport and TWO flights to Detroit. Not to mention, even though I had been REALLY hoping he'd have a surprise up his sleeve, I knew that he'd have to call me to get him or at least tell him where we were staying. I'd given up.
Well, it turns out my parents were in on the surprise and my dad went to pick him up and was able to sneak out when I was asleep on the couch. Everyone in the house, including my grandparents knew his secret and no one let it spill at all. I was shocked! I finally believed it was him once I felt his face in the dark. I was so asleep I couldn't even tell it was him by the way he spoke. Best surprise ever :) Especially since I had really been hoping we'd have a chance to get away just one last time before the baby comes. We had a great rest of the week...
He worked hard still...
But we had fun too!
I got to lay on my stomach for the first time in quite a few months! Sand is great!
Ocean Kayaking
Explaining to the Grandparents why smartphones are awesome
We stayed in a beautiful beach house that my mom found. Amos and I even had our own loft living room and bedroom. We got lots of bike riding in, the meals and snacks made by mom and the grandmas were delicious, it was fun catching up with my grandparents, and we all came back tan and relaxed. Thanks for such a great vacation! And for the surprise!
Last Day
Leaving for the hospital at 5:30am on Friday with a 6 day overdue baby!
Poppin' Lifesavers and reading a magazine. I look so happy because they just started the Pitocin and contractions hadn't started yet. And of course, because we get to meet the little one today!
Cambria, brand new!
All ready to go home on Sunday
Daddy taking Cambria inside
Wahoo! I'm home!
And snug as a bug in a rug.
(not liking this dress for maternity wear now that I see this pic!!)
Then he managed another travel surprise, getting home from that trip a day earlier than originally planned (Friday night instead of Saturday night) so that we were able to spend Saturday together relaxing, watching Australia in the World Cup, and going to his new "favorite" store, Lowes. "Favorite" being a relative term for the store we most find ourselves leaving with a full car and an empty wallet. I've mentioned how much he loves his lawn and his garage, and this time it was a garage trip. He put some storage shelving up and is getting ready to hang the tools, but I digress...
He also received many thoughtful cards and gifts from dear friends and family. Thanks everyone for helping to make sure Amos had a special birthday this year!!
Tuesday night I went to sleep fairly late, around 11:30 but was woken up in the middle of the night by Amos walking into my room surprising me!! It was dark so I was having trouble actually believing it was him, since I thought there was NO WAY that he'd be able to make that happen. I had even talked to him earlier in the day and knew which airport he was at, so I checked online and there were no flights at all to Charleston from that airport and TWO flights to Detroit. Not to mention, even though I had been REALLY hoping he'd have a surprise up his sleeve, I knew that he'd have to call me to get him or at least tell him where we were staying. I'd given up.
But we had fun too!
Dolphin Watching
We stayed in a beautiful beach house that my mom found. Amos and I even had our own loft living room and bedroom. We got lots of bike riding in, the meals and snacks made by mom and the grandmas were delicious, it was fun catching up with my grandparents, and we all came back tan and relaxed. Thanks for such a great vacation! And for the surprise!
My sweet mother threw me such a lovely baby shower on the Saturday of Mother's Day weekend. It was so great to catch up with my Aunts, Cousins, and College Roommates. Thanks so much for all the well wishes and generosity. Love you all!
4 Generations (almost!)
Amos putting together her travel system. The handle on the stroller flips both ways so she can either face us, or face the world. (and if she misbehaves as a toddler I can make her face me!)
And this doesn't have to do with the baby but since the previous owner left some white paint, Amos decided to paint the garage. I have never seen someone so excited to get the garage painted. Apparently he hates splotchy garages.
I'll admit it does look good now. A few days afterwards he'd still wander down there just to admire his work. :)
Then a few days later on my actual birthday Amos made sure that I blew out a candle in my brownie sundae :)
Here's me relaxing in my birthday Zero gravity chair from my husband! Perfect for springtime on the deck and for when I get bigger and am in the "uncomfortable-to-sit-and-stand" pregnancy phase I've heard about! Yay!
