Third Trimester Here

Ya! I have officially started my third trimester. I am starting week 29. The fact Christmas has just come and gone makes me feel like the weeks have gone by fast! Baby is growing big and kicking tons! I haven't taken any belly pictures this time around.

I am doing great except the nauseousness. I feel sick almost all of the time, from when I wake up to when I go to bed. I try not to let it get to me but it is hard. I only get a bit of respite when eating. Right now I am eating a pack of Clif Shot Bloks for the relief.

At times I am saddened that I am not giving Miles the best experiences as a toddler because I am so nauseous. So many times I wish I had the ability to play with him more, go on more hikes, pick him up, or be more creative in his learning. But some days I feel so sick I find it hard to accomplish the small things like making lunch or changing his clothes. I tell myself I am doing the best I can and God has a reason for why I am going through what I am. So thanks God for a wonderful family and the trials that make us grow stronger.

Picture of me from 2nd Trimester

Family Weekend Trip

Last month we took one of our first family weekend get aways since Miles birth. Geoff, Miles, the two dogs and I piled in the car and headed down to Charlottesville for two nights at an Eco friendly resort. The resort was located 20 minutes outside of town where we stayed in a small cabin on a lake, in the woods. Here are some pictures of the trip clockwise from top:

Miles & me at Thomas Jefferson's home after the tour.

Miles playing in a mud puddle at the grass fed beef farm. We hung out there and saw a new baby cow, pig and two loud hens among other animals.

We purchased some grass fed beef steaks that were fabulous! We plan on ordering meat from them in the future.

Geoff rescuing the dogs on our hike. We tried to go off trail on a step section because the trail was flooded due to a high river. Dogs ran ahead and got themselves stuck.

Three pictures of us hiking. Miles did great and hiked about half the time.

Month in Review

It has been some time since I have post. Mainly because I feel so nauseous. It is hard to get the basics done, including my wonderful responsibility of taking care of our toddler, yet alone posting on my blog. Same with goes with the lack of picture taking... So let's see a bit of review for the last month.

Last week I came back from a two week trip to Minnesota to visit family and friends and attend my best friend from high school's wedding. Afraid I didn't take many pictures this time as I decided to only bring my small camera. Being 5 months pregnant, with a toddler and laptop in tow, in the airport seemed like enough to carry. Congratulations Karen on a beautiful wedding. I had a great time. I laid low most of the time due to getting sick and being nauseous. The weather was surprisingly mellow for November in Minnesota allowing me to get out on some runs and hikes.



Geoff finished up his Cyclocross season this past weekend. He successfully raced 12 weekend in a row, some with double races. Yep, that was three months of cross racing every weekend! Talk about a passion for the sport! He had a great time and is sad that it is over. He is taking a week completely off then time for him to start focusing on Ironman Lake Placid in July 2010.

Miles is full of life and growing like a weed. He is full of expressions and loves running around. Uh-oh, the little guy is up. I can hear him jumping up and down in his crib upstairs. I better run. Until a later time....