37 Weeks, a Bike Race and Being “Off Work”

Hi there and happy almost 3 day weekend! Although, for the most part, I am having 7 days weekends right now! That in a minute…

This past weekend, Ken raced in the Superior Morgul Road Race event. It took place over 3 days and included a time trial, crit and road race. Ken had raced this race last year and took 1st overall so I think he felt pressure to repeat (even though he spent the weekend working hard around the house trying to put things back together after all of our construction…etc). The guy is a nut!

Sooooo…Friday we met up for the time trial. It was a bit of a mess. He was late because of traffic and I was REALLY late…as in showed up right before he started and being the huge one I am at the moment, couldn’t make it up the hill in time for him to start (I was sad!). He wasn’t super thrilled with his performance, but it was good enough to take 2nd (not to mention it was HOT, there was a headwind and the guy had 10 minutes to warm up?!).

Saturday we spent the morning working on the house. Ken didn’t race until 4:40 and he literally filled the morning with working around the house. Always the best thing to do before a race. We met E and C in Louisville and Ken raced away battling for 5th (I think…maybe 4th). It was enough to put him in the leader’s jersey for the next and final day. We hit up some graduation parties afterward and it was awesome seeing friends!

Sunday was the road race. He relaxed for the majority of the morning which was what both of us needed! And then we headed to the race. E had a volleyball tournament, so Colin, Jasper and I were the support in the feed zone. Ken had teammates in the race and they did an amazing job of protecting his lead and chasing down any potential breaks that could knock him off the podium. He was also to bridge a huge gap up to the lead group…I think all of the housework has really helped with training

 Ken took 3rd for the race which put him in first for the overall event. Yay Ken!!! So proud of him…not so proud of the outfit (the leader’s jersey mixed with his pink bibs and orange shoes..uh?)…tehehehe.

After a crazy weekend, Ken had to go back to work on Monday….but I started my “maternity leave.” I am still teaching online and will throughout the summer but am not seeing patients (except today when I am going in to see a friend).

One guy who is enjoying me being home…its rough.

Yesterday, Ken worked from home and whenever he took a break, I put him back to work…on something else!

We watched my little sister, Alle, graduate from college in Cali! So cool! And at the same time put together B’s crib! Multitasking for the win!

And the crib…so cute!

Which brings me to baby talk. I am officially 37 weeks and 2 days so B is technically full term and could come at any time! I had my doctors appt yesterday and I am 80% effaced and 1-2 cm dilated. They are having a hard time getting an accurate measurement because the little girlie is pressing down so hard (I could have told you that…ouch!) but everything looks great so now we just wait to see what she does.

It really looks like I am smuggling a basketball!

I feel pretty darn good and even hit the gym yesterday. Jasper and I have been taking some wonderful walks and while I am not fast, we make it work.

I AM getting excited to meet this little active one though. I have a feeling she is going to be a lot like her father….all over the place!

Well…time to get to cleaning! My sister is going to be here tomorrow to stay for the summer!

33 Weeks, More Snow and a Babymoon

Hi there! Popping in with a quick hello-seems to have become a monthly doing. I really think about blogging most days, but then somehow this crazy thing called work gets in the way. But alas, here are some happenings!

First off, here is a picture from 31.5 weeks. It was after the gym and possibly the last time I wear that much spandex for a while.

We have had some wacky weather here in Colorado this past month. Lots of snow storms! Yet, no snow days at school. Rude.

Ken decided it would be fun to go all hog wild and put tile in 2 of our bathrooms and the laundry room. Quite the undertaking, but all of the rooms look fantastic! So fancy!! This is the midway point…I think he just likes to use the saw!

In the midst of the craziness, Ken and I got to take a little adventure babymoon. There was some bike riding, some skiing (both Ken, not me), a lot of relaxing and some grading (not to mention we came back to town for 3 days to work in the middle)-we are kind of lame. A huge thanks to Errin and Colin for watching Jasper while we were gone! It was nice to not worry…and he had a BLAST!

We have had a couple of days of nice weather and Jasper has taken full advantage. He goes out into the backyard and hangs out in the sunshine.

Still working away and happy to say there are only 2.5 weeks of teaching left. Loving it still, but feeling a little big…and TIRED.

Yesterday marked 33 weeks…”7” more…and a doctors appt today! Starting to feel nice and pregnant! Getting a little hard to move around and rolling over in bed is a nice little chore. Still trying to hit the gym a few times a week-getting some funny looks from the guys in the weight room. Love that people keep telling me I am “tiny” but I think maybe they have lost their minds! About 28 pounds up and not so hungry anymore. Crave fruit ALL.THE.TIME!

Someone must have told Jasper he needs to rest up…

I have 2 baby showers this weekend and I am so excited! And feeling VERY spoiled! This little girl is going to have so many friends!

30 weeks, a Trip, a Baby Shower and Being Home

Hi there! Long time no write! I cannot believe that I am 3/4 of the way to meeting our little friend B! WOW!

How about a little recap? Last weekend, I flew to California for a lovely visit and baby shower. This little guy was pretty excited I was there! Can you tell?

He followed me around and slept with me every night. Love.

I got to spend a few days hanging out with family and soaking up the Cali sunshine! Hello tan!

On Saturday, I had a wonderful shower! I really don’t have any pictures, but I promise they are coming and I will get some up soon.

The cake was absolutely adorable! Even B’s name was on it!

It was over the top! We had lunch and played games and I opened gifts and felt very spoiled. This little girl’s wardrobe is already bigger than mine!

It was awesome to also get to spend Easter with my family (although I missed Ken soooo so much-I hid his and Jasper’s basket before I left!).

Jillian got to hunt eggs and found all of them! She is a pro!

I spent a lot of time hanging out on the couch and floor with the dogs. Love them!

Rusty has a hard time getting comfortable.

We got to hike up in the mountains twice and boy could I feel my growing size!

When I got home from my visit (sad to leave but happy to see my boys) we got to spend the middle of the week together. Sadly, Ken’s grandfather had passed away the previous Monday, so he was off to see his family for the memorial service.

Luckily, this little guy has kept me company!

In pregnancy news…here is a sexy bathroom picture at week 30 and 3 days!

I am starting to feel big! It is getting harder and harder to get motivated to get off of the couch and go to work or cook! BUT I have been pretty productive today!

I feel pretty good otherwise! Cant eat much at one time because she is taking up so much room now. She is also a crazy little one! She spends much of the day flipping around and moving about-I even have a bruise from one of her extra crazy moments!

9.5 weeks to go! Yikes!!