Nesting

I've been waiting for it to kick in, and the arrival of our stroller and car seat really did it to us.  Jared has already installed the base into the backseat of our car and tested the car seat out with a ten pound dumbbell.  He collapses and re-opens our stroller probably 3 times a day.  We also have our cradle set up and it looks so cute by the window with the perfect little quilt made by my mom in it.  We might be jumping the gun just a bit considering we still have 4 weeks, but we were just too excited to wait any longer.    

Fresh out of the box- our stroller and car seat with cover compliments of Grandma

My 35 week belly!
On a side note:
 I graduated! Jared took me out for a celebration dinner
 and I wanted a picture of myself as a pregnant graduate,
even though I opted out of the cap and gown.

Cradle, quilt, and sleep sheep nestled (squished) next to our bed.

04-07-12

My sweet friend, who is way too talented, put together the most perfect baby shower.   As you can tell from the pictures it was beautiful, and the food was even better than it looks.  I had such a fun time and am so grateful to all of my friends for spoiling this baby and me.  I'm still not used to the fact that I'm pregnant, so attending a baby shower that was for me really felt kind of crazy.  It made me so excited for him to come, it feels way more real now that my house is full of baby things.    

7.23.11

Despite rumors of lurking hammerheads, we forged our way across the sea to the elusive Chinaman's Hat, a little offshore island down the road. We've driven past it so many times it was great to finally take in the views from the top. It's about a 20 minute walk along the reef, then, depending on your rock climbing skills, about 15 minutes to scale your way to the summit (we brought Kelly with us so it took about an hour). We triple-bagged our camera in ziplocks and held it above our heads the whole way over (I knew we should have gone with waterproof), but the view was worth capturing.

06.09.11

Jared planned a little surprise hike for me and it was just my style.  We walked for approximately 3 minutes before we reached a lookout point...I'm all about instant gratification.  

It was really inspiring up there.  We wrote a few haikus, snapped some photos,

 and walked the 3 minutes back to the car. 

Definitely a success.   

REUNITED

We have been so lucky lately with family and friends (that feel like family) coming to visit!

First we had Kat and Jeff.  Soo good to be wit my bestie again.

Highlights of the trip:
Kat's voice
Running for our lives away from waves
Camping in the FREEZING cold
Eating at classy restaurants like Taco Bell and Denny's everynight
  

I know we look a little too in love in this picture...I think we kind of are. 

Kat, Jeff, and Jared:
Thank you for letting us eat out at Denny's. I'm sorry I spent so long trying to convince all of you that Denny's isn't ghetto.  I stand corrected.  I may or may not have found a hair in my pancakes.   My ego just couldn't handle spilling the news until now. 





A week later the Nobles came to visit!! 

Highlights of the trip:
Teaching them the Hukilau song
Making sand castles with Ave
Gettin' in a pickle
Helping Janel cross surfing off her bucket list :)

 It was so much fun to have family here for the first time!  We had a great week and even got to stay in Ko'Olina with them.  I sure had missed my pipsqueak little Avery girl. 


Last, but not least, my mom and dad finally came!

Highlights of the Trip:
My dad bodyboarding
My mom's secret segway skills
Whale watching
Celebrating my dad's birthday
Picnic at Malaekahana

I was so impressed with my parents!  I kept telling Jared, "No, they won't want to do that".  I guess I thought they were getting old or something :), but I underestimated them.  We had such a good time.  We loved having them here and I was glad to finally show them where we live. 


We are so grateful for everyone coming to visit us and we made so many good memories with all of you.  WE LOVE YOU!