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She gives us so many faces these days! Here's a clip of her trying to wake up from a short nap...

First trip to Grandma's

This was taken back at home, just chillin on the couch, watchin' some tv... it uploaded out of order, and took too long for me to re-do it. Isn't she cuh-yoot?



Laney did so great on the trip to VA! She had only a few fussy spells, and was loving every minute of being constantly gawked over. We went out to eat with her a couple of times, since we had like 10 people ready to pick her up at any given moment. It was Delane's birthday, so we bought Laney an outfit that said something about "grandma's house"...
Anyway, This weekend was the first time I've noticed a change in our Laney bug. She is so much bigger, fatter, and cuter! She has developed a pitiful case of baby acne, but her adorableness definitely made up for it! Her eyes are so much more alert, she follows people's faces moving in front of her, she loves bath time, responds to voices, and I think is less fussy, overall. A good amount of her "newborn" size clothes don't fit her anymore, so we're moving on to the 0-3 mo!

last Horah

You know how tired I've been telling you I am at the end of the day, and how, even though last week was a four day week at school, I still felt like I couldn't go on after Wednesday, and my feet are starting to swell and, basically - I'm just feeling very pregnant? Well, listen to this - Barak called me at school Friday to tell me about a surprise "staycation" he planned for us. He got an incredible deal from Priceline for us to stay at the Hilton in Charlotte and have our super special last date as only a couple before Laney gets here!
Walking around downtown Charlotte is one of my favorite things to do. Barak really hit the nail on the head with this amazing outing. I kept the AC at 60 (crazy, right?) the whole time, and soaked in a bubble bath that did wonders for my spazy legs. We relaxed the whole time and had great conversations about our future, Laney's future, and how far we've come in God's grace... He has provided so much for us and we're sure he will continue to do just that. It was a refreshing time to gain perspective and talk about how excited we are about our new family edition.

One month to go!

I saw this shot in a magazine and wanted to recreate it with my belly... it doesn't seem as magical as I remembered, but it's still kind of cool.
This week is #35 for us, and I'm starting to feel the "weight" of being pregnant. School is hectic and I'm getting tired, so I'll be ok if she decided to come a little early...
We had the shower this weekend from girls at church and I loved it. It was so encouraging and prayerful. It makes me realize how dependent I'll be on God and his grace to endure whatever comes into our new lives. I felt like I couldn't be more surrounded by other mothers.

party cupcake

We went to a birthday party this afternoon, but left before the cake was served (and right after the life-sized Elmo made an appearance) so we stopped by Lowe's Foods and Barak bought me this! Yes, it was as good as it looks and he let me have it all to myself. I didn't have to share :)

Other fabulous things Barak has done for me recently:
- started "French Toast Friday"...self explanatory!
- asked me how my day was and also gave me great conversation about his
- made me the best lunch today - baked potato with ground chicken, taco sauce, melted cheese, and sour cream
- showed/faked excitement when our stroller/car seat came in the mail and brought it upstairs for me
- let me spend 2 hours online catching up with Flash Forward on Hulu just so I could spend another hour watching the April 29 episode in real time
- got me a Kashi frozen pizza for dinner
- walked around the neighborhood with me three times this week
- went with me happily to the previously mentioned birthday party - a party where he knew no one... it was my teaching partner's daughter's 1st birthday
- watered our flowers
- told me he loves me a million times

Basically, he's the best. My pregnancy has been great, partly because I haven't been sick or seem to have any of the annoying typical side effects, and partly (mostly) because he's been awesome and sensitive, and over the top with his affection.