Hawaii

We had a great time in Hawaii and are still adjusting to our return. We began in Lanai where we stayed at a hotel on the beach. It was beautiful. We flew into Maui and had to take a boat over to Lanai - on the way we saw TONS of humpbacks and we even saw some breaching the water. One jumped out vertically! It was amazing. In Lanai there was a pod of about 70-80 Spinner dolphins. Brian didn't want me in the water because it was a little rough and there's some lava rock there - so he didn't want me to get hurt. Therefore I didn't get to swim with the dolphins but I did watch them play as they jumped out of the water, spinning in midair before splashing back into the ocean.

Then we went to Maui. We stayed in Kapalua, which is the windy side of the island. Good for surfing; not particularly great for vegging out. Regardless, we got the hotel to comp a little Clam Shell by the pool, which we greatly enjoyed. We felt very spoiled laying by the pool, covered from the sun, with a steady stream of strawberry smoothies and virgin lava flows. YUM!

The pictures here are listed in opposite order - so the first one on here is the last one we took (that I cared to post). You'll notice the growth of my tummy along the way! Baby George grows a half pound per week so my belly is really getting bigger at a fast pace.
Doesn't Brian look adorable in his hat?!

Woohoo- bikini with a belly

The front of the hotel
Day out in Maui - Lahaina
Brian's virgin Lava Flow

Kapalua Beack
Kapalua Beach and my gigantic belly

Dinner
Rose petal turndown - Brian is SO cute!

On the boat from lanai

Baby George LOVES dessert (or maybe that's us....)

Our comped Clam Shell by the pool

I think the woman who took this photograph had never seen a camera before. It was awfully funny to watch.

There are whales - I swear.

In Lanai

This was either our first or second night.

This shirt doesn't do anything to hide the bump!

My first bit of Hawaiian sun
Arriving at the hotel we got lei'd immediately.
Brian's drink of choice...
Spinner dolphin's splash!
On the beach in Lanai.

I should also let you know that I will defend my dissertation proposal on May 6th but I moved the qualifying paper defense. I have not rescheduled it as of yet, but I was pushing myself too hard. I'd rather enjoy the last little bit of my pregnancy....Tomorrow I will be 32 weeks! Hard to believe!

I had a dream last night that I saw his face - his cute little face - and I held his soft body against me. It woke me up at 3 am and I couldn't go back to sleep. He was the most adorable baby I've ever seen. Simply perfect - and I can't wait to meet him!

Updates

Hi there,
Sorry I've been MIA! I didn't realize I had such a loyal following. Thanks for bugging me to update :-) You could leave me comments and I'd be more likely to post more frequently. I didn't know that many people actually checked it so I have been lax about it. Thanks for following Baby George's growth!

So, here are 2 pictures from last week (week 27). I definitely look pregnant now. I like looking pregnant but I don't like the comments that accompany it. For example "You're so big!" - no girl, pregnant or not, wants to hear that she's "big". Say "You're carrying very well." or "I can't believe you're ____ weeks." Considering that I've only gained 16 pounds, I am on the way to a low weight gain (you're supposed to gain 25-35 and I am aiming for 25-30). So next time you talk to a pregnant friend, daughter, granddaughter, etc please think about the fact that you're calling someone "big" because you might not like their comeback. It's all I can do sometimes to bite my tongue instead of saying "You're getting so big too! I'm pregnant, what's your excuse?"

This picture was taken this morning. I'm 28 weeks and 4 days! I can't believe I'll be 29 weeks on Wednesday. The following Wednesday I have a Dr. appt and then we go to Hawaii on Friday. It's a good thing Spring Break fell when it did, because the Dr. doesn't want me traveling "overseas" after 32 weeks. We'll be back before then.
(Yes, those are neurons on my sleeve).

Brian has been SUPER cute about my growing belly. Luckily he doesn't think I look like the big, grotesque, grumpy monster that I sometimes feel like. In fact, he thinks I'm quite cute. What a husband, huh? I knew I was lucky before, but I feel even MORE lucky after going through this process with him. He's an incredible guy and I know he'll be a fantastic Daddy.

This is my niece, Tessa, at about 4 months. She can lift her head and will occassionally roll herself over!! I'm so proud of her.
Isn't Brian a natural? I don't think he could be much cuter.

So, I was also thinking about the remainder of the time that we have before Baby George arrives.

March 14 - Hawaii

March 29 - Baby shower (SOOOOO excited!)

April 8 - Brian turns 28!

April 23 - New car (turn quals paper and dissertation proposal in to committee)

May 6- Defend quals (AHHHHHHHHHHHHH)

May 21/25 - Baby George comes?

We sure do have our hands full from now until then! At least we have a lot of little things to break up the 2 month wait.

Finally, in the MOST exciting news....Jaclyn had her baby on Tuesday! Andrew Ryan was 7 1/2 pounds, 20 inches long and is absolutely perfect. I don't feel right about posting pictures before Jaclyn does, but as soon as she posts some I will put some up on here as well. She's feeling alright, recovering very well, and enjoying being a mommy.