Our Little Girl

On Monday we went for another ultrasound and were amazed at how big our little girl has become all of a sudden! It was just 5 weeks since our last glimpse inside my belly, and it was truly amazing to see the little face and cheeks that have formed on our daughter. We got a kick out of seeing her stick her tongue out at us as we watched her dance and move within me.

In this picture you can see her face, eyes, and little cheeks as she lay on her side in my belly. It's incredible how just a few weeks ago she looked so much like a skeleton, and now she looks like a newborn. I am already looking forward to holding her in my arms and looking into those eyes that show themselves for the first time in this picture.

The past few weeks she has been very active and loves to kick her Mommy throughout the day and night. I love her little kicks and look forward to each and every one! Though I must admit I like it most when she kicks her Daddy's hand as he talks to her. There is just something about seeing them interact, even at this young stage of life, that warms my heart and fills me with excitement and joy over everything that parenthood will bring.

We are quickly approaching the 100 day mark until our little girl is due to arrive. Until then, we will eagerly await meeting her and continue to take care of in every way we can think of.

I guess it is true what our parents always said..."You can't understand the love a parent has for their child until you are a parent yourself." I think it is safe to say, that T.J. & I now understand and are loving this new love.

Bay Harbor, Michigan

On Saturday, we returned from our "babymoon" getaway to Bay Harbor, Michigan. We knew that we needed a little getaway before our daughter was born, and Bay Harbor was the perfect destination for us!

We began our vacation on Monday with a visit to Toledo to see the Fisher family! Although brief, it was so much fun being together and just catching up.

On Tuesday, we arrived in Bay Harbor, a small residental community about an hour south of Mackinaw Island. The community was surrounded by lush forests, and multi-million dollar views, which explained the impressive houses and boats that were common to the area. Throughout the week we relaxed by enjoying the scenery, exploring the marina, indulging in the spa at the hotel, and of course just relaxing and spending some quality time with my best friend.


We are already discussing our next trip to the area as a family, and all of the great things will be able to do together the next time we visit. But until then, we are incredibly grateful for the getaway, and are trying to keep that relaxed spirit we learned last week to remain present for a long time to come!