30 and other things

Blessings, blessings, blessings... This time of year makes me reflect on how blessed I am, more so this year than ever before. I have so many things to be thankful for - a wonderful husband, loving family and friends, good health, birthdays (even 30 of them!), and of course this little person growing inside of me! God is good (all the time!).

Jason recently surprised me and took me to St. Louis for my birthday and one last get-away before baby comes. Ordinarily, I would not have picked St. Louis as a weekend escape, but we had a great time! Unfortunately, our vacation literally got off to a bumpy start when we landed in Detroit for our connection minus flaps (a.k.a. brakes!). We got quite a greeting on the runway with all of the fire trucks awaiting our arrival. Thankfully, we were in a small plane and the pilot did a fantastic job of landing us safely.


Turns out, St. Louis is a pretty interesting city with all kind of FREE stuff to do (West Michigan is rubbing off on me - I love to find a deal!). We visited Forest Park (home of the 1904 World's Fair), Missouri History Museum, St. Louis Zoo, the arch, Soldiers' Memorial, endless parks, Union Station, City Museum... We were exhausted by the end of every day. It really was a very nice getaway. I'm so thankful for a man who plans such special surprises for me and treats me so well!


Some pics of us in St. Louis - The Arch, Jason coming down a slide at the City Museum, and us at Jefferson National Park

I am now officially 21 weeks. I can hardly believe it. The time is just flying by! Last week my doctor informed me that the ultrasound report came back, and everything looks very good - right on track. I can feel the baby more and more everyday. We definitely have a little kicker. Jason hasn't been able to feel it yet, but I'm sure it won't be long.

My mom and I went to Babies R Us a few weeks ago to register for baby items, and there's been talk of a baby shower coming this winter. All of these things just make me realize that we're going to be PARENTS very soon. That realization is terrifying yet thrilling all at the same time. The farther along I get, the more anxious I become about meeting this little person. Boy or a girl?? Who's eyes, nose, mouth, etc. will he/she have?? I can't wait to see this little miracle that God is knitting together right now!!




21 weeks - yes, going back on my belly shot vow...


I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and count all you have to be thankful for!