30 Weeks

My exhaustion is starting to set in BIG time. I went to lay down to read yesterday around 6pm. I dozed off and when I woke up it was midnight. Being I just got almost a full night of rest, I couldn't fall back asleep. Frustrated, I tossed and turned until 4 in the morning. I actually found myself quite amused by how active Avery was. She was moving from one side of my tummy to the other. It is so awesome to feel and now watch her move. Brandon wasn't home last night but when she moves, he gets so excited which is super cute!
We have lots to look forward to in June and cannot believe we are just days away. I have 2 more showers, our childbirth class, my cousin's wedding, and best of all my sister will be here for two weeks with Hannah!
I can post some pictures of my belly once I see my husband. Otto and Brandon have been working non stop and I can't seem to figure out how to take pictures myself...

Arakawa Dental Office Baby Shwower

Here are some pictures from my first baby shower hosted by the Dr. Arakawa Dental Office. It was so much fun and everyone that helped out really put a lot of effort into making the shower extra special. There was a surprise performance of belly dancing by Ruth and she was AWESOME! We all had a blast:) Thank you ladies for making the shower so special!The Girls Belly Dancing With Ruth
Authentic Mexican Food Was Delicious

Some of the Ladies

Mom, Grandma Adele, and Cindy

The Famous Carne Asada Chef: Jaime

Doctor Check Up 29 weeks

I went to see my OBGYN yeseterday. She was pleasantly surprised that I am not anemic because a lot of pregnant women are. Also, my blood glucose test came back within normal limits. She measured me and concluded that Avery is most likely going to be a small baby. She said that is good for her and good for me:) Other than that, I gained 2 pounds last month, however, it feels like I've gained about 10! Avery is moving quite a bit now and it's so much fun to feel her inside me.
I have my first baby shower this weekend hosted by the Arakawa dental office! I can't wait and am so grateful to have such amazing co workers.
Not much else to update on....

27 1/2 Weeks

Here are some pics of my belly at 27 1/2 weeks

Arizona Family Vacation

We have just returned from our last alone getaway before Avery arrives. We were supposed to go to Puerto Vallarta and because of the swine flu, had to cancel. Being the purpose of our trip was to have a family vacation, we scrambled at the last minute to find an affordable location that could accomadate 6 adults and 1 baby. We vacationed at a resort in Scottsdale and had a fabulous time. The weather was super HOT so we spent the majority of our days lounging by the pool. It was so much fun to visit with Hannah, Monte, and Katrina. Hannah is walking, running and talking up a storm...We just had a blast watching her and it makes us that much more excited for the arrival of Avery in less than 3 months!