Ben and I joined the family at my parents' in Montana last week. We were all together over the 4th of July weekend - which was so great. Considering we're together only once or twice a year - we must make the most of every moment!
This trip was a little different for me - no boating (a pothole in the road is too much bounce for me these days), not too much sun time (can we say, puffy?), and overall more time relaxing. Hey, a girl has to follow doctor's orders. There was still plenty of spectating for me and activities for everyone - including golf, boating, Dean's baseball games, movie outings, marshmallows by the fire, crafting, long visits and LOTS of yummy food.
This was Dean's last summer for legion baseball. We were lucky enough to catch a game almost every day of the ten days I was there - he is so fun to watch and may I say very talented. Mom was sure to get us there right on time every game so we wouldn't miss Dean's lead off at bat.
Mom taught Reese to say "C'mon blue, you're killin' me!"
When not at the ball fields, we spent our time at Lake Blaine - there is no more picturesque place!
Reese wanted me to jump on this floating trampoline with her - not only can I not jump, but a person my size moving around on something so unstable would have certainly resulted in a dip in the lake. I kept my tush on the side but Reese didn't seem to mind.
Mom threw a double baby shower for me and Lindsey. Linds found out a few weeks ago that they're having a girl! (baby #1 for her too). What else did we expect - we love girls in our family! She's due in November and I am so happy for her and Mike. She will be an incredible mother. I sorta wish she were going before me so I could just copy what she does. Her teeny cute bump made me look so prego, there was no mistaking who was due first. Taryn and Mom came up with a most delicious menu complete with hand-frosted and adorned 'onesie' and 'cupcake' sugar cookies. I have a feeling Taryn will be posting them on her blog. Yum! I was in charge of the Watermelon punch... which turned out, well, weird. Let's stick to the things we do well, huh?
After the husbands and Tessa left, we had a few days to visit friends and spend a bit more time together. This picture was taken from the Hanna's deck on Flathead Lake... what an incredible view.
The last few nights there I started thinking, "What if I go into labor this far from home and away from Ben?" I figured he'd have nine hours to get to me - and all he'd have to remember was our car seat so we'd be able to leave the hospital. I made it home without even a single contraction and on the day of my one-month mark. Now baby can come anytime. As long as Mom has time to get here, that is.
