For the Record...

Probably not my most photogenic moment (my favorite part is the wreath behind my head), but in case I haven't seen you in a while, here are some photos of my belly at 37 1/2 weeks!

So Close!

I guess this phrase applies to several aspects of our lives right now! October's fires came so close to our home and burned so many in our neighborhood. We are so thankful to have been protected from them. Here are some photos of our evacuation. The winds were so intense, it is no wonder the fire spread so rapidly and haphazardly.





Returning home four days later. Difficult to tell from these photos, but those hillsides are all burned.




The view from our bedroom window. The fire came right up through the canyon behind our home. Many of you watched the apartment complex right across from our backyard burn on television. Thank goodness for the HOA maintained iceplant and the unknown heroes (cops, we believe) who used all of the neighborhood garden hoses to keep the flames away from our homes.



But, looking forward, we are so close to having this baby!!!! We can't believe that in a few short days the wait will be over and we'll be holding our precious daughter in our arms. We saw the doctor yesterday and according to him, she's dropping and I'm dilating- so we are on our way! Please pray for a smooth delivery without complication according to His perfect timing.
We see the doctor again Monday so we'll keep you posted!

Friends

A few work friends planned a little baby shower get together for me at Extraordinary Desserts in Little Italy. It was a great time and the desserts (mmmm) and the company were really extraordinary! Thanks Lyn, Kelley, Liana, Jess and Megan!

My Bruin Bro

So, my baby bro isn't a baby anymore, in fact, he's a Bruin:) He starts at UCLA this week. He has surpassed us all on the prestigious school scale. My parents moved him up last weekend- here's a picture of him and my dad chilling in the family minivan on campus. I'm bursting with pride- you'll do awesome Jacob!

I love this kid...

Who can resist this face? Marcus's Second Day of Preschool.

Colorado

Labor Day weekend we found ourselves in Colorado Springs for Nick's Uncle Kerry's 40th birthday party. We had a great time catching up with friends and family and enjoying our last trip without a baby:)

Garden of the Gods


Visiting with the Meuli's





The Kramer's generously threw us a surprise baby shower- check out all her new clothes! Notice her first pair of Crocs (courtesy of the Meulis) and her very first purse (cause she's totally going to need one when she's two...). I don't think she'll ever lack for anything pink or embroidered denim:)

Meet my cousin, Isaac

Tuesday, August 14th, my cousin Isaac Alfred Montgomery was born. He weighed 6 lbs 13 oz and measured 19" long. Mamma stole these pictures from his blog- check out lots more here. Basically, I can't wait to be here to play with him- we're going to have so much fun! I'm pretty jealous of his cool name, I wish I had one...