Rainy day fort building

30 weeks!

Here we are at 30 weeks! The baby is about 16" long and weighs approximately 3 lbs.  The baby's feet are nearly 2.5" long. It's wrinkled skin is becoming smoother and the baby is beginning to control its own body temperature.  

I'm still feeling pretty good for the most part, but I am also noticing that moving around is getting a little more difficult.  If I stand for too long, my feet and ankles start to swell. And, an afternoon nap is pretty much my idea of heaven right now! But, we are all doing well and just so thankful to be this far along ... only 10 or so weeks to go!!

30 weeks

Progression over the past 8 weeks.

Kayaking

Last weekend we went kayaking with Grandma Liz, Papa Dave, and Auntie Heather. Grandma and Papa were testing out new paddles. Heather, Grady, and I were floating along in a 3-person kayak. Grady had his own paddle and was loving the ability to "make us go fast"!

Last cabin trip of the summer

We spent last weekend at the cabin with Grandma Liz, Papa Dave, and Auntie Heather. This was our last trip of the summer and it was a great one! The weather was so lovely. We spent most of the time on the dock playing with the dogs and going for a row in Grady's little rowboat.

  Grandma Liz took Grady, Ryder, and Oban to the shore. This was very brave of her in that little boat!

Grady "surfing" on the make-shift dog ramp.

 

Oban watching Grady's technique.

Grady's belly picture.

My 29 week belly picture!

 

Grady and Auntie Heather out for a swim.

 

Grady walking out of the water on the ramp. (Ryder watching, but never attempting!)

A big jump into the water!

And, a beautiful sunset on our last evening.

Tofino

We spent last weekend in Tofino where Sandy golfed in the Long Beach Open. Grady and I went for a fantastic long walk on Chesterman Beach on Saturday. He was thrilled to play with the kelp and I was happy to be on the beach.

Playdate with Anna

Today we picked up Anna (the little girl who used to come to our house for daycare) and went on a big playdate. We had a picnic, went to the petting zoo, checked out a playground, and went for gelato. The kids had a super fun time and spent most of the day giggling and laughing with each other. 

 

How to clean prawns

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27 weeks

Here we are at 27 weeks! It's the start of the third trimester. The baby is about 16 inches long and weighs about 2.5 pounds. Apparently, the baby now appears much like it will look at birth ... just smaller. Overall, I'm feeling pretty good. We've been spending a lot of time at the river - swimming in the cool water feels really good - the heat wears me out! This baby likes to party at night-time with big kicks and moves starting around 9pm every night. 

Cabin week

Home from another trip to the cabin!

Grady and I built a little table to have inside.  We needed somewhere to eat breakfast when the picnic table was all wet. Grady decorated the table top with original drawings of ocean animals.

The boys putting the table to good use on a rainy and cold morning.

Ryder waiting for the boys to get back from checking the prawn and crab traps. He doesn't like it when they leave the float without him!

Big fish of the trip ... Grady reeled this one in.

We decided to try and catch some bottom fish on our last day.  Grady and Sandy reeled in this ling cod together. They were both pretty excited. And, this ling cod was pretty tasty!