So far a great July

Summer is finally truly here and the weather is beautiful.  We started out this month by celebrating our 10th anniversary (can you believe it?).  On Saturday we slept in a little then headed out to the Farmer's Market where we bought lots of fruits and veggies.  Then we packed up some of our fresh foods, the dogs, and other goods and drove to Muskegon, a beach town about 45 minutes away.  First we took the dogs (Zoey's first time) to the dog park to play in the sand, water, and woodlands.  Then we headed to another park for a picnic before heading to the beach where the water was amazing and the waves were like the ocean.  We spent all afternoon in the sun and and water.  It was beautiful and relaxing.

Yep, i even braved a bikini with my 7 month belly. Unfortunately we forgot the sunscreen in the car and baby Elliott became a little overcooked.

On Sunday we slept in even more and lounged around the house.  For dinner we went to this really nice place called six-one-six in the J.W. Marriott.  The food was amazing, especially the goat cheese cheesecake for dessert!

Back at home we set off our own fireworks in the front yard.  Apparently everyone else had the same idea too because we could hear fireworks until about three in the morning.

Last weekend, my good friend Altaira came up from Chicago to visit.  We had a great time.  It was so nice to hang out with an old girlfriend chatting, catching a movie, shopping, and of course eating! Thanks for coming Alty!

Sunday i dropped Chris off at the airport for a couple of week of training in Arkansas so i went to my OB appt alone today.  I had an ultrasound to check baby's feet (last time she kicked so much we couldn't get a good pic).  She has grown so much.  Her feet are fine, she now has a fuzzy head of hair, and yes, we double checked and she is still a girl :)  Dr. Hicks says i am perfectly healthy.  Appointments will now be every two weeks now that we are closing in on the end.  


since chris is gone i had to take my own 29 week belly pics.  I thought i would go for a new angle.  It is getting so big i can't go anywhere without someone commenting on it.  Typically they think i should be due any day but no... two and a half months to go