On the Home Stretch

The new year marked the start of the third trimester for Baby Mac.  Baby is growing fast and strong, wiggling, kicking and turning all day and night.  The pregnancy continues to go well for both baby and me. This is week 30 and the baby can now taste, touch, hear, smell, and see everything going on around 'em. Roughly 3 pounds and 17 inches long.  Here are some recent belly shots...

Welcome 2011!

This New Years was very special... Scott and I got to ring in the new year with Dad and Debby!  They flew in from Cincinnati on New Years Eve and we immediately started the grand tour of our great metro area.  Our first stop was St. Anthony Main area on the banks of the Mississippi.  We enjoyed a late lunch at the historic dining saloon of Pracna.  Then, Scotty had oysters on his mind, so we headed over to Uptown to enjoy the specialties of Stella's Oyster Bar as our happy hour.  To wrap up the night we joined a lively crowd for a unique cuisine at Chino Latino.  We all were basically in a food coma heading home for the night.

Saturday morning we treated Dad and Debby to skillets at a local gem: Bunny's Restaurant. Nothing like filling our bellies with eggs and potatoes on a cold Saturday morning!  Facing the blustery 7 °F outdoors, we visited Minnehaha Falls in south Minneapolis.  The falls were actually forcefully flowing that day, despite the frigid air. Most likely due to the 43 °F heat wave that we had the day before. (Needless to say, this winter has been nothing less than bazaar.) We snapped a few quick pictures and ran back to the car.  In just the short time we were outside, our faces had turned red and our eyes were watering.

Dawn and Will had us over for an afternoon full of good company and conversation. It was nice to get our families together again. The last time was at our wedding! There was a lot of talk about the new addition to come this Spring.



28 Week Baby Belly

Dad and Debby, I hope you enjoyed a little taste of Minneapolis. Thanks for braving the cold to visit.

Christmas Cheer

Scott and I had a fabulous holiday this year. We were able to share it with so much of our family. Christmas Eve evening was spent at the Dragans house with the whole Dragan crew. We had a delicious dinner followed by holiday tunes and festive games!  All in all a great night.

Mom had us over for Christmas morning. She whipped up a scrumptious egg bake and cinnamon rolls for brunch.  Then we exchanged presents and cozyied up to an oldie, but goody... White Christmas.  Can't go the season without watching this flick! It was a very special and relaxing way to spend Christmas day. We even got to skype with Sarah, Greg and Norah out in Oregon to watch them open their Christmas gifts.  Norah sure was a busy girl. I love that we can still be virtually together, even though we are states away.

Then we ventured across town to wrap up Christmas evening with the McGregors.  This year it was just our immediate family, nice and quiet.  A traditional dinner of burgers and shakes was enjoyed by all!  Will was the malt master.  My favorite was chocolate chip cookie dough! 
Present opening was more entertaining this year, now that miss Gwennie takes the role of Santa's Little Helper! 
We are so blessed to have our loving family near that we can share these cherished holiday memories together. Here are some sweet Christmas moments...

Gwennie with her Uncle Scotty



Little Stud Callan hangin' with his Uncle Matty





Callan catchin' some Zs



"Nana.... toys???"