Sandy Beach

Patty, Eli and I went on an adventure to Thorne Bay to Sandy Beach.  We went on a low tide and were able to explore lots of different sea creatures, shells, and find dozens of sand dollars!

Eli did amazing all day.  He tromped through the water happy as could be, played in the sand (and got filthy of course) and slept the whole way home.  Couldn't ask for a better day!

 

I love him looking into his reflection 

Beach Days

We had some beautiful weather the beginning of July so Eli and I headed to the beach in town.  We didn't get enough in one day so we went back the next day! 

Eli's Birthday Pictures

Eli had so much fun in his "hot air balloon" taking pictures! I was pretty behind on his Birthday Pictures this year, so late July will have to work ;)

 

Baby Update

I found these questions I answered when I was pregnant with Eli and thought it would be fun to do a few times before baby comes. 

How far along? 30 Weeks and 3 days
Total weight gain: 17 pounds
Maternity clothes? the BEST! Although, its hot in the summer to have your pants come up so high, they really are comfortable.  And the elastic stretchy sides on shirts are soo comfy too.  I'm also to the point of wearing Bryan's T shirts and basketball shorts (already?!)
Sleep: I miss sleeping on my stomach, but I actually sleep pretty well
Best moment this week:  Seeing distinct body parts like arms and legs poke my belly.  I love feeling her move around.
Food cravings: Honestly nothing really!
Anything making you queasy or sick: I'm finally feeling good and haven't had lots of heartburn or other symptoms
Gender: Girl!!!!!
Symptoms: My pelvic joints and muscles are pretty sore, so I kinda waddle for a while if I have been sitting too long.  Heartburn is pretty infrequent, not tons of braxton hicks contractions, or really anything else.
Belly Button in or out? Its been out for a long time!
Wedding rings on or off? On (luckily my feet or hands arent swollen yet)
Happy or Moody most of the time: Bryan says i'm a little snappy.  Oops.  haha.  Gotta work on that ;)
Looking forward to: holding her!!!!!!

Fishing Derby

Craig has some fun traditions for the 4th of July.  One being the fishing derby the night before.  Here is Eli last year happy as a clam to have caught a fish, even in the rain. 

 

This year we had  beautiful weather and another fun derby.

 

And Bryan caught by far the most unique "item" under the sea! He pulled up a tire with a crab hanging on, and later a giant tube worm. Gross, but interesting. All night Eli laughed about Daddy getting a tire and crab. Haha!