14 weeks and showing

That's right we are 14 weeks along. Here is the little baby bump starting to grow. It feels much bigger than it looks.

Now that I am in my 2nd trimester I should be feeling great. I actually have been feeling much better and most of my energy has come back, but I have had terrible allergies which have kept me (and Nik) up many nights. Portland is beautiful this time of year, but my allergies are horrible. 

As far as the baby, it is about the size of my fist right now. Baby K is breathing, sucking its thumb and swallowing. It is holding daily aerobics classes in my belly (although I can't feel it yet) - kicking, curling toes, and moving the little arms and legs. Can't wait to meet the little one. 

Happy Mother's Day!!

Since I am an expecting mother to be I didn't think I got credit for this Mother's Day. Everyone else around me thought otherwise. Nik, my employees and our friends were all wishing me a Happy Mother's Day. I thought that was sweet, but I still feel I am not quite there yet. The bun in the oven has a long way to go.

eating breakfast at St Honore (yummy)

Neither of our Mothers were around or should we say we weren't around them, but we made sure to embrace the day and enjoy all the sun and fun we could handle. We started off our day with a run to St Honore. It is a french bakery about 1 mile away and it felt good to get moving. I haven't worked out in quite sometime. We enjoyed an awesome breakfast and as full as we were we were able to run back home.

Then, We met up with our friends, Haley, John and Dillon. We rode our bikes all over town. Heading to Sunday Parkways (an event that takes place many Sundays during the summer, where they close off certain streets for a day to allow bikers and walkers to ride.) It is a great way to see areas of town you might never explore. The loop was about 8 miles so we had fun with all the families riding along the NE side of Portland. Afterwards we rode up to University of Portland (where Nik went to college and played baseball) and we watched his beloved Pilots play against the St. Mary's Gaels (where Nik went to Grad school and coached in Moraga, Ca). We enjoyed getting a rest off our bikes to watch the game and enjoy the sun. By the time we made it back home I was exhausted. It was the most exercise I had done in awhile, but it felt good to be active again.

John and Dillon working on their bikes

Haley and I resting up

enjoying the game

John and Haley

To our wonderful Mothers. We love you very much and wish we could have been there with you to celebrate the day. To all the other mothers and expecting mothers, Happy Mother's Day!!

Winterhawks hockey and great weather

Our local minor league hockey team has been doing very well. They are in the finals and we were able to go to game 4 of the series. We met up with a bunch of friends and enjoyed a great game. It was hard to stay inside though, we have had amazing weather for a couple weeks now.

The dogs have been enjoying the weather more than anyone else. Any excuse to get outside is a good excuse nowadays. Wanda and Emmie have been getting plenty of exercise. 

The great weather is two months early compared to the last 2 years we have been here. We just hope that it stays, but we are not holding our breathe. 

Mom and Ben to PDX

We had a wonderful time with Mom and Ben when they came to town last weekend. The weather turned out for the better and we made sure to enjoy every last minute.

We enjoyed one of many farmers markets around town. Breakfast burritos, almond butter and some local jam were things we made sure to indulge in. 

Cannon Beach

Astoria Bridge

Fort George Brewery in Astoria, OR

We took a trip out to Cannon Beach and Astoria. Enjoying the great views, good food and making sure to get our history lesson on Lewis and Clark. We visited one of their forts they built and lived in during the winter months.

Nik playing the part of Lewis and Clark

Ben showing off the statue

Lewis and Clark's fort

Lastly, we took a tour of Portland's Underground. It was more a history tour of the corrupt city and the people that used to reside here. But, they also talked about the stories of people being shanghaied and shipped out to sea to work on fishing vessels for months at a time. 

We had so much fun with Mom and Ben and we can't wait until they come back next time Thanks for coming and we miss you guys already. 

Introducing Baby K

That's right Nik and I are pregnant!! Currently, I am 3 months along. That means we are due mid November. We are super excited for this new adventure and can't wait to meet the little one growing in my belly. Right now Baby K is about 2 inches long from head to rump and is developing its reflexes. We watched the little one on an ultrasound yesterday and the little thing was moving like crazy. Its legs were kicking and it was rotating around. Unfortunately, it is too early to feel the movement in my body, but I look forward to when I can.

Visiting the Latham's for Dax's 1st

We had a wonderful weekend of family and sunshine. Nik and I took the pups out to Idaho to celebrate Dax's first birthday. The dogs loved the freedom to roam and Nik and I embraced the best weather we had seen all year. Thanks again Lathams for putting us up. I know it isn't easy, but we always have the best time and we love seeing you guys.

Dax decided since he was turning 1, that it was time for him to walk. He showed off his skills getting braver and stronger each time. It was very cool to see. Unfortunately, the video wouldn't upload. 

Nik and Zach also got to sneak away for a day to go skiing. Nik was so excited to be in the backcountry earning his turns. He said it was a tough hike up but well worth it on the way down.