I am 5 months along (half way there) and feeling great. My allergies have been better and I am just starting to feel little kicks.
We can't wait to meet our little cutie.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
It's a Girl
That's right, Nik and I are bringing a little girl into the world. She was bouncing around in my belly, kicking and putting her hands in her mouth. It was so exciting to the the little sprite moving and kicking. All her measurements and body parts are in place and she looks healthy and growing well. She is 12 oz and 10 inches.
Reno fun and moving news
We took the long trip to Reno for a few reasons. One to visit family, two to go to the rodeo and three to buy a car. We accomplished all 3 and had tons of fun.
On our way to Reno we made a pitstop at Bucks Lake for an evening to visit David and Heather (our friends). It is a beautiful lake near Lake Almanor. Unfortunately, I forgot to take any pictures. We got to Reno in time to head to the Rodeo with my Dad. This was Nik's first time to the show and I knew he wouldn't be disappointed. Of course we had a blast. He had so much fun we made sure to go one more time before we left.
It was so nice to see all the family and get to see the sun for a while. We had dinner with my Mom and Ben, Nik got to see Grandma Winn, we enjoyed a quick lunch with my Dad for Father's Day, we had dinner with Gail and Steve and we spent time with Keri and Sam enjoying breakfast, then taking them to the rodeo the second time.
Since we will be adding an addition to the family we decided we needed a second car. We bought none other than a Subaru Outback. This is my third Subaru and I know I will be happy with the car for years to come. It fits the dogs and it will fit our future family.
In between the two weekends we were there, I had to fly to Ventura for work and Nik had to go to Sacramento for work as well. Keri and Sam were gracious enough to take in Wanda and Emmie. They got to spend the week with their cousin Cora.
BIG NEWS!! With the new baby on the way we have been feeling a huge yearning to be closer to family. We want our little one to grow up near their Great grandparents, grandparents and some of their aunts, uncles and cousins. We started to look for opportunities in the Bay Area, Sacramento and the Reno area, but we weren't sure if or when it would happen. Luckily, Nik's company has offered to transfer his territory down to the Sacramento area. We decided this was our chance to take the move. We aren't exactly sure where we will be living, because his territory runs from Vacaville to Redding. Nik has already started working the area (the reason why he was in Sacramento for work last week) and is deciding where most of his business is. Then, we can live where it is most convenient for him. I will be staying up in Portland until the end of July to finish up with my company and he will be coming to visit for many of the weekends until then. We are super excited and can't wait to come see each of you more often. We are also looking forward to visiting Tahoe more and seeing the SUN.
On our way to Reno we made a pitstop at Bucks Lake for an evening to visit David and Heather (our friends). It is a beautiful lake near Lake Almanor. Unfortunately, I forgot to take any pictures. We got to Reno in time to head to the Rodeo with my Dad. This was Nik's first time to the show and I knew he wouldn't be disappointed. Of course we had a blast. He had so much fun we made sure to go one more time before we left.
It was so nice to see all the family and get to see the sun for a while. We had dinner with my Mom and Ben, Nik got to see Grandma Winn, we enjoyed a quick lunch with my Dad for Father's Day, we had dinner with Gail and Steve and we spent time with Keri and Sam enjoying breakfast, then taking them to the rodeo the second time.
Since we will be adding an addition to the family we decided we needed a second car. We bought none other than a Subaru Outback. This is my third Subaru and I know I will be happy with the car for years to come. It fits the dogs and it will fit our future family.
In between the two weekends we were there, I had to fly to Ventura for work and Nik had to go to Sacramento for work as well. Keri and Sam were gracious enough to take in Wanda and Emmie. They got to spend the week with their cousin Cora.
BIG NEWS!! With the new baby on the way we have been feeling a huge yearning to be closer to family. We want our little one to grow up near their Great grandparents, grandparents and some of their aunts, uncles and cousins. We started to look for opportunities in the Bay Area, Sacramento and the Reno area, but we weren't sure if or when it would happen. Luckily, Nik's company has offered to transfer his territory down to the Sacramento area. We decided this was our chance to take the move. We aren't exactly sure where we will be living, because his territory runs from Vacaville to Redding. Nik has already started working the area (the reason why he was in Sacramento for work last week) and is deciding where most of his business is. Then, we can live where it is most convenient for him. I will be staying up in Portland until the end of July to finish up with my company and he will be coming to visit for many of the weekends until then. We are super excited and can't wait to come see each of you more often. We are also looking forward to visiting Tahoe more and seeing the SUN.
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Kauai (part 3)
Day 5
This was a big day for us. We took a catamaran up the west side of the island to the other end of the Na Pali coast. If you could see this coast in person you would understand why it is such a desirable place to be. Most of the coast is not accessible by car, so you either have to walk it or take a boat to see it. On this day we took a catamaran to see it. Along the way we got to snorkel and we were graced with the presence of dolphins twice along our route. They were called spinner dolphins and they seemed to be playing with the boat. They would swim along with it and jump out of the water almost in excitement. The catamaran cruise was called The Southern Star. The crew was so nice and knowledgeable and they made us a delicious BBQ lunch of hamburgers and chicken burgers. It was an all day adventure. We started at 7:15 in the morning and didn't finish until around 3pm.
Bye Bye Hawaii we will miss you and see you soon. Next time we will have Baby K in tow, we can't wait!!
This was a big day for us. We took a catamaran up the west side of the island to the other end of the Na Pali coast. If you could see this coast in person you would understand why it is such a desirable place to be. Most of the coast is not accessible by car, so you either have to walk it or take a boat to see it. On this day we took a catamaran to see it. Along the way we got to snorkel and we were graced with the presence of dolphins twice along our route. They were called spinner dolphins and they seemed to be playing with the boat. They would swim along with it and jump out of the water almost in excitement. The catamaran cruise was called The Southern Star. The crew was so nice and knowledgeable and they made us a delicious BBQ lunch of hamburgers and chicken burgers. It was an all day adventure. We started at 7:15 in the morning and didn't finish until around 3pm.
Nik said this was his favorite part of the trip. I loved it, but got a little worried the ride was too bumpy for me. I didn't get sea sick (although a couple people on the boat did), but it was very very bumpy and I am not sure little Baby K liked it too much. Next time we do this, I think I won't be carrying an extra person even though there was 2 other pregnant ladies on board.
When we got back that evening we decided to relax and not do much of anything.
Day 6 and 7
Since we kept ourselves busy for most of the week we decided the last 2 days would be spent taking it easy and not doing much of anything. We did just that. I spent a lot of time on the beach reading (in the shade mostly) and Nik decided to try surfing. He did a great job. With no lesson he was able to get up a bunch of times.
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| We even managed to see a sea turtle swim right in front of us. Not the best picture, but that was all I could get. |
Our last night we took our last pictures in paradise. It was just that and we were so glad we got to take a long vacation with just the two of us. Happy Honeymoon honey!!
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| There's the preggo belly. I told you it was getting bigger. |
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| Picture of the place we stayed |
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Kauai (part 2)
Day 3
We decided to drive to the North side of the island to see Hanalei Bay and do some hiking along the Na Pali coast. There is a trail that goes 11 miles down the Na Pali coast called the Kalalau Trail. This trail ends up being a 22 mile hike there and back. Most people stay the night at the end and come back the next day. We obviously were not prepared for something like that but we did decide to hike the Hanakapi'ai Falls Trail. It is an 8 miles hike round trip and the first 2 miles are along the Kalalau trail so we got to see some spectacular views along the coast. Then, the trail heads 2 miles inland to a waterfall at the end. Only the pictures can show how beautiful it was and those don't even do it justice.
We were definitely tired by the end of the hike so we worked our way back down south. That night we went to dinner at Keoki's Paradise across the street from our hotel. We had a great day and got to enjoy some live music to finish it off.
Day 4
We decided to drive to Waimea Canyon, or as Mark Twain called it, "The Grand Canyon of the Pacific." It was just that... breath taking. We drove the winding rode up to the canyon and took as many shots as we could. This was the coldest weather we had felt all week and it was still warmer than Portland.
The Luau show was great. Nik and I weren't to keen on the food and the drinks, but we were glad we got the experience.
We decided to drive to the North side of the island to see Hanalei Bay and do some hiking along the Na Pali coast. There is a trail that goes 11 miles down the Na Pali coast called the Kalalau Trail. This trail ends up being a 22 mile hike there and back. Most people stay the night at the end and come back the next day. We obviously were not prepared for something like that but we did decide to hike the Hanakapi'ai Falls Trail. It is an 8 miles hike round trip and the first 2 miles are along the Kalalau trail so we got to see some spectacular views along the coast. Then, the trail heads 2 miles inland to a waterfall at the end. Only the pictures can show how beautiful it was and those don't even do it justice.
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| View from the 1st leg of the trail |
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| Nik joked and called it a baby pelican (haha). We just happened to be going opposite ways on the trail. It made for an interesting pass |
The second part of the trail was like playing in a jungle gym. We felt like little kids. Swinging from trees to get to another part of the path, jumping from rock to rock to cross many creeks and mashing through the mud. It was all worth the work because we made it to the waterfall and it was gorgeous. We decided to swim for a bit in the watering hole beneath the waterfall to clean ourselves off. Then we headed back the way we came.
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| Nik being silly and taking the picture backwards |
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| the waterfall in the distance |
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| My Baby bump is starting to show. I must have been sucking in though, because it is much bigger than that |
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| one of the many creeks we had to cross |
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| Finally made it. Looks so small from the photo |
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| That's Nik waving his arms. Looks much bigger now |
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| Water was cold, but definitely felt good |
Day 4
We decided to drive to Waimea Canyon, or as Mark Twain called it, "The Grand Canyon of the Pacific." It was just that... breath taking. We drove the winding rode up to the canyon and took as many shots as we could. This was the coldest weather we had felt all week and it was still warmer than Portland.
After our drive we headed back to the beach and spent the day again soaking in the sun and the water. We had to rest up for the night ahead, because we were going to the Luau Kalamaku.
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| Fire dancers at the end of the event. |
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