Happy 31st Birthday to ME!!

That's right 31 years old, but also 36.5 weeks pregnant. This year I found myself not even thinking about my birthday, but counting my weeks to becoming a parent. The 36.5 seemed to me to be much more important than the number of years I have been alive. Even though I wasn't too excited everyone else made sure to help me celebrate.

Birthday breakfast made by Natalie O'Neil

36.5 weeks along

The Giants were also battling it out to become the NLCS champions so we went to dinner with my Mom and Ben at Campo and watched the game. It was yummy and entertaining!! Thanks everyone one for the great birthday.

Reno Baby Shower

While we were in Reno my sisters and my Mom were sweet enough to through me a baby shower. They did a wonderful job of putting it together. Beautiful decorations, great food and wonderful company. At one point Sarah even got Nik on Facetime on the TV to answer some questions about labor, delivery and being a new parent. He was so cute answering the questions and he did a great job. All the ladies loved it!!! It was a great event and I felt honored to be the center of attention. Thanks Mom, Sarah and Addie for helping out.

While in town that weekend, we also were able to spend time with the rest of the Latham's, my Dad and Sherri and the Kosach clan. The weather was great, so we enjoyed lunches, patio time and anything we could do to stay outside. It was great!!

The Latham and Lyle crew

Dax and Zach giggling away

Steve and Connor

My belly trick of balancing a huge cake;-)

Steve Sr. Retirement Party

We have had a lot going on in the past few weeks and it has been really hard to update the blog. Things have settled (until the baby arrives) so I will be updating frequently.

Enjoying our dinner up on the stage

We drove down to Reno, because Nik's Dad was celebrating his 22 years on the bench as a District Court Judge. Keri, Nik's sister, was in charge of putting this whole thing together and it was not a small feat. It was held at the Silver Legacy and about 600 people attended. It was a beautiful setting with incredible food and even better speeches. Every member of Nik's family gave a speech along with family friends, another Judge and a few of his clerks over the years. It was a fantastic evening and such an honor to be included in the event. Keri did a great job and I know Steve couldn't have been more honored to have this event as a closing to such a substantial career.

Keri gave a fantastic speech

Steve speaking to the crowd

Steve giving a present to his secretary (Kathy) of 22 years

It was a wonderful evening. Both sets of my parents were able to attend and we enjoyed seeing and meeting many people that have been a huge part of Steve's life.

Portland Baby Shower

Haley and John (bottom 2 on the right) were so kind to through Nik and I a baby shower in Portland. Some of our closest friends in town were able to attend and we had a blast enjoying the evening. They made all sorts of appetizers and there were plenty of drinks (even for the pregnant lady).

With Andrew and Wanda Wrisley

Enjoying our evening

It was such a wonderful evening and it made Nik and I so happy to have such a great group of friends in a place we have spent the last 2 plus years of our lives together. Thank you Haley and John for putting this together.