Eight Months Pregnant

Eight months pregnant - June 14th. Only a few weeks to go!

Ready to pop - at the hospital July 2nd - about 2:00pm.

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Brushing up on my knowledge about childbirth at Providence Hospital in Everett. Despite appearances, I felt prepared, having taken four classes offered by the hospital.

Seven Months Pregnant

May 17th, 7 months pregnant.

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At Matt & Lisa's wedding, Ruby Beach, Washington - out on the Olympic Peninsula, May 24, 2008.

We had a great time on sharing this thoughtful, beautiful event with our best friends.
Following the ceremony, we went out for a wonderful sunset dinner at Kalaloch Lodge.

















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Spring 2008 - The Beginning!

Having heard stories about how much life changes when a new baby comes, Eben and I treated ourselves to a "babymoon" in Cannon Beach, Oregon the last weekend in March of 2008.

We had a great time hiking around the cliffs and dunes, but Eben was fearful that I would fall. I had to go out on this point alone.

The most noteworthy geological features of Cannon Beach are the remarkable "haystacks" scattered all over the beach.

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We stayed at "Ecola Creek Lodge." We were pleasantly surprised by all the wild bunnies.

My work friends threw me a wonderful baby shower. Jeanette Derry hosted it - and it was fabulous.

With my gal, Sara McManus, a partner in crime from the Social Studies department at Shorecrest. She took really good care of me while I was pregnant, giving me special teas and other maternity indulgences.
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This is my good friend, Maija, my classroom neighbor and Social Studies guru. She gave me tons of help and time my first year teaching at Shorecrest.

A late spring snow. I am around 6 months old at this point.

My family also threw me a baby shower - hosted by Aunt Kirstie. My friend Lisa came, too and won just about every baby shower game!

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My mom and I got to wear funny sashes.
Of course Mormor (soon to be Bestamor) was reveling in it all. She got Edison his first nightlight, a sailboat.