A Brooklyn Baby Shower
August 27, 2013 § Leave a comment
On Sunday afternoon, I was lucky enough to be thrown a second baby shower by my New York girlfriends!
My friend and yoga instructor, Alana, was lovely enough to offer up her yoga studio to host the party. The space transformed into my baby shower so perfectly! I loved the whale decorations Kate found :)
The company was great, the food (especially the cupcakes) was awesome, and I was definitely spoiled with gifts and plastic bling. Henry has so much great stuff waiting for him now!
I was surprised with email messages read aloud from Nick, who was away in Stockholm, and my sister Jenn. I held it together up until Kate passed me her phone that had a video of Ben and Jillian with a “happy baby shower” wish on it.
Are you kidding me? “Princess Preggers” definitely lost it after that.
It really was so great to get together with everyone though, even some of my friends’ little ones. I’ll have something this cute soon!
The group shot was missing a few, but you know who you are.
Thanks again to everyone who came for a great shower!
Happy 80th Birthday
August 26, 2013 § 3 Comments
Happy 80th birthday to my Grandpa, my Mom’s Dad, Ed Wolfe!
Grandpa has always been a strong, but loving man who values family above everything else. I was sad to miss his birthday celebration at my parents’ cottage a few weeks ago, but I know he had a great time, surrounded by generations of people that wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for him.
How handsome is he with my beautiful Grandma?
And here he is with a tiny me!
Little Jennifer knew that getting into his rocking chair with him didn’t always just mean tickles, it also meant cuddles.
Have a great birthday, Grandpa! I’m sending love all the way from Brooklyn.
Seven Months
August 12, 2013 § Leave a comment
We have officially entered the third trimester! Wednesday marked 28 weeks AKA 7 months of pregnancy. Here comes the final stretch!
What’s happening:
- I am a very fast walker, but my body is forcing me to slow down! If I walk too fast, I get round ligament pain, especially on my right side. I am not enjoying this. Bike riding seems to be a better option for getting around quickly these days.
- Henry is so active – especially at night, when I’m in a reclining position, and if I’m listening to music that has a beat. I think he’s been dancing along to music like Nine Inch Nails and the Chemical Brothers. I’ve got a little raver goth in there.
- I can actually feel Henry’s little bum, feet, and hands through my stomach – I can even see my stomach move under my shirt sometimes!
- Nick is in serious nesting mode and he didn’t even know what nesting was until I told him this morning.
- We are making some great progress in turning our office into Henry’s room. On Friday night, I figured out we could fit one of our bookshelves inside a hall closet, and yesterday Nick packed up the remainder of his CDs, got rid of the CD shelf, and assembled our rocking chair.
- We finally chose a crib and I am in love with it. (Also incredibly relieved to not have to look at cribs anymore.)
Side note: this guy is going to make such an amazing dad.
Lollapalooza 2013
August 6, 2013 § 2 Comments
Nick and I went to Chicago’s Lollapalooza three years ago and had a blast, but this year, being nearly 7 months pregnant, I sat it out. It’s hard to help but feel a little sad you’re missing out on bands and fun, but my legs, stomach, and well, my entire body, thanked me for staying home while Nick went without me.
Also, now that I’ve found the entire sets in HD from The Cure and Nine Inch Nails, I’m spending the morning watching some of the few bands I’d have been most excited to see there. Now if only I could find Cat Power’s…
The Cure’s 2 hour set
Nine Inch Nails’ 1.5 hour set