Ice out -- almost (Week 27)

The ice is out of some lakes in the city -- and getting close in others.  Today we took a stroll around Lake Harriet.  It was sunny and lovely.  Lots of walkers, runners, dogs, strollers and kids.  Minnesotans are just itching to stretch their pasty white legs with a run around the lakes. We were a little more discreet, and kept our winter whites to ourselves. 


I am happy to have last week behind me.  It was staff appreciation at Lyngblomsten, all staff were offered a free 15 minute massage. I gave more than 60 massages in less than 7 days! My hands were raw by the end of the week from washing and sanitizing.

We had another doctor appointment this past week.  I gained a modest 3 lbs in the last 5 weeks. I am happy to have the glucose test done, I passed with flying colors.  My iron is a little low, but everything is still checking out fine.  She continues to kick and flip like crazy.

I have been going a little nuts shopping for little pink outfits.  I think she'll be well dressed throughout her first months of life.  Grammy also has put a considerable dent in her closet, including a ridiculously adorable swimsuit.  I'm not sure how much swimming she'll be doing, but we thought we would have to put her in it, just to take pictures.

Aunt Carrie takes a break from quilting to pose for a photo at Lake Harriet

Aunt Carrie has been busy shopping for fabric, cutting and quilting.  Can't wait to see the finished product(s).  Hey, Car - we're counting on quilt, bumper, curtains, crib skirt, etc! Chop,chop! HA... kidding.  No seriously, I am beyond excited about the quilt - I think it will be so sweet for our little girl to be swaddled in something made with love by her Auntie.

In other non-important, baby related news -- Saturday we went to Baby Grand, they carry the stroller we want and a lot of other stuff we had registered for at 'Babies', for the same price. They were very friendly and helpful -- even though we overstayed our welcome, well past closing time. We've already set up our wish list there. We decided to "de-registered" for babies r us.  We were not in love with anything we had on our registry there.

That's the update for week 27.

Happy spring to all! Have a great week and a Happy Easter!!!