So Very Thankful

We spent Thanksgiving in Tahoe this year.  Fortunately, Pam and Michael made the trek from Hawaii to spend the holiday with us!  It was so nice to have them here.  Holidays are hard when you're away from family.  It was a very traditional Thanksgiving... we watched the parade... we cooked all day... we ate way too much... we took naps and lounged on the couch.  The BEST part was that Mike was supposed to work all day but the mountain closed due to weather and he got to come home!!! 

We woke up Thanksgiving morning to a winter wonderland.  I wish Zephyr had been more excited for the first real snowfall but unfortunately he was feeling a bit under the weather after eating some bad treats.

SOMEONE HAS A TUMMY ACHE.  SO SAD. 

BEAUTIFUL MORNING

HE ATTEMPTED... BUT JUST COULDN'T GET EXCITED ABOUT THE
SNOW.  THAT'S HOW WE KNEW HE WASN'T FEELING WELL. 

THE NEXT STORM ROLLING IN. 

GOTTA STAY HYDRATED ON OUR WALK

IT WAS COLD AND WINDY. 

WHOLE GROUP SELFIE! 

32.5 WEEKS PREGNANT!

Thanksgiving day was wonderful!  The entire weekend was wonderful!  Friday (and Saturday) we ate leftovers.  No, we didn't do any Black Friday shopping.  But, we did get our Christmas tree put up.  And guess who was FINALLY feeling better: 

FINALLY BACK TO HIS OLD SELF. 

VIEW FROM MY WALK WITH AUNT PAM

ROLLING IN THE SNOW...
WITH A VIEW! 

SELFIES WITH AUNT PAM!!! 

Saturday was all about decorating for Christmas and Sunday was a day to relax (for me at least).  Zephyr LOVED having Pam and Michael around.  They spoiled him with love and attention (something he is obviously neglected of).  And Mike and I loved having them here too!  We really think it should be an annual tradition.  

It's always so hard to be away from family around the holidays.  I see all the pictures online and feel like we are missing out!  But, it's amazing to know that we have a loving family who supports us wherever we choose to live.  We really are blessed beyond what we deserve.  

And next year we will have another member of the family to celebrate with!  We are getting so excited to meet our new addition.  Here are some progress updates on the baby's room: 

I LOVE THE MOUNTAIN BOOKENDS. 

STILL GOTTA GET A CRIB. 

OUR ROCKER WAS A THRIFT STORE FIND. 

I HAVE A FEELING WE WILL BE USING THIS
AREA QUITE A BIT

CO-WORKERS AND FRIENDS HAVE GRACIOUSLY
GIVEN US LOTS OF HAND-ME-DOWN CLOTHES
AND SHOES.  I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THESE
LITTLE CONVERSE SNEAKERS!
AND HE CAN MATCH MOMMY CAUSE I TOTALLY
HAVE THEM TOO!  

We really are counting our blessings this year.  Maybe that's why I love Thanksgiving so much (besides all the yummy food).  It reminds me how blessed I am to have good health, good friends and family, shelter, food, a job, etc.  We may not have it ALL, but we all have a lot to be thankful for. 

With Thanksgiving love from Tahoe, 

XOXO

Showered With Love

Last weekend I flew home for a long weekend to visit family and for the SWEETEST baby shower ever!  I am still overwhelmed by the love and support from our friends and family who STILL support us despite the miles between us.  I can never express my gratitude for these people.  It takes a village to raise a child, right?  Well, we couldn't be luckier to have a village on both sides of the country!  How truly, truly blessed we are!

Anytime I can spend in NC with my family is a great time and this trip (although short) was no exception!  I flew in Thursday afternoon... it rained ALL day Friday while mom and I ran errands to get ready for the shower... I visited with family and got POURED (not showered) on at the baby shower Saturday, then left EARLY Sunday morning to head back to Tahoe.  Total whirlwind trip but so worth it to see all my favorite people.  That's the best part of any shower or party, is all your favorite people coming together in one place! 

My sweet sister-in-law and best friend took lots of pictures for me so that I could talk to people and enjoy seeing everyone!  Thank you again ladies!  I really appreciate it! 

MOM HAD A BEAUTIFUL SASH FOR ME TO WEAR
AND FLOWER PINS FOR ALL OF THE GRANDMOTHERS AND
GREAT GRANDMOTHERS

OVER THE TOP WITH THE DECORATIONS!
DAD MADE THE MOUNTAINS!!!  THANKS DAD!
I CAN NOT GET OVER HOW ADORABLE IT ALL WAS!!!! 
I'M SO GRATEFUL FOR THE TIME AND EFFORT PUT IN!

THE ADORABLE LITTLE MOUNTAIN GARLAND WILL HANG
IN BABY'S ROOM WITH ALL OF THE SWEET CARDS WE RECEIVED!

MY AWESOME MOTHER-IN-LAW BROUGHT
THE SWEETEST AND MOST DELICIOUS CAKE!
THANK YOU AGAIN!

YUM! 

MY SIS-IN-LAW AND NIECE MADE THESE
ADORABLE MOUNTAIN COOKIES!

EVEN THE NAPKINS WERE ADORABLE

LITTLE VOTIVE CANDLES FOR GUESTS TO TAKE
AND LIGHT WHEN BABY IS BORN WHILE SAYING
A PRAYER FOR THE BABY

MIKE'S GRANDMOTHER

MIKE'S GRANDMOTHER
(WHO MADE IT ALL THE WAY FROM NY!!!)
THANK YOU AGAIN FOR COMING! 
IT WAS SOOOO GREAT TO SEE YOU! 

SOME OF MY PEOPLE... MY GIRLS THAT I CAN ALWAYS
COUNT ON AND WHO HAVE BEEN BY MY SIDE DURING
SOME OF MY BIGGEST MOMENTS! 
LOVE YOU LADIES! 

CUTE ROCKER FOR OPENING GIFTS

I LOVE ALL OF OUR EXPRESSIONS IN THIS
PICTURE! 
WE WERE SO BLESSED WITH SO MUCH
ADORABLE STUFF FOR BABY!
THESE WERE RUBBER DENTURES FOR TEETHING
(THANKS AGAIN AUNT JENN JENN)

I LAUGHED UNTIL MY BELLY AND CHEEKS HURT!

MY MOTHER-IN-LAW MADE US A PLETHORA
OF HOMEMADE AWESOMENESS INCLUDING
THIS BEAUTIFUL QUILT!
IT IS SO PERFECT!!!! 

MY BEST FRIEND'S MOM MADE THIS AMAZING
STRING ART WHICH I CAN NOT WAIT TO HANG
ABOVE THE CRIB! 
IT IS TRULY AWESOME AND I COULDN'T
LOVE IT MORE! 

MY SWEET FIN AND LAINEY!  I LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH! 

MY BROTHER AND I...
AND I DIDN'T GET A PICTURE WITH MY
SIS-IN-LAW WHICH IS A SHAME BECAUSE
SHE DID A LOT TO HELP AT THE SHOWER! 
SORRY ANAKAH! 

My sweet family and friends are the best!  We are so excited to meet our little guy and to bring him back to NC and show him off to everyone!  If I haven't said thank you enough, let me say it again... THANK YOU EVERYONE! 

I made it back to Tahoe in time for Halloween: 

And just like that, we are solidly in the third trimester of what feels like the fastest pregnancy EVER!  I can't believe how quickly it's going.  

Stay tuned for more updates in the next few weeks!