Can't wait to meet you.

Because we made you, my darlin

With the love in each of our hearts

We were a family, my darlin

Right from the start

-Wilco

My name is Lindsey and I have a problem...

Today I'm using my blog as a confessional...I'm confessing to my obsession with baby clothes. I have been so overwhelmed by the amount of cute baby that's out there. Check out my latest purchase:

Who doesn't love a little man in a tie! I know some may think it's ridiculous to buy too many onsies, outfits, etc. for the first 6 months. But...I'm a first time mama and I've decided it's okay to be over the top when it's your first time : )

So, yes....My name is Lindsey and I have a problem.

Baby Prep

With only 5 1/2 weeks left to go, Dave and I are busy with all the hospital's recommended baby classes (Yes, I signed up for all of them, just ask Dave : )))! We've done everything from watch a real time birth (wow) to diaper our dinosaur! I have to say, our pseudo child was the cutest kid in class....by a long shot!

Sunbathing the babe

Dave, Portland and I spent the afternoon at Coronado's Dog Beach with some friends and their pooches. I can still see my toes, but it's a stretch.

The unlucky baby-moon

For Dave's first Father's Day, I booked a surprise trip to this little town called Julian, California. It was going to be our "baby-moon" a.k.a. our last trip away (alone) for about the next 15 years when we won't have to find a babysitter. I found the perfect pet-friendly cabin located in the middle of the mountains with beautiful scenic views and lots of hiking trails. It sounded like the most perfect vacation. Dave and I were counting down the days.

Well, the day finally arrived. We packed up the car with lots of yummy food, hiking shoes, board games, DVD's, and of course Portland and Lucy. We arrived at the cabin and it was exactly what I had envisioned. Portland was out roaming on the acre of fenced in yard while Dave and I were checking out the weekend pad. Just before dust, we decided to start preparing dinner. While I'm cutting up loads of veggies for our stew, Dave was off trying to figure out the cabin's stereo system. Suddenly the entire cabin shook and we were left with no electricity in our unfamiliar and dark cabin. We were both certain that since we were out in the middle of no where in a cabin that seemed to be a 100 years old, turning on the stereo was just too much for the cabin too handle. We turned the breaker on and then off several times before calling the owners who did not answer. Dave decided to take a quick walk around the perimeter of the property before it got too dark (I don't know why I didn't think of that) only to find the main electrical pole conveniently located on the edge of the cabin's property had come crashing over into our yard. Not only was the pole lying across our yard, but electrical wires were sprawled across the very dry, brown grass. It was evident that we were S.O.L. and likely needed to call someone immediately and get the heck out of there. By this time, it was completely dark and were packing all of our unpacked belongings with flash lights. Earlier in the day we were lucky enough to make 1 successful trip into the town of Julian and were able to purchase 1 famous, carmel-apple pie. Our baby-moon accounted for 1 apple and 3 mosquito bites!

While we were both quite grumpy and had frowns on our face the entire drive home at 10pm, we managed to make the most of our weekend. We enjoyed a hike on a trail we'd never visited and a prime-rib / lobster tail dinner next to the ocean on Saturday.

My Life in the Zoo

A couple weeks back, Dave and I decided to head to USA, BABY: San Diego's stroller store extravaganza! I'd literally spent hours researching different stroller, reading reviews, etc. etc. etc. While most people would think I'm nuts, I wanted a multi-function stroller so we didn't end up 3 or 4 strollers all serving a different purpose. Anywhooo......after test driving each of the strollers, I finally had my mind made up. I'd found the perfect stroller and Dave agreed it was a great pick!

Instead of asking the sales clerk to go to the back and bring us out our new, beautiful stroller, Dave picks up this gi-normous stuff tiger and heads to the cash register. I really, truly, seriously believed he was just pulling my leg. I thought for sure he would walk up to the cash register and start laughing and turn around just to make my blood boil. Oh no, he was serious. Yes, folks....we did not come home with a stroller in our back seat. Instead, a life size, plush tiger!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you don't believe me, take a look at the length of this creature:

While I was trying to keep a straight face and tell Dave he had lost is damn mind, I was laughing hysterically (note to Dave...not funny enough to get a 2nd creature)! The only thing occupying the stroller space at this time is this giant tiger, I'm happy to report I have picked my stroller and we will be going to purchase it in the next couple weeks. Not only is it ADORABLE, it is super functional for both everyday use as well as hiking and light jogging. I love it. Oh, and they are manufactured in San Diego....Doesn't get any better than that!

Note to Dave: Seriously!!!! No more!!!

Single Digits

I'm happy to announce we have hit the single digits in our official countdown! 33 weeks and counting. I'm starting to feel extremely excited about this little man's arrival; I can't believe it's only 7 weeks away. For those of you that think my belly may still be small.....look again : )

Dave (new dad) Quote of the Day

"I really can't wait until our little guy is both an input and output device"