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Let’s catch up, shall we?

I think the one week hiatus was one of the longest I’ve gone since starting my blog (in May 2010 <—wow!).  Like I said, I just wasn’t feelin’ it.  I’ve gone back and forth recently on whether I want to keep it up as much as I have.  I’ve enjoyed blogging to record what’s gone on in my pregnancy and now with my lil’ Soybean here, but other than that, I’m not extremely motivated in the HLB  community as of late.  Perhaps that’s because my blog really doesn’t fit in the “healthy living blog” genre.  Ultimately my blog is just a diary of my life…

Anyway…

Let’s catch up.

Valentine’s Day was spent with little hoopla and fanfare.  Instead we opted for some vino, spaghetti and meatballs at home with the bean.  He splurged on some formula.  What a wild man. 

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Wednesday I went to a Mommy and Me class that was fabulous.  I am loving bonding with new mommies and spending the day talking about all the craziness we’re experiencing.

Thursday 2 of my new mommy friends came over for a lunch date and more gossip.  We tried convincing the lil ones to pose for a pic, but Sawyer was not having it.  Poor guy!

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Friday Zach’s brother arrived along with his fiancé to meet the soybean!  He’s so lucky to be so loved by all his family Smile  Despite having a 7 week old, we were able to do quite a bit in the short time they were here:

Saturday: Coffee shop in the AM, SF in the afternoon – Pier 39, Ghirardelli Square and drinks at McCormicks, then Little Italy for an early dinner.

Feb 18 2012 Pier 39

Sunday: AM walk to the coffee shop, excursion to Nebbia Winery in Half Moon Bay, followed by lunch at Moss Beach Distillery, and a stroll and sparkling wine at Ritz Carlton.  

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We capped off the visit with some Cali staples: In & Out and Pinkberry.  Btw, the salted caramel froyo is ah-maz-ing!

So there ya go.  That’s what’s been happening in a nutshell.  And while you’re reading this, I’m at at follow up doctor’s appointment with the OB.  Wish me luck!

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Weekend fun

Happy Monday my friends – how goes it?

My in-laws were visiting again this weekend.  Soybean is one lucky boy! 

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We are all so, so lucky to have everyone so willing to travel to visit our little man.  It means the world to me that he is around his grandparents and aunt (uncle is coming soon!). 

In keeping with our normal routine, we’ve had a few excursions.  The main one being a 4 mile hike where we saw people walking their lama and their goat – on a leash – on the trail.  Where’s my camera when I needed it? Smile with tongue out  That hike was followed by froyo of course. 

Zach and I also got in a mini-date since we had a built-in babysitter Smile

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Unfortunately it was pretty short, not because we didn’t trust Cookie (we had the nanny cam on her..kidding!), but because our service at the Mexi restaurant was a little too quick.  I find that annoying actually.  Going out to eat is an event and we really wanted to sit and enjoy it a bit more.  Sigh..maybe next date night…whenever that might be Winking smile

And yesterday I was able to finally make use of my Christmas gift from my SIL Carly –> donuts in my new donut pan using Stonewall Kitchen pumpkin donut mix with maple glaze. 

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Sweet baby jesus these are good.  I want to hoard Stonewall mixes and make these daily.  Definite yum!

As of right now, I have absolutely no plans for the week so I’m thinking I’m going to have to get creative for some excursions to entertain me and the bean. 

Have you made donuts yet?  Please please please send me your favorite (easy) recipes!

Does overly speedy service annoy you?

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Last flight …

Welcome back to the work week friends!

I hope that all my East Coast friends made it through Irene’s wrath unscathed!

As I was thinking about to write, I knew I’d be publishing this post as I was head to the airport for my last flight of the year!  I have no more trips on deck for the remainder of my 2nd trimester and they don’t recommend flying in the 3rd, so hallelujah, this is it Open-mouthed smile

That got me thinking to how much I’ve been flying this year…

February:

Boston to see the Bestie!

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February/March:

Kauai for friend Anne’s wedding and vacay

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March:

Denver for work

April:

Denver for work

May:

Cincinnati for friend Ben’s wedding

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May / June:

Orlando / Port Orange for friend Jenny’s wedding and seeing my Mom

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June:

Denver for work

June / July:

Tahoe to see Bestie for the 4th of July!

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August:

Boston for friend’s Adam and Brooke’s wedding and to see Bestie

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(ya like how I include my Dunkin Donuts pic Winking smile)

Philadelphia for Healthy Living Summit

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Denver for work

Phew!  I’m tired just writing those out!

And now it’s all about visitors coming to us!  Yippeee!

September:

Dad visits

October:

Baby shower – lots of love comin’ my way Smile

November:

Friend Kim visits

December:

Family visits for Baby O’s arrival! In love

Do you travel a lot?

What’s the last place you’ve been and/or the next place you’re going?

OR where do you want to fly to?

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