Memorial Day

Jay and I decided to try and appreciate this great holiday by getting a little closer to those who protect our country.  Here in NYC there is something called "Fleet Week" where naval ships come into town.  They allow tours of their vessels and have demonstrations and displays of their combat equipment.  

By the time we made it to the Hudson, the line was long long long.  But we stuck it out in the sun and  heat (78 is hot to a pregnant woman!) and after 2 hours, we were finally getting on board when the crowd started to get a little pushy.  The people next to me started yelling, "We got a pregnant woman here!  We got a pregnant woman here!"  I didn't appreciate the attention in my hot sweaty state, but thought it was meant as a kind gesture..... until they used the space to inch ahead of me.  Sneaky little line hoppers!  But we finally made it onboard the USS Kearsarge without harm.   

I was happy to find a spot to sit, even if it was in a landing craft.

Jay in the 'Sea Knight Helicopter'

It really was a beautiful day and with a wonderful view from the deck.  

Thanks to all those who have fought for our freedom, including my two grandpas and brother, Gunnar.  

Happy Memorial Day!

May Showers

How great friends are!  I was blessed to have two showers for our little baby this month.  The first was a surprise...

  

My co-workers had been talking for weeks about the Kentucky Derby and planned a big party for it.  So, I brought my little salad (that Jay actually made) and came prepared to watch the races in the afternoon of our shift.  

Lo and behold, through some fancy maneuvering and outright lying (like telling me the employee lounge was being fumigated so I would stay away), I finally went for a cookie and walked in on 30 people yelling "Surprise!"  

Before...

And after...

There was such good food!  As any Derby shower should have...

Even Jay was in on it!  He was happy to attend his first baby shower.  

We did actually watch the Derby, by the way.   

And then the next week some friends threw me such a fun shower at the lovely Sariah Johnson's home.  I was a little more prepared for this one. 

Of course, more yummy food!

Which I ate!

Some of the great women who came...

Thank you so much, guys!  Now our baby will not only be un-naked, but more stylish than both her parents!  And we will have a lot easier time getting around the city. 

Thanks!  

I Love Hummus

I don't think it's a pregnancy thing, either.  I just love hummus.

Happy Fake Anniversary

You may not know it, but Jay and I live double lives.  

Once a month, we go out pretending to be someone else, and we actually get a free meal out of it.  We do secret reviews for restaurants here in the city, usually places that are a little out of the budget range (sounds exciting and dangerous, no?)

  A couple nights ago, we went to a prestigous establishment, we shall call restaurant "B", and we were instructed by our superiors to say it was our anniversary when we made our reservation.  Before we went in, we made up a whole story of our May wedding ... just in case they asked ... which they didn't.

  

It was fun, though, and the food was delicioso! 

      

We went for a water theme, and ordered shrimp, soft-shelled crab, and even tried frog legs (above on the left).  Not bad, actually.

They even decorated our dessert to help us celebrate.  How sweet, they remembered!  

(Don't I look like a little butterball?  36 weeks, baby!)

Jay called it our last supper because we don't know that our superiors will allow us to bring a third party, especially one that only drinks milk and throws up often.  Oh well ... Living the double life was fun while it lasted.  

Happy anniversary to us.

5 More Weeks! (more or less)

Well, I apologize for more park pictures, but I just can't get over how much I heart Spring!!  These are from our little jaunt last Sunday....we found a garden we had never seen before in CP (Central Park).  It was loverly! 

I am now 35 weeks and that means 5 more before my due date.  I always forget how large I look until I see my reflection (or a picture) and then I am amazed!  You'd think I would remember from all the stares I get walking around.  I hear you, Lindy ... but at least you can hide in a car instead of using public transportation.  I feel I am always in a parade!  Even the homeless like to inform me what I should and should not do while pregnant.