Rocking out at the Jamboree

We attended the Oregon Jamboree again this year with the Heintz family and crew. Always a good time with good company. It's 3 days of country music, usually involves "camping" in the RV park, and all of the fair food one can consume. The Heintz clan has been going for awhile and therefore we are privileged to sit in the VIP section and camp in a prime spot. The problem? We and all of the other geriatrics are sitting in the pricier VIP section, so there is a rule that you can only stand in that section when half of the group is standing. So, we get comments about how "polite" we are, or Tim McGraw even sat down during his performance because he was so pissed about the lack of enthusiasm. It's embarrassing. Yet, still totally worth it.

This year we found an awesome new song, which was just a recording played between acts, and for some reason, we just honed in on this gem. It's called Snake Farm, by Ray Wylie Hubbard (the perfect name for singing this song) and I dare you to listen and not at least smile.

ANOTHER fun fact, was which song Oliver literally rocked out to in my belly. I had to unbutton my shorts, he was kicking so hard. Just during that one song. He will someday be very embarrassed about this somewhat "butch" song - Biker Chick, by Jo Dee Messina. We will all be sure to remind him. :)

Creepy Feet

Have all of the little baby clothes sorted and ready to wash. Now, the question is, what to do with all of the tiny little baby sock foot forms that came inside of the "fancy" socks. Haven't thrown them away yet, so if you have a crafty idea - they're all yours! Right now, they're in a pile looking like creepy dead doll feet.

And I'm out

Last Thursday was my last day of work. I won't be going back after the baby is born. I can't tell you how it feels yet. So far pretty much surreal, as if I'm summer break. While the verdict is still out, I will tell you that I am grateful for the opportunity and look forward to throwing myself head first into this whole full-time mom thing. After a few weeks of a break, that is.

I realized that I never took a break after college - graduated Saturday, moved Sunday and began work on Monday (and sacrificed my European vacation for the chance at full-time employment at an ad agency). Then when I made a job move 6 years later, I gave my two weeks, worked those two weeks, and began the next Monday. So, a year and a half later I feel like it's a privilege to take a little time to rest, recoup, prepare and take care of all the dang errands and appointments that seem to stack up. Oliver best not arrive too early...

I may be singing a different tune 6 months or a year from now, but right now I absolutely know that quitting work is the best decision for me, Mitchell and Oliver. Reggie and Gus will also probably appreciate having me around more.

Now, who wants to meet me for lunch??

Maternity Photo Shoot

Well, I had dismissed the idea of doing a maternity photo shoot. The thought of my bare belly hanging out was not very appealing. But, my work got me a very generous and sweet shower gift of a maternity and newborn photo session. Obviously I haven't gotten the newborn photos yet (they have you go within the first 2 weeks! Can I manage that??) but thought I'd post the link to the maternity ones. They actually turned out quite nice, especially compared to how one feels 20 or so pounds heavier than normal... We went out to a park in Hillsboro to take advantage of the nice weather - one of the few perks of having a baby due in September!

The photographer is Rebecca from Catchlights NW.

Here is the set that has been posted to her blog. Don't worry, no bare bellies. At least not MY bare belly...

Baby Furniture has Arrived

Comfy recliner chair in the "playroom" downstairs. (pay no attention to the gun safe behind the baby nursing chair...)

Crib, Shelf and Dresser/Changing Table.

Framed art!

Super sweet clothes "tree". Could not help myself.

Clearly, there is a bit of work left to do, but we have the bones!!