Our Gymnast

Adeline is moving like crazy lately!

Marty finally got to feel her kicking this weekend. It was such a special moment. Usually when I tell him to feel my belly, she immediately stops kicking, or it's not strong enough to feel it from the outside. But this time, she just kept on kicking up a storm!

We could both see her kicking too, which was very cool! My stomach would just bounce every time she kicked. We could see her moving to different spots based on where she was kicking.

It definitely becomes more and more real everyday, especially with so much movement. I can feel her getting stronger by the day, and it's very reassuring.

Kristin, Mandi, Heather, and Andy visited this weekend and it was great to catch up. We had such a nice day walking around Clarendon and eating lunch. Mandi and Kristin got to hear the heartbeat. They are the first people (besides family) to hear it, so it was very exciting (for me more so than them, I'm sure).

I'm getting very anxious to visit Charleston in 2 weekends for my first shower and for Mother's Day. It was all planned so long ago, and I'm glad it's finally here. Talk about making it seem "real"!!

Spring is Here

Spring is finally here in Arlington! It's so good to be able to get out to walk or grill dinner on the deck. It definitely puts me in the mindset of summer. Less than 50 days left of school....wahoo!!! It will be here before I know it! I am NOT looking forward to cleaning out my classroom. Where is all of the stuff I've accumulated over the past four years going to go? I guess it will have to take residence in the attic, at least for awhile!

Last week we went to our neice, Rylie's 6th birthday party. It was at House of Bounce, and cute little party place in Manassas. Here's the birthday girl on the giant slide, and with her "royal court".

We also went to DC for lunch and then a quick tour of the Cherry Blossom Festival last weekend with my good friend Heather and her boyfriend, Andy. It was very chilly and a little rainy, so we didn't stay outside for long. But, Old Ebbit Grill was delicious!

22 Weeks

We are 22 weeks pregnant today!

Adeline is kicking up a storm, though not quite strong enough for Daddy to feel her on the outside yet. We love using our Doppler that Grandma K gave us to listen to her heartbeat. She has a strong heartbeat, and we can hear her move around and change positions with it too!

"Dr. Kiefaber" thinks he can find the heartbeat best!

Here's our appointment that Grandma C got to go with us to. Dr. Wolf measured me (I measured just right, apparently) and listened to the heartbeat. Addy was moving around

so much it was hard for Dr. W to keep up!

Here's me at 20 weeks 3 days.

We're not talking about how much I've gained, but let's just say that regular clothes haven't fit for quite a while now!

Here are some nursery pictures. A few of Marty assembling the crib, and one more of the first bits of decor I've picked out. It's a slow process, but we've got time! I just hope she likes pink and green :)

Here's a few from Easter. We went to church, and then Marty's family came over for lunch. Good thing Grandma C was there to help me!

The two grandmas at Easter!