Chicago

This past weekend I went to Chicago to pay a visit to my best friend all the way back to Junior High! We met in 7th grade and the bus ride home from school, and it was long overdue for me to visit.

Jen's condo has a view of Lake Michigan, so one afternoon we went for a long walk along the lake and then back through Lincoln Park. They have a free zoo there!

Naturally we hit up the miracle mile for shopping and lunch, ate great pizza, saw family, and went to a halloween party.

get your bowl on!

We had another Ultrasound this morning. Here a few more pictures, more interesting views this time. I also threw in an old photo of Ryan and I in Fisherman's Wharf a few years back.

Both hands have all 5 fingers. You can make out a face too.

It was also nice to see 2 legs kicking all around, and what a cute little bum it has. Our technician was great, she showed us the brain, diaphragm, heart, and feet. She let us hear the heartbeat as well. We got a thumbs up for development so far.

Tonight we went by the spot where we are planning my big 3-0. It's definately your classic bowling alley, so I hope everyone is ready to get their Lebowski on and have a good time. You definately have to be in the mood! We tasted the pizza,ad plan on poppers,plenty of beer, and a full bar for all you non-preggos. Awesome.

Visitors

About 2 weekends ago my sister, Nancy, and her friend, Gene, came to visit us. They had three days to see San Francisco, Marin, and Sonoma wine country. It was a whirlwind, but Ryan put together an itinerary that had us going every minute! Here are some photos from their visit:

I don't get to visit with my sister very often, so it was really nice to have her here all to myself. I look forward to the next time we get to visit.

Suprise!

I think that for my first post I'll start off with something BIG. Ryan and I are having a baby! The little tyke is due on April 27th, 2008. We are very excited! As Ryan says "Magic is happening!"