Half Way!!!

We are officially half way there, a little more for us since Pistachio will most likely be born before his due date! Yeah!!!

We had a doctor's appointment last Friday. We heard Pistachio's little heart beating away, that's always such a sweet sound:) We talked with Dr. Hatfield about delivery and she thinks our best option will be to do an amnio at 37 weeks to check his lung development. If they are developed, we'll go for it!We are really lucky to have such a great doctor! She is very thorough, comforting and reassuring, always taking the time to answer all of our questions, no matter how small or ridiculous!

We had quite a busy week/weekend last week! Michael, Matt's brother, turned 30 and we helped him celebrate. Kelly, Matt's cousin came in with her family from California for the event and we had a great time with everyone!

Pistachio and I are headed to Columbus, OH tomorrow for a writers convention. We are looking forward to learning a lot:) Pistachio is becoming quite the traveler! First, a trip to Chicago, now Columbus. At this rate, by the time he's born, he'll be quite the experienced traveler. Matt and Magnus will stay here to hold down the fort.

We also have some exciting news on the work front, Matt found us an office! We are all very excited to have a "home base." No more moving books from here to there and back again. It will be great to have one location for everything!

We'll be sure to share all of our adventures in Columbus with everyone next week!

May Flowers??

Is May really just around the corner?? I can hardly believe it! The temperature is on the rise and the sun visits more and more frequently and I am SO SO ready for it!! I'm really trying to stay active and it's always easier when the weather cooperates!

Mom and Pistachio are feeling great! He is now the size of a large tomato and he seems to be just as active as Hannah was. It's hard to believe we're rounding the halfway mark. We are so excited to meet this little guy! We've begun looking for decorations for the nursery and other "necessities." I'm always on the lookout for cute little boy items:)

We were fortunate to have a glimpse into our future last night, Griffin stayed the night with us. He's such a joy to be around, a happy boy! We love having him whenever we can. He now says Niki and we're working on Uncle Matt. We were fortunate to have a play-date with one of my best friends and her kids today. Jack is about six months older than Griffin and they had a blast together!

That's all from the Crose's for now!

It's a BOY!!!!!!!!!

Today we had our anatomy scan and this little one, just like Hannah, wanted to make sure we knew right from the start he was a boy! We are both very excited to have a little boy and know he will add so much to our lives. I, of course, am doubly excited to redo the nursery and have an excuse to go crazy buying baby clothes! This little guy seems to be as active as Hannah was, although I'm not feeling him on a regular basis yet. The doc said he looks great and is growing just as he should be. All very good news!

Pistachio and I had a fabulous time visiting Laurie in Chicago! And man, when they say windy city, they mean it!! The weather was amazing, though. Sunny and between 70 and 80 degrees! I think I may have the start of a tan! Laurie showed me all around the city, we ate some delicious food, and even made it to a blues club! I also had a great time just catching up and am looking forward to visiting again.

Matt and Magnus survived without me, and amazingly, so did the house (ha ha!). They had a relaxing weekend together and I think were both glad to have me home:) Matt, the thoughtful husband he is, greeted me at the airport with a bunch of beautiful flowers and I came home to a house that was spotless! He knows me well!

We are anxiously awaiting the return of the sunshine here in Portland. We hope this finds everyone in good spirits and we look forward to seeing all of you sometime this summer!

xoxo