sneak peek

We have the nursery just about complete. As I previously mentioned, as soon as I get around to completing some artwork & the mobile, we'll be good to go. For now, here's a little glimpse.

Baby Hutch has become quite the wiggly worm and likes to spend a lot of time with her legs in my ribs. I love when Brad talks to her and she responds with a few kicks - so cool that she knows our voices already. I'm happy to say I'm still feeling great, just noticing I'm needing to rest more often. We are growing more anxious by the day and find ourselves trying not to wish away the time and instead focus on these last few weeks with just the two of us before we become a family of 3!

vacation #2

We spent last Sunday to Wednesday in northern Michigan at a resort called Crystal Mountain with Brad's family. We had a wonderful time spent lounging at the pool, playing golf, paintball, visiting the sand dunes (by the way if you haven't ever been, I highly recommend - I've never seen anything quite like it!), taking walks, playing games in the evening and enjoying some of his grandma's infamous meals courtesy of his Aunt Jean. Oh and what first ever Hutchison "Hillbilly Hoedown" would be complete without games reminiscent of the many years Brad & his cousins (as well as his dad & aunt jean too!) spent at the Lorain County Fair?  It was a great get-a-way that allowed us to catch up with family we see not nearly often enough!

29 weeks!

I think it's finally setting in, now that I have the big ol' belly to prove it and baby Hutch is constantly reminding me of his presence with a kick here or jab there, the fact that there is a baby in there, our baby, is starting to feel real! I had an appointment with our midwife yesterday and she said all looked good, as far as she could tell baby was head down so hopefully it will stay that way! We've had a busy summer thus far and time has escaped me as of late. I can't believe in just a few short months baby Hutch will be here!

The nursery is starting to come together - Brad picked up the crib and changer the other night, we're just waiting on the crib hardware then we'll be able to set it up and I'll be able to do the fun decorating part! We have a mini vacation planned to Michigan next week with Brad's side of the family and we plan to make a stop at Ikea to check out their rocking chairs. Other than that, we're set furniture wise and then I'll just need to finish all the little nursery projects I've put on the backburner this summer!

glimpse of our week (7.3.10 - 7.10.10)

We spent the past week in Oak Island, NC with my family...11 adults (Joy's husband Eric couldn't make it) and 9 children ranging in age from 5 months to 16 years...we woke early, watched the dolphins perform for us, swam in the ocean, laid by the pool, cooked lots of delicious dinners, took family walks on the beach after dinner, watched fireworks,camped under the stars, star-tipped, played bocce ball, awesome ball & cornhole, read a few books, drove each other crazy, made lots of memories, and got to catch up on each other's lives....it was a rough week, but we made it ;-)

4 years!

When Brad and I started dating June 28, 1999, I thought it would be a summer fling. He would be returning to OSU in the fall, and I on to finish my senior year of high school. Little did I know then that just 3 short months later I would be head over heels for him. It only took him 5 1/2 years to propose (he patiently waited - I not so patiently - while I tranfered colleges & switched majors a few times) and we married under his parents beautiful oak tree just shy of our 7 year dating anniversary. I feel lucky we've already gotten to spend 11 years together. Can't wait to see what the next 11 bring!

mom's 65th & father's day weekend

Friday night cookout with friends...sister-in-law, nieces & nephews home for the summer from China (my brother Scott soon to join!)...Saturday 65th birthday dinner for mom...Sunday brunch at Brad's parent's complete with homemade peach french toast & homemade coffee cake then on to my parents for an afternoon cookout...makes me wish June will last forever!

glimpse of our weekend 6.11-6.13

nigeria vs. argentina...el rodeo for lunch...crocker park art festival...united states vs. england with friends...made in the 216 art exhibit...drinks & delicious apps at reddstone...serbia vs. ghana...errands & chores...germany vs. australia....blt's & watermelon...I <3 the world cup