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Yet another trip out to spend $$ on the unborn. I swear though, NOW we have EVERYTHING. Right?

Anyhow, I spent far more on the pedicure that I indulged in just down the road from the ‘everything for babies’ store than I did on the car window shade for baby – ironic since I can’t see my toes. Perhaps I can rationalize that baby needs to see nice toes when he pops out.

The gelato, however, provided nutrients for both of us. Wow, Hollywood’s is good – key lime pie and cookies ‘n cream! Yum.

And he’s still inside!

So far, the ‘mat’ in ‘mat leave’ stands for matinee movie!

Good thing is, I think we’ve picked a name! Don’t ask though, we won’t tell. Still mulling it over. :O)

UPDATED! With the rug in place…

Here it is in all it’s colourful glory. Just missing the rug – which looks like grass – and should arrive any day now. Just like baby!

I did the ceiling myself, and in a moment of domestic glory, I made the crib skirt. Check out that RUFFLE! It’s my first ruffle. *glow*

Note the bicycle bell on the crib – we are planning to train him to ding for assistance rather than cry. Bets on how well that will work?

And the mosquito net is designed to keep cats out, not mosquitoes! Although it will come in quite handy for ‘bug’ season too. :O)

Okay, so you can only really see two of us. But thanks Lisa for taking these wonderful photos of Oliver and me on the August long weekend – usually in these ‘maternity’ shots Oliver is stuck on the other side of the camera. But he makes a pretty striking presence on the other side, doesn’t he. If he takes after pop, this baby boy is going to be GOOD-LOOKING!  :O)

Thanks everyone for coming and for all the wonderful gifts! And a very special thanks to the lovely and talented hostesses and food makers – everything was perfect. And another special thank you to those of you who trekked in from far out of town! (and thanks Nimali for the photos!)

Top left: with the Grandmas-to-be!
Top right: with Sarah, Annalise and Bam-Bam! :O)
Middle: Sonya, Nimali, me, Hejsa, Jillane and Sarah
Bottom: Hejsa, Sarah and all the yummy eats!

The fun: (Laurie and Ben – thanks for loaning us Nicholas’ pimp kicks!)

The funny: (ok, I’m not really THAT big – but thanks mr. wide-angle lens!)

and the self-portraits – also brought to you by mr. wide-angle lens: (LOVE the shoes in the top one!)

Good thing Oliver is such an accomplished cycling photographer! He made me look FAST – but trust me, I wasn’t!

BTW, this is my new maternity/mat leave/not-racing-anymore bike. It allows me to get on and off without hoisting my leg a mile in the air, and ride without bending over in aggressive racing position. Excellent! For post-baby, it will also take a trailer, doesn’t require special clothes and shoes, and I can run errands on it. Just need a basket!

Here are a bunch of pictures we took up in Bancroft on the long weekend. We braved the mosquitoes, black flies and deer flies (and toads) to get these shots. No mean feat!

In our impromptu home studio. Sorry – HAD to do the cheesy heart shaped hands picture.