And another week bites the dust...

Moving right along to 22 weeks! Babycenter informs us:

"At 11 inches (the length of a spaghetti squash) and almost 1 pound, your baby is starting to look like a miniature newborn. His lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and he's even developing tiny tooth buds beneath his gums. His eyes have formed, but his irises (the colored part of the eye) still lack pigment. If you could see inside your womb, you'd be able to spot the fine hair (lanugo) that covers his body and the deep wrinkles on his skin, which he'll sport until he adds a padding of fat to fill them in. Inside his belly, his pancreas — essential for the production of some important hormones — is developing steadily."

If you're like me, the spaghetti squash comparison required a little Google research. I was expecting a long, skinny, noodle-looking gourd, but it's not like that at all! Ta-da:

Apparently, when this variety of squash is cooked, its flesh separates into strands that look like spaghetti. It seems to be served with yummy sauces and cheeses most commonly. My vegetable-hating husband loves spaghetti, so this just might be a success in our household! I think I need to try it. Thank you, Baby Snodgrass, for inspiring culinary curiosity!

We headed out of town again this weekend for the wedding of law school friends Melissa and Nathan. What a beautiful event!

Jacob and I left DC for Philadelphia with at least 2 hours of cushion time in our travel plans, to make sure we could be comfortably settled in the hotel before the wedding. But...in this part of the country, even 2 hours of cushion can easily not be enough! After encountering loads of terrible traffic, we had about 15 minutes to make a presto-change-o. We slipped into the church just ahead of the bride (hey, we made it!). So, in all the madness, I unfortunately forgot our camera. Luckily, my friend Lindsay posted a few photos I can poach.

The newlyweds on the golf course at the club where the reception was held. Such a beautiful day, especially for August. Not really hot at all, just pleasantly warm!

We got to see lots of UVA Law friends, which was wonderful. I love getting to see people in their new life situations--new girlfriends, new jobs, newly engaged, etc. Everything changes so quickly at our age! Enjoying the cocktail hour (I had the bartender mix me up a fruit juice cocktail, which was delicious!):

And at our very fun, extra lively dinner table!

The band was really great, and everybody danced all night! Such a good time! Congratulations to Melissa and Nathan!!!

08.08.08

Anyone who knows me well enough to be reading this blog knows that I'm certainly no athlete and not even very much of a sports fan, but there is just something about the Olympics that makes me so happy. Maybe it's the mix of patriotism and supreme talent. Whatever it is, it's definitely awe-inspiring!

Happy Olympics, everyone! Hope you're watching!!!

Happy 21st!

Baby Snodgrass is now 21 weeks in gestational age:

"Your baby now weighs about three-quarters of a pound and is approximately 10 1/2 inches long — the length of a carrot. You may soon feel like he's practicing martial arts as his initial fluttering movements turn into full-fledged kicks and nudges. You may also discover a pattern to his activity as you get to know him better. In other developments, your baby's eyebrows and lids are present now."

Sure enough, I'm feeling our baby boy kick quite frequently now, and am really enjoying it! The harder kicks surprise me sometimes--it's such a funny sensation. Just this week, Jacob felt a kick from his son for the first time. He was so proud of his little powerhouse!

And we are really moving along here, size-wise! The portable playground that is my tummy is definitely keeping up, though. Now it's a regular thing for people I don't know to ask when the baby is due or how far along I am!

We got to take another look at Baby today by ultrasound, and it was just wonderful. I can't wait to hold his tiny hand--it looked so sweet on the screen! Unfortunately, no take home pictures this time, so you'll just have to take my word for it.

Birthday Girl!

Happy birthday to my fabulous sister-in-law, Jen, who celebrated another year yesterday. Hope your birthday was as wonderful as you are! We are so thankful to have you as a Sullivan now!

31 Wonderful Years

My parents celebrated 31 years of marriage this week. I have always known their marriage was extra special--the love they show each other every day is awe-inspiring. I am so thankful to have the two of them as my parents, and so happy they have already had 31 years together in wedded bliss. And many more to come! I love you, Mama and Daddy! Thank you for being such a good example of marriage--Brian, Charles, and I are fortunate to be witness to it.

AWP

Warning: Lawyer joke ahead!!!

HA! This hilarious onesie came in yesterday's mail from our friends Kana and Richard, both lawyers themselves. Too funny! Thanks, guys--I know Baby Snodgrass will love it!