The Ridgeback Review

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

But Who's Counting...?

Me. I am counting.

36 weeks plus two days.

Today marked the beginning of going to the doctor every week from here on out as well as all-things-registering: Rooming preference in the delivery unit, meeting the midwives, reviewing birth plans and feeding decisions and...and...and. All of these are sure signs that we are going to meet Baby C, Junior, sooner rather than later!

All measurements at today's exam and ultrasound (did I mention I really love getting an ultrasound every appointment?!) were on target and the heart beat continues to be strong and steady.

Here were are at 29 weeks:

And at 31 weeks:

At 34 weeks having a little fun with Istagram:

And here we are today, at 36 weeks, two days and 18 hours (but who's counting...):

Pardon my PJ's and no make up

:) sbc

Monday, September 2, 2013

The June Bride

I know, I know...terrible job this summer with postings...but I am here now.

We kicked off the second half of June with a trip back to the US in time for a family wedding. First we had a Crockett get together at Carlos and Kim's lovely home/pool/pond/outdoor living room and kitchen.

Not too sure about the water

Gabe is very sure he loves the water!

Claire and Grandpa cooling off

Mmmmmaaammmmaaa

Nana and Nathan on parade (pool, pond, dock, tractor and back again...over and over! Poor Nana)

Next, Kyle and I attended Megan and Devin's beautiful wedding on White Lake, while Nathan got an early start at the cottage with my family. Megan was a stunning June bride!

Megan and Devin

Kimmy and Kyle enjoying pre dinner drinks

Not sure what round this is (you don't have to count when you have preggers/designated driver)

Crocketts
L to R (back) Kimmy, Kevin, Sandy, Phil, Kyle, me, Laura, Kendall
L to R (front) Ava, Maddie & Gabe

Crockett boys: Phil, Kevin, Kyle & Kendall

Crockett girls: Ava, Maddie, Laura, Kim, me & Sandy

Time to boogie!

Kyle + Shelby = :-)

More cocktail hour fun with Kendall and Kim

I love this picture of Laura

I heart weddings

Megan and Devin did something really interesting with their pictures...something called "morning after photos," which are pics of them in their wedding attire--you guessed it--the morning after! No jitters, just happiness. Love these pictures. Credit: Photography by RaeJean.

Congrats, Megan and Devin. Your wedding was unique and thoughtful, just like the two of you.

:) sbc

Sunday, August 4, 2013

Reunited!

Honey, I'm home!

Now that I am over my jet lag (notice I wrote mine, not ours. Nathan slept about one hour on the plane, thus pulling an all nighter and pretty much buying into naptime and bedtime when ever we presented them), we can enjoy a day together.

First stop, Königstein Pool for some fun in the sun

With Nate and Kyle off playing in the pool (or sandbox, or giant chess board, or swings, or...), I got a little alone time--felt like Mother's Day!

Next stop, Starbucks.
We are fast becoming fond of the very German way of
enjoying our coffee in a "real" cup and hanging out for a bit.

After a nice home-cooked dinner, we took a walk in the park and showed Nathan
how cool the "big" weeping tree looks from underneath

Yep, we live here. Lucky ducks.

Leaving the fountain behind for some delicious gelato

Reunited and it feels so good!

:) sbc

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Turning 29 Again

Here we are, enjoying our visit to the US, missing Kyle and ignoring the blog (sorry)...

now seems a good time to check in, because today we turned 29 again! 29 weeks, that is.

All is well and very wiggly (pardon the snapshot, it's late and I have no makeup on)

Nate having some fun with "readers"

:) sbc

Monday, June 3, 2013

Line 'Em Up

Today we had BCJr.'s check up. He or she is growing and measuring just fine, weighs in at one pound-one ounce and is "very, very active," according to Dr. Vollman. He or She is still too shy to give us a good 3D picture, so we'll have to settle for a little thumb-sucking, 2D profile picture.

2D or 3D, still a cutie

Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Nathan is keeping everything in line.
Literally.

He brings what he can carry...

And adds to his line...

Admiring his line up from afar

Ooh--must be time to line up in a new location

Morning line up

Afternoon line up

Evening line up
(yes, the tub is kermit-the-frog green. So are the sinks, shower, toilet and bidet!)

:) sbc

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Life Is Tough--Wear A Helmet

Nathan received a bike and--of course--a helmet from my Mom, my Dad, Kyle and me for his second birthday.

He wore his helmet most of the evening and woke up this morning saying, "Bicycle! Hel-nut!" I think it's safe to say he really likes his birthday present :)