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catch-up: visits all around

11/15/2011goings on, snapshotsali

It seems I am always playing catch-up on this blog. I am so very behind in sharing our activities from this Fall…

In September we went down to San Diego area to see my friend Liz during her last Summer session at the Del Mar Racetrack. We had a good time watching horses race and betting in our heads. Luckily we did not bet any real money because we didn’t do that well in picking the winners. I am seduced by cool horse names, or how the horse looks, which I learned is not the way to decide.

Sadly I did not take any photos of Liz (duh!), but she took some photos of us…

She also helped us win a million dollars! (or look like we did…)

Thank you, Liz for a fun day and for letting stay overnight at your house!

In early October I went to work in NYC for ten days. Look at the beautiful view from my airplane window…

I was able to visit with my cousin and her two cute boys, which was nice…

I also had the chance to fly up to Rochester, NY to visit with my Grandma on my days off, which was fabulous! She turned 99 in September and is doing great. It was fun to catch up with her. If we look a little tired in this photo, it’s because it was early in the morning; please excuse us…

I asked my Grandma to direct me to see the house where my Dad grew up, which was cool. Grandma said there were only a few changes, at least from what we could see on the outside…

We also drove by my Dad’s high school and grammar school. I liked seeing places from my Dad’s history!

I was able to catch up with my Uncles over dinner, which was fantastic because I never get to see them, let alone hang out with them for any period of time…

Back in NYC, I finished up a Teacher Training session and was proud to graduate 10 amazing new Teachers! Can’t you see how awesome they are by how much they glow?

All in all, I had a good trip to New York – work, pleasure and all…

Then, my friend Lindsey came for a visit during the last weekend of October and we had a great time talking, sharing and being lazy. We even took naps, like only great friends can do without feeling bad about it. This is the only photo I have of our time together; I think we are cute…

And that brings us current! Happy November!
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pregnancy: 24 weeks.

10/24/2011baby k, pregnancyali

I am now 24 weeks pregnant and feeling pretty good. I think Jack-boy is growing a lot because my abdominal muscles feel sore from stretching…

My last appointment was at 22 1/2 weeks and the results from our anatomy ultrasound were great.

I had gained 10 pounds according to the doc.

He still loves eating beef and drinking milk.

My belly button is getting flatter and I suspect it will pop out rather soon. Hott.

Mr. Baby moves and kicks all the time! I love it.

Our favorite thing to do these days is watch baby move in my belly and play “the poking game” with him.

We set up his cradle in our bedroom. We are grateful it has been loaned to us!

So far, Marceau does not get inside the cradle, but rather loves to sleep on the floor underneath it. Whew! He’ll make a good guard cat…

I had my last work trip and feel so relieved I no longer have to jet-set around unless I want to.

Now, I’m nesting. Big time. Cleaning everything. Making household project lists. Organizing closets. Donating excess.

We’re getting ready for you, sweet baby boy!
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pregnant in nyc.

10/6/2011baby k, pregnancy, travelin' moonali

I’m 21+5 weeks pregnant with my boy, Jack, and I’m working in NYC this week/weekend…

It’s challenging to take a pregnant photo of one’s self, but I managed. I think I’m looking a bit more pregnant, don’t you?

p.s. R attended the award ceremony for the Slamdance competition last night and won 2nd place in his category. Hooray! Very, very cool…
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i’m a very proud wife.

9/28/2011life in LA, loveali

You might remember that my hub was a Semi-finalist in the 2011 Slamdance Film Festival Screenwriting & Teleplay Competition…

Well, today we found out he is now one of just 3 FINALISTS!

To see his name listed, click right here and scroll down to “Teleplay”. I’m so proud and excited for him. We’ll find out who wins next week at a ceremony at the Writers Guild.

Congratulations, R! So cool.
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it’s a…

9/23/2011baby k, love, pregnancyali

BOY!
We were right – we have our little Jack Lawrence growing wildly and squirming like a little worm. In our ultrasound we saw him being very active (a movement junkie, like Mom), open and close his mouth (a talker, like Dad) and placing his hand dramatically over his brow several times (a taste for the dramatic, like his parents). Yes, this baby is definitely our child! (We also think he has my nose).

Check out his little hand over his brow…

If you’d like to watch the ultrasound video, click to download right here.
(the video is a bit long, but you’ll see us discover his boy parts and all sorts of squirming)

Our ultrasound tech, Jennifer, was so sweet – we loved her.

We are so thrilled!
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