Halfway up the mountain

We're over half-way there! I'm at almost 26 weeks now (6 1/2 months). I meant to post these pictures closer to the half-way point (20 weeks), but technical difficulties and pregnancy tiredness have interfered. At any rate, these pictures below were taken at 21 weeks.

And this one is from last week- definitely showing more!

Our baby has been moving and kicking a lot- such a joy to experience. And now that babyluffagus can hear we say goodnight to him/her every night.

We also had two great weekend adventures in September. First we went camping in the White Mountains with a group of friends, including a gorgeous and challenging hike to Lonesome Lake. The next weekend we stayed at a friend's cottage in Lake Winnipesaukee and hiked to the top of Mt. Major, which had amazing views of the lake and islands.

Matt and I on the trail to Lonesome Lake.

A picture of the falls (courtesy of our friend Brian).

My superman, on Mt. Major.

It was a glorious day!

Flowers and Other Growing Things

Welcome to the inaugural posting on our new blog! Today's theme is things that grow. Flowers, tummies, and...babies! We're expecting our first little one on January 31st. These are the flowers Matt got me when we first found out I was pregnant.

We've started our very own t-shirt tradition (in true Wald family style). Every few weeks we're planning to take a picture of me in it. Here are the first ones, taken yesterday- I'm at 18 1/2 weeks. Btw, we've nicknamed our baby "Babyluffagus"for now- the little critter to the left of the sign is the namesake Snuffleupagus (from Sesame Street).

And to conclude, here are some pictures of our garden. All the flowers came from my grandmother, who grows them from seed. It hasn't rained much this summer, so they're a little less lush than usual, but still pretty. Celesia & marigolds, impatients, nicotiana and snapdragons.