Here is Baby Carter!
Here is Baby Carter's Bed!

We finally got to see the baby this week. You can't tell from the picture, but he was in ultra-relaxation mode with both hands behind his head. He was comfortable and he wasn't moving. We had to take a break after a while to try and wake the little guy up so we could get more pictures. The Technician was just about ready to have us come back later when he finally decided to accomodate us. He looks healthy and it was neat to see the little heart pumping away.

This is the Moo Mixer. My dear friend Lauren gave it to me for my birthday (she truly knows the desires of my heart). Anyone that knows me knows the power chocolate milk has over me. I enjoy Ovaltine (regular and malt flavors) and, as pictured below, Hershey's syrup. I've been drinking chocolate milk for quite some time. My dad gave be chocolate babbas-the habit started young. So, now in my late twenties I find myself in the position of chocolate milk expert. For me, it's all about how you stir the chocolate into the milk that really determines the quality of drink. And now, with the aid of 2 AA batteries, I can stir evenly and quickly with the touch of a button. Heck, I can even stir while drinking!

The Moo Mixer in action

Me in total contentment

So, it was my birthday and thankfully I received some great maternity clothes to wear. Over the past 2 weeks my tummy has declared my pregnancy! And I'm very pleased with this development, partly because I'm in love with elastic waist bands (as I've shared with many of you). I'm baffled as to why some women try to squeeze into "normal" clothes, or attempt to hide their bellies. I love my blooming belly as I've come to call it!

Here are some pics. of the blooming belly.

(not sure why my expression is so weird in the first picture-oh well)