Hennings

7.03.2009

Some fun with photobooth

X-Ray Vision

[too bad there isn't an ultrasound vision where you could see P inside of me...Apple needs to step it up!]

32 weeks and counting.

Hooray!

Every day I am grateful to be one day closer to P-day.

[P stands for Phoebe, not Pay although I do enjoy those too.]

A few 3rd trimester facts about me:

Times I use the bathroom when I should be sleeping: 4-6

BH contractions I have in a day: 4-6

Hours I work in a week: 32

Times Dave says "Hey Little Baby" in a high-pitched voice while patting my belly: 5-7

Hours I spend dreading organizing P's room: 24

[If you like to organize please come over.]

Movements from P: Varies, but very active in the morning and at night

I can't wait for the little tigre to get here!

7.02.2009

What a man!

Dave sure does know how to treat his preggie wife! He did a great job, for a caucasian man.

6.04.2009

It was Dave's birthday yesterday and he turned the big 3-2! We had a pre-bday party at Jim and Jaycie's and then a bday party at the Speed household. Dave asked for tap shoes this year and did a little jig with his new baritone ukulele.

Who needs tap lessons when your a regular Mr. Bo Jangles?

5.28.2009

April Showers Brings May Baby Showers!

Marlene hosted an AMAZING baby shower for me last week. I think I am set...for now :) I really have no idea if I am set or not, because I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT SHE NEEDS! Luckily, I have a great mom/mom-in-law and superb sisters and sis-in-laws and friends who will be my motherhood mentors.

Opening gifts!

Cali modeled Phoebe's cute cupcake hat (made by Glenna Anderson)

A couch of foxy ladies!

Cutest baby dress, courtesy of Brittany and Rachelle

Emily's very fun candy game

IN OTHER NEWS:

I'm a baby-sponge. I went to a screening last night of the movie The Business of Being Born, produced by Ricki Lake--as in the 90's talk-show host, and I liked it alot. After the movie Ricki had a Q&A about it and it was basically a documentary pro-mid-wives, home birthing, and staying away from OB/GYNs and hospitals. I would never do a home birth, but I like the idea of it (You actually see Ricki giving birth in a full bath tub). I also like the idea of not having Pitocin or an Epidural but I will probably have the latter because I have 0 pain tolerance and I hear it is the best thing about giving birth. So I have no birth plan as of yet and intend to "go with the flow" of however this baby wants to come out. P.s. Dave and I went in for a check up today and Pheebs looks a little reptilian-like, is that normal?

5.13.2009

Barefoot and Pregnant

I am supposed to be on "bed rest" tonight since I had severe lower abdominal pain today but I laid down for 30 minutes and got bored. So I decided to take a 26-week self-portrait in the backyard.

I wonder how much longer I will be able to see these guys?

On a side note. Dave is building a mini-skate ramp in our backyard. The planning phase started in October. Yes, it took 7 months to plan and sketch before the actual transitions were made. But here is a sneak peak...

...To be continued!

5.03.2009

TD surf contest '09

This year for the annual Timmy Dowell surf contest Dave conjured up a death-defying costume. He has been known to "push the envelope" with his costumes. And although he ended up getting injured he still had a fun time doing it.

Octomom

Some of the other costumes included: Octomom, pirates, the Elf, Cheer bear, an air freshner, a seal, and a snake charmer.

The Finalists

Steve Hennings also made the final this year. Way to go Steve!

4.15.2009

Highlights of Hawaii

We took a much needed 2nd trimester vacation to the land of aloha. Dave and Brent had several dawn patrol surf sessions full of North Shore quotes. Some of the hightlights include (the previous hair party)...

...Pee-Peh-Leen-A