preparing for the big party...

Ginger Boiling Time...aLReADy?!

Our backyard becomes a ginger factory.
Here's 20+ lbs of ginger, many more to do...

Apple Hill, Placerville California

It's our 5th anniversary, we decided to spend our special day at Apple Hill. Wish our son would be "ping ping on on". It was a gorgeous day. If you are an apple lover like us, it's worth the long drive (almost 7 hrs drive both way from the Bay Area). We highly recommend the High Hill Ranch.


A little pumpkin patch for the kids. My gosh, big pumpkin in my tummy.


Too bad we didn't have time to check out the U pick apple farms, organic farms, nor the Vineyards, etc. We should have planned the day a bit better.

The best part of the day trip was:
I had my all time favorite caramel apple with apple milkshake. Alex had apple beer with apple donut. Everything was yummy and you can't taste it anywhere else. Really one of a kind!
We also brought home frozen apple pies ($11), sour cream apple berry pie ($13), apple cake ($6.50), Apple Jam ($4.50) and of course some delicious fresh apples. Good deal for fresh organic products.

Alex's bday

haha again not yet, he's Leonard and Gabrielle's lovely son, Christian

our "yum" look

Tummy stuck UP and OUT further

Wah La...it's 3rd Trimester already

I feel wonderful, in control and in balance physically and emotionally. I am sure it's a result of me being active and exercising (prenatal aerobic, yoga, walking, etc.) almost everyday now. As my tummy grows and grows, I feel my bb's movement become harder and stronger. Of course...the little one weights about 2+lbs now =) In terms of good sleep, I still wake up a lot during the night. This doesn't bother me at all as I see this as a rehearsal for the waking up every 2-3 hrs new parent with newborn sleeping pattern nights.
Eating well, gained 17 lbs so far.

Babe, these warm and cozy soft fleece set are sitting in the closet waiting for you.