Things Are Starting to Get Interesting...

The babe and I are still doing well as we are now 37 weeks along! My body has changed a bit---my ring no longer fits... my watch that usually dangles leaves marks around my wrist... and I look very attractive with the tops of my feet and ankles so swollen! The doctor scolded me a this week because my feet are so bad and I've just been wearing flip flops to work- where it's impossible for me to elevate them much two weeks into the year... SO... tonight I am sporting a new pair of knee-high support hose! Hopefully they aren't too bad in the hundred degree FL heat, but I need to try to help my poor feet a little. Don't laugh at these pictures (taken in April, June, and August) but I wanted to share how different my belly looks now! Yikes!

Baby Update

It's been a bit since I shared a little baby info so here is the latest as of Tuesday of this week... We are 36 weeks pregnant and doing very well! The little guy is really active and provides wonderful evening entertainment as he moves and thumps around my belly. Our doctor hasn't been overly concerned about him possibly still being breech, but felt my tum this week and is pretty sure that he has turned and is head down- which is great! I am getting a bit uncomfortable and having a tougher time sleeping, but overall, I feel wonderful! Starting school this week has given me something really special too... lovely kankles! : ) Bryan is wonderful and kneads them at night which helps them go down temporarily and nearly puts me into tears. We are excited and ready to welcome our little guy into this world in the next few weeks so we'll see what happens! It's been a pretty amazing experience, that's for sure!

Windy City and FL Sun

Last week the men and women in our family gathered separately for quick vacations. The boys went to Chicago and saw the Cubs beat the Marlins. They had a blast in Wrigleyville! From Chicago they headed to Burlington to spend Sunday on the golf course. It was the first of many annual trips for the men but probably not the last time the elder Sogard ends up victorious on the golf course!

The ladies (unfortunately minus Abbie) flew to FL. We spent the first day at my pool and then, of course, shopped a little. Saturday we headed to Clearwater Beach for two great days and nights of sun and fun there. We girls have had a few more of these get-aways, but really tried to savor this trip due to the upcoming addition to the Rempt family. Trips for us girls will be a little different from now on.

Both trips were great get-aways. We all feel very fortunate for the special friendships we share and are thankful to be able to steal extra days together every now and then. We can't wait until next year!