Surprise!

Two close friends of Barbara, Kristi and Lorie, threw a surprise baby shower for Barbara today. After a delicious brunch at the East Coast Grill, we arrived at the house to find co-workers and friends waiting to celebrate the baby. Kristi and Lorie are known for their craft skills and attention to decorative details, and you can see why in these photos.

That's a diaper cake - NOT EDIBLE!



Everyone had a chance to sign this beautiful quilt,
handmade by Kristi.

6 months and counting...

As you can see in the photo, Barbara is still doing great - and we're already at about Month 6 in the pregnancy. We visited our fantastic OB, Dr. Beth Hardiman, yesterday, who reported that everything seems to be going smoothly and looks normal. (She reminded us that in medicine, it's always best to be "normal." There are other, better places to stand out.)

Several folks have asked where we're registered, so I've posted the list on the upper right corner of this blog.

More updates soon!