Seattle trip and belly update

Last week I went to Seattle to visit Dave, Lindsay, Amelia, and Laura - it was terrific, and a much needed break from my hectic life here in Geneseo. I left Seattle (on a red eye - never a good idea) equipped with my first baby clothes and gear, compliments of Lindsay - at this point, I'm pretty sure Lindsay is more prepared for baby pants than I am. Hopefully I'll catch up over the next 4 months. It was exciting to put everything away and picture a little tot using them soon.

Amelia was so fun - having her around just makes everything better! I miss her very much and am SURE that she misses me too.

I've also included the 5 month belly picture. I feel like baby pants/belly had a big growth spurt over the past week - when I left for Seattle I could still pass as a non-pregnant lady, and now I am definitely visibly pregnant.

John is in New York City this week for his first "sitting" - he left yesterday (Saturday) to spend a little time with Katie and Karl before the week begins. I stayed home because my new job at the apple orchard just started. I'm working 9-5 at this little mom & pop orchard - selling apples and doing anything else they need me to do. I think it's going to be the perfect seasonal job - I'll only be working there through October - after that, perhaps I can find another seasonal job.

Amelia after picking blackberries

We were on a bike ride - Dave and Lindsay don't actually require Amelia to wear her helmet on playground equipment

On a drive through Widbey (?) Island

On a tour of a chocolate factory - what I didn't get a picture of was Amelia, after I gave her a tiny piece of chocolate, which she managed to melt all over both hands and her face, while wearing the hairnet. It was adorable.

Amelia eating pho for lunch

5 Mos. - what a difference a month makes! I feel like a boat. And yes, I'm wearing maternity shorts. shorts!

Here are a few pictures of Geneseo - there was a parade going on - they normally don't have as many American flags, I promise.

Main street

John's office building

Labor Day Fun Times

Over Labor Day weekend, John and I were very busy. We attended both the National Buffalo Wing Festival and the New York State Balloon Festival. They were two great fests. I haven't really figured out how to work this blog thing to get it formatted correctly, so the pictures are a little out of order - apologies.

This is Dodger hiking at Letchworth State Park - you can see my hand comanding her to "stay" so she doesn't fall off the cliff. (Just thought I'd showcase my excellent parenting skills)

At the Buffalo Wing Fest - you bought tickets on your way in the park - each ticket got you 2 wings. It was John's favorite fest ever (possibly a tie with Bratfest). We missed the bobbing for wings in a pool of blue cheese dressing, and the National chicken wing eating contest. Apparently the Black Widow herself was there, she won the contest by downing 173 wings in 12 minutes. That made John and I feel a little bit better about the 40 wings we ate.

John, saucing up at one of the many booths

Back at the balloon fest. There were probably about 50-60 balloons, they all went up within about 10 minutes. It was pretty.