
Halfway there! All is going well. According to the books and such, Caleb’s skin is thickening and getting more layers. He’s also swallowing fluid to help develop his digestive system. He’s 10 inches long (like a banana) from head to toe and weights about 9 ounces.
Speaking of bananas, I found this crazy good banana smoothie recipe that Andy and I just love. We eat them almost every night.
Here’s a picture of my 20 week belly. It’s definitely getting in the way more than ever. I’ve bumped it so many times on tables, door handles and various other uncomfortable hard things.

I think the weirdest transformation taking place is that I can now see more of my belly button than I’m comfortable with. Instead of being the cute little “inny” I like, it’s now almost as flat as the rest of my belly. “Outies” always grossed me out a little and now it’s looking like I’ll have one of my own before too long…. Ew.
“Project Nursery” is coming along. I finished the dust ruffle for the crib. However, I won’t know how well of
a job I did until we can get a crib to try it out on. Next up is baby blanket #2 and then some curtains. I decided if I’m going all out, I might as well go ALL out. I found this really cute bird pattern online so I’m thinking I’ll make a mobile out of them. I just have to figure out how to make the mobile part.
August 5th, 2008 at 4:37 pm
You have so much to do! I think you should take the semester off and nest!!!
August 6th, 2008 at 10:35 am
You stealing my birdie theme?!?! Hahaha…JK! They do look cute! You could prolly buy a cheap mobile, or one from Ebay, and use the mobile part for your birds.
August 8th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
Wow! You definitely have to watch out for protruding object now girly.
In honor of the banana status…here’s this weeks recipe:
Banana Date Nut Salad
Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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Ingredients:
4 frozen puff pastry shells
2 bananas — peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slices
8 dates — pitted and chopped
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 tsp. lemon juice
Method:
Bake puff pastry shells according to package directions. Combine bananas, dates and pecans in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle with lemon juice and toss. Just before serving, spoon fruit mixture into baked puff pastry shells. A beautiful addition to a brunch!
You have a couple of boxes coming…let me know when you get them.
Love you all