Young's Dairy Farm

Phil and I had one of our first Ohio excursions today to Young's Dairy Farm in Yellow Springs, Ohio.  This place was recommended by a friend of mine who grew up around here, and it did not disappoint--we had a great day!  

We headed straight for the petting area, and I made friends with this little goat.

The way he looked at me afterwards, however, told me he may have been more interested in the food in my hand than in being my friend...more please!

Phil gets up close and personal with the cows.  He tried to convince me that they were actually Appalachian Deer.  I'm a little embarrassed to admit how close he came to success.  He's so good!

A selfy shot on the hayride out to the pumpkin patch where we picked our own pumpkins.  Stay tuned for the pumpkin carving extravaganza!

Phil went a little crazy in the pumpkin patch...

Such a good husband carrying our pumpkins back to the car.  FYI mine is the big one on the left!  I had assumed we would share a pumpkin, but Phil decided that we should have our own, since his is going to be so much better than mine.  We'll let you decide when we post the pictures of them carved!

Other highlights from the farm were homemade ice cream and mini golfing.  It was such a fun day!

Wowzers!

That is one big belly!

Here are baby and me at 30.5 weeks.

An update:  Things continue to go well.  For some reason, I have experienced a bit of an emotional boost since turning the magical 30 weeks.  I think the number makes me feel like I am finally in the home stretch of pregnancy.  I am excited for him to be here!  His movements are becoming a little more uncomfortable for me, especially when he flips over.  He's about 3 pounds (unfortunately mom has gained significantly more than three pounds...) and is about 15.5 inches long.  This is all according to the books.  He is growing big and strong!  

When pigs fly...

You have to be careful using this expression around our house.  Phil has joined a rugby team, and their name is...The Flying Pigs!  I find this quite amusing.

Here is the logo on his practice jersey.  (DARC = Dayton Area Rugby Club)

Here he is heading off to his game.

Other news for Phil: He starts his regular class schedule this Monday, September 29.  He is enjoying his last weekend of leisure for a while, but is also excited to get started.  He'll have four classes, and he's also working on deciding who his thesis advisor will be, which will also determine what he'll be working on.  

The Fortress of Solitude...

Phil actually has many names for it, but this is my new sleeping buddy, The Snoogle.  Sleeping has become a bit of a challenge with the belly (new photos coming soon), so I got this body pillow.  Phil admits he is a bit jealous of it, both because of the space in the bed it (he?) takes up and the fact that I am pretty inaccessible when sleeping with it.  I came to bed one night about a week ago to find Phil wrapped up in it.  Unacceptable!!!  It does help me to sleep better, though.  So, for a couple more months....The Snoogle stays!  

*I also want to clarify that it was Phil who encouraged me to get the Snoogle so that I would sleep better.  

Happy Birthday, Phil!

Hi, Everyone!  Ok, I've been catching a lot of heat from all of you for my silence on the blog for a while.  The ONE thing we lost in the move was our camera charger!  We waited and waited, thinking it would turn up, but I couldn't take it anymore and ordered a new one.  I'm sure we'll find the old one any day now!  

Anyway, here's what's been going on...

My husband turned 28 on September 15!  He requested meatloaf, his favorite, for his birthday dinner, and I delivered.  For his cake, I tried a new recipe for Chocolate Turtle Cheesecake, which turned out great and was a big hit.  (I use a graham cracker crust instead, for anyone who cares.)  His big gift was a Wii (I'm not gonna lie - I've been enjoying it too!), but he also got a new coffee maker (one that doesn't leak coffee all over the counter).  We had a great time celebrating together.  I, for one, am very glad he was born!

Happy Birthday, Phil!