Visit from Ben

Back in January, our good friend Ben planned to visit us over Valentine's Day/President's weekend.  We were unsure whether the baby would have arrived yet or not.  As you'll see the baby was still comfy cozy inside my belly so we got to enjoy lots of quality time with Ben.    Our first full day together was Valentine's Day, so after getting decked out in red we headed downtown for lunch.
                                      

We had a little choking scare while we were there.  Luckily Colin was still coughing and therefore not choking but I sure was glad we had Ben, a soon to be ER doc, with us!  After lunch we strolled through the markets and stopped into a cafe for some afternoon sweet tea (for Ben), hot chocolate (for Mommy), and milk and cookies (for Colin).

Since Mommy was worried the baby may come any day, Mimi was visiting as well.  After the little guy went to bed we all enjoyed a fondue feast.  It was yummy and such a fun way to spend Valentine's Day!

A trip to our house is not complete without a trip to the beach.  Although much colder than usual, we all bundled up and headed out for a walk on the shore.

C-man was ready for dinner so we left the beach for Poe's, one of our favorite restaurants.  Ben got to experience their famous burgers and fries and I'm pretty sure Colin ate a pound of fries himself.

Ben's last day in town was really cold and windy for Charleston but we made the best of it by taking a ferry to Fort Sumter. The firing by the Confederates onto this fort (held by the Union) was the start of the Civil War.

Colin enjoyed the ferry and the shoulder ride throughout the fort.

He even did a little reading in the museum...

Colin was full of smiles and giggles on the ferry home since it was past nap-time and he was beginning to get delirious.

Sadly, after getting back home and putting Colin down for his nap it was time for Ben to go.  We had a great time with him and we're so thankful he could come visit!

Ready to Pop

Since the baby's arrival is fast approaching we have been trying to get a few shots of the belly.  Here "we" are at 34 weeks.

And here we are at 36 weeks.  Same outfit different day.  I love this shot because one of the baby's favorite times of the day seem to be when I am reading to Colin.  He or she will start moving around like crazy when I'm doing this.  It is sweet to feel this wonderful connection already.  This also shows how poor Colin doesn't fit so well on Mommy's lap anymore.

Today I am 36 weeks and 5 days.  Since I had Colin at 37 weeks and 2 days we figured we'd better try to get some family photos of our family of 3 before it becomes a family of 4.  We hope you enjoy them!

And just for fun, a few shots of my favorite past time these days - wiping Colin's snot...

Loving this sweet boy and getting anxious to meet his brother or sister very soon. 

He is going to make one heck of a big brother.