Late Winter Blues

We've experienced quite the range in weather in recent days. From snow and cold, and 60 degree sunny days, we've gotten everything in between. Because the weather is still that of the winter variety, we're getting a little bit of cabin fever. Waiting for the baby (currently 11 days before the due date), doesn't help.

Last weekend, we went to the Minnesota Zoo for the first time. We've gone to the Como Zoo in St. Paul with some freqency. The Minnesota Zoo was fantastic. Meredith's favorite parts were the dolphin show (during which we got a little splashed) and the bird show (which included a hormonally-enraged bald eagle screeching at us). Angry bald eagles are a bit unsettling.

A few days after going to the zoo, the whole family went to the YWCA to swim. Meredith pretended she was a shark, but then decided that sting rays were where the action was. She proceeded to do an excellent impression of the ray she saw at the zoo, slowly waving her arms and rotating her wrists.

Meredith often asks when her baby sister is going to be born. There have been some false alarms, but the girl is staying put for now. Meredith was three days post due date when she was born. Jen would like to get the whole pregnancy thing over with, but apparently it's not up to her sole control. Jen continues to be a good sport for someone who is 9 months pregnant. Fortunately, she is in a good place in terms of her school work due to her hard work, and looks forward to finishing law school this spring.

Below are some recent pictures...

Dolphin Show





Dressed up at a wedding


38 weeks pregnant