Kentucky

Mike's family reunion was this past weekend in Kentucky. It was nice meeting some of Mike's family (his dad's side) for the first time. It was also my first time in Kentucky. We mostly just hung out at our motel and ate together.

On Saturday, we went to the Natural Bridge Park. We hiked and I got to ride a sky lift for the first time!

On Sunday, we went to the Kentucky Horse Park. We didn't get to see everything because it was pretty hot and I was very tired by then.

But it was a good trip despite the hot weather. We went to the town Mike grew up in... that was cool to see. We also had a surprise baby shower thrown by Mike's step mom. She even got us chocolate cupcakes! Now I have my first sets of adorable baby clothes. This little one is finally starting to feel a bit more real :)

Bittersweet return

I'm always sad and happy at the same time to be coming back "home". When I'm enjoying my family in Mexico, part of me is missing Mike, when I'm here in Orlando, I'm missing my family in Mexico and my mom in CA. I really hope at least my parents move closer to us one day, especially with the baby on the way.

Anyway, I had a great visit. I spent my whole vacation just hanging out with my family, I didn't even do any sightseeing this time. All the pictures I took were of me and my family. I'm usually pretty spoiled when I'm over there, now imagine how spoiled I got by being pregnant. My aunts were busy knitting blankets for the baby and my mom trying to learn how to crochet.

I went to the movies twice, less than $4 each time. I also got a haircut for $4! I got to see some high school friends one night, some of them I haven't seen since high school. I ate yummy food, had lots of fruit they don't even have here and drank fresh coconut water. I started having a weird craving once I was there, I wanted beer... still do, just thinking about a really cold beer with lime and salt makes my mouth water :/

I got to meet a new family member, the baby or toddler I suppose, in the picture. My cousin was pregnant with her last time I was there. I totally fell in love with her, she was so cute, sweet and smart! I miss her already :( She made it really hard to not have a preference to what we have.

Speaking of which, I was supposed to have my first ultrasound this past Wednesday, but Mike switched jobs and we were waiting on insurance stuff, so we had to cancel our appt. So, I'm now 20 weeks pregnant (half way there omg!) and we have out big ultrasound scheduled for tomorrow morning! I don't know if I'll be able to sleep :D

I'm off!

Hi guys! So I think I'm all packed and ready to go. I'll be in Guadalajara, Mexico for a few weeks. As some of you know, my mom lives in California, but she will be in Mexico as well, so I'm super excited to see everyone.

I'll try to update my blog and maybe post some pictures while I'm there. I think I'm mostly going to miss: my air conditioner, Mike, Lily and my bed... yes, probably in that order :) Alright, I have a plane to catch, adios!

So happy!

Just stopping by to tell you that I'll be going to Guadalajara, Mexico in May. I'm so excited! But first, let me start by telling you that I believe in the "power" of visualizing and positive thinking. So a few weeks ago, I figured I'd better get my passport, that way, good things could come my way. I figured if I was prepared, the universe would arrange itself to make some traveling happen (I know, corny).

I went to the post office on Tuesday to mail out all the paper work for my name change on my passport. Then yesterday, I went online to check air fare prices to Mexico (I do this a lot) and what do you know? I find a great deal on a flight to GDL on the dates I wanted to go, because my family is planning a big party for my grandfathers 80th birthday. If I changed the travel dates, it was double the price.

So there you have it, Mike bought my ticket last night so I could go see my family :) It's been 2 years now and I really miss them. I told most of my cousins that I was going and they couldn't believe it. They're all as excited as I am. Now, I just hope my mom can be there too. My grandfather is going to be so happy to have everyone there. I can't wait! Thanks Mike for making this happen.