no slowing down

September 1

Back Yard

Matchy matchy, turqoise and stripes squared!

September 2

Office

I'm not sure what's happening here, but Andy's being gross. Practicing for fatherhood, no doubt.

September 3

P.F. Chang's

Dinner out with my ma- and brother-in-law.

September 4

Patio

Just chiseling some brick away for the oven vent. All the things wrong with this: no dust protection, pregnant lady on ladder, sandals. There's no slowing down over here.

September 5

Kitchen

Dishwasher slid into place for a dry fitting. Even just seeing it there (not working yet) is exciting!

September 6

Kitchen

Looks like a fall harvest festival with that beautiful grilled corn and burrito filling. This is probably one of three home-cooked meals in two-months time. That's why I'm so proud.

September 7

Kitchen

Clearly the focus of our work these days. Progresses: Advantium (ie. second oven/microwave) installed and dry fit countertops.

September 8

Front Porch

Cutting the hole for the kitchen sink. Talk about pressure. And talk about the beginning of the longest sink ordeal ever. That story is not worth rehashing, but just know that nothing ever goes smoothly when home renovating.

September 9

WFM

That's a baby-shaped impression on a raw cake. I'm not aware of my size. The best is when I try to slide past someone and graze their butt with my belly. Oops.

September 10

Cyborg Room

Let the process begin! Stage one: sanding!

September 11

Office

I made a few things for the bobby. Tiny things! (Holy cow as I type this it's a matter of days!)

September 12

Cyborg Room

A coat of shellac. And that's just the underside of the countertop.

September 13

Terrace

Getting the roof done across the street because one house to worry about isn't enough.

September 14

Back Yard

Picnicking with Sister and Adah (because there's nowhere to sit inside).

September 15

Bryan Park

The most beautiful ombre berries of them all! Enjoying a park stroll with Molly.

September 16

Sunroom

We installed that fan and it works.

September 17

Living Room

My new lamp to replace the one that Whit broke.

September 18

Kitchen

Countertops in place and getting more coats of shellac. They're purty.

September 19

Hardywood

Celebrating (or mourning) Ben and Laura's last day. At least I'm doing it in style. (Pregnancy fail.)

September 20

Office

Preparing for floor refinishing and yard sale purging. The cat comes with the bookshelf.

September 21

Bedroom

32 1/2 weeks. Feeling good and going strong.

September 22

Kitchen

Two years of marriage to celebrate and be thankful for! I'd say we've managed to pack quite a bit in. Andy certainly deserves some pie with heart-shaped cutouts.

September 23

OBGYN Assoc.

Waiting for doc.

September 24

Cyborg Room

Barstools that need to be re-covered eventually. Add it to the list!

September 25

64 East

Giving ourselves a long weekend/anniversary celebration in the Outerbanks with Abe and Tim. And starting it off right with car pizza.

September 26

Frisco, NC

Father and son assessing the surf situation.

September 27

Ocracoke

Evening sit on a deserted stretch of beach. Don't mind if I do.

September 28

Hatteras

Crab traps on crab traps on crab traps.

September 29

Hatteras

Shells on shells on shells. Andy collects for hours and I don't mind because that's a great dad activity.

September 30

Cyborg Room

I'm not too pregnant to paint the top part of the wall, but I am too pregnant to paint the bottom part. Getting bigger by the minute.