Tapping my heels together.

It's funny, I have a friend here who sometimes asks me questions about Key West. He will say things like... "well, you guys don't have a Spring do you?". I will pause for a moment to think about the answer... "well, no things are always blooming." Thinking to myself how true this is... the Poinciana trees bloom in Spring, Bougainvillea bloom in Winter, Frangipani's bloom in Summer... there is always something blooming! The thought had never even crossed my mind. What a beautiful thing to have a year round Spring. Another question he recently asked... "Well, what do you do when it's hot? You must have to stay indoors." Hmmm... "Well, we go out on the boat. Or we swim in a pool with lots of shade." Another thought that made me want to teleport myself out of this Boston Winter.

Soooo.. I decided to take a day trip to Key West today (in my mind). =) It really kind of felt like I was there! I miss home so much. It's funny how you don't realize what you have until it is gone. I have a whole new appreciation for Key West now that I have left and a lot of love for the life that is offered to us there. I think Nick and I both are truly island souls and it is something that we have passed onto William. Although, there is not much opportunity there, I do feel like for us, locals, there are opportunities for us that are not available to others. It comes from knowing people and people knowing us and having an understanding of the place that is difficult for others to comprehend. The culture becomes a part of you, the laid back lifestyle is ingrained in us, the ocean... it runs through our veins. There is just something about this quirky home of mine that is hard to get out of my system. I have left several times and always come back. I do hope to be able to make Key West my official home one day. I know right now is not that time and I am okay with that. I think it is important for me to experience a new and different way of life that I am experiencing here in Boston. I think life led me here to see things from a different perspective, which I am finding every day. I am realizing how truly BLESSED I am to be an island girl, to have been close to my mom and have her a part of my every day life while we are still on this earth together, and to call Key West my home when others can only dream of it. Well, thats all for now. Until next time Cayo Hueso, this girl is dreaming of you and has you in her heart <3

Now we're standing on the edge.

making pesto

veggie & black bean wraps- nutritious & delicious

lillies

looks like we are swimming around in a precious gemstone

captain jax

tiny piece of heaven

nick's owl voice "I am mr. owl. Whooooo are youuuuu?" =)

bruschetta 

oh well hello 

mary mary 

passion flower

belly kisses 

Hello friends & family & other wonderful people who check out this little blog of mine (thank you by the way!). Here are some photos of our little life lately. As you can see, full of love, good food and sunshine. Just the way I like it. Today is April 25th and officially due date. I can't believe it has been nine months! Now, it's up to William when he wants to come (but I am sure going to do everything I can to get him motivated!!) As with every milestone, I feel lots of gratitude to all the people who have helped get us here, keep us positive and make our lives that much more beautiful.  We are surrounded by really lovely people and I cannot wait for them to continue this journey with us and William!

At 40 weeks, I feel great. I still have lots of energy and am trying to get in some sort of exercise every day. I hope that this makes my labor a little smoother. I am talking to William and telling him my wishes of having a smooth, stress free labor for the both of us. He says he wants the same. =) So I'm glad we are on the same page. It is such a crazy feeling not knowing what my life is going to be like tomorrow or even by the end of the day. Just going with the flow and trusting in the process! Love to you all.

PS- hospital bag is packed and waiting at the door! Snaps.