Week 23 Update and Vacation Photos

We made it to our 23 week mark and all is well! We had a doctor's appointment last week that went well - not too much to report there, except that he reviewed the latest ultrasound and said all looks good. We are on track and things are progressing nicely!

Peanut is growing and wiggling like a frog! He is especially active in the early morning and when I eat supper. I get the feeling that he's going to give his Aunt Cheryl and Uncle Kenneth a run for their money - he doesn't like to sleep late! :)

Strangers have certainly started to comment on my pregnancy - I have people ask me things like when I am due, whether baby is a boy or a girl, and so forth. Two weeks ago, I received my first finger poke from someone as well as the first stranger patting my belly. Just a small tip for you - poking is especially not welcome! ;) It's very weird to experience - I don't think there's anyone else in the world that they would poke or pat, except an expectant mom. I have gotten pretty used to the questions, and for the most part it has been nice to share the joy of our pregnancy with others...although I may be buying a "Hands Off" t-shirt in the near future!

I am still photographing portraits and weddings, as well as doing business photography for local clients. With the Christmas season coming up, portrait sittings are ramping up! Keith has been working in the woods in our yard to get things cleaned up now that the snakes have gone in for the winter. He was finally able to cut down the giant hornet's nest!

We also had a little getaway to the mountains of Tennessee. We enjoyed relaxing and taking a step back from the work world, while soaking in the beautiful scenery. The leaves are still changing there, and I posted two photos of the view of the Smoky Mountains from one of the bridges near our cabin.

I hope you are all doing well as we get close to the holidays!