Busted

Our computer took a fall from table to floor,
So now I can't blog all I want any more.

It's in a shop across town receiving repair,
That it won't cost a fortune is our little prayer.

There is so much to share I can't hardly wait,
But for now that's it: a busted computer update.

Justin + Pregnancy

Justin asks me nearly everyday how many weeks along I am and then responds, "16 weeks (or whatever number of week I happen to be on)! Weren't you 16 weeks last week? This pregnancy is taking forever!" He's so eager for the baby to arrive. Don't know that I've ever seen a cuter daddy-to-be.

London

We spent the day in London on Saturday. The weather couldn't have been more beautiful! We saw the "classics" (i.e. Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, London Bridge, etc.). Good times.

This video is for my brother, Casey. Listen close, Case. I know you'll love it.

My Favorite Thing to Do in Oxford...

Go to the doctor. I know, right?! It sounds bizarre, but it's so great. I had the *opportunity* to go to the doctor's office twice this week, once for a regular check-up and once for some blood work (standard stuff, nothing to fret about). Both were such lovely experiences, I can't wait to go back in another couple of weeks when I get to see a midwife (every pregnant person is assigned a midwife here). I've been told that their medical technology is about two years behind the states, but their patient care is WAY better. The doctors act like YOU are the reason they came in to work that day. Even the blood-drawing lady wanted to talk all about how my pregnancy was going and was thrilled to find out that I would be here all the way through delivery so she would be able to "meet the baby." The blood girl! The blood girl I had in CA seemed annoyed that she even had to look at my vein, let alone draw blood from it. She couldn't have cared less that I was pregnant. I've never donated blood before because it totally freaks me out, but for my Oxford blood girl, I just might.

My Walking Spot

I've discovered my favorite spot to go walking here in Oxford (thus far), and I invite you on a cyber-stroll with me today. Let's begin:

(Click on the slide show to view captions with each picture)

Nice workout! Don't forget to stretch and rehydrate to avoid soreness tomorrow.

A Night on the Town

A little over a week of being here we realized that we had been home, "turned-in" for the night by about 7:00 p.m nearly every evening. How old and married can we be?! So we went out to discover what was to be discovered, and happened upon a delectable little ice cream shop/cafe. It sits on a quaint street that has lights strung from one side of the street to the other. (Unfortunately most of the lights are burnt out, but we used our imaginations and envisioned an enchanting scene.) We shared a scrumptious brownie sundae, which I have battled cravings for every night since.



We may be an "old married" couple now, but we've still got the passion...ahh yeeeah.

Luggage

Combining our flights from Sacramento to Philadelphia and Washington DC to London, I think we were legitimately subject to about $600 dollars in extra baggage/overweight fees, but in total we paid $50. How blessed!