Night Shot I
Bob has inspired me to take some night shots. I know nothing about night photography (I know very little about photography in general) but I wanted to go out and see what I can come up with. I bought the remote for my camera and got Jake to drive me to La Jolla Shores two weeks ago. The tide was extremely low and I went out as far as I could. I took my iPod and listened to loud music while I waited for each shot. Most of them didn't turn out the way I liked but for a very first timer, they're not awful. I'll post the few that I thought were passable in the next few days. Now that the baby is only days away, I don't know when I'll be able to venture out again but I hope to play with night photography more sometime soon. If only we had he breathtaking ice Bob has and if I had his talent.... Shots taken with the kit lens since it's the widest angle lens I have.

Not Yet
Baby is not here yet.

I haven't been able to update because my parents came to town on Sunday and we've been running errands galore since then. We've taken what used to be Jake's room and then became an empty room and made a complete baby room out of it. It has a crib with a mobile, matress, sheets and bumpers, drawers full of clothes and a changing table, a bed (which was there for guests and will stay there) full of stuffed animals and toys. Two vibrating bouncers, a baby monitor, a playpen thingie, the stroller, a closet with diapers, nail clippers, thermometer and baby medicine, books, video tapes, and a box full of toys. Most bought and all set up in the last four days. I also have a rocking chair with ottoman in the living room and a pack'n'play with crib and changing table in the bedroom.

We have packed our hospital bags which are to be finalized today. I've made 5 hospital CDs for labor. We bought the bestest camcorder: JVC's Everio which was something we drooled about but didn't think we could get. Presents are so wonderful. The camera is packed and so is the camcorder. The birthing ball is blown up and pillows are ready.

I've already read the first six chapters of The Baby Book and watched The Happiest Baby on the Block with Jake. We made a list of possible names for girls and boys. We've cleaned up the rooms and washed all the baby clothes and toys we received. We bought extra detergent so we don't have to leave if we generate baby laundry faster than we can go out. I don't need formula since, hopefully, I come equipped with the baby food. I do have to eventually get a pump but we're going to wait a bit on that.

My doctor's out of town until Monday so I hope the baby can wait that long, but otherwise we seem to be all set. Or at least as set as we'll get. Now all we can do is wait and hope that labor isn't too too bad and much more importantly, that the little one is healthy.

We're waiting for you anxiously, little baby.