May 2009

In May we finished up the semester by attending commencement. This year, I decided not to attend the COT graduation ceremonies because I didn't have any students request that I attend. Instead, I took pictures at the Physics and Astronomy ceremony. (See my pics page.) We also had dinner with Brad and Jen and Ana again and drinks at Jen and Honey's before setting out for Boulder.

The other fun thing that happened in May was unpacking our first box of baby goodies. My mom had sent a box with clothes and books and toys. Of course, the nursery is not yet ready for these things but it was still fun to unpack at giggle at the size of the onesies. In fact, one morning I was giggling to myself while Mike was in the bathroom shaving. Wondering what was so funny, Mike ventured out with an inquisitive look. I explained that it was the sheer smallness of the clothes that was cracking me up. He then grabbed a pair of his boxer shorts from our room and brought them to compare. We laughed together at the difference! (I took a picture of the baby clothes hanging in the adult-sized closet...see my pics page.)

Instead of doing much to prepare for the baby I spent the beginning of May getting ready for our 9-weeks in Boulder. Although...I did do one thing baby-related: I bought the fabric that I will use to make the roman shades with. It is a beautiful and unique image of a tree that is growing and blossoming its leaves and flowers. (Again, see my pics page.)

We didn't meander this year during our trip. Instead, we drove from Missoula to Casper, rested for the night, and finished the last leg to Boulder in the morning. Here is some silly trivia:
- Distance away from Boulder where we spotted our first spandex-clad cyclist: 10 miles.
- First meal: Wahoo's Fish Taco.
- First "social event": a return to the rooftop at the Lazy Dog...now a tradition for our first night in Boulder.
- First Boulder event: the Boulder Creek Festival.
- First bike ride: Mike rode Heil Ranch with Hans and Tom while I "wiked" (that's the word I said when I inadvertently blended "walk" with "hike") the Lichen Loop.

Lastly, I took a picture of myself at 16 weeks. I wore a shirt that used to fit loosely everywhere that now makes me look like a sausage. This new fit seems to be due mostly to how amazingly large my breasts have become...their new size "covers" for the increased tummy and booty.