PAST the 100 day mark

WOW, like my previous blog stated....time is going so fast. Day by day little Parker gets bigger and bigger...and so do I:)

Her and I are two peas in a pod. I have been having so many vivid dreams of her at different stages in her life with all kinds of different looks. Kevin's Curly hair with my coloring. My color hair with Kevin's coloring....It is so fun dreaming about her. I sometimes can't wait to fall asleep.

I am loving this time together and want it to speed up because I can't wait to hold her, but yet stay slow so I can enjoy my pregnancy longer.

Parker...we only have 99 days left until I get to see your beautiful sweet little face.....so for now, keep growing at your healthy pace and swimming and kicking around. We will see each other soon...xxoo Mom

On another quick note......
Feeling all lovey dovey... this music project, "Playing for Change" is truly inspiring and Parker and I have been having fun listening to these amazing songs. They have looped together musicians from all around the world playing songs like "Stand by Me" and "One Love." From famous artists like Bono to a homeless man in New Orleans, they have them all performing. MUSIC CAN BREAK DOWN BARRIERS. enjoy.

Birthday Reflection.......

Wish I had a "Jamie" cupcake today:)

Me 3 weeks ago...even bigger now.

Wow, 29 sure came fast. Today is my birthday. Yep. Another year older and definitely not counting. I'm searching. Searching for a way to slow down time.

The days between Christmas and my birthday used to take FOREVER when I was a child. What happened? Do children experience time in slo-mo, or are adults so unaware of every precious moment of every single day that they let time slip by?

It’s not unusual for birthdays to trigger an annual bout of reflection and mine is no exception. I’ve been thinking about the good bits of having a birthday and it’s nothing to do with presents… well okay, it’s a bit to do with presents! No, I’ve been thinking more along the lines of how they tend to reconnect you to the important people and things in your life which makes them events to be celebrated.

I’m not sure I’ve been particularly good in the past at nurturing my capacity to enjoy the ‘little things’ in life but I find myself doing it more and more as I get older. Maybe it’s my reaction to living in what I describe as ‘exaggerated times’ where we have developed increasingly inflated expectations in terms of what is our due.

(Advance warning of a mini rant here folks)…. For example, when exactly did it become obligatory for proposals to take place up the Eiffel Tower, in a hot air balloon or in flashing lights on city advertising boards? And whilst I’m in the groove here, what’s happened to good old stag nights or hen parties – when did it suddenly become mandatory for them to become week long occasions in a foreign location, rather than the customary one night of excess in some local pub or club? Yes, I know I sound like a grumpy woman here but if we’re always looking for and anticipating the next big event the ‘little things’ can easily slip by unnoticed.

So allow me to this indulgence on my birthday as I acknowledge just some of the all important, yet often overlooked ‘little things’ for which I am truly grateful …. a homemade birthday cake… a cup of tea in bed… waking up to my husband every morning....phone calls from my parents and wonderful sister...the smell of spring… the kicking within me of my unborn daughter… receiving a hand written letter… oh yes, and the wonderful get togethers with my friends (like last night) that made me feel oh so special.

Here is to another great year and to enjoying the little things in life. I love you all:)

DeLane & Parker Lilly :)

Obama-thon!!!!

Sooooooo,

I am in Arizona right now celebrating my little sister's graduation from ASU! Get this, do you all remember who spoke at your college graduation? Your probably thinking like me, no. I seriously have no idea and it really didn't matter to me at the time.

After a very long day of flying from Wenatchee, to Seattle, to San Jose (where my plane was cancelled, long story) THEN to Phoenix, I was wisked away from the airport by my dad and dropped off at Sun Devil Stadium to meet up with the rest of my familia. After walking and standing in lines of 25 metal detectotors in 100 degree weather, I was in. Can I just tell you how swollen my ankles were after flying and walking in that weather??? Awe the beauty of pregnancy:)

Now to the juicy part. Oh did I tell you Alice Cooper performed before Obama's entrance to "Schools out for Summer." It. WAS. AWESOME.

We then saw Air Force One fly over the stadium, and I had chills up and down my spine. It was like we could touch the plane. I am at a loss of words to describe Obama's entrance. Visualize flashing cameras, screaming and crying fans, and people of all ages moved beyond belief by his presence. Even the baby boomer crowd, surprisingly was on their feet.

His speech was captivating to say the least and motivating is an understatement. He made you go through all the emotions. He made you want to cry, dream, and stand for something than bigger than yourself.

Here is a clip from last night and a pic of the button that the graduates were wearing. I will post more pics later when I havemore time. We are off to do some more family fun activities. Kev arrives tonight with Fatty (our large cat is relocating to live with my sister).

"Never settle, dream to be something bigger than yourself."

President Barack Obama