Not so Spring - Spring Break!

Last week Johan and I had Spring Break. We welcomed the break from our normal routine and it was nice to relax and get things done before "Thor Bjoern" arrives. The weather has continued to be cold and snowy - but it was a cozy week nonetheless...

Two weekends ago, we went to Minneapolis on our "Baby Moon"... It was nice to get away completely and have nothing to worry about other than where we would eat dinner.

We visited a Somalian Market where I got henna on my foot.

Johan found a Vegan, Organic, Raw Resturant in Minneapolis -
He. Was. EXCITED!
(He can't wait to take his carnivorous brother there!)  

Monday and Tuesday we were super productive around the house and got a lot of "chores" done.

The rest of the week we just relaxed and hung out with family and friends!

Last Tuesday I was 37 weeks and officially considered full-term. It is exciting to know that "Thor Bjoern" will come sometime in the next 2 and a half weeks! (Hopefully he's not past the due date!) We were blessed with another "shipment" of baby supplies from my brother and sister-in-law in Texas, and a package from Johan's parents - a blanket made by his mom. This past Saturday we had a third baby shower with our neighbors. We feel so blessed to have so many family and friends who are just as excited as we are to welcome our son into the world!

Date night...

With the days of "just the two of us" dwindling fast - we decided we better get a date in this weekend. So Friday night we went to dinner at a local resturant - the CU. It was good to be able to get out and relax over a yummy dinner!


We had our 34 week appointment this past Wednesday and everything checked out good. "Thor Bjoern" is head down and seems to be lined up in a good position for delievery!
Also on Wednesday, Johan's BFF - Martin (from Denmark - now living in Colorado) and Lynsey gave birth to a healthy, happy little boy - Ethan. We got married within a week of one another almost 4 years ago and will be having baby boys within a month or so of each other. It is such a blessing to share life with them!

5.5 weeks to go!

*** Weather update - last week's snow day was a bust for me (Johan got a snow day!) - we got 4 inches - but Waterloo schools would not cancel! Needless to say, it was a rough day at school on Tuesday for me because we stayed up too late the night before.  However, we have another winter storm watch - "Triton" on the horizon for Sunday/Monday -  freezing rain, sleet and snow (4-8 inches). I wouldn't mind another snow day - but I learned my lesson last week and plan to still go to bed at a normal time tomorrow night! :)

Round Three!

Looks like my wish of one snow day per week is looking promising. We are expecting yet another blast of snow tonight (6-10 inches) from Winter Storm "Saturn". The total snowfall for January and February in Waterloo is 37+  inches (92cm). It's defintately given us a few extra "hygge" (cozy) days to enjoy - so I won't complain!

This past weekend Johan and I decided to take full advantage of the snow and went snowshoeing on Saturday and Sunday. It was sunny, beautiful and great exercise! Cuin - "our dog" (really our neighbor's dog) enjoyed the time in the snow too!