Pacific City and a 28 week bump

Last friday we packed up some pillows, blankets and snacks and headed to the coast. We wanted to walk around and explore Cape Kiwanda since it was probably the last weekend to do so before rainy season hits. It was overcast but still warmish, aka perfect weather! The views here blow my mind, it is such a gorgeous part of the coast (which is probably why I have so many photos). We did as much hiking around the rocks as my 7 month pregnant body would allow then we parked on the beach, put down our back seats and read in our nest of blankets and pillows. It was one of the best days I can remember, so simple but perfect.


Josh snapped some extra photos of me so these will count as my 28 week maternity series photos!

Some of the first trimester fatigue has come back with vengeance so more naps and less housework have been happening. All in all still feeling great though. Really happy to have the hot weather behind us, the cool rainy weather keeps me so much more comfortable.







p.s. I took this photo to remember when tying my shoes became extra hard. Thanks for the help Josh ;)

Sauvie island summer

We've spent many days off on Sauvie island this summer and man, it just doesn't get old. Depending on the day/time you go it can feel like a private beach. We usually perch under a tree and eat and read and nap and get in the water when we get a little too warm. We'll probably be back there at least a few more times before summer is officially over, we just can't quit you sauvie.










and a few more photos from when we picked some peaches:






Love soaking up the last summer it'll just be the two of us (can't wait to take a chubby babe here next year though!)

around the house

The new Sigur ros, kitties all over the freshly clean sheets, homemade pretzels (there's a fun video coming!), and the best healthy chocolate chip cookie dough bites i've tasted (recipe will be posted tomorrow, you'll want to come back... believe me!)

But in reality most of this week was spent catching up on sewing work and last night I had a tension headache to prove it. But now its our weekend and the rest of the emails and piles of fabric will have to wait until Sunday.

Also, happy first day of summer! I'm hoping to do some reading and lounging. I also planned out a little  maternity series to do in my own way, so we'll be shooting the first of those photos today. It probably won't be a weekly thing but I wanted to document at least some of it... we'll see!

Hope you enjoy some lemonade or something summery today.