Buiding Up, Growing Out

What a great weekend around here!

1.  Jimmy and friend Jason built -- from the ground up -- a pergola for the back yard.  It looks amazing, if you ask me.  I'm serious, this did not come out of a kit, or from a book.  The boys just built it.  Of course, Jimmy's had the idea for a while, and had rough measurements, but otherwise, this is a very unique and impressive Saturday project.  Start to finish in a little over 5 hours. 

Don't worry, Beth and I weren't bothering them at all -- we went antiquing and got back just in time to tell them one of the posts was crooked.  Like, really crooked.  That was fixed in a matter of minutes, and we have this beautiful pergola to show for it.  Our patio furniture looks so good under it, but I didn't get a picture :(

2.  Jason and Beth brought Diesel over.  I think Addie has a bit of a crush on him, and I can't blame her.  I mean, look at that face.  He's so dreamy :)

They played for hours, napped, and played some more while we grilled out and roasted marshmallows (really).  As a result, Addie was in the following position and location for the majority of her Sunday:   

  She woke not for treats, nor food, nor a visit to the back yard... No, at a time like this, there is only one thing interesting and desirable enough to rouse this lazy dog...

3.  Wanna go for a WALK? 

Yes! Yes I do want to walk!! :)

4.  I'm 16 weeks along, and another week means another photo of my growing belly.  It's come to a crucial point -- I have to buy new pants this week.  This is happening fast now, and I curse myself for thinking I wasn't showing enough before now.  If I focus, I can actually feel and see my belly expanding.  Buttoning any pants I own is just a distant memory.

(tiny violin plays in background)

Alas, here is my amazing growing midsection, for those who care to see it. 

So, what do you think?  I feel like we made pretty good use of our two days off.  Even caught a quick nap during the football lull today.  Not too shabby.