Will FINALLY has another TDS lawyer in his office. It's helping immensely. She will be moving to a different state at the end of December and then a new guy will replace her in January. I'm just thankful that Will's not alone anymore. Pam, Will's paralegal, Pam, is someone who I adore because she truly is a sitcom all on her own. Will and Pam have become more fond of each other. They have been in the love part of their love/hate relationship. Currently, Will is in Korea for a week working on a case. I believe he's a little bit in a culture-shock, but is loving the uber modern amenities Korea has to offer.
My job is going well. It's nice not having nearly as many questions that I had at this time last year. I have decided to take 11-12 weeks maternity leave. I think everyone I work with knows except my boss. Yikes. I'll get to that soon. I do appreciate that my job gives me something to do and help my mind extend beyond baby. I plan on working up until she arrives and considering I've had 4 different due dates told to me (anywhere from December 1st-December 9th), it'll be interesting to see when she does decide to make her entrance to the world.
Will and I continue to impatiently wait for Madeline's arrival. More people have decided to rub my belly (just call me Buddah), excited that it's getting closer. I'm thankful I have only had one stranger rub Buddah's belly. Everyone else I just politely smile and slowly back away. This Wednesday I'll officially be 34 weeks. After my next appointment, November 16th, I will start visiting the doctor weekly. Apparently, I'm healthy and everything is measuring perfectly. I have officially hit the uncomfortable stage. But as I tell everyone I know it'll be worth it. However, things getting more uncomfortable over the next forty-something days is hard to swallow. Madeline moves all the time and I feel like a lava lamp with blobs moving slowly and in random weird places. It is nice to know she's doing well. Oscar is very aware of my expanding body and avoids my stomach. Mattie and Moose on the other hand look at it more as a platform for them to get comfy. Will and I attended some birthing classes. They were very entertaining to say the least. The birthing class summary can be a whole separate post.
The last picture is of Will and I going to HIPOW (HIPOW stands for "Happiness Is Paying Our Way." A 3-day auction is the largest single fund-raising event for local Catholic schools). We were invited by my dear friend Debbie as guests. This was definitely one of the events of the year. There were political figures and 600 other people. Will even won for Pam some cooking books for Christmas during one of their silent auctions. I really tried hard NOT to be in a picture, but Will wouldn't take one unless I was in it. Grr. Obviously, he won. :) For those of you who know me, you can probably tell how thrilled I am by my smile. :)
There's not too much going on here which is a very good thing. It's quiet, simple, and just perfect.
Until next time...
Mom insisted that we put on hats!
That would also include Steven.
Yay...moose!
We made the best of our time waiting for the ice museum tour.
Mom had a few challenges getting in and out of the igloo. 
We drove to Anchorage for a few days and traveled to Alyeska. There was a tram that took us up a mountain. I thought this was a picture perfect moment!
Josh was dancing a lil' salsa and I was able to capture a little bit of it. 
As we were driving out of Alyeska, we saw a moose, but this moose was different. It was walking on a beach! We parked and took pictures right in from of the local news crew doing the same.
Dad tolerated Moose. Awww...Moose!
Where's Moose? He is so lovey! Aww. 
Will's herbs finally sprouted. The red pot holds cat grass that Moose is occasionally fortunate enough to devour. 
I wanted to include flowers from around our house to show the beauty of Fairbanks in the summer. 
