Belly - 24 weeks

I'm actually starting to show - after 24 weeks of pregnancy. It's taken some adjustment but I really enjoy the belly. I can't imagine it getting much bigger though and I have a ways to go yet. I'm running out of clothes that fit but finally bought a couple of tank tops yesterday that should fit me all summer. I also found a nice summer dress - its a bit pricy but was so comfy and looked really good on me so I think I'll go back and pick it up this week. I've been having trouble finding maternity clothes that fit me - everything is so big. I need another pair of shorts for summer and some t-shirts so I think I'll cave and try Metrotown this week.

The baby is really starting to kick, especially at night or after meals. Drew enjoys playing with my belly and getting the baby to kick. He'll poke my belly and the baby will kick him back - its pretty neat. We took the baby to the Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra last night at Shaugnessy United Church. I think the poor thing was probably terrified - it was pretty loud but we really enjoyed it. We were lucky to attend the last concert of the year and got to see Sarah Buechener, an accomplished pianist.

Today we're headed to the Eat Vancouver Food Show. I'm excited to see Anna Olsen from Food Network and to try all of the yummy food. We were hoping to get out of town for a hike this morning but its so windy outside, we may just go for a walk around town and save the hike for next weekend.

May 13 (Week 22)

Our intended destination on Saturday morning was Upper Joffre Lake, above Pemberton. Our arrival at the parking lot/trailhead, though, presented us with four feet of snow. We took a short walk to the lower lake, looked up the valley and decided that this would be a great hike in two months - should have brought the snowshoes. And I guess we didn't need the fly-rod! The whiskeyjacks in the parking lot were fun...

With so much snow still everywhere, we decided to try out Cheakamus Lake, near Whistler. Even at this lower altitude, we drove through a little snow and mud to get to the parking area (go new car!), and walked through quite a bit on the trail. All thoughts of winter disappeared as we found our spot by the lake.

I am continually surprised by how few people we encounter off the pavement. Cheakamus Lake is literally next to the biggest ski resort in North America; you can look down on the lake from the top of Whistler Mountain with your skis on. This close to people and development, we were certain that we'd have to fight for space to put our tent. There were four tents on Cheakamus last night, and the lake is 5 km long. We didn't hear a peep. We were happy to see some big trees, too.

All in all, a good night and a fun weekend, even if the fish weren't biting.