California was a blast! We arrived around lunchtime on Sunday. I immediately fell in love with the palm trees that lined the road. At night, they were even lit up with little twinkle lights. They were absolutely enchanting!
Monday, we ate breakfast and headed directly to Disneyland... I was in love. I've already begun planning our trip to Disney World! I rode the rides that permitted pregnant women to ride and a few that I had to sneak past the operators. Don't worry...they were very gentle... except for the Indiana Jones ride. I believe it was Chad (Kentucky) who said something to the effect of, " Aw, this ride is nothing. It's just like the Pirates of the Carribean ride that we just went on." So I thought alright, that was like watching a theatrical show from boat... I wonder why it says no pregnant women or health risks... I soon found out. I hid my bulging belly from each Disney worker we passed until I finally made it through the line and climbed into the driver's seat of the pretend Indiana Jones car. How bad can it be? I thought. There are small children on this thing. The next thing I knew I was taking the carride from Hades. Everyone was screaming, including me! It probably wouldn't have been that bad, but all I could think about was Baby M floating around with both arms up screaming, "Whooooooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaa!" We both survived and moved on to a calmer ride... It's a small world.
Tuesday, we took a tour of L.A. It was an 8 hour tour and we saw EVERYTHING (including Hilary Duff!!!)
We even saw Andrea Bocelli (the opra guy) getting his star on Hollywood Blvd!
After LA, we went to Santa Monica Pier. It was windy and very chilly. I was also disappointed with the beach . I guess I am used to the white sandy beaches of Florida.
The highlight of Santa Monica was when I found the Zoltar machine from Big with Tom Hanks! I paid the dollar and got my fortune. It didn't have the same effect on me as it did on Tom Hanks in the movie, which is probably a good thing. However, now that I think of it, I am getting bigger by the day so maybe it did work.
See what I mean?!?!? Here is a picture of us after the ASA banquet. You should see the professional picture that was taken of us when we walked across the stage to accept the award in front of 1000 people. We got it in the mail yesterday. I am in desperate need of a trainer, or at least a maternity yoga class. The crazy part is, I haven't gained but about 6 lbs... I just look like I've gained 40! Pure insanity.
I go back to the Dr on Monday. Hopefully they will schedule my ultrasound. I am ready to find out if Baby M is a boy or girl! Seth is hoping for a boy (of course). I am just hoping that they don't say, "Oh my, there are two babies in there!" I may have to be hospitalized from shock if that is the case. However, as long as he/she or they are healthy, it doens't matter to me.
