23 weeks with Casey Hicks

Getting BIG and still 17 weeks to go. Woh, 17 doesn't sound like much at all. Casey is a kicking machine, I swear the kid never steps. I think he has a treadmill in there.

I wish I could be one of those woman that says pregnancy is amazing and the best thing in the world, but I just can't. I do love my belly; it never ceases to entertain me, but everything else is growing too and that's a bit scary for me. I really looking forward to getting my body back and getting back into shape. It might be a bit ambitious, but I'd love to get another triathlon under my belt in 2010. I want this little boy to have a fit mama and having a goal will help get me there.

my new love, colorado

Mom,Dad, Kate, Kevin, Annie Annie (Aunt Ann) and I headed east to visit my cousin Jenny and her family - Joey, Charlie and Brody in Fort Collins this past week. We stayed a night in Fort Collins which is hands down my new favorite city (sorry Austin) then headed into the Rockies to their friend's 500 acre ranch, called Moose River Ranch. We had an absolutely amazing week. My breath was taking away every day by the beauty of our surroundings. Never have I been somewhere so majestic and peaceful. Add the family into the equation and it was perfect. We all had so much fun together which I've realized in the past couple years is a rare gem that many families can't boast about. I truly am blessed.

We spent a day in Steamboat with Joey's parents, Barb and Joe. They have a beautiful home close to the mountain and I absolutely loved touring around Steamboat. I swear everyone was on a bicycle or had their running shoes on. Kevin and I would love to get up there this winter or next for some skiing. We'll just have to see how fast life will be with Casey at the helm. Regardless, we'll be back to Colorado sooner than later and can't think Jenny and Joey enough for being the best tour guides and traveling companions ever.