25 week ultrasound

Because of some complications I was having (more on that later), we were treated to pictures of our sweet baby at just past 25 weeks. My mom had come to visit and help with things while I was sick, so "Grammy Lou" was able to see her granddaughter in action for the very first time. Baby Roberts was very cooperative and even smiled for the camera. Her vitals were perfect, and she measured in the 61st percentile - weighing in at a whopping two pounds. We're looking forward to seeing her again at our next ultrasound on November 21!

Baby Roberts facing the camera and smiling (head to the right)

The sweetest profile we've ever seen!

Boston Vacation

An embarrassing amount of time had passed since I had traveled to Boston to visit Summer and Greg, so Robin and I decided to spend our last pre-baby vacation with our favorite siblings.

It was a short three days, but we packed as much as we could into them. Summer, being the quintessential hostess had emailed us a list of restaurants and activities to choose from so we could maximize our time in the Commonwealth. She had fresh juice and yummy apple pie bread waiting for us when we arrived. To add to her goodwill, she and Greg insisted that we should sleep in their oh-so-comfy bed, while she and Greg took the fold-out couch bed even though he had an achy back. (She assured me this was only because I was pregnant and wouldn't happen again, so we basked in the comfort while it was available!)

Greg had to work on Friday, so Summer, Robin and I explored the De Cordova Museum and Sculpture Park in Lincoln, Mass. I could spend days at the De Cordova. It is the perfect spot to relax, read, picnic. It will be even more fun to visit in a few years and see the gardens and sculptures through toddler eyes!

Robin and Summer playing with one of the sculptures

Sisters at the De Cordova

Long-overdue sisterly hug


Summer's trademark monkey pose

Fun with the sculptures

Baby love

That evening, we poked around Boston proper, enjoyed window shopping on Newbury Street, a delicious dinner in the North End at Monica's and a show at the Improv Asaylum.

On one of my last trips to visit Summer, I was charmed by Rockport. So Saturday morning, the four of us piled into the car and made the hour trip up the coast. Rockport is a picturesque touristy town with cute shops, great seafood (so I'm told) and a charm that is only found in small New England towns. We spent the afternoon lazily poking around and satisfying our cravings for saltwater taffy and fudge.

The Menefees and Roberts in front of Motif Number 1 -- Rockport, Mass.

On Sunday, Robin, Summer and Greg indulged me and satisfied my desire to pick apples. We drove to Honey-Pot Hill Orchards in Stow, Mass, and crowded as it was, I picked until the bag was too heavy for me to carry, and Robin had to lug almost 40 pounds of the tastiest apples back to Dallas! And though 40 pounds seems excessive, they are so flavorful that they have dissappeared rather quickly.

The Roberts and Menefees - with tummies full of apples


We like to share


Robin at Honey-Pot Hill Orchards

It was hard to leave, but we had a great time and look forward to visiting next year with our expanded family. Thanks, Summer and Greg for a fantastic vacation!