Its getting bigger all the time....

Here is an update on Baby. This picture was taken at 32 weeks, or on October 6th. I tell Matt that I think I am getting bigger every day, but he says I say that all the time. Its true though! Baby has helped momma put on more weight than she ever has in her life, and because of this, momma also has some lovely stretch marks! What made me think I could avoid them?? I have no idea!

Carly at 32 weeks....not long until Baby Hale is here!

Living by the Cape

My first rocket launch...what a view from our driveway!

Living close to the Cape definitely has its perks. Not only does Matt have a short commute to and from work, but we also get to see neat things like rocket and shuttle launches! This was my first experience with a launch, and it woke me up in the morning! I had no idea what was going on, but heard the rumble and needed to check it out. I completely forgot that a launch was scheduled for that morning. It was a sight to see!

The Hales go to Disney!

My cousin Katy works for the Mouse, and one of her perks is to be able to take guests into the park for FREE! It is always great when we get to spend time with a family member right down the road (OK an hour away) as well as have fun adventures! Her sister Beth was in town for a long weekend, which made for big fun! We went to the beach here on Saturday and then to Disney for a full day on Sunday! It was a blast!

Carly finally meets Winnie the Pooh!
Carly and Pooh realize that they have something in common! Baby Hale can't say I never took him/her to Disney! There he/she is!
For Beth, but just an example of the street performances.
It did start to rain, and Beth pulled out the poncho. She saw the giant basketball and couldn't resist! How funny!
Matt joined in too!

Carly's New Wheels

Since we were not living in Boston anymore and everything was not just a T ride away, Matt and I decided that I needed to get a car. Not only so I wouldn't be trapped at the house, but also because there was NO way I was putting a baby seat in the back of the mustang! Just not an option. Here is my new 2005 Toyota Camry. She's great, but still without a name. Any suggestions?

Carly keeps growing and growing....

We FINALLY got back to Florida, just in time for Carly to take one last trip out to Colorado and the FOCUS national office. She is sad to be leaving, but glad that baby is on the way!

Here is a picture of me at 26 weeks! I think I looked particularly pointy in this picture!
I think Matt and I finally got better at taking pictures of ourselves!

Ohio and Grandma Dobro's 90th birthday

Matt and I trekked back up to Ohio, this time to Dayton and Wright-Patt AFB. He had a training that would last about three weeks, and of course, I wanted to go with. I think that might have been a hasty decision, as we were in a little hotel room, with only a microwave and a mini fridge. I guess we were spoiled at Patrick! I decided to go to Chicago and stay with Mom and Dad....it ended up being a little longer than first planned, but I really didn't want to go back to being stuck in that room! We celebrated Grandma Dobro's 90th birthday while I was at home. Matt was sad to miss it, but needed to stay on base and get work done. It was a Luau, and I loved it, considering I was missing Hawaii!

Me and my little Grandma!
Grandma, Mom and Aunt Laura. What a happy family....wait, where's Daisy?
Aunt Laura and Lou....notice he never took off the pink lei that Steph put on him!

Jerry, AJ, and Amy
Marty and Stephanie....wait, are they twins?
Mom and Dad, and yes, Dad really is that much taller than mom.

Our New Florida House

It only took Matt and I a few days to find our new home in Florida, thanks to all of Matt's great prep work and Internet research. We ended up renting, but thought buying in this market was just a little too risky for us at the moment. It is a cute, 3 bedroom/2 bath house on a little lake. We do have gators living in our lake, which I guess is par for any body of water in Florida! They pulled a 9ft. gator out a few weeks after we arrived. Thankfully, I wasn't at home to see it! We have PLENTY of room for guests, so please, make sure you come and visit! We were only there a short time however, as we needed to head off to Ohio for a training. The summer of travels continues!