Weekend in the country

So Here are some pics from our weekend in the countryside with Jared's parents. It was an adventure to drive in the English countryside on the opposite side of the road with a manual transmission, but my 35 1/2 week belly made it...bumps and all. I think the little guy was frustrated with me, but when we got back to London he chilled out!

Had to go see Stonehenge on the way out! Very cool...dreary morning though!

35 1/2 week belly! All of the sudden I had a growth spurt last week and gained 3 inches around! Hope this boy isn't too big when he comes out!

Trying to pretend I don't have a huge belly! Haha!

Cool graveyard in the church by the bed and breakfast.

This is my favorite photo Jared took the entire trip. I think it should be on a postcard. Note the spire which is 2 1/2 feet off from being straight!

After the Evensong service at Sailsbury Cathedral.

Belly in Bath Circus!

Jared's parents on a bench in Bath Circus.

Church in Bath

Jared and I outside a gorgeous park in Bath.

Outside of Wells Cathedral. This was my favorite one of the trip! Not to mention it was gorgeous outside the last two days of the trip!

Jared's mom walking down the corridor in the cathedral

Entrance to the Bishop's House next to Wells Cathedral. I want a moat around my house!

Very cool car outside Wells Cathedral.

Prom pose outside the bed and breakfast (I can barely feel Jared's hand on my stomach! That's how hard my belly is!). The Cricketfield House in Salisbury is a great place to stay if you ever find yourself stranded in the English countryside!

Jared strolling in the park in Salisbury. I took this one, but Jared really got a lot of use out of his camera on the trip and has already learned a lot about it in a short period of time!

There are Autumn trees here!!!

Our last stop was Castle Combe. Unfortunately there was not a castle there, but it was probably the oldest, most quaint town I have ever seen!
The little church in Castle Combe. This was a very unique trip because we got to see some parts of the countryside that we would not normally have been able to see without a car. Overall a very fun trip...even if I was uncomfortable for a bit!

On another note, I only have 4 weeks until my due date! I can't believe the time has gone by so fast. I am thankful for grocery delivery, but I am really bad at taking it easy sometimes because in my mind I am not 39 inches around!

I got accepted to the birth center, which was a relief, and we are going to a short class on their procedures in a week. I do feel prepared to give birth, though, which is something that I was always reaaalllly afraid of...I think because our culture doesn't like to talk about what really happens (and any portrayal of it in TV or film is very inaccurate). I could get on a soapbox here, but I won't! Jared is also really excited about being my coach, too! (We have been reading a lot about the Bradley method).

Jared and I are just relishing in the last moments of being a duo, but can't wait to be a trio! We have been so blessed already just through the pregnancy and know that God has so much more in store for us to learn and grow through as we learn how to love and support another person in our lives. We have everything that we need for our baby boy and are so grateful for the generosity of friends and family who have contributed!

Be watching soon for a birthday guessing contest!