Week 31 - Showers and...a Shower

This week, your baby measures over 16 inches long. He weighs about 3.3 pounds (try carrying four navel oranges) and is heading into a growth spurt. He can turn his head from side to side, and his arms, legs, and body are beginning to plump out as needed fat accumulates underneath his skin. He's probably moving a lot, too, so you may have trouble sleeping because your baby's kicks and somersaults keep you up. 

We've been getting a ton of rain lately. Unusual for this part of the country this time of year (or anytime of year!) Multiple times this summer we have received 3, 4 and sometimes 5 inches of rain at a time, many of these in a very short span of time causing flash flooding in the area. Since we live on one of the higher points in the county, we haven't had any problems.

Our friends hosted a Baby BBQ in our honor on the 10th. We gathered in Burnsville at Anthony and Melissa's house for grilling, games and gifts. A sprinkle of rain threatened our evening on the deck, but didn't last long and we were able to party outside until well after dark. Several of our friends from Wisconsin made the trip up for the party. It was great to see them and catch up. We received a ton of great gifts, we are really blessed to have such thoughtful friends and family.