Celebrating Spring

With the warmer weather comes all sorts of local activities that offer family fun. We went to the Carlsbad Village Faire last weekend, which was fun. We left right after Eva's nap and only stayed a couple hours, so she was well rested and the sun wasn't so hot. It was pretty much all the same vendors you see at the Del Mar Fair, except this was closer and had free admission. Plus, it's earlier in the year, which makes it cooler. I don't want to deal with navigating the crowds with a huge pregnant belly and a stroller in the sweltering July heat this year, so this was a good alternative. As it is, I notice that when I walk long distances I start to get powerful Braxton Hicks, which often force me to stop in my tracks and breathe until they pass. I plan on getting passes to the Wild Animal Park this year, so we can take Eva to see the animals in short trips instead of all day. Since she's under three years old, we won't have to pay for her anyway. I think she'll enjoy it, and it will be another fun thing to do as a family. Dave and I decided to go to the Alzheimer's Association Fundraiser Gala again this year, since his company is paying $5000 for a table. I’m really looking forward to it. It took me awhile to track down a formal maternity gown, but I finally found one at David's Bridal. I guess they're used to accommodating pregnant bridesmaids. Everywhere else either carries formal or maternity, but not both, so it can be tough to find.