enjoying oli's beach

our first baby - Oliver the Puppy

A year ago this week, we lost our beloved Oliver to cancer. While we are very grateful that he died painlessly in our arms, it is by far the most painful experience we have ever dealt with. In his honor, we will often visit the beach where we scattered his ashes. He loved to swim and play at that beach. Oliver was much more than a dog. He was our best friend and a devoted companion. Check out Oliver's myspace page: www.myspace.com/oliverthepuppy

Long live the puppy!

place your bets!

We are exactly one month away from the due date. It is time to start placing your bets! Is it a girl or a boy? When will s/he be due?

I call a girl on 5/6/07 -- I just like the look of the date!
Joe thinks a boy on 5/1/07 -- in honor of Grandpa Amato.

What do you think? Leave a comment for your bet!

35 weeks down & 35 days to go

Here's Baby Amato rockin' out to latin music. We went to hear a Brazilian jam band and baby really, really liked it... s/he was dancing the whole time!

I think I was bragging about how "easy" this pregnancy has been and then wouldn't you know, the swelling and hugeness is really starting to get to me. I require regular rest now and Joe is great about pampering me. We are going to try to sneak to Baja next week for a little lobster and R&R as one last vacation before baby's arrival. Not long now!