When Rob and I were in Virginia a couple weeks ago, we made a date with our wedding photographer to take some photos to document this crazy, special time in our lives. It's been so special to work with Ashley throughout every big milestone we've gone through so far--from engagement photos to our wedding day and then getting a dog and still now, as we await the arrival of our first child.

We walked around Belle Isle in Richmond, which is one of the dreamiest spots ever--the light was perfect and when Ashley asked if I wanted to get in the water I was like, "uh yeah I do!" I already ordered one of the more casual outfit shots below on a canvas to hang in our nursery--Rob looks so cute and I still can't believe I get to have his baby.

Photos by Virginia Ashley Photography--thank you Ashley for so beautifully capturing this time in our lives!

Right now, I believe...

that it's still too early for a Pumpkin Spice Latte.

that packing is the worst but getting rid of stuff you don't need is the best.

in Chinese takeout on Sundays.

in to-do lists and short-form blog posts like this one (and that one).

that it's okay to get really aggravated when people misuse apostrophes.

that roasting a marshmallow over a fire on a chilly evening is the perfect combination of summer and fall.

in green juice and smoothies full of spinach.

What's true for you these days?

Rob and I got home late on Tuesday night and both just went full-speed into this short, post-holiday week. I can't believe Friday is already here! We certainly packed a full week's worth of work into three days. Here's what I've been up to lately:

• Teaching 7 Pure Barre classes (but only taking 1 myself).
• Making up for the time away from Ender with lots of cuddles on the couch.
• Packing up baby and kitchen stuff and taking it over to our new place--I think this weekend we're going to put the crib together and let Ender run around in the yard.
• Going to bed super early (before 9:00 last night!) and waking up even earlier.
• Battling pregnancy-related heartburn but not really winning.
• Thinking about how nice this summer has been but how ready I am for fall to get here--we're getting some cooler weather in the Bay Area and it's really nice. 
• Marveling over the wonder that is a good pair of maternity jeans.

What have you been up to lately?