Introducing Squirt

After our trip to Europe, we couldn't wait to get to the doctor's office.   Sure, a positive pregnancy test is pretty foolproof, but actually seeing the baby would be more of a reality check.  Reality is definitely what we got.  At 9 weeks, there's not much to see in terms of eyes, ears, nose, but wow, what an amazing experience it is to see your baby for the first time on ultrasound.  We listened to the baby's heartbeat, saw some twitching movements... INCREDIBLE!

Joanna and Yves' Wedding - Switzerland

Next stop: Switzerland

What a BEAUTIFUL country!   Rolling hills, The Alps, beautiful lake, and cheese galore... what a way to spend our last days in Europe.  The only thing Switzerland was missing was what I NEEDED the most... a nice, big bowl of Korean soup called "naengmyeon."  Now, the myth of craving vinegar type foods rang true for me... the soup is a cold vinegar beef broth with noodles, meat, pickled cucumbers, and pear... lots of yummy goodness.  The craving eventually passed, but  mental note:  not a great idea to travel to a foreign country with pregnancy cravings.  

So, the reason Switzerland was next on the list: Joanna and Yves' Wedding Weekend!!!  After 1 night in Geneva, we headed to Lausanne for the festivities.

1st night in Geneva.  Welcome to our...

... bathroom?

Lausanne

Pronounced "ooshay"...  Albert & Jamie = immature

Albert's Mom and aunts

Yves and Joanna

Mariachi band in Switzerland!  Fantastic!

The family in the town of Gruyere

Bonjour!

We're off to Europe!  First stop Paris...

With the nausea kicking into high gear, eating was a bit tough.  Bread, cheese, water with "gas" (aka: sparkling water)... that was the extent of my meals.  And of course, NO WINE!  Really?  Of all the places to go and not have a glass of wine.  Well, you can't go to Paris for the first time without visiting the tourist hot spots, so here they are:

The Louvre

and Mona Lisa

Notre Dame Cathedral

Arc de Triomphe

Versailles

Welcome to our home.... I wish!