And even more importantly, happy birthday to my wonderful sister Elise! Ruby really wanted to help Elise blow out her candles today, but the 3,000 miles between us made that difficult.
Today has been my target due date since I found out I was due in such close proximity to Elise’s birthday, but alas I do not think that is going to happen. I did go in for labor induction acupuncture and then we all went on a nice walk, which has produced some contractions. Hopefully they continue and this baby is born sooner rather than later! We shall see.
I can’t believe I am posting these because I look SO HUGE but here we are on our walk this evening:
Loudmouth Mommy 
Oh my goodness I am so behind on your blog because I never read blogs anymore since I’m too busy chasing a crazy baby around, but I knew today was your due date so I wanted to check in! I am so glad you posted this picture of you and one day your son or daughter will treasure it! I treasure the pictures of my mother pregnant with me! You look so happy and beautiful and I just can’t wait to hear about your successful labor and find out what has been growing inside you! And Ruby Jean is a little girl! So big and what a cutie! xoxo
(I realize I overused the exclamation point. I’m just excited.)
Second best thing about this post is Matty’s shirt….
No worries: HUGE equals ALMOST DONE! 🙂
(I can say this because I was HUGE four times…and I mean HUGE!)