Girl oh girl I can't help but laugh at your cankles comment.  I had non-stop cankles from about month #4 on.  I was so worried about it because all my girls at work told me that I must be eating too much salt, not resting enough, bla bla bla.  Finally my doctor said that sometimes they come and stay and not to worry as they'll go away when the baby is born.  What the heck?!?!?  Another 5+ months of tree trunk legs when I'm already huge enough as it is... no way.  Alas, they stayed only to disappear approx 2 wks after my son was born.  So don't worry, it won't last forever.  Just another body part to get bent outta shape in preparation for motherhood.

I miss those nights of laying on the sofa watching my belly roll.  My son never kicked, he rolled, and it was the most amazing feeling ever.  I miss being pregnant.  I never thought I'd enjoy it as much as I did and now I miss everything about it so enjoy yourself and take LOTS of pictures, you'll be glad you did when it's over.

My cankle thing got so bad... that my feet were like part of the whole scary process. At my baby shower, I wore these huge slippers because none of my shoes fit. I tried my slippers on a couple weeks after Sam was born and they fell right off my feet.

Your swollen-ness will go away. Hooray for that!

Enjoy each moment of this pregnancy. Yes, I mean that. Enjoy it!

The swelling of most of your body parts is the hardest thing to handle while being pregnant....especialy the "cankles" and feet!  My belly got so big with both pregnancies that I could only wear slip on shoes after month 7.....seriously!  I was so anxious to see my feet (other than in a mirror - which was not that great a view anyway...) and be able to tie my shoes again!  I really had high hopes that I could come home from the hospital in "regualr" clothes....yeah right!  Maybe 6 month maternity clothes; but, definitely not regular clothes! 

I have to agree with the other moms, enjoy the squirmy, kicking and rolling feelings of your sweet baby boy while he is in your tummy!  Soon, you will be on your way to the first doctor's check up after birth and that will make you cry more than your little one!  I still cry when I have to subject either one of my boys to a poke from the lab, immunizations or Lord help you if you ever have to deal with pre-op procedures for surgery for your little guy!  (I'll not mention the 'other' little guy procedure you will have to face making the decision on once he is born and a week old.....)

I loved the pictures of your trip!  Thanks for sharing!  I  really loved the mural....and the ocean!  Oh yes, and if you can camp and travel together without killing each other....you can definitely raise a child together!  Just remember, you are individuals...and there will be days that you wonder, what in the heck?  Communicate, communicate, communicate!  :0)  And, remember that James has loved you through thin and cankles.....telling you that you are beautiful no matter what you feel....gotta love him for that!  Happy family car shopping! 

Looks like you had a beautiful vacation!  Wow, baby boy is coming soon!  And may you find a super deal on your "family" vehicle.

Jen, that trip sounded awesome. I LOVE camping-- something I'm learning more and more. We went camping for A night a few weeks ago, but that also included a trip to the ER. It wasn't the experience I was hoping for. :)  These ladies are right, before you know it your baby boy will be here-- and they don't stay "baby" very long. Time flies even faster when they're with us. Don't believe me? You'll see. hehe. And before you know it, your body will once again be yours!! No more sharing. :)