Pictures, pictures, and more pictures

Hi Everyone,
I thought I would post some fun pictures from the wedding and of Olivia. I hope you enjoy!
thanks,

ps sorry a crying baby slowed down the upload process!
Emily

maggie visits UGANDA & SOUTH AFRICA

(bujagali falls, near jinja, uganda)

HELLO!

I just got back from my travels to Kampala, Uganda and Cape Town, South Africa on a trip for Northwestern. It was quite different traveling on someone else's tab (ie..staying in hotels and not grungy hostels- moving up in the world!) The trip was quite hectic and rushed - but great nonetheless. Uganda, itself, was amazing - incredibly beautiful and lush (near the equarter) and more developed than I had expected. It was surprisingly much safer than South Africa and the people were all very welcoming. I was able (in addition to "work") visit Jinja (the source of the Nile river), various waterfalls, markets, try lots of foods that i probably shouldn't have (right, dad)... and be taken around by friends & family of a mutual Ugandan friend of mine in Chicago.

enjoying a delicious fish meal on lake victoria (kampala) (Matoke - similiar to plaintains; staple food)
(Mulago Hospital (last king of scotland filmed here)
Interesting article about it: http://allafrica.com/stories/200903170684.html
(Marabou Stork - Giant, foul garbage eating birds all over Kampala) (Jinja, Uganda - the source of the great river nile)

PART II: South Africa
In South Africa I was in Stellenbosch (a town outside Cape Town) for much of the trip visiting Stellenbosch University (I actually studied there myself 4 years ago.) I rounded up my trip with some time in Cape Town (visiting students/professors at University of Cape Town) and was able to meet up with some old friends, gorge myself with seafood and good wine, and hit up the markets.

(T-D: mural in cape town; stellenbosch vineyards)

back to reality....


If you want to see all my pics - check out my picasa site: http://picasaweb.google.com/maggieschmitt/UgandaSouthAfrica#

New things about Paul:

He punctuates every sneeze with an adorable yell that sounds like Yeah! or Hey!
He does not care to be bothered with a pacifier (but will sometimes take it from Dad).
He loves to stare at his new Kansas City Royals mobile.
His umbilical cord stump has partially fallen off.
He slept 4 and half consecutive hours last night. (hooray!)
He is starting to get a little chubby.

One Week Old

Paul is one week old today. The past week has been so much fun. He's been a perfect baby and Jeff and I have been enjoying every moment. I am absolutely in LOVE with him. I can't wait for everyone to meet him.

Thanks so much to Elizabeth, Emily, Aunt Ann and my friend Anne for brining us so much food. It's been a tremendous help.

Still Pregnant!

Though I was hoping by now we would be letting you all know our new baby had arrived, I am still pregnant. Friday was my due date, so he's not actually very late, but I am ready. Jeff has been asking me every few minutes if I'm having contractions yet and I can't wait to be able to answer, Yes! We went for a long walk this morning and I plan to keep walking (weather permitting) until it works. The last few days have been a challenge because moving is getting more and more difficlut. I've also learned an important lesson about not letting my big belly get too close to a hot stove. The baby's room is ready, we're ready and we'll keep you all updated with any new developments.

Molly's Baby Shower

We celebrated mother-to-be, Molly, with a baby shower on March 21st. Many friends, family members, and co-workers were in attendance. We are eagerly awaiting the arrival of little Gus!

Wedding Pics

Since I learned this new skill I decided to add some of my favorite wedding pics. We haven't seen the pics from the photographer yet. These are just a few from my own camera. Elizabeth took some of them. Give credit where credit is due. You can see Emily was a beautiful bride and Grandmother can still cut a rug.

Laura Heads to Portland, Oregon

Molly and Jeff had a Going Away Party for Laura and Richard yesterday. Richard accepted a job in Portland Oregon. Thought I would post a few pics. We wish them very best in their new adventure!