My plan was to take a picture of the outside so you could visualize, but after getting my waffle cone of chocolate ice cream with sprinkles (rainbow, of course) and a bag of mochi, I could not. In fact, I made a mess of myself. But my belly was happy.

I got home and immediately tried the chocolate egg nog mochi ice cream. I couldn’t have been more excited! It was great! I’ve tried plain mochi before, but that was always too thick with the weirdest texture. This is perfect. A thin layer of mochi and then yummy ice cream. Bliss.

Do you like?

Anyhoo, it’s time I shared some things I’ve recently seen around the island.

This was on my ride home. I know that graffiti is technically vandalism and thus illegal, but you have to admit these guys are pretty good at what they do.

They’re finally setting up the displays for the annual Christmas getup along King Street here in Honolulu. Maybe this year we’ll manage to walk along and see all the sights in detail. Mele Kalikimaka!

These hedges in front of our building are pretty ordinary. If you look carefully, you should be able to catch the single spiderweb caught by a glint of sunlight.

I know that Doll has shared our Christmas tree with you, but I thought it a good idea to showcase one of our ornaments.

We drove out to the outlets in Waikele and perused some shops for a couple hours. Although I ditched out on the ward Christmas party, I had a fabulous time. Saks 5th Ave had some stuff and do did Godiva chocolates! Yummy truffles. We made it safely home (thankfully, as Olga is somewhat of a crazy driver) and my huge swollen feet were ready for a rest.

Every time I go out of the house I pray that my water doesn’t break. How embarrassing would that be?! But I have a feeling this baby will be baking until the end. No contractions yet. Just overall discomfort. 11-ish more days! We can’t believe it.

I hope the Christmas is coming out in everyone! I’m digging on the She & Him Christmas album right now. Honolulu is starting to decorate for the holidays. Lights are about all we can expect for a Christmas feeling here. Still in the 80s, but the random cloud cover makes for some nice “winter” gray days. As long as I don’t step outside I can make believe its cold and justify making hot chocolate.

My friend Kellie and I (yeah, she just had a baby a month ago)

This year was a very quiet thanksgiving for us. The last big holiday before baby arrives. Before we are parents for the rest of our lives. Kind of a big deal.

Robot and I made lemon rosemary Cornish game hens, rosemary and sea salt rolls, twice baked yams with cranberries, green beans, and stuffing.

My favorite were the yams. Delish! The rolls could have turned out better, but luckily no one was there to impress. It was our first time making rolls!

So the countdown is still on. No contractions yet. Just getting bigger and bigger!

Baby Gibbons hasn’t quite arrived yet. We’ve sat about this weekend, as if waiting for her to make her debut appearance. Quiet time.

The countdown has begun. 24 days to be exact (although all the books and doctors warn me not to get a date set in my mind…I can’t help it). I think we are ready. Well, as much as we can be. I know our lives will never be the same and we should enjoy these last few weeks as a couple (and we are), but we are also SUPER excited for our little one to get here.

For those of you who know me, know that I like to have a plan. So it goes with a baby. Her room is finally done and we have all those major purchases completed.* So here is a picture of the baby’s room! I am pretty pleased with how it turned out. Just wish we had some nice carpet or a rug to make it über complete.

And we are welcoming guesses for baby ‘L’s name. Very few people know, so if you do, no guessing!

*We are a bit worried the stroller won’t even fit in our car. Oops. So much for planning.