Pre-Game (it was a long one!)

Giant sandwich.  Even more giant belly!

A little out of balance, but the hiking stick helped in the mud!

Super hiker! Let's get this party started...

As part of the lead-up to the 71 hours of labor, Lech and I went on several vigorous hikes in hopes of getting the show rolling.  Here are a few photos of one hike and the after-hike meal (check the 39+ week belly!).  The show started at its own pace, but I have very fond memories of this time together with my phenomenal husband.