Sep 29, 2009

Saturday with the Burtons'

My sister Tawnya came to visit me with Connor, Ian, and Riley. We had a great time. We hiked down to the river where they fished with sticks and scrapes of fishing line. Then we went to the bay to look for shells, then we had to go on the big rope swing at the Beck's house, then it was time to make cookies and watch "The Sandlot". I think the boys had fun, I sure enjoy playing with them. And I may have tough competition for the favorite auntie but at least I hold the title of the auntie who makes the best cookies.

Mount St. Helens



Daniel and I went to the blow out side of Mount St. Helens. I had never been there and it was amazing. I couldn't believe after all these years it still looks like a destruction zone. Crazy how powerful nature is.

Sep 19, 2009

The Baby Plan..

When I was first trying to get pregnant I told my friend about my baby plan. She laughed at me and said I need to write it down and see if it actually happens. I thought it seemed simple enough but apparently sometimes life has its own plans. However so far things are working out geat..
I wanted to get pregnant in May that way I would still be able to go hiking and where my normal clothes during the summer. Then I would get to find out the gender in the fall so as the weather got colder I could spend more time decorating the nursery and crocheting a baby blanket. Then I would be fat during the winter and holidays, so I could eat whatever I wanted and wear big moo moos and not be hot and miserable. Then when the holidays are over and life gets boring again I will have the baby. (Yikes I will have a baby).. Yes, I will have an adorable baby to keep me busy during the late winter and early spring. Then by the time summer comes again me and the baby will be ready to go outside, get back into shape, and be ready for all the summer adventures.
So far the only thing that hasn't gone as planned is I have no idea what the gender is!!! I had my ultrasound and the nurse COULDN'T TELL!!!! Daniel and I were both there ready for the big news. but instead the nurse took a half hour without saying a word or showing us the screen. Then when she was done she said thanks buy... What!!! I got her to try one more time but she wasn't sure, and wasn't nice either. I was very upset to put it mildly..... However I am very lucky and I get one more chance on October 1st.... This time I am giving the baby a little pep talk and threatening to ground if it doesn't show its little parts for us to see...

Sep 13, 2009

Half Way Point..

20 weeks and counting..