Weekend fun in the sun, blizzard, and rain!

SUN

This week started out sunny and beautiful so Tim decided it was time to take the dog for a nice long run to get out all his energy from being inside most of the winter (except for when it first snows -Pike loves jumping around in the fresh powder). They go all over our neighborhood with the dog running, occasionally pulling Tim be cause he is so excited, and Tim rolling alongside on his long board.

Blizzard and Rain

Just when all of us get used to the warm Spring like weather suddenly a blizzard/white out hits mix with the occasional rain storm. Although it was not long lasting only about 1/2 hour. Saturday morning it was snowing a little but then it let up so Andrew and Tim decided to go clay pigeon shooting (while I sat in the car and ate my Tigers Blood Snow Cone).

Andrew claims that he has only been shooting once. But Tim and I have to wonder if he has a side job as a sniper. Needless to say we'll watch our backs.








As for me I spent this weekend do something I have never thought nor did I think I would ever do....
I made a baby blanket. It did not take very long I started it Sunday afternoon and finished it after work on Monday. It is super soft with the blue fleece on the front and what is called ultra soft fleece (red) on the back. I even went through and stitch around the stars in the pattern so that it would hold two fabrics in place better. I don't believe I will be making anymore though one was good enough.

You look really pregnant!

These were the words that so lovingly (sense the sarcasm) came out of my husbands mouth Friday night. Needless to say and don't think he will be saying these precise words anymore because the second he said it I believe he saw the returned look on my face and immediately retracted the comment :) Below is my very comfortable sweat outfit that brought him to say such kind and loving words you be the judge.
We are counting down now- 11 weeks and 5 days to go. However the doctor did guess that I was going to deliver early and if that is the case then I have 11 weeks and 1 day. Although I am sure at my next appointment she'll probably tell me I am going to deliver late- wouldn't that be sad. Hope for early everyone!!!

Ella and Pike all grown up

Then (Aug 6, 2007)

&

Now (March 8, 2008)

For those of you who do not know this is our neighbor Ella with our dog Pike. Yes, we wish we could claim her as ours. She is the cutest girl ever so we love taking pictures of her whenever possible. It is amazing how much she has grown. Ella was looking out the window watching cars so we decided we needed an updated version of the picture. Pike wasn't really up for looking out the window but don't worry Ella took control of that with a little captain crunch - tada!






She also discovered a new game. The dog carrier can be used as a tunnel!?! Her mom Lisa in the background who is expecting a little boy in about 4 weeks. She is how I survive my days. We have decided that it's probably a good thing I continue to work next year or between the two of us we'd probably never get anything done.

One of my favorites. Ella came out of the "tunnel" and pike gave her a wonderful kiss. Unfortunately it was a little wet as you can tell by Ella's expression.

I am pregnant what is your excuse

Just this past week my stomach has all of the sudden decided to grow and seems to be bigger than usual. The baby has most recently been kicking at my ribs I am pretty sure that the right one is bruised. This week at school we start a new trimester so I will be teacher about 120 new students. Along with my other coworkers we have decided that when students say things like, "You look big," or all those other crazy things students say I will simply reply "I am pregnant what is your excuse!" Yes I know completely heartless and rather cruel but it gave me a good laugh and hopefully will give you one too.

Bump

I have been telling many of you that I will update our blog this weekend and be sure to put of picture of my bump. I now realize that I don't have a picture of myself and how my stomach is growing. You may not know but my weekends consist of my coming home from work on Friday changing into sweat pants and a hoodie washing off my makeup and that is about how it stays for the rest of the weekend. So I was not about to take a picture of myself looking this way and happily post it for all to see. Therefore I have found these picture taken just last week to give you an idea.

Some of you may think we are crazy but Tim and I are sure that the dog knows I am pregnant. He has always been protective but has now become extremely protective of me. It is no longer ok for people to give me hugs- according to the dog. He is always laying by my side usually with his head on my stomach if not laying directly across my stomach. The funniest part is when the baby kicks at the dog and he pushes his nose back at him. I think they find this to be some kind of game.

The Cold!

I don't know if any of you have had this horrible no good very bad cold. It comes with a complete package- congestion, sinus pressure, cough, sore throat, fever, nausea, aching, etc. This has been our past week- what a wonderful week for tim's parents to fly out for a visit.
Tim's parents arrived at our house on Saturday night and Sunday night I had a high fever. They had just got over the cold and of course now I was getting one. This probably came as no surprise to them because I am always sick whenever we go there or they come here. So I did nothing (absolutely nothing) for 3-4 days while Tim and his family enjoyed skiing and snowboarding all over Utah. It was really nice to have them here because then on Tuesday night Tim came down with a high fever. We were both sick and did not want to move a muscle. His parents helped out a ton from doing dishes, grocery shopping, running around town to pick up various things, to playing with the dog it was great to have them here.

Even Pike was sympathetic and laid with us all day long.

We never thought it would happen!!!

Well we are now finished. Minus a few little touch ups that we (meaning Tim because I cannot be around the paint) have to do here and there. Once they installed the carpet and tile it just seemed to be complete. Tim and my dad worked on the bathroom putting in the vanity, sink, tub and all. As you can see Dad busy in concentration. Did you notice he is not wearing any glasses!?! He is now enjoying the benefits of being about to see with out glasses or contacts because a couple weeks ago he had his eyes lazered and seems to be loving it.

While working on the basement Hunter (little brother) was busy creating "The Ultimate Jet" with the top speed of 1000 miles per hour. Notice the mop on top of his head? It is no longer there as of Wednesday night. According to Hunter is his head now feels lighter than ever.

TaDa...The finished product.

Once the carpet and everything was in Tim was so excited to move the TV downstairs. I on the other hand was not since the only place to sit would be the floor. But needless to say we immediately moved the TV downstairs on Saturday, Feb 9th. I did not enjoy this because being pregnant the floor is not the most comfortable place to sit where I watch a lot of TV. Thankfully Andrew (brother) let us borrow his banana chair which wasn't much better -but it was better than the floor. Then on Valentines Day I came home from work to find....

New Reclining couches!
(special thanks to our neighbor Ragnar for hooking us up with a good deal!)

We then moved the piano downstairs into the living room.

While we are loving the new room there is one member of the family that is struggling with the adjustment -Pike. He loves being in the living room sitting on top of the couch just like a cat (you can see him in the above picture as well). Tim and I will be sitting downstairs and Pike will be upstairs running from door to door waiting for us to come upstairs and play with him. We still have some of his dog toys and pillows upstairs and are slowly moving them downstairs.