Happy Anniversary!

I can't believe it has been 2 years already. Here are a couple of my favorite pictures from that big day:
My hubby's so handsome, isn't he?

Too bad he's not here tonight...but he's got a good reason - grad school! But we have plans for dinner on Friday night at a new(er) restaurant in Mukilteo. And then we'll probably come home and watch a movie. Perfect date night!

Yesterday, we had our 18 week appointment! I really like our nurses. We have decided to see a certified nurse midwife for prenatal care and delivery. Each time we see a different midwife and I love it! Since we won't know exactly who will be there when our little babe is born, I think it is great to meet all the midwives. And so far, the pregnancy has been really easy. Our appointments have been a breeze. They do weight, blood pressure, talk to us for a few minutes about different things (this time it was the Quad screen for downs syndrome and other disorders), then we listen to the heartbeat, and she measured by belly. Everything seems to be on track. Our ultrasound is schedule for next Thursday. I'm really excited to see our little one!

Fun with camera

It was a nice day after work, so I thought I would play with the camera a bit.

The following is what is growing....errr, dying rather....in my backyard.

Activity!

So I am loving the little pokes from baby....a couple of times a day, I am getting pretty significant little reminders that Yes, indeed, there is someone in there! And surprisingly, the jabs are strong enough that Andy can feel them too, and we are only at 18 weeks! Not that the shrinking clothes, or midnight potty breaks aren't reminders too. Seriously, I look at some of my clothes and think..."did I really just wear that a few months ago? A mini-me must be swapping out my laundry, because I can't believe I used to wear that...."

Poor hubby is swamped with MBA school. But I think we are getting a handle on things. It has really been an adjustment for me and learning how to deal with a stressed out hubby.

In other exciting news....my new camera is here! I drove down to Chehalis and met my mom at a cat-show. And after about 15 minutes of fiddling with the camera, I was able to do this....
ok so I'm no pro, but this was a cute one. I definitely need more time playing with the camera before next March!

Welcome

Welcome to my blog! I'm not sure what this will turn into, but I do plan on posting some pictures and updates for family and friends.

So about me....well, the biggest thing going on with me is that I'm getting bigger! We are expecting our first baby in early March of 2009. My once-flat stomach is definitely flat no more. And I think I've transitioned from the maternity fat-tummy layer into more of a baby-bump. Just a couple of days ago, I started feeling little jabs in my tummy (Ooo, I got another one just now). I'm actually starting to "feel" pregnant, which is kind of exciting. Just a mere 5 months away!

Dear Hubby is currently away this evening at graduate school for his MBA. This is week #2 for him and I think he's kind of overwhelmed. Or at least he has realized he can't put off his homework until the weekend. This is definitely going to be a change of pace for us.....I was hoping that I could, take it easy (read: be lazy) during this baby growing phase. HA! Was I wrong! Now I get to do all the housework, cook meals half the time, and do all the grocery shopping and laundry. (I am one of the lucky women who has a Hubby that cooks! So cooking usually isn't my task, just the dishes) One of my dear friends said I was crazy to have a husband in graduate school AND a baby at the same time. But heck...I'm up for a challenge!

It's getting within a couple hours of bedtime and I still have to clean-up after dinner, take the dog for a walk, put the laundry away, and watch Heroes tonight before I head off to dream land. TV? Who schedules time for TV....I think I have a problem. Good thing we don't have ESPN or I would probably be watching Monday Night Football.