Dog Tales....and more Dog Tails

Cinder (our dog) is so lucky this weekend, he gets to run around with another dog ALL weekend! Hunter is staying with us for the weekend and things have been going great so far. In fact, they have been playing so much - like dogs do - that I think they'll wear each other out and I won't feel guilty if I don't take them on a walk.

It's been really cool seeing these two dogs get along so well, and to also see their personalities. Like just now....Cinder was chewing on his favorite bone - and then they started to wrestle for a couple of second - and then Hunter took over Cinder's bone. Now Cinder is whining because he wants his bone back, but won't just go in and take it. Oh...now they are wrestling again.

The cats....they aren't too happy about this arrangement. They just find the highest spot they can get to and observe the chaos.

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Earlier this week, Andy's mom wanted a picture of the bump. Even though we'll see them in just 2 weeks for Thanksgiving....so we took one out front in all the pretty fall colors.

Also in the pic you can see what I'll be doing this morning since it isn't raining....raking leaves! Andy did it last week, so I thought it would be a nice surprise while he is out buying parts for the Nova and then meeting his group for a grad school project.

So the picture is a little blurry, but he took it with our nice new camera. Andy downloaded the picture to his computer, but the file size was too big to open it with some picture program that came with his computer. So he let outlook compress the picture so he could email it. Why have a nice new camera if you don't have software to be able to open and modify your pictures? So we got into a little discussion about getting some software. Here is one of the many ways we are different....I would like to legally purchase some photo editing software ~ he would like to get his buddy to burn a copy of the same software for us (probably a "gift" from another buddy). I just can't do that. Especially when the program doesn't cost that much in comparison to whatever legal ramifications using copied software has. So there is me...the "rule follower"...always have been, probably never gonna change. And then there is Andy...."the rule ignorer"....maybe I can change that. (Ha! I must have put something really good in my coffee this morning if I really believe that one)

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On Thursday...Andy was so sweet and said we could go and register for baby stuff, which I had been nagging him about (he would have rather stayed home and worked on the Nova). So we spent almost 2 hours with the registering gun and zapped away. And then....I started to feel like I made a mistake. I went over the list of junk we registered for and starting taking stuff off the list because we probably couldn't justify using it, especially for the price. Or we really didn't have room for it and frankly don't need it.

My mom has some very very generous friends who are giving us almost all their baby stuff, so we don't really need much. Maybe I'll just cancel our registry - I just don't feel really good about it now.

Ain't seen nothin' yet

Hmmm....so I just looked at my blog title and it seems to be a little misleading. Maybe it should say something like "A New Vandehey Adventure.....Every Once in a While....Or when I get around to blogging" Too wordy...ok. It will stay for now.

Really the only thing to report about is that we found out we are having a girl. I'm really excited. Of course, I would be really excited with a boy too, but I think I secretly wanted a little girl. Andy...is scared. Well, he doesn't really have time to be scared, since he is focused on school stuff all the time. But I think he's pretty happy too.

Here is a pic of the little munchkinWe have our 22 week appointment this week. We'll get to hear the heartbeat again, do the weight and blood pressure, they'll ask if I have any questions, and we'll go on our way. Pretty routine stuff, but I prefer it that way.

I ran across a picture of me from just a couple of months ago, and wow, I thought I was showing a lot. That ain't nothing! My belly sticks out farther than my boobs, yay! 18 weeks and counting...I have a feeling I'm gonna be huge. None of this "look like I'm 6 months at full term" for me. We'll see though, I probably don't look as huge as I feel.

I love my cats. But sometimes, they can be annoying buggers. They both have this thing where they have to lay on my stomach or chest and be right up in my face. It was sweet before the bump. Now it is just uncomfortable. So yesterday, Brady was trying to make room on my lap and found that it wasn't so comfortable to try to lay on my belly anymore. So he is laying here right next to me....good kitty. I wonder if they will be able to feel any kicks if they are laying right next to the belly. That could be funny...as long as they didn't attack back.

It's 9:30 and passed my bedtime...or that is what my eyes are saying......

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.