baby update

Me, Joe and the baby went to the doc yesterday morning and everything looks great. I have gained 16 pounds and am a champion pee-er! My doc asked how big both Joe and I weighed when we were born; Joe 9 pounds, me 8 pounds. My doc's eyes got bigger and wider and he finally looked at me with sympathy in his eyes like he was saying, "I'm so sorry, but you're going to have a HUGE baby." I then told him that he could start me early but he didn't agree! Shoot! Oh, well. It was worth a try, right?

we found mother goose!

Joe and I decided to go on a scooter date to first dam the other day. Who knew ducks were so fond of graham crackers! We had fun throwing full grahams to the seagulls and watching the melee that ensued. We then went in hunt for the geese thinking they would be more fun to watch fighting over a graham cracker! Unfortunately, all the geese had left. All except one. She was staying in one area and made sure none of the ducks got too close. We found her nest and the eggs that she was protecting.

This is Joe's brave attempt to get the ducks to eat right in front of him. The duck on the far right is badly in need of some breast lift surgeries! The evening was kind of cold, but fun. Notice Joe's hat? He had to wear it because is hair is so long and gets puffy when he drives his scooter.

crash! boom! bang!

I was in a minor accident yesterday morning. I was driving to work when a high school student made an illegal left-hand turn in front of me. I slammed on my brakes, but gracefully skidded right into his rear-passenger door. My car got a few scrapes on the bumper and headlight, but his door was smashed in! Yikes.

I've never been in an accident before so I didn't really know what to do. The high schooler got out of his car, apologized and ma'amed me! We exchanged information and went on our way. A few hours later I get a phone call from the police telling me that the other driver reported it and that he needed more information from me. My car is still technically in my dad's name, so I went to my parent's house to tell them the news. My dad was leaving in his car. I told him I needed to talk to him and proceeded to cry -- this was the third time that I cried since the accident. We got in the house and he frantically waved for my mom to join us. I guess he didn't know how to handle a crying woman! I told them the story, he looked at me with disbelief in his eyes, and he said, "So, why are you crying?" He then told me that the only reason for someone to cry is if they killed someone in an accident. =) Gotta love dads.

So, in short. I'm fine. The baby is fine. And my car is fine.

Oh Boy!

Joe and I went to the doctor today and got to see our baby boy! He looks healthy and is growing and is due at the beginning of September. Up until this point, I made Joe think of girl names as well as boys, but I guess now we can focus on the boy names. Here are some pictures of our little boy.

Two little legs ...


Hiding his face. The doctor tried several times to get a good image of his face, but he kept hiding behind his hands. Is he being shy or modest?


Chillin' out and relaxin' ...
And finally ...

frightening foods

I had lunch with a friend today who asked me what foods I could not eat or stand while I'm pregnant. I couldn't answer her at that moment, but now have a top 10 list of foods that I want to share with everyone!

1. yogurt
2. hamburger
3. anything with snot consistency (pudding, yogurt, etc.)
4. cheerios .. this is a more recent one
5. crepes
6. toothpaste - (I know I'm not supposed to eat toothpaste, but even if it got in my mouth) ... shudder
7. pills - (same as above) ... double shudder
8. chunky/hard mashed potatoes
9. chunky salsa
10. PB & Jelly sandwiches

befuddeled brain

This pregnancy has been murder on my vocabulary and mental status in general. Joe and I went to the temple last Saturday. We were half way through the session before I realized that I had forgotten to lock my locker and take the key! Good thing I was in the temple. I'll be chatting with people and get sidetracked with a minor detail and then forget completely what I was saying. Sheesh. I hope my brain gets better soon.

the newest addition to our family

As most of you know, we've been trying to sell our cars and get a newer car. What you might not have known is that Joe bought a motor scooter and that he absolutely LOVES! It's practically part of the family.

car 4 sale

Now that we are expecting an addition to our family, we thought we would sell our cars and get a newer car. Well, my caviar taste and tuna fish budget (thanks Cindy W. for that quote) does not like any cars that we have seen and can afford so far!

Trying to sell a car by ourselves is kind of a headache. I guess people expect a used car to be ... well, like new cars: no problems, no scratches, no anything bad.

If anyone is interested in a 2000 Mazda Protege with 74, 900 miles for $4,995, let me know!

best game ever!

Holiday Hangman has to be one of my all time favorite online games! Every holiday, or season, the pumpkin, skeleton, music, words, and letters change.

Currently, it is Summertime Hangman. Me and the girls at work played it so much that the I.T. deparment had to block the website! It is very addictive and very fun.

But beware, if you chose the wrong letter the skeleton will let you know; and not always very nicely. Enjoy!