Happy Birthday Mamo!!

Happy Birthday to our vivacious, energetic 91 year old Mamo!! You are truly an inspiration to us all. We hope you are all rested up from your busy week last week in that you can party today!!

First Movements

I have been feeling Baby Boy moving a bit for the past few weeks and has mainly been when I am about to go to sleep. I told Jason, I am sure if I sat still enough during the day I may have felt his settle movements, but I am on my feet a majority of the day. Anyhooo...the past few days I have been feeling him more and more. I have been trying to see if I could feel him on the outside as he has been fluttering around but finally felt him last night. Jason was able actually feel a kick or punch with his hand on my gut too. So that was a bit exciting. He is one active boy already - but he has plenty of room now, I am sure it will start to get crowded in there real soon.
Last night I started my first prego aerobics class. I have been working out here at home with the ol bowflex and J and I walk some evenings and then we walk at work during lunch but last night I started my first prego aerobics class. It was fun and was very low impact, but better than sitting on the ol couch in the evenings. And I actually knew some people in the class that I did not know were going, one of the doctors i work with and then one of my patients. So it was fun, but told my patient, not to be laughing at me because I am so not coordinated!
In other news Jason is getting excited because his kayak is suppose to be here this afternoon!!! I know he has had the itch to get back on the waters around here again. And his buddy, Jeff, has "missed" him on the water too. So hopefully all went well with the shipping and it gets here today in that he can hit the waters this weekend after the church golf tournament. So hopefully some pics will be posted after his first trip back out or if not at least of the new kayak!!

Happy Birthday Kara Faith!!

Today is our niece, Kara's, 2nd birthday! We hope you have a fun day today Kara and have a blast at your party on Saturday!

It's a BOY!!

We found out this morning that we are having a boy! He is looking healthy and according to today's measurements we may be a week "ahead of schedule!" But we know this will fluctuate throughout the rest of the pregnancy and he will make his arrival when he is good and ready!! :) Here are the pics from today! We got some 4D ones...we walked in and the tech was like it is your lucky day, we got a brand new machine and you guys are the first ones for us to try it on - so they were training another lady and showing one of our doctors how the machine works and how much better it is and all that - so we got some extra time in seeing our little boy! We are elated that he is healthy and the pregnancy is going great! Enjoy the pics below! On the second set of pics is where you can tell it is a boy!

Back Home!

J made it back on Saturday evening safe and sound! He had a great time getting a bit of hunting and fishing in. Unfortunately, they did not get anything hunting but at least got to see some elk passing through. And despite the bad weather they had at the coast they had a little bit of sun come out in which they were able to catch a few fishies. Here is a pic of J and Brad with one of their catches. And a pic of the oil rigs they went out to! It is good to have him back and now back to the "grind" of working!
Only 2 more days left and we will find out if we have a girl or boy baking in this big ol oven!!

Thank Goodness for 3 day weekends!!

It has been one busy week here. Jason left Tuesday morning for Texas for the guys trip. He made it safely and the guys are currently in New Mexico huntin' for some elk. I spoke with him yesterday and they have seen several, but they have been either not in a good range to shoot or either been a momma or a baby. He said a baby got within 10 feet of them yesterday - so I know they were excited. It definitely makes it worth while that they are at least seeing the elk. So hopefully in the next few days they get something. Not too sure what the rest of the plans will be but it sounds like he is having a good time hanging out with the boys.
Since Jason has left I have been working some long days. One of my coworkers has been out sick and then she is on vacation all next week. Our whole office is already short staff, but that is another whole story in itself. So there have only been 2 licensed nurses on my hall working and it has been crazy. So I am very thankful for this 3 day weekend.
It was a bit of a challenging week as well with the patients. I will just tell of one that continues to stick out in my mind since I met her a few days ago. She came in for a new OB appointment and all was going well. Next thing I know the doctor comes to me all proud to show me the picture (aka sonogram) she got of the baby....the patient is having twins!! The doctor was ecstatic of her picture and of course for the mom. So long story short, please be praying for this mom, she already has an 11 yo, 2 yo and now preggo with twins in which she is leaning towards to aborting them. When I heard this, my heart hurt and my stomach just dropped. The population that comes through our office you would not believe or I can not believe how many want to use abortion as their birth control. I just want to slap them and say don't you know what causes pregnany -well stop doing it!! And maybe say a few other things. But nevertheless, I have seen this time and time again with my patients. It always hits me a bit hard! So please pray for this lady - sorry can not mention any names or anything due to privacy.
Well I better get going and get some chores done....I did my errands yesterday, so now time to mow the grass, clean the house and wash the truck! Then I will spend the rest of my time catching up on some scrapbooking!!
I pray you all have a wonderful Labor Day!!

PS - only 10 more days until we will find out if we are having a boy or girl!!