It's a GIRL!

We had my 20 week ultra sound today, and we are very happy to announce it looks to be a
GIRL!!!!
We are thrilled and ecstatic!!! Here's her latest picture :)
We're halfway there... 20 weeks left

I'm definitely growing

I've been growing gradually - but the other day I woke up, and there was definitely a lot more tummy than there was the night before... here's me at 5 months... :) I'm still feeling really healthy. No sickness. I miss restful nights, but am looking forward to motherhood. I do have a numb spot on my right thigh which is really bothersome, and hurts when I stand a lot (like I do all day at work)... apparently I just have a pinched/compressed nerve someplace. And I've been a lot more emotional this trimester. I cried over sunflower seeds the other day ... Oh, the sacrifices for motherhood - but hey, I'm willing :) I'm enjoying it though, and loving how much my husband cares for me and spoils me. He is so sweet... I am truly blessed!!!

The latest...

Well, I finally updated our blog with all the events that have taken place in our lives for the past 3 months. That was exhausting!
meanwhile... things we don't really have pictures of...

My pregnancy is coming along just great. (ok... I'll post pictures soon). No sickness as of yet, and I am about 18 weeks!! wahoo. We find out the sex of the baby on Sept 24th - which we really can't wait for. So, don't forget to vote on our poll (to the right). I've been a lot more tired this trimester, but I also blame the fact that I have returned to work. It's been exhausting. But, I see the light at the end of the tunnel, and I'm excited for January to come, when I can go on maternity leave, and then stay home with my baby! We have gotten all the major furniture ready in the baby's room. So, that's been really weird seeing a crib in the house every time I go up or down stairs. (again, pictures coming soon). But, of course, exciting as well. I'm starting to outgrow my normal clothes, and I'm in the in between stage where nothing fits now. Maternity clothes are just to big/baggy, but my old clothes won't button comfortably... Sleeping has been exhausting, with trips to the bathroom at night, and then sometimes taking hours to fall back asleep. I guess it's all part of that preparation of never sleeping through the night again. And, I have felt the baby move, and that is amazing!!! I love it!
Logan is still working hard at his job in security. Unfortunately, it's not his "real" job yet. He's still looking for something more permanent and challenging, that will pay him what a college graduate deserves. He has given up on police and law enforcement agencies, since it appears he's either too educated or too nice. So, we know something else is in store for him, we just haven't found it yet. He's been looking a lot into corporate security, fraud investigations, etc... The competition here in the bay area is really tough with so many people out of jobs, so we really need some networking help. If you work for a company that is hiring, let us know, and we'll search their job openings, and see if you can help with being an inside contact. We would be willing to move anywhere, and pretty much do anything, as long as it provides for the family. Other than that, he's been really busy working on many house projects and spending time with his adorable wife :)

Scottish Festival

Scottish Festival
We went to the Scott Festival on Sat. and had a great time.
We saw a sheep dog competition.The Scottish Guard and Marines

The Caber Toss - so cool

Bagpipes

Mom in her guild get up...

My cute hubby... falling asleep to the bagpipes...

August 2009

Our niece Haley was blessed on August 1st.

UTAH
We were able to go to Utah to celebrate my parent's birthdays
and their 40th wedding anniversary. What an accomplishment!!!

At the community pool with all the kids. So fun!

We made a family meal at JCW's... delicious!

All the guys went golfing early one morning.

Getting ready for the party... Here's Sam making that amazing cake.

Party time!!! And WE were the entertainment :)

Not quite the whole family... but here's most of the clan.

We had so much fun dancing...so did the kids.

We decided for our 3 year annivesary we would keep it low key,
and save some cash.
Well, that didn't really happen, but I'll explain that later.
So, we took a little road trip up to Pt. Reyes Lighthouse.
It was a long drive,
and a really overcast and windy day,
but we had fun together....

until I realized we had to climb 308 stairs to get back UP...
exhausting! but still fun.

Beach bonfire with the Przybyla's. Logan dug a foxhole...

July 2009

4th of July!

We went to the Alameda County Fair and had a great time
shopping, eating, and seeing some fun entertainment.
Plus, we just love being together :)

Here we are eating some big foods...
Logan found a monster corn dog.

I found a BRICK of curly fries... Actually, this is only half a brick.
A lady in line in front of us had bought the whole brick,
and decided she couldn't eat the whole thing,
so she gave me half... sweet.

Alaskan Pig Races!
so FUN!

Logan decided to volunteer for the hypnotist show.
Next time you're visiting, ask to see the video.
HILARIOUS!

Here we are, listening to some live music.

And watching the Roller Derby.
A men's and women's team.
ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS!

For one of our recent date nights, we went to Ross, found new outfits, and got dressed up. We went to dinner to one of my student's restaurants (free :) My cousin's daughter Lara got baptized!We got a cool new couch! We went for a visit to Auburn to see Simon, Scott and Amanda. While we were there we played with Simon, had a s'mores fire in the backyard, and went for a hike to a beautiful waterfall. It's always fun and adventurous going to visit the Hardmans.