Landscaping Pictures

We had some landscaping work done on our yard this week. We didn't do much to the backyard yet, but we got some trees up and cherry laurel shrubs for privacy. The trees in the back are bradford pears. Also notice the new patio we purchased. I think the front yard turned out great. They did flower beds, two oak trees, and a crape myrtle. Brian and I also went to Lowes yesterday and did some of our own work. We purchased a couple more crape myrtles and he planted them while I kept him company:)

A Chunky Baby

On Thursday, Brian and Laura went in with me to the medical clinic to check on the baby. I had a very small amount of blood and was nervous. It turns out, I have another UTI and the blood was from my kidneys not because of the baby. I didn't even have any symptoms, but the midwive said I caught it pretty early so that is good. They did an ultrasound on the baby and at 25 weeks he is measuring 28 weeks and 3 days. The technician said he was a "chunky" baby. Oh boy! He is already over 2 LBS. We have less than 15 weeks to go now and my only real complaint is the swelling in my hands and feet. Oh well, the baby is healthy and that's all that matters.

24 weeks and Company

We are now 24 weeks pregnant. My appointment went really well last week. They said that the baby was fine and that I am doing well. We are also excited that Brian's mom, Janice, has come to visit this week. We have been having a great time. She has been helping us pick out landscaping for our backyard and all sorts of fun stuff for the house. Yesterday we got some patio furniture and had bbq hot dogs for dinner with margaritas. Mine was virgin, of course, but it still tasted great. We went out to some delicious mexican food for lunch yesterday too. Tonight, Janice is making us home made ice cream. I can't wait and I know the baby will love it.

oh yea, doesn't Kasey look cute in his new lifeguard outfit thanks to Janice:)

Congratulations Captain Brian

This is a little late, but Brian was promoted to Captain June 1st! I am so proud of you, Bri. I love you with all my heart.


Here is a picture of Brian from the Air Force Academy as a senior cadet. He sure has come a long way.

A swift kick and a new computer

Brian felt the first baby kicks last Wednesday when he was laying his head on my tummy. The little guy was kicking away and it felt really nice to share the experience with Brian. Just last night before bedtime, Brian felt the first kicks with his hand. They are getting stronger and stronger every day. I started feeling the baby's movements at 18 and a half weeks and I have been waiting for Brian to get to feel our son.

Recently our Dell laptop has been giving us so much trouble that we finally splurged on a brand new computer. We got the 24 inch IMAC and it came with an IPOD Touch and a new all in one printer. We love the IMAC. It only takes a few seconds to turn on and off and the computer and the screen is really beautiful. We're still trying to learn everything about the apple vs. the windows operating system. So far, windows doesn't even compete.

I guess I'm a pretty lucky girl! Now, let's see if I can convince Brian we need a hot tub for our new patio and maybe a video camera for the baby:)

Summer Fun

Here are some pictures of our new patio and Kasey, Laura, and I playing in the little kiddie pool we set up in our backyard to cool off. Brian is the photographer, so unfortunately he isn't in any of them. I'll try to get him in some pictures soon. I am 22 and a half weeks pregnant and my stomach is getting bigger every day. I am also retaining water because my hands and feet are very swollen. We have been enjoying my dad's visit and Laura's summer visit here.