Finished Patio!

Here are some pictures of the completed patio. We are still working on planting some trees and puttting decomposed granite in the back part by the fence.

Here is a picture from the back door


Here are a few others. We can't wait to have company to help us enjoy it.

New Patio

We have been talking about what we wanted to do with the backyard since we moved in February. We finally did something about it this week. I contacted someone on Saturday evening and he was out in less than an hour to look at it. He said he could start on Monday, but then ended up calling back later that night to see if he could start digging up the grass and mulch on Sunday. Of course, I said sure!! Two guys came out on Sunday and got the ground ready and were going to start the rock, but a flat tire on their trailer prevented that from happening. They showed up bright an early on Monday morning with the materials and 4 more guys and got to work. They did most of the work yesterday and are finishing up right now. It looks great.

This is a picture I just took through the back door window....didn't want them to think I was crazy taking pictures of them working :)



Anyway, they are working on one last section and filling the gaps with sand and then they will be done. Not bad for 2 1/2 days work...more than we would have ever gotten done on our own, plus it is so much nicer to watch the progress from the comforts of the air conditioning!

I will post completed pictures once we get the patio furniture on it and stuff, possibly later tonight or tomorrow.

We can't wait to actually use it tomorrow night when friends are coming over and then next week while Mom, Jessica and the kids are here!

23 Week Appointment

I'm sorry this is going to be short, but I have a lot of things to do before the end of the school year. My appointment on Thursday went well. They are no longer calling it previa, but instead are classifying it as low-lying. They are hoping that it continues to move up in the next few weeks. I go again on June 23rd for the lovely glucose test. Fun times!! Good thing I like orange stuff!

Here are a few ultrasound pictures that were taken.

Her Foot


Profile Shot


ONLY 4 MORE DAYS OF SCHOOL!!!

21 Week Picture

These pictures were taken last Wednesday when I was 21 1/2 weeks.





The school year is winding down and we only have 8 days with kids left. The countdown to the end of the year is a little different for me this year since I have resigned and will be staying home for at least next year. Hopefully it will be more than that, but we will see what next summer brings. I have yet to start packing up my stuff from the past 10 years. I guess I better get on that. Next Friday will be here before I know it. It will be bitter sweet. I really do love my job and the people I work with, but am super excited about staying home with our new bundle of joy next year.

My next appointment is this Thursday. We are looking forward to seeing how much she has grown since last month.

Lots of Kicks

This weekend she decided to make her presence known. She was kicking a lot yesterday. So much so that I could feel her on the outside too. Unfortunately, Danny was at a swim meet all day yesterday and by the time he got home she was worn out and must have been sleeping. It is definitely weird to be able to feel her on the outside as well as the inside now.

I have an appointment next week so I should have more pictures. And hopefully he will say the placenta previa is no longer an issue.

Latest Appointment

I had a dr appointment Monday morning and here are the latest pictures. He confirmed that it was a girl, which is good since the pink stuff was adding up quickly. She is measuring right on schedule for her late September appearance.



He did diagnose me with placenta previa, but wasn't too concerned about it at this point because I am only 18 weeks. As long as there is no bleeding then I'm good and I haven't had any so that is good. The good news about that diagnoses is that he will have to check on it at my next appointment which means another ultrasound! Hopefully all will be good by then.

I think I have felt her kick, but I'm not 100% sure. Hopefully in the next few weeks I'll be able to tell for sure.

Here is a face picture...you can even make out her eyebrow.




Here she is showing off her toes

Swine Flu Outbreak

I'm not sure if this has become as big a deal up North as it has in Texas, but just wanted you to know that neither of us are sick. Our district did make the decision to cancel quite a few things including all swimming until May 11th or further notice. Fort Worth closed all schools until May 11th as well. Not sure what ours will decide to do, but as of now we are open. I just heard at lunch that there are 4 probable cases in our district so that may change.

I have sick days that I can use if I want to but don't have plans to unless I notice that kids around me are coughing, sneezing, etc. Our school nurse told me today she would be more worried about me if we had a case of chicken pox on campus...at least at this point. So for now it is business as usual without swim practice.