Ultrasound

So I got the results of my 21 week ultrasound, and everything looked great except that she has a small stomach. This could be nothing more than she had a growth spurt and the stomach hadn't caught up to it at that moment. So I will have another ultrasound at about 28 weeks to see how things are going. Other than that she is doing great. I feel her kicking all the time, can feel her through my clothes, and even see her move my belly. I can already tell when she has the hiccups. I am not so worried as long as I can feel her. In fact I feel her kicking now!

Home again!

Well here I am, home at last. I had a great time at Apryl's. I totally forgot what true humidity feels like. It hit me when I hit Washington D.C. Had me wishing I had thought to put my inhaler in my carry-on. But I put it in my purse first thing in Virginia! The first two days we just sorta hung out around the house and played games. Then we ventured out into the heat and humidity. We went to the Zoo, and we had an absolute blast! It was soo hot we had to drench ourselves in water every fountain we came to. It was great. The next day we went to the Aquarium and then to Virginia Beach. The aquarium was great, even lil Christian was watching the fish! And it was air conditioned!! After it closed we went down the road to the beach. We went late in the afternoon so it wasn't too hot! We all had a blast in the water although we couldn't do any real swimming because of strong rip tides. But we had a fun anyways! The next day we went to church with Apryl and Tom. It was a decent biblical sermon, accompanied with a lot of prayer and music. However the music was way too loud and I had a hard time keeping up. I don't think Ryan can even play his guitar that fast. I am defiantly grateful for Valley's more traditional style. The people were all very nice and friendly, in fact while we were there they brought Apryl and Tom meals and have been for about 6 weeks. It was good to see they found a good church to go to. We played more games that night, in fact, a game of Scatagories is what prompted me to write my last blog. So we had this category that asked for words with double letters. So I put Aaron (A being our letter). Apryl and Emily both voted that I was wrong (which is how a dispute is settled according to the rules...I think they were just jealous because I was winning). They both thought that a name is not a word. Knowing I was right I had to prove to them that a name is indeed a word. Now I am not so good at grammar but I at least know what a word is. So I got on the Internet and looked up the word word on dictionary.com. It said:
A unit of language, consisting of one or more spoken sounds or their written representation, that functions as a principal carrier of meaning. Words are composed of one or more morphemes and are either the smallest units susceptible of independent use or consist of two or three such units combined under certain linking conditions. Words are usually separated by spaces in writing, and are distinguished phonologically, as by accent, in many languages. Ok a little confusing! So I looked up the definition of name, and it said: A word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known. Eureka! There is nothing like the sweet taste of victory! A name is a word! Even though Apryl is still sticking to her guns that a word is not a name and a name is not a word :P Anyways, the rest of the time we spent resting and shopping. I got some of the cutest baby things on clearance and Apryl bought a onsie that said " I love my Auntie". So very cute! Wednesday I had to fly back home. It was really hard to leave after missing her so much for such a long time and having such a great time there, but I was missing Cris and knew I had to go home. My flight was pretty uneventful, with the exception that I had a one hour delay in new york and the lady that checked me in in Virginia only sent my luggage to Denver, but they delivered it yesterday so no big deal. I did get to see the Statue of Liberty for the first time from my air plane, that was pretty cool. I am glad to be home now and sleeping in my own bed!

For those of you who want to see pics, Apryl has some up on her blog and on her myspace!

I need your opinion!

So I am having a little "trouble" with whether or not a name is a word or not. There is a story that goes along with it, but I will tell you all about after I get some answers! So let me know what you either know or think!!

Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice!

I am so excited to be having a little girl. I got out all the things my grandma gave me that was hers or my moms. It all very cute and very girly! I am so excited to put my daughter in them. Oh, "my daughter"! That just make my heart flutter!! Anyways, all the things are all over 50 years old so I will probably put them on her, take a pic, and then I want to put them in shadow frames and use them as decorations in her room! I am so blessed to have such great family heirlooms to give to her!




On to other things. I am going to Apryl's tomorrow! I am so excited! I miss her so much! Its going to be a great time. Our friend Emily will be there too! Its going to be great! I can't wait for all the great things we'll do, the shopping, and getting to hold lil Christian for the first time! Its going to be great! Thank God for wonderful friends!

So if I don't post something, you'll all know what I am up too!

Also I need to give a special shout out to my BFF Mollie for being so gracious about me visiting Apryl instead of her. I LOVE YOU MOLLIE! Your next!

Amazing Grace in Action!

These last few weeks have been especially hard for a close friend of mine who recently had a miscarriage. I myself have been greatly sorrowed by her loss as I am pregnant with my first child. Over the last few weeks I have really seen God work in her and her husbands life. As a counselor at Carenet Pregnancy Centers of Pierce County I have had training in some grief counseling, but have never really had to be personally involved. I have been simply amazed by God's healing grace in their life. And I am reminded of what a wonderful caregiver He is! He has surrounded them with Himself, His word, and His people. I am reminded of a song by Natalie Grant called Held, one of my personal favorites!

Two months is too little.

They let him go.

They had no sudden healing.

To think that providence would

Take a child from his mother while she prays

Is appalling.

Who told us we'd be rescued?

What has changed and why should we be saved from nightmares?

We're asking why this happens

To us who have died to live?

It's unfair.

This is what it means to be held.

How it feels when the sacred is torn from your life

And you survive.

This is what it is to be loved.

And to know that the promise was

When everything fell we'd be held.

This hand is bitterness.

We want to taste it, let the hatred know our sorrow.

The wise hands opens slowly to lilies of the valley and tomorrow.

This is what it means to be held.
How it feels when the sacred is torn from your life
And you survive.
This is what it is to be loved.
And to know that the promise was
When everything fell we'd be held.

If hope is born of suffering.

If this is only the beginning.

Can we not wait for one hour watching for our Savior?

This is what it means to be held.
How it feels when the sacred is torn from your life
And you survive.
This is what it is to be loved.
And to know that the promise was
When everything fell we'd be held.

He has truly held them close to Him as He walks them through their pain and sorrow. He is truly Amazing Grace in action!

I love you Ryan and Amy!! Thank you so much for sharing your life with me!!

It's going to be a good month!

I have determined that July is going to be a good month. I no longer work at a nursing home...yay! And because I am not working right now I got to spend some quality time with my wonderful friends Amy, Becky, and Mandi. Yay! Cris and I just found out that we are having a girl!! *I really wanted a girl* Double yay!! The 4th was great, we had a great time with our church family and then we went to Cris' co-workers for fireworks. We had a great time and met some really neat people. Not to mention, being thanked for our service to this country by total strangers felt really good! Now I get to spend more time with friends *HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMY* and I get to visit my BFF Apryl in Virginia for a whole week, holding her new baby boy in my arms! After that I have four more days to myself until I start my wonderful new job. I will be working at the Madigan Army Hospital OB/GYN Clinic. It will be Mon-Fri, 8 to 5, paid holidays, paid vacation, and paid maternity leave! And I will be making more money! So, yes, July is going to be a GREAT month!!!

Here by popular demand!

Since so many friends are either abondoning myspace or have never had one, I have been asked to start a blog. I must warn you all that I have never been very good at this sort of thing. In fact I have made several attempts at having one, all of which have failed...miserably! Another disclaimer I must make to all of you is that I will never be grammatically correct and I will most likely jump from one subject to another without rhyme or reason! But if you are willing to hang in there with me, I am going to give this a try!

So welcome to my blog! Wish me luck!