Fun playing with slideshows!

Just to warn you, I wanted to get some of these pictures up in a slideshow format and have never tried it before. After doing some googling (and viewing other blogs that I read) I tried the Flickr and the Smilebox types. I definitely prefer the Flickr over the Smilebox. It takes awhile longer to download, but the upload onto the blog is much easier and you can view it right on the blog! How awesome is that!

Enjoy the pics. We had a great Christmas and are looking forward to ringing in the new year with great friends!

Have a great night!
Season

More Christmas Pics!

Christmas Slideshow

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Delivery Date!

Well, we have scheduled this little guys delivery date! Mark your calendars for March 16th! I'm so thrilled to actually have a date and to share it with everyone. My appointment went good. My glucose test was good and I'm measuring right on, which is great. I keep telling Dave that I feel like this guy is going to be a big one. I'm already pretty uncomfortable, but I'm not complaining! That's part of pregnancy! I'm not supposed to be traveling and still have to take it easy, but I'm getting the hang of that. This baby is constantly moving, which is great because it is just a reminder that he's doing just fine in there. I have a growth scan on December 31st, to check on this little guy because of the Parvo Virus exposure, so please pray for my nerves and for a great scan. There is really no reason to be worried, but I'm in constant fear that something will show up. I feel like a first time pregnant mom, who worries about every little thing and questions my sanity along the way. I've apologized to the nurses at my doctor's office and they just laugh and smile saying that they know that I'm one of Dr. Friesen's top priority patients and that I can call whenever I want. That was comforting to hear that my doctor has my best interests in mind. Dr. Friesen is a great doctor, and I thank God for him everyday! He has made this pregnancy go a little easier, by being on top of everything!

I will post some ultrasound pics after the first of the year! Have a great Christmas!

Happy Thanksgiving!

I just wanted to wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving. Our Thanksgiving was great! We were able to spend the day with my family, eating wonderful food, and playing games. It was fun. Today we were able to have Dave's parents come and enjoy food and football! It doesn't get much better then that! It was the kind of game that put you on the edge of your seat, but we won in the end! Go Huskers!

When you spend time with the ones you love, you really get a feeling of true joy. To know that we are all so loved puts you in a really great place. To think that the greatest love is the love we have from God just blows my mind. Family for me is a great reminder that no matter how much we love our families, God is loving us even more! Seems impossible, I know!

I pray that this finds your family happy and healthy. I pray that you all have a great Thanksgiving!

Half Way There!

Well, I've made it to the 20 week mark! Praise God! This past weekend was a little interesting. I had been having mild contractions for the last 2 weeks that started to hit hard on Thursday. Friday I called the doctor and was told to sit on my rear with my feet up and drink plenty of water - the WHOLE weekend. Now, for those of you who know me, this was probably the hardest thing I've had to do in a long time. I'm in the middle of painting the kids' bedrooms, putting new furniture together and nesting like I've never nested before. So, thankfully Phil and Roma got the game on Saturday. (The game that I was supposed to be attending! It was too cold, but it still would have been fun! Dave still went - crazy!) The kids and I went over to their place for that and I did just as I was told - sat. It stinks! But I'm thankful, because the game was a nice distraction. It took until Sunday late afternoon before the contractions slowed down. Hopefully this was just a mild bump in the road in this pregnancy. It seems to have gotten a little better, so please continue to pray that they go away until delivery! Also pray that I learn to slow down. Easier said then done!

Halloween 2008

Fun at the Berean Fall Festival

Hunter, Abby & our cutie

neighbor - Delaney

Hunter, Abby & cutie Avery

My spiderman & Woodland Fairy

Halloween this year was alot of fun. Dave and I had decided rather then walking the neighborhood we would venture out to the Fall Festival at Berean. It was a blast! We were able to go with Dave, Courtney and their cutie - Avery. The kids had a great time and got plenty of candy to last the rest of the year. Our neighbor, Delaney was so awed by Hunter's costume, because with his mask on you couldn't tell that it was him, that I'm surprised I got a picture of her without her pointing and laughing at Hunter. It was really cute. If you ever need an idea for Halloween that is fun and safe - check out Berean's festival.