Caution Men at Work

Here was my view from my lounge chair in the yard on Sunday as Colby and Uncle Donny power washed our back fence. Next weekend Colby will stain it so it should match our sides pretty darn closely.

They also installed a back gate.

They were on a power washing spree that spanned the whole yard! They washed down the swing set, lawn chairs, bbq cover, bbq, and back deck! It was awesome to watch :)

While Colby and Uncle Donny worked outside. Dad S bbq'd up amazing ribs and garlic chicken for dinner. Mom S and Aunt Wendy helped me work in the nursery. Okay they worked and I directed from a chair. Pictures will be released once the room is complete :)

Colby and Uncle Donny weren't allowed to eat until they installed a new fan in our bedroom! YEAH! Last night we enjoyed the cool breeze immensely.

Poor Colby hasn't been able to catch a break from my insane "honey do list/nesting" Today he redid all the bark in the front gardens as well as hung up a new hanging basket. I think he is ready to go back to work.

Don't you agree the front garden looks excellent! Please don't look to closely at this picture as you might notice the hole in the front window. Freak lawn mowing accident... Luckily it didn't go through both panes or the cars or Colby!

Ah, but wait just one more thing! Latches on the back gate :)

I promise not to over work him this week or DSHS might come and take him away from me :)

Smile for the camera...

Here is a quick picture and video from today's Ultrasound. I will get better copies uploaded as I figure out the files...

Two Years!

Can you believe it! Colby and I have been married for two years! It has truly been amazing and I am very thankful! I am still amazed that I went out with a total stranger based on a Snook/Fosback recommendation! I will forever be grateful!

May 19th, 2007

I feel a rumbly in my tumbly

We had a fun weekend hanging out with Mom and Daddy O. Of course we forgot the camera but if you go to No. 81 rd's blog you get the jest of the weekend. While down in Olympia at the Farmer's market, I spotted Stewart's meat counter across the way and made a beeline for it. Colby questioned the price to which I responded "They bought my steer in 4H and I have to support them" to which Colby shot back " We have been paying them back ever since and I think they got the better deal." Touche my friend, touche!

As you can tell I won :) Here are my prized possessions and the girl was nice enough to throw in the reusable bag! How hip, the meat market has become!!

Who dat?

We had another ultrasound today to check out baby girl. Looks like she has her gloves up to protect her face. I figure this has to make Uncle Marc proud :)

After she relaxed a bit it she went back to sucking on her wrist. Hard to tell from these pictures but she has long eyelashes and starting to get a full head of hair. Baby S is in the 90% percentile with a weight of 4lbs and is expected to weigh in around 8lbs at birth.

The Dr. also made us a DVD but I couldn't get it to upload as I am technically challenged! Colby will have to give it a shot on Thursday when he returns from Houston. We start our birth classes on Thursday, I am sure we will have a story or two to share! I am getting so darn excited! Only 8 weeks to go!!

Chicago Downtime

A couple of weeks ago I was in Chicago for work and had a little time to kill on my way back to the airport. If I get the chance, I usually gravitate towards the closest MLB or NFL park. I have eaten several times in the resturant that overlooks the BOB in Phoenix though I have never watched a game there. What baseball purist could resist walking around Wrigley field?

Even though he butchered the song that my grandfather adored (it's take me out with the crowd), you can't resist taking a picture of Harry Caray's statue.



They had the door opened up in right field and I was able to get mere feet from the grass

All of the buildings across the street have continued the bleachers on their roofs. I wonder if they get peanut vendors walking their stairs.

Presenting Christy & Justin Rice!!

Colby and I flew to Bend Oregon for Christy and Justin's wedding this past Monday.

The lovely couple walking before the ceremony.

Delaney hiding from the snow and wind.

Heading in from pictures as the snow started to come down.

One last picture before heading to the lodge for the ceremony.

The ceremony was beautiful and heartfelt. Christy's Dad, Denny was the minister.

Posing with the lodge bear.

Liz and Myron after the ceremony.

Just married!!

Zoe and me

While Colby was in Las Vegas for Bowling Nationals. I doggie sat Zoe, our neighbor's pup. Zoe and I spent most of Saturday on the couch as I battled a cold.

Zoe enjoyed laying on my stomach and this didn't sit very well with baby, who proceeded to kick until Zoe felt it and it scared her off.

If she wasn't on my stomach then she was inches from my head.

Watching for her Mom and Dad to get home.

Why I miss living in Eastern Washington

Need I say more... Breathtaking sunset! Can't you just smell the sage and grass? Oh, I do miss it!

Craftin' with Mom

Two weekends ago I took over Mom's dining room and living room for sewing. I don't think she was quite prepared for all the fabric and ideas I had :)

I made my very first quilt for the baby!

Pinning the batting to the fabric. Mom's living room was perfect for putting the squares together!

I tried to get Mom to sew it but she was insistent that I do it all myself but I did make her sit right next to me for the final stitches.

Here is a receiving blanket I made. My new sewing machine has crazy cool stitches. This one is small daisy's.

Here I am with my finished projects from the weekend! I also made the twins blankets and pillows as part of their birthday presents.

Mom was able to help me and kick out 6 receiving blankets and almost finish the moses basket!

Currently I am working on a bird mobile for over the crib. I will post pictures once I finish it! I am getting so excited for the baby's room to come together!!

Thank you Mom for all your help and patience! See it only took 30 years for me to beg you to teach me to sew!