Fall Update

We've had some awesome weather!

Brian & Scoot took a trip to South Dakota with his buddy Chris and dog Drake. She did awesome & made papa proud.

I've been trying to get Lucy's nursery ready - it's been so much fun.
Heading to MI this weekend for my shower - so excited to see friends and family. My parents fly in today. Can't believe I'm going into my 3rd trimester, time does fly. I have been feeling great and hope I can say the same on the next post!!

I know, all these pics are of the dog but it's her time to shine! Soon enough she will be on the back burner..sorry Scoot.

This was just this morning on Lake Winnebago.

20 Week Update

Scoot left for training Thursday for 5 weeks. I'll admit, it was bitter sweet. I cried when she left but then once I began to think about all the things I can get done while she's gone, I felt some guilty excitement.
She is learning to be a duck retrieving machine.
Her first trip is late October with Brian to South Dakota - she's going to love it!

On the prego front, I'm just over 20 weeks. The biggest challenge these days is finding something to wear & the energy to exercise!! Otherwise, the baby is doing great and right on schedule, we couldn't ask for a better pregnancy.

Here are Brian & I as babies. It's hard to say what ours will look like but one thing is for sure, there will be no shortage of rolls...

Attn Moms - what are some of your fav baby things??

Good Bye 1st Tri

That was the longest 3 months of my life. Not really but when you're counting down for something time seems to move sloooow. We found out I was pregnant on June 8th. Right after the "+", Brian said, you better go get a blood test to confirm. When I called for those results, the lady said "it's definitely positive".

By then I was 6 weeks and had no symptoms. I don't remember exactly when the nauseaus-ness all began but it wasn't long after - it was morning, noon & night. I always thought morning sickness was wake up, puke, and go about your day...I wish it was.

Now into week 15, I feel a lot better. According to "What to Expect..." a symptom in month 4 is:
Continued Absentmindness

(Brian strongly agrees I have this symptom, I don't think I do)

I'm no longer able to comfortably button my pants. A part of me wishes I was one of those women who are happy to surrender their bodies to the baby growing inside, but unfortunately I'm not. The weight gain has me nervous. I'm still running 2-3 times a week but my eating habits have changed drastically. I have lost all control!

We have our next ultra sound 9/10 & if baby cooperates we'll find out the sex, I can't wait!!

Here I am at 15 weeks, I haven't been on the scale in awhile but I'd say I've gained close to 10...we'll see next week at the dr...stay tuned!!
Due Date 2-05-10
Jeeze that seems like a long ways away.

New Ticker

I had to change ticker...please see above.
Maybe next year Chicago cause we're having a baby!

1st Camp Trip

Over the 4th we headed up to Eagle River to camp. This was both Scoot & my first real camp experience. I'll admit I was a little nervous.

We pulled in Saturday afternoon stayed until Monday. I was surprised that the campsites were so close to each other but that was nice because we felt comfortable leaving our stuff while we were gone. On both the right and left of us were professional campers with their bagos and all. We just had our tent and boat. It ended up being very relaxing and Scoot loved being outside all day. We were afraid she might go a little nut-so during the fireworks but as you can see below they didn't keep her up.

Thanks for bringing your night vision contacts Scoot.

Trip to Indy

This last weekend we took a trip down to Indy (Brian's hometown) to see his Aunt Lucy & Mary who had flown in from AZ.
Lucy turns 91 this month and is as sharp as a tack. She is absolutely amazing.

Aunt Lucy & Lila

Little Lila & Brian's Mom

Lexi & her tiny wheelbarrow

Jackson LOVES his 4-wheeler

It was a lot for Scoot-ster to handle but she did make a new friend...Penny

The Edwards Homestead

I know, I know....finally.

Front

BackScoot took an eye from my snail!Kitchen with Laundry/Mud in backgroundKitchen into Dining

Dining

Kitchen into Living Room

Living Room

Kitchen from LRMaster Bath

1/2 Finished Basement

We have 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths.

Lots of room...we love it here!

Memorial Day 2009

We had a great weekend.

Mom & Dad flew up from Florida to Detroit, picked up Sarah & Mitch in Lansing then met Sam & Kacie in Michigan City. They all made the trip up to Neenah in the family truckster.
It was so fun to have everyone at our new house!
Saturday we did the "Sam I Am" run for a little boy with cancer. Sam & I did a 5 mile & the rest did the 2.5 mile run/walk (minus Brian, Sarah & Scoot).

I LOVE this picture.
Scoot is a kid magnet.
"is that Marley??" We can't go a day without that question.
We're going to start saying "yes, & you can get your picture with her for $10!"

Sam's first race!!

This was some old man's car in the parking lot...SICK!!

Brian took the guys out on Lake Winnebago.
Came home with 4 Walleye...
Good times...Great memories

Pup

This is our new pup Scoot.
She LOVES to sleep & always has those "puppy eyes" like she's been out all night.
Her favorite food is mulch and favorite toy is your pant leg & the rug, so glad we bought all those toys!!

Runs...

Goal = Sign up for Races
If I register, I'm committed.
These races keep me running, otherwise, it's all too easy not to.
When I do these, my only focus is to run the whole thing.
I don't care what my time is, just as long as I don't walk!!
It boggles my mind people pay to run but it's always for a good cause.

"Run for Home" 5K
April 4, 2009
29:48:72

Navarino Trail Run, 15K
April 18, 2009
1:44:30
This one kicked my ass. I was not ready for 9.3 miles of sandy, hilly, trail running. It was a beautiful run, just wish I could have turned my head to enjoy it but I all I wanted was to be done!!

Upcoming races:
Sole Burner: 5/9/09
"Sam I Am" run for a cure: 5/23/09
Chicago 1/2 Marathon: 9/13/09

Thank you to my husband who's always waiting for me at the finish line - I love you!