Shy Baby?

Today was my 20 week appointment and it was a journal-worthy visit! We were only expecting to hear the heart beat, but after the doctor's assistant found out we couldn't get in to see the ultrasound doctor until next week, she offered to take a peek for us. After listening to the heart beat, and the baby was moving around all over the place, we all thought that the baby would be co-operative and show us what we wanted to see. Well guess who suddenly decided to be shy?! We saw everything from the face, the spine, the arms and legs, but that was it! Instead of helping me out and giving me a direction in my baby shopping, the baby mooned us, and that was it.

It is hard being disappointed since we got to see the little squirmer for 10 minutes kick and move, but COME ON! James, being the husband that he is, took me to dinner and Sees testers for dessert. Then I did some damage in the Macy's shoe department. This kid is already costing me!

Next Wed we have the appointment with the ultrasound doctor where we are hoping the kid will be less stubborn. If not, its grounded.

Guess whats coming around October 15th?

our baby...

Moose

The day before Thanksgiving, we picked up this guy as an early Christmas present to Cocoa. Meet Moose, a year old Chocolate lab. He is a total love-bug and Cocoa's new best friend. He can often times be found looking for food and trying to get into the pantry. He is a cuddlier and is working on putting on some weight. He is keeping us busy!

Guess who turned 27 today?

We are off to Utah!

Updates when we return!

Changes...

I have never been a fan of change. Not that I resist trying new things, or shaking life up a bit, but something can be said for the comfort of consistency. These last few weeks, our lives have taken a cue from mother nature. Just as the trees have started to change, and the nights getting cooler, our lives are morphing into something new, and I am trying to like it.

The first major change is that I gave notice of my resignation at work. Three weeks from now I will be done with this job forever. After many many months of too much stress, late hours, and other not so pleasant happenings, I finally quit. Probably one of the most crazy, scary things I have had to do as an adult. I am enjoying this transition phase and the freedom that comes with it.

With the end of one job, I begin preparing myself for the new one. I am excited, and feel so blessed to be able to say I found a job closer to home, with a family-like environment. I know that this job is an answer to many prayers. I will be able to do the kind of work that I studied in college, and they will pay half my gym membership!

The last major change is that James and I were released from our callings as Nursery leaders and set apart to new callings. James was called to be a Sunday School teacher for the 16-17 year old kids. Yesterday was his first week teaching and he is a natural teacher. My new calling is the Secretary for the Relief Society. I must say it is slightly overwhelming to be a part of the Presidency. I am the youngest woman in our ward's Relief Society, and yet they are entrusting me to more responsibility in a calling than I have ever had.

So now begins our new life. I am training my replacement, trying to figure out how to create the Relief Society calender, and nervously anticipating my new job. James is enjoying preparing lessons with a little bit more substance than the Nursery allowed him, and is being very patient with his slightly frazzled, but very happy wife.

Remember him?

A couple of weeks ago, I posted about James' cousin Mike Day making it to the Olympics. Well if you were watching, you might have noticed that he won silver!!! He was first in all of his heats and the time trial, and then medaled in the finals! Good job Mike, we are proud of you!