Memorial Day Weekend

We had a nice long weekend with BBQs, Rockie's Game, and of course....yard work!

Kodah and Balin enjoying their pool.

Joe landscaping around the lilac bushes and adding soil to lay grass seed.

Soil added and grass seed planted!!!

Before and After

Before

After...

We sold Joe's motorcycle this Spring and in return bought some things for the house before the baby arrives.  Joe put a retaining wall in the back yard. We also replaced the garage doors and were lucky to get the Entergy Rebates for a fridge and dishwasher.   So a little bit for all of us.  We both miss the bike, and we were sad to see it go.  But I know that Joe will get another one later on when the time is right later in life.

Joe has been extrememly busy building the fence on the North side of the house and has now finished that this week.  The backyard is continuing it's makeover and it is always fun to see Joe's designs coming together.  Here's a a before and after picture of the fence. 

The fence before it was tore down

AFTER - The very long fence!

A well deserved afternoon in the pool!

It's a.....?

The ultrasound was an amazing experience!  Joe and I were there together getting to see the baby's features for the first time. It's head, face, arms, legs, feet, heart, etc. It was so amazing!  Since Papa Fuller wants to keep the baby's sex a surprise, we are not revealing the info here on the blog. But, yes, we know and are excited for it's arrival in September.  If you are curious, feel free to email me.  :-)  And if you know how to read these ultrasounds, no, I was not born in 1972.  That's not the correct birthdate. :-)

Profile

Profile

Face

Foot

Wedding Album

For anyone who knows my mom well, this project is one that would not be on the top of her list to complete.  But she did just an amazing job creating/scrapbooking a wedding album for Joe and I, I had to post just a couple of pages to share.  I'm still just amazed at how awesome this is!!

Mom, thank you!  This is something that we will be able to treasure forever! 

Guest cards with advice.  I'm so happy I did this.  There is some great advice! :-)

Baby's Heartbeat

At this week's doctor's appointment, we were able to hear the baby's heartbeat for the first time.  Mommy needed to stop giggling so we could hear it longer. The doctor says everything looks good.  


I did need to get a few new work clothes as mine are feeling  a bit snug.  So, I started hopping for my maternity wardrobe and found some cheap deals at Burlington Coat Factory.  A new favorite store and tons of mommy and baby stuff!!!  Fun for us!

Happy Birthday!

We celebrated Joe's birthday last weekend.  We celebrated at home on Saturday, and then he went snowmobiling with a few friends in the mountains on Sunday. It sounded like they had a great time!  


Joe's Mom and Dad sent a gift box that was initially a mystery.  Joe's couldn't have pulled them out in any other order.  First, he pulls out a box of "Soldier Fuel," (energy bars), next was a Bill Cosby DVD.  At this point we were looking at each other not knowing what to think.  Then, the next two gifts tipped it all off.  The books "Be Prepared - A Practical Handbook for New Dads" and "Just Me and My Dad."  His New Dad package was a perfect birthday gift for this year's birthday. 

He also loves UTZ chips which can only be shipped out west from the east coast.  I think we were both excited for the 3 boxes of chips! :-)

The other cool gift Joe got for his birthday are these cleaning rags for his truck from my mom.  She gave me some for washing any surface and drying instantly without any chemicals at all.  And they are amazing!  I can now clean windows without Windex, and I don't end up with a single streak.  I highly reccomend them to any of the women out there!  Click here for more info about Norwex products.

Baby Update:  We have entered the 2nd trimester, and I'm still feeling really good.  Still more tired than normal, but no morning sicknessat all.  I feel very lucky!  We have our 2nd appointment this Wednesday, and we are looking forward to hearing the heartbeat for the first time. 

Baby on Board...

It's official!  We have a little one joining our family on or around September 18, 2010. Mom and baby are doing great! No morning sickness, still have an appetite for anything, and tired all the time.  Dad and mom are very excited for our new addition and feel truly blessed by this miracle! Baby Bambino's first pictures below!