Where has the summer gone?

I can't believe summer is almost over... There was so much I wanted to get done. I have about one week left before I need to start getting things ready for school and we will be out of town for half of it... I was really hoping to finish my Hawaii scrapbook this summer. I am so behind in all of my scrapbooks and I know once the baby is here I won't have any time.

I think I have finally started feeling a little better over the past couple of days. And finally I have started to be able to eat a little more, so that is good!

We have guests from Taiwan (missionary friends of Justins) coming to stay with us this weekend, so I need to get back to cleaning my house and then bathing my dogs. What fun!!

Lake Okoboji - Lots of pictures

We went up to Lake Okoboji, IA for a few days. I have some relatives that live up there. The 7 0f us rode in my mom's van. It was a little crowded... Here is my niece on the way up there. We went to the Emporium - tourist shopping area to look around. This is my husband trying on hats.

We went to a little theme park called Arnold's Park for the kids to ride rides. It was really hot!

Here is my mom, Evan, Justin, Ryan and Grace riding the train. My sister and I sat it out.

Grace and Evan riding boats. Grace rode several rides, even a little roller coaster. She loved it. It took Evan a little while to like them.

Arnold's Park is right along the lake.

Every time we go back we eat at Mrs. Lady's. Its a Mexican Restaurant. Ryan is eating an "insane" taco, which he finished most of it.

Sara, Ryan, Justin and I went and played miniature golf. I actually got 2nd... usually I am last!

Justin and I were THRILLED they had a shaved ice place. We got Ryan and Sara hooked on them too. In 48 hours Justin and I each had 4, Sara and Ryan had 3. Grace loved them as well!

At the hotel before we were heading out to go on the boat.

It was a little cool at first when we went out!

Evan is helping Ryan drive the boat. Then its Sara, my mom, and my Aunt Jan (my mom's twin)

Grace loved her first experience boating. She kept telling her dad to go faster!

Evan preferred to go slow...

Justin skiing.

We went to the Barefoot bar for some drinks to cool off.

Overall, we had a fun time... It was nice to get away for a few days.

15 weeks

Here is a picture of me at 15 weeks. Not the greatest picture. I think my stomach looks bigger in person. All of my pants officially do not fit me now, so I have started using rubber bands. Tomorrow through Sunday we are going up to my aunts to go boating, swimming, etc. Hopefully one of my swimsuits will work... I can't believe how fast the summer is flying by... There is so much I want to get done still.

2 down 4 to go

So, my husband is away at work camp with the high school youth from church up in Wisconsin. I hate staying by myself especially at night. I worry and get scared at every noise... I have made it two nights so far, but still have 4 more to go. He is coming home Saturday. Then in about 3 or 4 weeks he leaves again for a week of church camp. I had all of these plans to get things done while he was gone, but unfortunately haven't done much. I did start registering for some baby stuff, because my sister had the day off yesterday to go with me. Now, on to cleaning and laundry... Luckily I am starting to feel better and can get more accomplished than laying around and eating saltine crackers.

Yea!!! It's officially summer for me!!!

Life has been so busy over the past few weeks. Between my mom and us we have had lots of visitors lately. I finally have gotten everything packed from my classroom and have checked out of my room. (Now I just have to finish unpacking our cars...) I can't lift most of the stuff, so Justin gets the privilege of carrying all of my heavy boxes. I can't believe how much stuff I have. Nor could Justin.

Last Tuesday I had a doctor appointment. It was so neat to hear the heartbeat. It felt so much more real. My pants are starting to get tight and some won't even button... I have started my maternity clothes shopping for later on... I found some great clearance deals at Penneys for the winter. Unfortunately we don't have a lot of choices for maternity clothes here. I have started feeling a little better, but still have sick days. I had to leave in the middle of church to throw up, which was lovely. But I did feel better afterward.

I have started looking around at things I will need for the baby. My sister is coming to visit in August. (She lives in California) and wants to have a shower for me, so I wanted to start finding things. ONce again, slim pickins here... Anyone have suggestions on some things I must have...

So Glad its Saturday!

It was great to sleep in today. I have felt miserable all week and actually don't feel so bad today! Hopefully I don't jinx it! My sister and I are still having to take care of my mom. We take turns going over to her house. It makes for some long days though. She can't put any weight on her foot until she goes back to the doctor on June 16. Then they will do more x-rays and see how she is healing.

We have 6 more days of school and they will be very busy. I will be glad and sad when the school year is over. Sad because I won't be at my same school to get to see my kids next year. As soon as school gets out I get to start packing up all of my stuff. Fortunately they come and move it all for me. I actually think a reading position will be better for me being pregnant than teaching Kindergarten. Working with small groups will be nice.

The day after school gets out I have a doctor appointment. I am very excited to hear the heartbeat.

I am going to go attempt to plant my geraniums now. I went to dig up the old plants in the pot from last year and found a colony of ants. There were thousands! I was grossed out! We sprayed and dumped all of the old dirt out. So, now I have to get all new dirt before I can plant them. I love flowers! They make everything a little brighter!

Poor Mom

My poor mom has had all kinds of things go wrong for her lately. Today is the worst. She twisted and fell at the bottom of the stairs, hit her head on the tile, scratched up her arm and hurt her foot. I talked her in to going to the ER. It turns out she broke a bone in her foot and it is shattered. So she is most likely going to need surgery. I have to take her to the orthopedic doctor on Tuesday. She has a boot on her foot and crutches. She can't put any weight on it. I just feel bad for her... Say a prayer for her and her surgery. She is scared of having surgery...