Half way there!

Wow, can't believe I'm saying this, but we've hit the halfway point! I guess we should start thinking about getting ready for this baby to come! I finally bit the bullet and bought some maternity clothes, I can't deny it anymore. :) The lady at starbucks today even noticed I'm pregnant, so I think its about time I look like it. Today Ian and I went to a conference on cloth diapering and babywearing. We really learned a lot and think we will end up doing both! There are so many choices out there that it is going to be a tough decision, we will probably sample a bunch of different brands and see what works best. Soft and cozy baby is a small business, and she has a gift registry, which we are considering. The owner was very helpful and has a little boy herself so she has tried all her products, which is great. I have been reading a lot about natural child care (cloth diapers, breastfeeding, babywearing, alternate vaccine schedules) and have found a lot of useful information, so don't be surprised in future posts we end up deciding to do things a little differently! That is the way we roll!! My next post should hopefully include a picture of my newly purchased packers attire, can't wait to share it with you all!

Curious minds

For those of you who have been asking for pictures, here you go! I had my first patient (that knew me from before) guess that I might be pregnant this week so I figured it was time to show you all. I can still button my pants for the record, but it is pretty uncomfortable so I have succumbed to the bella band (the maternity pants kinda fall off still). Tomorrow we go for the 20 week sono (at 19 weeks). So hopefully will check out everything ok, although we've seen most of it already, it will be official! My work just approved video clips to give to patients on Friday, so if she does anything cool, we will get it on camera! Overall I am still feeling excellent, have tons of energy (thank God) and have felt her move every single day, which is great! We are very excited, still not agreeing on a name quite yet, but instead like to call her all kinds of weird names :). Put in your vote now before its too late!!

New Birdie home

Check out our new bird hacienda! Ours broke last time Ian filled it, and he was dying to see the birds again.

We got a new seed mixture so are hoping to get some different birds this time. Apparently our marketing department hasn't been doing so hot, we haven't had any customers yet. Although there is some pretty stiff competition next door, we are confident we will get our business back and booming! They can't resist it once they find it! :)

Baby W's first gifts

Baby W got some neat things in North Dakota courtesy of Aunt Lacey. The onesies are perhaps the cutest thing ever, Dad loves them. Lacey and I made the frames for our art project which turned out quite nice and I think will work well in the brown and pink nursery if Dad can agree to it :)

North Dakota visit

As most of you know, I went to visit my good friend Lacey in North Dakota for a long labor day weekend. We had an incredible time going all over the place, eating great food and getting to see a lot of neat things. We went up to Winnipeg, Canada for 2 days and really enjoyed our time there. Lacey and I always have a great time together and never get bored or lack things to see and do. Can't wait for her to come out and see me in the spring!

No midwestern trip is complete without a stop at Culvers!

Grand Forks Farmer's Market

Lacey and I feeding the Chickadee's at Assiniboine Park in Winnipeg

Downtown Winnipeg

Grand Forks Flood marker; 2009 was 3 from the top!