30 Day Challenge. Day One.

So if you read Chloe's blog you can tell I'm stealing a lot of her ideas. I really can't help it cause they are really good and fun. I hope she doesn't mind....

Day One-Something you hate about yourself.

Hmmm.....there are a lot of things that I can say that I don't like about me.

But some of the top ones will have to be:

1. My constant foot-in-mouth syndrome.

2. My low self-esteem.

and

3. My tendancy to over-react and over think.

I honestly do try and fix these things but they are so much a part of me that it's really hard. I am by no means perfect, but I feel as long as I try and better myself. It's good enough for me.

V-Day. AKA 24 weeks!!!

So I stole this off of a friends blog.

I really liked the idea.

That's my only reason lol.

How far along?

24 weeks and 3 days.

Just passed V-day!!!

Weight gain/loss:

So far 6 lbs.

Kinda curious on how much I'm going to gain

during Thanksgiving.

Maternity Clothes?

I have one pair of Maternity pants.

But I'm having to use the Bella band more and more.

Shirts have to be longer.

Sleep:

Only if I have help. Which means Unisom.

Stretch marks:

On my thighs, other than that none that I can see

Best moment this week:

Going to the Marine Corps Ball and looking...

FABULOUS!!!!

Movement:

A TON!

She's going to be an athlete when she gets older.

FOR SURE.

Food cravings:

Sweets. Mainly pastry bites.

And mashed potatoes and green beans.

:D

Gender:

Beautiful baby girl!

Labor Signs:

None. Yay me!!!

Belly Button in or out?

A part of it is starting to poke out,

and it is starting to go flat.

What I Miss:

Being able to keep my cool.

I seem to get aggravated easier.

What I'm looking forward to:

Going on vacation in 2 days

and seeing her on an ultra sound again.

It's been awhile...

So as you prolly know we've taken an extended leave of absense on our blog. Well I'm proud to report that we will be posting more often to help keep you informed!

Lifesavers!!!

So here are two things that have seemed to have improved my life VERY much!

(Both are for my back)

The first is a foam leg pillow. I use it at night and now i can't sleep without it! It was weird at first i admit but after awhile it was heaven, I don't know exactly what it does but i'm thinking it helps with posture when you sleep and my back doesn't seem to hurt as much as it used to.

Second is a portable TENS unit. Physical Therapists use it and it was given to me by a Nurse Practitioner at the Spine Clinic at McKay Dee. It sends little electric shocks that trick your nerves into thinking there isn't any pain. And let me tell you it is a HUGE help.

Jill's blog

So i'm going to start up my own blog again soon so keep a look out for the new link and everything else!!!!

HUGE NEWS!!!!!!!!!!

WE"RE PREGNANT!

Roughly ten weeks we're thinking. I'm (Scott) VERY excited! Jill.... well, she is too... but not too happy about the morning sickness. We weren't able to go to the OB yet coz military health care is very lazy towards getting things done. But soon after our vacation is done we plan to make an appointment with a doc. I'm excited to see some ultra sounds.

Jill and I are expecting a girl. everyone else thinks its a boy. But who really knows their child like their parents? It's been a good time finding out new combinations of food to eat. dry macaroni... frozen peas and A-1 sauce... Vast amounts of Cafe' Rio...

I believe that we're going to be great parents in the near future. Our names for the little one will either be Genevieve Eva if it's a girl, OR, Dean Taylor if it's a boy.

On another note...

THANK YOU all those who attended our open house!!!! We are very grateful that you all could make it! And those who couldn't, we understand. The open house was a BLAST! It was very good to see all of you! We missed you all dearly. We are very thankful for all the great gifts as well! Everything will find a use for sure!

We'd like to extend a special thanks to Jill's Parents for putting it all together. Kelsey Riley for doing a wonderful job with the photo's. And last but certainly not least, Bob and Gerry Seely for letting us use their beautiful home for the Open House.

And Lastly, Jill and I are finally a family, and we are very happy. Her nor I could ask for a better person to spend our time with.

....Stay Classy San Diego!

K... so Right now Jill and I are on our way up to Utah. I am currently typing this up on my laptop using my iphone as a wireless router. (thank you jailbreak!) and in the jeep... pretty tight huh? I think so... who surfes the web on their laptop while in a moving vehicle these days?... people with technology, thats who. anywhosen....

It was Memorial day. very nice weather, an alaskan was present, and things were going very well. Jill and I needed to get out of the house and military get in to Sea World for free. So we jumped on the opportunity. We also decided to invite one of my young fearless devil pups, Lance Corporal Jones. (the alaskan previously stated)

We saw vast amounts of sea life and watched as a walrus played with his food. Jill was disgusted with the walrus while Jones and I stood highly amused by the sight. Fed the Sea Lions and some Bat Rays that were very fond of people and being touched. Jill also got to pick an oyster that held a very large pearl as an early birthday present which she now hangs around her neck on a very beautiful chain. All in all it was a very fun time. I will never forget my first time at sea world.

There are pictures of our Sea World experience on our Facebook. Check it out.