Another good use for the Boppy

It's snuggle time.

Our Moose

This picture was taken at 14 weeks, 3 days. We are now quickly approaching 16 weeks. Ward came up with the nickname "Moose" since we met at the Blue Moose. It's crazy to think in 4 weeks we will know if in fact we are having a "Moose" or "Moosette". Stay Tuned.........

Here's a picture of Moose waving the wheat!

I Miss Beer!

I realize when you are pregnant, you have to give up certain things, i.e. alcohol, sushi, unpasturized cheeses, caffiene. I get it. I know the end result is worth it. It's just hard watching March Madness sober, especially when my Hawks loose in the second round! Then spring arrives and it has been so beautiful here. Perfect for a cold one after work, doing yard work, having dinner with friends. But not here-nada. This weekend Ward made the most DELICIOUS drink. It was a Moscow Mule meets a Brazillian Caipirinha-A-M-A-Z-I-N-G ( I may have snuck a teeny weeny taste).  I guess for the last 15 weeks, I have been able to satisfy most cravings, minus having a cold one. I know I can wait a few more months :o)

I miss you my friend (sniff, sniff)

Jack gets a bath!

Giving a cat a bath is by far one of the most unplesant experiences I've had. Jack, who will be 10 in September has never had a bath.....until recently. He in Thomas decided to get into a little "fight" while in the garage. Sadly for Jack, Thomas won by forcing Jack on his back and into a "puddle" of grease from the car. Jack smelled so bad and we were worried about him trying to clean motor oil off of himself so we gave him a bath. By we I mean I bathed him while Ward gave lots of moral support and positive encouragement.

Holding onto Jack with one hand, I scrubbed him down with the other one. He meowed the ENTIRE duration of his bath. It was so traumatic for him he also went to the bathroom in the tub (another object I got to clean that night). I'm hoping for my sanity and the sanity of others, this doesn't happen again.

For the record, Jack is fat and happy and no longer suffering from PTSD.

Sleepy Time

Wisconsin Summer '09

I can't help but wish for warmer weather these days. As I walked outside in 20 degree weather this morning, I started thinking about being at the cabin this summer. Now, it's not always hot up there (especially this past summer) but it's usually hot enough for shorts during the day and a jacket at night. Here are some pictures from warmer times.

Me with Ward and my mom

My Uncle Rick, 82 going on 22

Ward on his first Schwartzburg cocktail cruise

North Turtle Lake

A Bear! Where?!?! (At the Bear Bar)

A tree by our house. Ward took this picture.

Turtle Lake in the morning.

Dad, Ward and Dodge.

Mom, my nephew Parker, Dad and Ward.

This is the coveted Tiger Muskey Ward caught. It is tradition to try and catch a muskey while at the cabin. Ward put all the men to SHAME!

Warmth and Cheer!

Here's to warmer weather!

Back 2 Back 2 Back 2 Back 2 Back 2 Back

Six Big 12 Championships in a row-IMPRESSIVE!

Congratulations Hawks!