The stork has visited us... :)

Kyle and I have some exciting news, and if you haven't heard already... we're expecting a baby! :) It's still really early, but we're so excited that we had to share the news with everyone. It was a planned pregnancy, although it still took us kind of by surprise... I expected it to take at least a couple months to get pregnant, but I went off birth control at the end of May and got pregnant in June! We were surprised it happened so quickly for us, but thrilled to be starting our little family. Because I didn't have a normal period I don't know exactly how far along I am, but I'm guessing between 6 and 7 weeks, with an approximate due date of March 10-12th. I'll let you know the exact date when I know, I have a doctor's appointment in about two and a half weeks!



To be honest with you, I've been hesitating about telling everyone so early... Kyle says I'm being pessimistic, but the fact is I'm being realistic. As an ultrasound tech, I see a lot of happy couples with perfect babies, but I also see a lot of problems, especially in early pregnancy. I know deep down that everything will be fine, but the logical side of my brain is a little anxious. I keep worrying that something bad is going to happen... but I'm just trying to feel at peace about the situation (as there's nothing I can do now!) and just relax and try to enjoy being pregnant. It's in God's hands, so I will take a deep breath and leave it up to Him. :)

Baby Hall's first picture, taken last week! Cutest blob I've ever seen! :)

I thought it would be neat to share with you what I'm reading in my pregnancy book from week to week about the baby's development! Here is week 6:

Crown (head) to rump (bottom) measurements are used for babies in utero because their tiny, newly forming legs are bent, making it difficult to measure the full length of the body. How's baby measuring up this week? That crown to rump measurement has reached somewhere between a fifth and a quarter of an inch (no bigger than a nail head). This week also sees the beginning of the development of the baby's jaws, cheeks, and chin. Little indentations on both sides of the head will form into ear canals. Small black dots on the face will form the eyes, and a small bump on the front of the head will turn into a button nose in a few weeks' time. Also taking shape this week: the baby's kidneys, liver, and lungs. The baby's tiny heart is beating and getting faster every day!

Kyle and I had a great weekend at the lake, it was so nice to just relax and not have to do anything, especially since those days are numbered now!





Hehe this one's my favorite! :)

Chillin on the lake...

Chelsea got to come out on Sunday and join us!

Kyle tried to stand up in the kayak...

... and fell down lol :)

Kyle finally got his letter from Concordia... and he's in! :) We're so excited that he got accepted to grad school, he starts in just a few weeks. So many changes around here it's hard to keep up! He'll be doing school part-time for 18 months and then student teaching for about 4, so he'll graduate around mid-2011. He's going to be registered to teach two subjects, and he's chosen math and social studies. He'll be teaching middle school and high school aged kids, which I think is perfect for him!

This weekend is the Highland Games in Enumclaw, and Kyle's unit is going. I'm hoping to go too... just depends, I don't always feel so great these days, so a road trip might not be a good idea for me, but we'll see. :) I'll keep you posted!