CRAVINGS...

my latest craving is actually pretty darn convenient. APPLES. what better time of year to be craving a juicy apple then the FALL? My class trip to the apple orchard will come at just the right time! Red Delicious are my apple of choice right now...but I wouldn't turn any variety away (even Granny Smith apples which i typically turn my nose up at). I am also loving every tomato that Jim (dave's dad) has grown in his garden and sent my way. Sometimes I eat those like apples also!!!

my dad came home from Jefferson Hospital today. He is recovering very well from his spinal surgery. We are glad to have him home!

Happy Labor day to all!
back to my apple...

The Growing Belly...

Here is a pic of the growing belly. I keep reading that I should probably not be showing at this point with a first pregnancy. HMMMMMM....why in the world do none of my pants fit? My hair rubber bands have come in awfully handy for buttoning up pants! At "back to school" the parents are going to think that I went to one too many BBQ's this summer!

Ultra Sound, etc!!!!

WOW...so fun seeing little BP move around and wave to us! We had an ultra sound at my 11 week appointment. I think seasoned moms forget to tell expecting moms the uncomfortable part though - you have to have that full bladder before the ultrasound and then a tech pushing and moving the probe around your stomach is the added fun! It sure is worth it though to see that picture! Relief comes afterward when you get to head directly to the bathroom!!! After 5 minutes of straight urination - I was ready to rejoin Dave and the doctor - only to have them take a urine sample! Somehow - there was still enough to fill the cup. :) We just got back from a week and a half at Aunt Pat's house in Illinois. Toby surprised us and met us there too! It was great relaxing by the pool, on a couch (BP makes me very sleepy!), watching Michael Phelps break records, playing Phase 10 the card game (I am still undefeated!!!), or just laughing with our family. We are back at home now and I have started my "back to school review" camp at school. Dave is back to work and is pretty busy! Fall is right around the corner.