Only Two Weeks to go!

What a turn around! It's like Chris and I always talk about: the pendulum. If you have a really bad day, you're bound to have a better one the next time. If you had a rough week, then a good one is on it's way. Thank goodness it's true!

This last week (week#3) was great! I accomplished so much. With the help of a kind yard person from the ward who didn't even wait to let me thank him let alone pay him my yard is no longer an embarrasment. I keep looking at it and wishing we had some better weather to go outside and play. It's fun. I also hosted my HT, Seth and his wife, Amanda. They are such nice people. We found we had a lot in common and not only did they set up the baby's crib (which was much more complicated than it seemed it would be) they brought dinner and invited our family to their home for Thanksgiving. It will be fun, I hope.

I was also able to get the house cleaned and relatively more organized. I think my biggest

accomplishment was getting the office back. Since we moved in September the office has held unpacked boxes and a zillion papers used for packing. The kids loved jumping in the pile and making tunnels, but I hated having to work around it or go through it. It was so annoying and took several days (due to an energy issue on my part), but they are gone. They are packed up in the garage ready for anyone who wants them. I've already used them severall times for sending packages!

I think the best part of the week was actually getting our doctor appts finished. I've been without an OB for 3mos. and I'm due in a little over a month. It was a bit frustrating, but once I got in it was great. Both baby and I are doing well. I have finally reached my pre-pregnancy weight and the baby is growing just fine. JC and EV also got their updated immunizations including the dreaded H1N1 vaccine. They did great and JC looks to be on a track to seriously overtaking EV in the growth department. He's huge and looks like he'll be tall to boot. Reminds me a bit of my brother Jim. He's a big guy and JC is totally headed that way. Yes, most of the dads have decided he'll be a lineman. Men and football, what can I say.

Overall the week was great! We did a lot, had some fun, progressed in lots of things, with only a slight draw back. JC got sick on Wednesday with a fever of 102.6 and it held for a day and a half. Then EV got a runny nose and an old man's cough. Of course, JC quickly let go of the fever and it's not showed up with anyone else, but we all caught the yucky nose, the cough, and the throat issues. I am the only one who ended up mute. What I mean is, if you've been trying to call, I have purposly not been talking on the phone. You wouldn't be able to hear me anyway and honestly, any voice I do happen to have I save for Chris' phone call. Sorry, but try email or just be patient. I'm hoping it will all be gone soon, especially since it's been several days.

Other than that, I got one more surprise. Guess what? I won't be alone for Thanksgiving. I

know what you're thinking: I know that. She's going to her HT's house. But it's even better: Chris found a ride home and he'll be here for the whole of Thanksgiving weekend! He's even promised to take me to the "New Moon" movie I can't wait to see. (I know, but I really liked the books. I even reread them. That rarely happens for me.) It will be a really great week. Hopefully this sick part goes so we can really enjoy the time together.

Hope you all have a great Thanksgiving! We love you bunches and hope you all feel the love we are constantly sending your way.