It snowed again yesterday morning. It was was coming down hard. It was sticking but also melting at the same time. It is now 9 am and 36 degrees outside. I think that I have convinced myself that summer is just a fantasy.

ARGH!!!

The last 2 days we have woke up to snow. It melts off everyday. Record cold. The daffodils and Lily's are trying to come up. I am tired of cold and am ready for Spring. Enough already!

It's a Boy!

I had my ultrasound on Wednesday. Brian went with me. Our little guy looks great and is developing well. He was about 11 oz. Average is anywhere from 10 -12 oz. The technician was trying to keep us in suspense for as long as possible but while we were looking at a side view his penis just plopped down and it was obvious to us all that it was a boy. We would have been happy with a healthy baby of any sex but we were also hoping for a boy. Today I am now 20 weeks and 1 day along. I have been able to feel baby move since about 16 weeks but the last 2 weeks the movements have been much stronger and consistent. I feel him move everyday. Very reassuring. After finding out the sex I became obsessed with deciding on a name. We had the name Darby in mind for either but it just didn't seem right to us anymore. After thinking on it over the weekend we have decided on REED ALEXANDER FIELDS. Now we just have to get ready for his arrival. Can't wait to meet our new little guy.

Cute

I was going thru our photos and video clips doing some organizing. I came across this. I just had to share. One of my all time favorites. It was taken in Oct or Nov last year.

It's Not Over

Tuesday we got a little more snow. About two inches. It started melting before the day was done and should be completely gone early Thursday. Better than the snow is River practicing his faces for the camera. He has a mad face and a happy face. He uses them a source of entertainment for us. I guess because we laugh so much when he does it. Also check out our new sled!

Finally....

First Camping Trip of the Year

Brain had a three day weekend for Columbus Day. We took advantage and headed to Cape Disappointment, our favorite place. We lucked out with some unusually fabulous weather. I think it made it to 60 degrees. It had been so cold it almost felt like 70 degree weather, almost. We had our friends Amaya, Jeremy and their daughter Chaso with us. Chaso is River's age. They had a great time playing together. We all enjoyed taking in taking in the sights, some light hiking and a day trip to Astoria and Cannon Beach.

JUST CUTE

River is growing so much. We put him to bed at night and he seems to change over night. He is getting to be so funny. He makes me laugh all day. He is so sensitive and caring always saying I love you and asking are you happy? He is really starting to hate getting into trouble. He can make the saddest face when he is getting disciplined that melts my heart. Always wanting to give hugs to make me happy again. His imagination is growing, I notice that pretending s something that is starting to be fun for him. We love him so much!! Even though we love to watch him change and grow we can't help but think it happens much to fast. A part of us misses our baby boy.

PRIEST POINT HIKE

New Years Weekend

CHRISTMAS 08

The snow stuck around long enough that we had a white Christmas. My Mom and Dad came up for Christmas Eve and Day. We had our usual spread. Mom was great and did so much of the food prep. Still in my first trimester, I was feeling tired but since I didn't over do it I felt good the whole time. My sister's family came up on Christmas day. We had our neighbors join us for Christmas Eve. Their kids and grand-kids couldn't make it because of the ad roads. River was quite the little host. He took their hands and led them to the food as they walked in. He sat in a chair and tried to sit and act like a big boy. He was so excited for the "party". We tried to do cookies and milk for Santa but he didn't fully get it. Christmas morning wa exciting and you could really see River putting together the concept of Santa. He wanted to open his presents but wanted everyone else to open theirs too. After he unwrapped a present all he wanted to do was open it and play with it.

Long Time...No Post

Right after Christmas I was feeling pretty tired still. I feel so much better now, but our camera is broken again. I would like to say it's because we have a bad camera but the truth is we are not very good owners. This time we were smart enough to buy insurance on it so I am going to take it in tomorrow. I have Christmas pictures and stories to share. Also a few pics from our first camping trip of the year. We made it back out to Cape Disappointment for a long, fantastic weekend. More to come...soon.