Fairhope 4th of July 2010
We had such a wonderful time! There are no better hosts than the Mauritsons and that Fairhope really knows how to put on a beautiful 4th of July concert and firework display. We ate and ate and ate, we swam at the pool, walked at the beach, we shopped for antiques (okay, I shopped for antiques), we went to the bookstore, we went to the water park in Gulf Shores, we had ice cream at Mr. Gene's Beans and skinny frenchy's at the coffee loft and did all the other fun stuff in Fairhope! We even went to alligator alley in Daphne to check out the gators where we ran into a guy who told us all about how they eat people's dogs and cats. :( Sadly, we also saw the oil on the beach in Gulf Shores and how deserted that area was; it's really devastating to the community and we hope they figure that mess out soon.
Band Camp 2010
Well, it was Patrick's first time at band camp and he did a stellar job. I think he played 5 or 6 different percussion instruments during the final concert. Maggie of course has 'been there, done that', but she had a great time catching up with friends who go to other middle schools. They had a good time and I don't think Maggie pretended she didn't know Patrick (not much at least.) :)
My Big Baby Bump - Latest Pics
So...tomorrow starts my 26th week and boy is this baby belly growing! The Bean is moving a lot which is fun (though I kind of freak out when he takes a rest for too long, but every baby needs a nap I suppose). First of all, I want to say that I JUST bought this white tank top and it's totally my normal size, but it doesn't even cover my belly - I'm not amused Gap - you really need to make these longer! For more fun, tonight at the gym a complete stranger came up to me to tell me how exciting it was that I was expecting and how great it was and she had her little girl with her and it all seemed fine until she asked me when I was due - she looked SHOCKED (I think she might have even done the whole extra blinking shocked look thing)- she said, "oh, that's gonna hurt, you're huge!" She just kept saying - September?! September?! Nice. To make up for it she asked me if I was going to be a stay at home Mom and when I said no, she proceeded to tell me in detail how she'd quit her job when her daughter was born (about 10 years ago) because she "just couldn't abandon her like that." She now works part-time and her child never has to ride the bus and her life is perfect. I attempted to share my thoughts on how that sounded like a wonderful plan for her, but that everyone has a different way of doing things and in the end it all works out. I then ran away before I was even done with my workout. I think it was best for everyone - the dumbbells were just too close to me and things might have gotten out of hand! Oh, people are so funny...
Summer Fun - Fishin' Time
Greg took the kids out to Eagle Creek for a little catch and release. They got one! And threw it back. A fun time was had by all...
Trader's Point Night
on this beautiful spring evening we decided to head out to one of our favorite warm weather Friday night activities - Trader's Point Creamery. We go to the farmer's market and then have dinner. The dinners in the field don't start until next week so we ate in the loft. Patrick did get tired waiting for his food, but other than that it was great and we look forward to many more Friday's there.
Carson's Confirmation
We had to leave Lexington in a bit of a rush to make it back for Carson's Confirmation, but with exactly 12 seconds to spare we made it in the church as they were closing the doors behind us! It was a nice service and we had a good time (and great food!) back at Mary's afterwards. The kids looked spiffy (though Patrick couldn't take his jacket the whole time.) They are characters...
More Lexington
While we were in Lexington, we also took a walk around McConnell Springs - a nice walk and even though Patrick says "nature hates me" I think he enjoyed it a bit. I don't think they are true tree huggers yet, but we figure if we make them practice they might grow into it...
Visit to Lexington
A fun-filled though short visit to Lexington this weekend. Brian took us out to Keeneland for breakfast and a chance to take a look at the horses practicing on the track. It was a little chilly, but a beautiful day. Maggie even tried on a fancy hat fit for the Derby at the gift shop - we didn't buy it, but she knows where to find it if she needs it.
Almost 19 or almost 20 weeks pregnant depending on whether you belive the doctor's office or the ultrasound people - at any rate - this is me. Not pretty pictures. It was the end of a long day and I was on my way to the gym. But, I figure I might as well share. Today, a woman at work told me she couldn't believe how I all of a sudden got big, that it looked like I was having twins and that she was 6 months pregnant before she looked like this - nice. The black is a bit slimming; I'll admit that in the gray sweater I had on at work I did look kind of giant. Either it will go like this in fits and starts and I'll have "growth spurts" along the way where I just sort of "pop out" more or I'll just become as big as a house by June. I feel that these are my options. I'll try to track the progress unless my double chins become too much and I can't abide photographs - or maybe we'll just do from the chins down. It's all excitment. The bean (that's what we call it) didn't give me heartburn too bad today so all is well. We're almost halfway there and we wait to can't meet the bean! (We should find out for sure next week if it's a boy bean or a girl bean!)
ISSMA
On March 13 the Eastwood bands and choirs went to Zionsiville Middle School for the Indiana State School Music Association - it wasn't a competition, but they performed and got some feedback from some college professors. She gave us that - "i can't believe you're STILL taking my picture" look. I did take a lot, but will only post one here and a short video. They sound really good! It's hard to believe most of these kids have only been playing for a year and a half.
science olympiad!
Patrick and a team from Eastwood competed against a bunch of other schools in the Science Olympiad. The team did well, but didn't make it to state. They then got a chance to try to get to state as 'wildcards' - they traveled to Lafayette and Patrick got the bronze medal in Ornithology and others got medals as well, but unfortunately they still didn't make the cut. Good job Patrick!
Only 13 weeks, but already picture perfect!
Arriving sometime around the first week of September, Bambino Briggs Buchanan! We're very excited and now just waiting to find out if this little bean is a boy or a girl!
Academic Pursuits
Patrick took part in Eastwood Middle School's Academic Pursuits Team - they competed in February in a competition with a bunch of other schools and they made it all the way to the finals! Sadly, they lost in that final round, but they did a great job and here's Patrick showing off his 2nd place medal (and with his sister's support - even though she doesn't look all that enthusiastic in this picture she was really proud of him!)
sledding at ft. ben
well, things have warmed up around here to all of 20 or 21 degrees so the kids wanted to go sledding. everybody bundled up and we headed to the sledding hill at ft. ben! it was awesome though i have to say a little scary. kids crashing into other kids. adults crashing into kids. they really go down that hill fast! at least maggie and patrick only crashed into each other!
maggie learns to ice skate!!!!
today was the ice skating out for the Indianapolis Children's Choir. the bad news is, i got things mixed up on my calendar and i had the end time as the start time and so she missed the party. the good news is that we stuck around and got to skate quite a bit before it go too crowded. maggie hadn't ever skated before and while at first there was a lot of holding on to the wall for dear life and falling, she persevered and did a great job! she worked hard (and i'm guessing her bum will be bruised), but she had a great time and is looking forward to going again soon!
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