Kevin, Shannah, Liam, Lorelei & Delaney

My Facebook page reminded me of a fortune I got in a cookie a few weeks before I found out I was pregnant.  I usually don't believe in those sort of things, but this one I must have found particularly touching, as I saved it, even displaying it on the fridge.  It read "Good news is coming your way--it will be here any day."  Could my fortune cookie have predicted this wonderful miracle?  Do any of you believe in that sort of stuff? Before you answer that, let me tell you what my Facebook fortune cookie revealed today.  It read "Get ready!  Good Fortune comes in Bunches."  Hmm, this fortune leaves me sort of worried (especially after talking to hubby's Grandma a few weeks ago--those of you who were there and/or heard about her prediction know what I am talking about).  Does this fortune and my previous fortune relate to one another?  Are we the next Jon & Kate?  Gosh, I am all for miracles, but WOW!  Could you imagine?...

I updated the pregnancy ticker at the top of the page to reflect the due date as suggested by the nurse at my appt. today.  I calculate my due date as two days earlier, but I am not the professional, so no arguing from me!  Guess we'll see....

We had our first visit to the doctor's office today. Nothing too exciting (sorry to disappoint anyone). We met with a Nurse Practitioner who basically interviewed us (mostly regarding our/family medical histories, although we were surprised to find out her son, who is a Marine, joined/replaced Kevin's squadron in Iraq--small world). We also discussed the development of the baby, what I can expect from the doctor/nurses/staff, voluntary tests we may want to consider doing, nutrition, hospital options, classes/tours we need/should take, all of the basics! My due date has been calculated as June 29, 2010, although she seemed to think I would most definitely go over that date (we all joked about a July 4 th Birthday, wouldn't that be fitting?) Or, maybe the baby will share his or her Birthday with Grandma & Grandpa Snowden's Anniversary on July 1st? Or perhaps the baby will share his or her Birthday with the day we celebrated our wedding, July 3rd? Lots of bi...

Today I am answering the questions I am asked most commonly (by those that know about our little addition). How are you feeling? So far, I am feeling pretty good, actually. Although, the past couple of mornings, I have struggled with slight feelings of queasiness, which usually subside after I eat a little something. To resolve this, I go to bed with something I can eat the following morning (crackers, fruit, dry cereal, etc.). I eat the snack in bed, first thing in the morning (after emptying my bladder of course) and this usually helps me find the strength I need to start the morning routine. The book I am reading says even mild queasiness counts as morning sickness, but I know some of you would completely disagree, as I have suffered no where near as bad as you did! For those of you, I leave you with this thought: I am only 5 weeks along, the morning sickness likely has not kicked in to its fullest yet! How is the Daddy-to-Be? Daddy to Be is over the flu and back at work. He ...

I will never forget it.  I took the usual home pregnancy test the morning of Monday, October 19 , which I have become accustomed to taking (and failing) for almost a year now!  Hubby went to work early that morning and our bathroom is set up with two different lights, usually that early I choose the one further away, so you're not bathed in a floodlight-like light first thing in the morning.  I did a quick glance at the test (I've always flunked in the past) and decided I had flunked that one too!  Oh well, I told myself, there's always next month!  I moved along to the rest of my morning routine, which included turning on a better light to brush my teeth.  That's when I noticed another faint line in the test window.  I rubbed my eyes and tried to convince myself that I was dreaming this, I've been wanting to see this for well over a year now, I knew I had to be tricking myself.  So, I grabbed the test and ran it to better light.  Could it...

So, its been a while since I've updated everyone. This is due mostly to a hectic schedule for both Kevin and myself. We've both been working a lot, Kevin even spent most of his weekend at the office. Now, Kevin is sick with the flu (no it's not swine flu, I made him go to the hospital to have that test done). So, he's miserable to say the least. I am doing my best to take care of him and keep myself from getting sick!   Since Kevin was busy with work, I spent last weekend at home with my nephew and family. Here are some photos of me helping him ride his tricycle! He was trying to figure out how to pedal by himself Here I am explaining to him that he has to put the tricycle back in its proper place. We start to clean up He wanted to ride grandma and grandpa's bikes And I finally get him to put his bike back Also, here are some photos of our pathetic furs, enjoying grandma's house (all the pillows, spoiled doggy...

Yep! Our first niece, Natalie Faye is here! Kevin's oldest sister, Michelle gave birth to a beautiful girl at 12:28p.m. on October 9, 2009. She weighed 7lbs, 10 oz and was 20.5 inches long. She has LOTS of thick, curly hair. She is beautiful, wouldn't you agree? Here we are in the waiting room, anxiously awaiting ANY NEWS on the surgery Here is the proud daddy (David) coming out to fill us in Proud Uncle (this is the first event Kevin has ever been able to attend--he missed his sister's weddings, the birth of BOTH of his nephews, pretty much every "big" event over the past 6 yrs). So, he was VERY excited to be a part of this. Can you tell? Here we are with Natalie With her Grandma & Grandpa Fagundes With her Great Grandma With her Aunt Patty Proud Mommy & Daddy Adoring the new addition Isn't she exquisite? We just ADORE her! Congratulations Michelle and Davi...

Since this blog is to keep people informed, I thought it would be an appropriate place to answer some of the questions that are in my inbox, waiting to be answered (and have been for days, some even weeks *sorry guys*). What am I up to? Well, what seems to be taking over MOST of my time and energy lately is adjusting to a different version of Navy life. Recruiting is a COMPLETELY different side of what I know as the Navy. Just when I thought we did not get much time together over the past 6 yrs, I learned that it can get worse *and it has*. As I always tell my students, even adults do not know everything, everyone is always learning something new. You teach me just as much as I teach you. Well, the Navy is a learning experience and my homework assignment: trying to stay positive. Overall, it's not that bad. The first few weeks were a real eye opener. Kevin works all sorts of long hours, some days they aren't even the same hours. Some days he goes to work at 9 and ...

We're officially BLOGGERS! Woo-Hoo! Don't know if I am going to be any good at this, but figured since we're miltary, do not live near family and have many friends all over the place, I could make it easier on myself and keep everyone updated here, instead of repeating myself in several emails everyday! With this new Blog, everyone can see/know what we're up to! So, keep following us... this is a project I hope to stay on top of!