Wednesday, July 28, 2010

A Brief Rundown...

Okay, first off -- pregnancy sickness has finally worn off, just in time for vacation. Wootwoot! I felt pretty good for the long car rides, mini-golf and many other activities. I LOVE the 2nd trimester. Everyone keeps asking what we are having, and the answer is......whatever God sent us!! We don't find out the gender before it's born, and although it is tempting I decided to stick with the tradition. I mean what does it really change?? My nursery stuff will be the same stuff I've used before which is neutral, I have neutral newborn clothes, the walls are green in the nursery, and I just have to make sure we have a name for boy and girl. I can depend 100% on what I find out at birth, and the ultrasound tech can get it wrong sometimes. (Right, Rebecca?:) I really like the surprise at the end. Brad would have found out this time, though, if I hadn't preferred to wait. I think I'll stay strong through future ultrasounds. :) Summer will be over soon for the school kids, so we're preparing for second grade. And although I wish I was more like my super go-get-it-done friends, I am relaxing as often as possible. So, many projects are waiting for me around the house. Maybe I'll get some done before baby??



In June the Ginn Family visited us from North Carolina. We visited a couple of nearby state parks and the guys golfed. Below are some pics from Stuarts Park where there is a slippery swimming area in the river.
Bethany
Mallory

Aunt Heather with Jaxson and Mallory


Throwing rocks was fun for the younger ones


Here is Hannah....4 yrs old now.


Melanie and Mallory cuddling for movie night
June 30 my nephew, Ranger, was born. We got to visit him when he was 2 weeks old, and I finally was able to visualize having a newborn soon.
We forget how tiny and squooshy and perfect they are.
In early July, my mom, sister and myself had a bridal shower for Heather, with a WVU theme.
In mid-July our family took a vacation south. First we visited my brother's family, then some friends in NC ( Manns, Millers, etc.), and then headed on to Myrtle Beach, SC to have our beach week with Brad's parents and siblings and their families. I didn't take too many pics, but the humidity was off the charts, hence the foggy picture below.
It was so much fun, and relaxing, too.

We drove back north on Friday evening to be able to attend Heather's wedding in Oakland, MD. I like this picture of her and my dad. It was a beautiful day. We're happy for her and Jared.

Look at that view as they walked back down the "aisle". Beautiful!


7 comments:

Natalie said...

What a fun tradition you and the Ginn's have going. I am excited for you to be filling better and able to enjoy the summer vacations. And am glad you are resting this summer, definitely what you SHOULD be doing!

Twinmomwv said...

Looks like you guys are having a fun and memorable summer! So glad you have moved out of the morning sickness. I always feel it's a momentous occasion. I didn't even know that Heather was engaged! Tell her congratulations for me!

Deana said...

Heather's wedding looked beautiful. I am so glad that you feel better. What a blessing. Ranger is adorable. Maybe you will have a little boy!!! Are you looking forward for school to start?

Staceroo said...

Hooray for no more morning sickness! One less hurdle to your bundle of joy.

The Coles said...

Congratulations on the pregnancy! I am glad you are feeling better!

erin sheely said...

oh my WORD where have i been?! congratulations mandy!!! i am so so happy for you! i am glad you are feeling better. hurray for baby #3!!!!!!

Moffitt Family said...

Stay strong Mandy - I wanted to be surprised too, but was too weak to hold out. Actually, all the Dr. had to say was "Do you want to know what you're having?" and I quickly said YES!! (Mike wasn't even there - just going in to check after some problems) Anyway, I think it would be so fun to be surprised though! So glad you're feeling better and having a great summer!!