Our first snow

We had our first snow this morning. I think it started raining about 20 minutes ago, but it had been coming down for a few hours before then. I am just happy to have the first snow I've seen since moving here.

10 week appointment

Yesterday I scheduled my 10 weeks appointment for February 12th. I expect that they'll do a physical exam and an ultrasound. Unfortunately I couldn't schedule it so Danny could be there.
Really exhausted today. Didn't want to get out of bed, but I did!

Proof

In case you all didn't believe us when we told you, I have a picture from two weeks ago to prove it.

me so far

So you may be wondering how I am handling pregnancy so far.
Amazingly it hasn't been too bad. I expected it to be worse. Most of the time I am just tired and hungry. I'm afraid I am going to gain more weight than I am supposed too. Luckily, I am still going to my aerobics class twice a week when I can.
I've been careful about what I eat so that I don't get morning sickness. So far, its worked. :) I was okayed by the doctor to take my stomach acid medication, so I hope that will help me avoid it too. I've been very sensitive to smells, but that hasn't made me sick yet either.
Not really starting to show yet. It just kinda looks like I'm getting fat. Danny is going to take a picture of me and we bought a tripod so I can take my own while he is gone.
Next week I'll call the OB/GYN and make my 10 weeks appointment for the second or third week in February. That is when I'll get a physical exam and an ultrasound. I should hear the heartbeat then too. Danny probably won't be there for that one. I am pretty sure that the only other ultrasound I'll get is the one that will tell the gender. Yes, I am going to find out. Although I am not buying anything yet, I am shopping for gender neutral stuff. We plan on having a second child someday and want to reuse a lot of the stuff.
I have many friends around here who had babies or are moving and am hoping to get some things from them. A friend who is moving in May is going to sell me a bassinet.
Wow, all that typing made me tired. Guess its time for my nap!

Finally, the new post you've been waiting for

So, it isn't exactly that we've been busy, we just couldn't post anything on the blog until we were ready to spill the beans. Unfortunately, most of you already know.
Now I can finally say it on the blog... I'm pregnant. Yay.
I had my first appointment today. Nothing fancy, we just answered and asked questions. Going off my last period, I was told I'm 6 weeks and one day and my due date is Sept. 7. It seems so far away!
At this point I am still a little anxious because I don't get an ultrasound until my next appointment, which will be another month. Right now I know my chances of having a miscarriage are 1 in 3, so I am pretty scared but I'm just praying everything goes okay. I am doing my best to take care of my body and know that if this does end in a miscarriage, it was probably for the best.
For now, I'll try to be positive and just keep working toward Sept. 7th.

Forgot to add that Danny had duty today but he was still able to make it to my appointment. He asked questions and I was very happy to have him there. This may be the only one he can make it to, but I am happy he was there anywhere.
Sorry if I forgot to add anything else. I'll try to answer questions if I did.

Yes, I know....

The update is to come tomorrow afternoon. I promise. After that, I promise not to ignore our blog anymore!!
Check back after 3pm Tokyo time on Monday.

very quiet

Yes, I know its been quiet on the blog for the last few days. It is probably going to stay that way for the next week or so. We just don't have anything to say right now. I'll post if I come up with anything before the 14th. Otherwise, you'll just have to wait.
Thanks.

Happy New Year!!!

Painting Shadow boxes

I ordered a set of Shadow boxes from Target a few weeks ago. Although I ordered two sets, they only sent me one. Well, while I'm waiting for the other box I decided to paint my first set.
Our dining room is in colors of blue and brown and I couldn't find any frames that came in blue. I finally found this set of white shadow boxes for 14.99 and ordered them. Not my fault Target messed up the order.
Anyway, I got crafty yesterday and decided to paint them. There are ones smaller than the ones in the picture, but I haven't decided how to decorate them. For now they are just blue.
I honestly think they're adorable, but I don't expect everyone to agree.

Christmas Spirit

Its December 30th and I am finally in the Christmas spirit. :)
I've been watching ABC family today (and am so glad to have American tv with commercials), but the programing is a week behind so I've been watching Rudolph, A Christmas without Santa, and Santa Clause is Coming to Town. In half an hour The Incredibles will be on, which is what I actually want to watch.
When I turned the tv on this morning before church Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was on. Didn't get to watch it much though.
Well, Danny and I are trying to decide what to do tomorrow night and I have to finish painting my shadow boxes. I'll take a pic and post it when they're done.

Merry Christmas

New Style

I found these stylish aprons online. I know it is very "domestic", but they're so cute I can't help but want one!
Dominstyle
P.S. Check out the kids' ones too. They are super cute.

Another Picture

Here's a picture from me standing watch the other day (finally, a non-blurry picture!). Anyway, I'm still waiting for the ship's photographer to post the pictures on the LAN so I can post them here. Well, enjoy!

Qualified!

Greetings everyone! I know it's a little late but I want to tell everyone that I am now an officially qualified Surface Warfare Officer! I had my board this past Saturday and then I got pinned on Sunday after we pulled in. The best part of it all was that Lori was able to not only be there, but she got to pin me! Anyway, once I have some more pictures, I'll post them.

Substituting

I was enjoying my sleep this morning when my cellphone rang at 7:15 am. Caller ID didn't know who it was, so I didn't answer. They left a message and I knew who it was before I even listened. The school wanted me to substitute and I reluctantly agreed.
They wanted me to fill in for Mr. Jackson, who is the assistant teacher in the Kindergarten class. His wife, the primary teacher, was also absent for the day so the main teacher was a sub as well, luckily someone I already knew from church.
You all know how kids take advantage of substitute teachers. We didn't let them get away with much, but I was surprised at how much better they behaved when another teacher came to round them up. (Everyone helps subs at the school and it is fantastic!) It was a very tiring, but good day. I almost fell asleep on the couch at 4 pm (wish I would have actually). The best part of the day was that I got lots of hugs. Those little girls are so adorable. Even one of the 1st graders came behind me when I was sitting down and tried to massage my shoulders.
Now, I am watching Heroes episodes online where other people have added them to watch for free. If I was in the states I would just do it at NBC.com, but they have a thing against people in Japan. I am happy to be catching up either way.
Danny will be home very, very soon and I am excited. Yes, I know it hasn't been that long since I've seen him, but I really miss him. Since the ship has been gone for two months, the FRG has a homecoming ceremony organized and the first kiss recipients selected. I am too cynical to go. Firstly, I don't converse with those wives and second, my husband is an officer. He won't be off the ship until later anyway. I've learned from the past year and a half that there is no reason to be down there too early. I just get stuck sitting around and waiting anyway!

Busy

I haven't written for a few days because I have been busy with all my students and I've also been helping the Christmas program at church as the stage manager. I also just bought a Christmas tree from the NEX (and that comes with a funny story) and am busy decorating and cleaning. I gotta drag my behind to the gym in and hour and a half too.
How is everyone else doing?

Cat comic

Enjoy!

More flooding

I found this video that a girl from high school posted on facebook. For those of you are in Silverdale right now, this will not shock you much. For me, I saw it on the news but it doesn't hit home until you see it in the streets you just drove a few days ago. This particular video isn't too shocking, but if you go to youtube.com and search Silverdale flood, there is incredible video of Clear Creek and flooding at the corner of Silverdale Way, Chico, and Newberry Hill. All I could say was "Oh my God!"



I hope everyone is high and dry and the water is receding.

Japanese Kohlbeck Christmas 2007

Yes, I know Christmas is still three weeks away, but I can already saw it is not going to be much of a Christmas. I pulled out the decorations and there aren't many of them. I am not going to buy a live Christmas tree. When I looked at them at the Exchange today many of them looked sad. If I can find a decently priced fake tree then I may buy one. For now we've got a few candles, ornaments hanging from the fan chain, and a wreath on the door. Nana sent me a crocheted Christmas tree and I have some snowman she made for us last year.
In a few years our house will have the Christmas spirit.

Water everywhere!

Well, Danny and I obviously left W. Washington at the right time. Just wanted to check that everyone was dry and had power. Obviously you wouldn't be writing on the blog if you didn't have power, but I wanted to check anyway.
We hope everyone is dry and safe. I saw the pictures in the Kitsap Sun. Yikes!!