First I'll address the most important event. Last week was our second doctor's appointment in which we were able to hear the baby's heart beat. I don't know how to even explain what my emotions were at the time. But hearing that rhythmic throbbing on the speaker of that little heart beat was one of the awe-some moments I will have in my life. I can't wait to meet this little person and hold them in my arms. Along with this is watching Mandy grow every week as our little angel is growing.
This is 12 weeks along.
This is 15 weeks along.
We were able to move three more pieces of furniture from the bedroom, making the grand total of 14 pieces of furniture in our tiny living room. Now we have space in the bedroom to set up the crib and decide what other things we need/have room for such as dresser, changing table or whatever. The plan is to put the crib together this weekend once Mandy's summer class is over.
Also last weekend my family went on their annual canoe trip down on the Elk River. We figured out that we've been going on this trip for 15 years now. We hang out on the river bed for two days then on Sunday when everyone leaves, our group floats down the river for 8 miles. This year I think the group had almost 35 people! It was a munch needed break from reality. There's something rejuvenating about spending evenings around a campfire telling stories, playing games, looking at the stars, and eating s'mores. Thankfully I didn't get burned like last year, unfortunately Mandy wasn't quite so lucky. Here's a couple pics of the weekend.
On our way to vacation!
We float to our camp from the low water bridge.
Setting up camp.
Calm, quiet river from our "beach".
As tradition, on Monday of the trip when we are heading back home, we make a stop at the Precious Moments Chapel in Carthage, MO. If anyone has been to my parents' house or knows my mom you will understand why. Here is a very small sampling of the numerous pictures from the grounds of the chapel.
Walking path towards the chapel. There's a fountain at the end and the pathway is flanked by trumpeting angels.
Main mural of the chapel,
"Halleluiah Square".
Parable of the pearl.
Stained glass window of the psalm verse:
Ye though I walk
in the shadow of
the valley of death
I fear no evil for you
are at my side.
in the shadow of
the valley of death
I fear no evil for you
are at my side.
Two of my favorite paintings: The traveling magi and the Nativity.
Picture taken from entry way of the chapel.
Island and castle he built as a place for his grandchildren to play.
Yay for hearing the heartbeat! It's the best sound in the world!!! Are you going to find out the gender? Do you have any predictions? I was positive Lauren was going to be a girl!!!
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