I know it's been a while, and I apologize for not keeping you updated more. It has been a whirlwind of a month.
President's Day Weekend CJ (baby Fischer) was baptized, and it was awesome. We were able to help Matt and Katie get ready by setting up the food, so that way they didn't have to rush home after church. Then that Sunday night, Christie was supposed to fly in. Now I say supposed to, because due to weather in Detroit she didn't actually make it in until Tuesday night. It ended up working out though, because then she was here until Friday afternoon. It was great to see her, and be able to catch up with some other friends for dinner on Wednesday and Thursday night.
A week after Christie left Breeann and Kevin came!! I love when they come because it is always an adventure, and we never get to spend enough time with them. Once my parents move here, we will be able to make trips up there just to see them, but it's so hard to go up there, and spend all of our time with them when I love spending time with my parents too! The four of us ate a lot of course, but we also went to a Spring Training game. Kevin loves the Giants, so we went to a Giant's game. Now, before you get too excited, we didn't get to go to their home field though, we drove all the way over to the West Side to the Dodger's stadium. It was still a lot of fun, and the best part was probably our pit stop at Denny's for the boys!!
Top Shelf didn't have a Pink Cadillac so this margarita had to do.
Kevin and Beautiful in our amazing seats at the game!
Our "normal" picture. Apparently I have to say that now!
On Saturday our friends the Hulkes flew in so that way Andrew could interview at Christ. We met Andrew two years ago when he was student teaching at Christ and Valley. Emily and him got married that spring, and now they have been living in Denver. We are so excited to find out if they are going to be coming out, but we are waiting just like everyone else, and praying for them. The six of us went to eat at Oregano's, Tyler's new favorite place, and then we went out to play some mini golf. The boys did awesome, and us girls had some fun!!
Our updated picture!!
On Sunday Tyler and I had to go to church for the beginning of Lutheran School's Week. When we got home we took Bree and Kevin to breakfast at another one of Tyler's new favorites, Chompies. Of course then we went to the bakery and spent $25 on cookies, brownies, and chocolate covered strawberries. Well worth it!! Sunday afternoon the boys played some video games, and Bree and I did some shopping. :) It was nice to be able to go out and get some new clothes with a friend who would tell me if it didn't look good!! We just stayed home Sunday night, BBQ some steaks and enjoying talking.
Monday morning came way too early of course, and it was time to say goodbye. I hate leaving those I love, or having those I love leave, but at least this time it is only until June. If only plane tickets weren't so much!!
Breeann and Kevin left right at the beginning of one of the busiest weeks of school for Tyler and I. Lutheran School's Week!! It is a week full of activities such as teacher vs. 8th grade volleyball, talent shows, reading days, dress up days, field day and grandparents day. Throw in the fact that I was in charge of the Talent Show, and my kids were in charge of chapel that day, and needless to say it was a very stressful week for me!! I tried to keep it light by dressing up to our theme days every day, but Tyler made fun of me. He made me take a picture so that way everyone else could see how ridiculous I looked!
Monday - Crazy accessories day
Tuesday - 80s Day
Wednesday - PJ Day (my favorite)
Thursday - Field Day (Go Orange Team!)
For the Talent Show the teachers decided to do a flash mob to Black Eyed Peas, I've got a feeling. If you haven't seen it before you should check it out!! It was a lot of fun, and thanks to Chelsea and Lori it was easy to learn, and the kids loved it!!
Friday we had to wear normal clothes, since it was Grandparent's Day, hence the reason for no weird picture. :) Friday night we went to dinner with our friends Jeff and Carlee and it was nice to be able to relax after such a long week.
15 weeks
Saturday morning we headed out to Orange County to spend the week with my parents at Disneyland. I was looking forward to this trip from the day that we planned it. I was so excited to be able to see my parents, and to spend some time at Disney!! For those of you who don't know, Disneyland is the happiest place on Earth. We met up with my parents Saturday night and were able to of course, go and eat. :) Sunday we headed over to Disneyland Hotel, and Uncle Jay came down from LA to meet up with us! Monday morning I woke up, and started not to feel well, but we pushed through the day. We were able to get tickets to see World of Color, thanks to staying at the Disneyland hotel, so we had plans to see it that night. I was so excited because it had opened the year before when Tyler and I were there, but it has always been so crazy to get tickets that we hadn't seen it yet. It was an awesome show, due to us standing there and waiting for an hour and a half, but I loved it. It's not as good as Fantasmic at Disney World, but I would see it again for sure!
On the Jungle Cruise
My parents wanted to celebrate Tyler's birthday with us!
We love the Toy Story Ride!
Breakfast at the Grand California
Tyler is ready for take off
The baby wanted to play too!
At least I beat him in accuracy
We were playing cards downstairs, and Goofy wanted to play with us!
The cool headboards in our rooms!
Tuesday morning I woke up not feeling so well, so we didn't a half day at Disney. We went and played a little in the morning, took a nap, and then after dinner with Nicole, went back in for Toy Story. Wednesday morning I woke up and was awful. I didn't get to go in the park at all. After breakfast we played Catan, and then I went back to bed. Tyler worked on some homework, and my parents went shopping in the park. We played some more cards, and then Tyler went to go see Dustin and Julie. I was sad that I wasn't able to go and see them, but it was nice to be able to have down time when you don't feel well. My parents were real troopers and hung out with me all day, even though I kept telling them they could go back into the park.
Thursday morning we all woke up up the lovely hour before 5 am to get ready to go home. For those of you who don't know, LA traffic is awful, and none of us wanted to sit in it. We were both home before noon, so it paid off. Thursday morning was our only whole group picture too, but on my dad's camera, so I don't have it yet. When I do, I will upload it!
When we got home I went to the doctor and it turned out I had an ear infection!! What!? I haven't had one of those in FOREVER!! I was really surprised, but it prompted my need to find an ear doctor here. Friday I went to the dentist, and that was so much fun. Saturday night I was able to coach my girls in a volleyball game, and we WON!! It was a blast, and it reminded me how much I love these girls and missed them over the week.
This past week at school has been busy, as I have been trying to get caught up on everything. I have let things get behind with Lutheran School's week, and then not feeling well. Plus I didn't have my aid this week due to her traveling with her son for his hockey tournament. I am looking forward to getting caught up today, as well as going to a cheer competition to cheer on my girls!!
I went to the doctor on Thursday and everything still looks great. The baby's heart beat was 153, which others (not the doctor) then tell me means we're having a girl!! We would be so excited to find out the bean is a girl, but I'm trying not to get my hopes up. Someone in Tyler's class even bought him a picture frame that says "What a Whirl, It's a Girl" because that is how much she believes it's a girl, and she hasn't even seen me!! We find out next month what the bean is, and we are so excited!!
I promise to update more often, and to start posting more belly pictures. I know there aren't many on here, but before last night I kept thinking I just look bigger than normal, not pregnant. When I was in the bathroom last night though, I turned sideways and I could say baby, not "fat" so that was a breakthrough for me. I know Baby Bean is growing strong in there, but for those who know me, waiting is not one of my strong suits!!
