27 Weeks

Summer has just started and I am already looking forward to the fall. No not only because Joe will be here but we can stop running around. I am sure like most of you, we too have been hit with graduations, weddings, showers and birthdays. It is amazing how much of that stuff eats up your time. Don't get me wrong I think it is important to go to these things and I wouldn't have it any other way I am just amazed at how much time goes into each function both preparing for it and actually attending it.

The nice part about the past few weekends is that we have gotten to see some family that we haven't seen in a very long time. I love just sitting around and talking about things. I loved listening to the plans that our graduates have for their future. I love talking about good old memories of fishing trips and blue jump suits. I enjoyed the big 5 year old saying, " Oh, I really like this!" after each and every gift she opened. It makes me smile that the little boy who wished with all his heart finally had a dream come true. It gave me chills as the father of the bride stood and made a very emotional speech about his only daughter. These moments are priceless just as our family is priceless. Families go through highs and lows but the great thing is that we have each other no matter what.
This is something that Jeff and I hope that we can pass on to Baby Joe. That no matter what you will always have us. And once in a while stop and take in this family you have been given. The are a wonderful and caring group that you have been blessed with.


Baby Stuff
We went to the doctor today. Dr. G had us come in for another ultrasound. We needed to check in a couple of things that the Ultrasound Tech. couldn't locate at week 19.
1. Joe does have a face. When we were watching him move around on the screen we watched him put his foot in his mouth. (He is his Father's son) I do think this is a trait that comes from my side of the family but I will have you know that I never did that but I could mention 4 other people in my family who could put their feet into their mouths when they were very little.
2. Baby Joe is a Boy. Sorry Grandma Candy. We saw his parts again.
3. Joe has a stomach. Because he was so little it was hard to find his stomach during the week 19 ultrasound.
4. Joe has a measuring weight of 3 pounds. Most babies at this time weigh about 2 pounds. This means that Dr. G is now calling him Buddha Baby. He is going to be a big baby if he keeps growing that this rate. EEEK!
The plus side is that I am all baby so in a perfect world I should be able to drop that weight at a good rate.

Jeff Moments
Jeff and I will be attending birthing classes this coming weekend. Let's just say he is having a hard time finding the silver lining in this coming weekend. Wish him luck! Well, maybe wish me luck since I will have to listen to him the whole time. If some of you remember when we were going through our "Marriage Classes" Jeff did not do so well when we talked about natural family planning. He got up and hid in the bathroom until the class was over.


*** The picture aboce is Joe at 27 weeks. This is a front few of his face.