Colorado Visit #2: Random Pictures & Events

Awww Colorado, how we miss you....

View of Denver from Daniel's Gate Park

My SIL, Kimberly and Linden

My Dad, Grandma E., and I went to a Rockies game the first Friday that I came in. It was a great game (the Rockies won!) Very fun!

Grandma E. and I (I was 24 weeks in this picture)

Linden playing in her new pool from Steve and I that she got for her birthday

Our nephew, Logan playing at his first t-ball game! So cute!

Our niece, Kaitlyn watching her big brother Logan's game. She was such a good girl!

Estes Park on the 4th of July. We took a mini tour of Baldpate Inn and their historic key collection- very interesting. Nearly every day while I was in Colorado it rained, (which was certainly a welcome change from Edwards heat.) The fourth was no exception.

My cousin David's wife, Julie at her baby shower. She just had her baby girl Bella on July 11.

Colorado Visit #2: Ryan & Linden's Birthdays

This past month I have been in Colorado enjoying time with family and friends. Everyone kept me very busy, so I am going to split up these blog entries by events and such.

Ryan and Linden's Birthdays

I flew in on June 18th in perfect timing for Ryan's birthday. My Grandma E. arrived a couple of days earlier to celebrate both Ryan's and Linden's Birthdays. That Saturday we celebrated Linden turning the BIG ONE with a bunch of her family and friends! Crazy how fast her first year flew by...she is sweeter and more fun than ever! Lots of personality!

Ryan and his carrot cake birthday cake!

4 Generations: Dad, Grandma E., Ryan, and Linden

Sweet Linden, posing for the camera in her party dress

26 Weeks

My belly is growing a little more rapidly these days, I can definitely see a difference from my last picture at 24 weeks. I am also noticing that I become winded a little faster and that it is quite difficult to bend. :)

I am enjoying my last few days in Colorado before heading back to California with my MIL and SIL on Sunday. My best friend Emily is getting married on Friday so lots going on in these last few days! I cannot believe how quickly these past few weeks have gone. My family and friends have kept me very busy with Ryan and Linden's birthdays, Grandma E's visit, Father's Day activities, my baby shower, my cousin's baby shower, 4th of July activities, and now Emily's Big Day! So glad that I have had the opportunity to come home twice this summer for lengthy trips while Steve is in North Carolina, but oh-so sad that they are coming to a close. :( I guess this just means that we are that much closer to Steve's return back to California, where he will be greeted by a big prego wife! (Only 2 1/2 weeks now until his return!)

My niece, Linden and I

24 Weeks

Currently I am back in Colorado for my second trip this summer while Steve is in North Carolina. I have been very spoiled since I have been home and it has been nice to be in a house with people to talk to, not just a cat. :) I have many pictures to share but will do so when I return to California (it will give me something to do the week and a half before Steve returns!) Here is a current picture taken last week of me at 24 weeks! Now I am beginning to look soccer ball size. :) So fun, and still feeling really good!

Summer Movies 2009

I haven't seen a single movie in theaters so far this summer with Steve being gone...I know that my upcoming trip to Colorado will change that though. :) Here are some of the movies I am looking forward to:

• "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" (Steve saw it- not the greatest review, probably Netflix)
• "Star Trek" (never followed the shows, but I've heard great things about it, again Netflix)
• "Terminator Salvation" (Steve had me watch the 3 previous Terminators since they featured the wonderful Antelope Valley desert, Netflix)
• "Up" (planning on seeing this with family in Colorado!)
• "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" (I have to see this one, as a large majority of it was filmed right here at Edwards AFB. In fact, one of our friends flew the B-1 (decepticon) for the movie. Hope to see it in Colorado!)
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Been waiting for this one FOREVER! I know I'm a dork. Maybe see it when Steve gets back from NC?)

Steve Update

Steve just completed week 9 of his 15 week TDY in North Carolina. We are both hoping that the last 6 weeks will fly by quickly. (I cannot wait to see him!) I think it has been difficult for him being away from home, living out of a hotel room, and eating out a little too often. He seems to be enjoying what he is learning and has made some Army friends. :) His cousin Lauren and her new husband live in Chapel Hill so he has had the chance to meet them a couple of times in Raleigh. Last weekend Steve's parents came to visit and I know that it was encouraging for him to see familiar faces and to get away from Fort Bragg for awhile. Here are a couple of Steve's mom's pictures from their trip.

Outside of Steve's hotel on post (at least its GREEN)

Visiting Duke University, Bob and Steve

I like this one! Steve and his parents took a trip to Babies R Us :)

21 Weeks

Week 21 and feeling great! Our baby has been doing some kickboxing lately- hopefully this is not an indicator of what he will be doing later in the pregnancy (or that he will be crazy hyperactive as a child.) I am finally wearing a few maternity tops- I had been putting if off as long as possible. :)