Pictures from our visit with the Bechtles

Back in August, Jonathan's parents came out to visit us for a week. Here are some pictures of our time spent together.

At the park after church.

Here we are at Pike Place Market in Seattle
Peggy and John

Hiking around Mt. Rainer

JB and Me in Seattle

Profile of my baby belly back the end of August

It was a fun trip! We hope they come out and see us again soon!

My brother

My brother GJ came to visit me, late Wednesday night. It was his birthday, so we threw him a party. We made him blow out all 27 candles and I wrapped his tiny gift card in a big box so he thought he was getting something really cool! Hee, hee. Fooled him.

Yesterday was beautiful, and I just so happened to have the day off of work. So I took him to our local Farmers Market (http://www.farmers-market.org/) and we bought fresh fruit, veggies and some meat. Yum:)

He brought me a sewing machine from my Mom. Its a cool sewing machine, it has a computer type screen on it and lots of buttons. I don't know a thing about sewing machines, so it ought to be interesting learning to use it. Mom says it needs a "tune up" but other then that, its a "Great" machine. A tune up huh? Sounds like a car now doesn't it. It even comes with a peddle, I wonder how fast I can get this thing to go:)

Here is a random picture of Me, my sis and my friend. This was taken like a year ago, we are in our kick butt stance, as we were about to beat up some "bad guys". Frankly, I'd say we are pretty good, we'd put those "Charlie Angel" characters to shame, that's for sure.
So watch out, if the three of us are around, no one stands a chance at beating us up.

Ok, so Mrs. Random is gonna get back to what she was doing before. Peace out

So I dreamed...

I dreamt I had ruffles potato chips and right now...I'm eating THEM!!! WOOHOO!!!

I love having dreams that come true:)

Good Lookin' Guys

Check out all my good lookin' Italian boys! Papa, Dad, GJ, Chris, Nate, Dan, Tony, Trav and Isaac.

The bus stop

I normally start my workday off when it is still slightly dark out, the sun is just coming up and the air has that feeling of dew still upon it. I have a large window that I can look out of while at my desk and normally, sometime around 10am, I look up and realize that the sun is shining and a brand new day has begun.

There is a bus stop across from where I sit, and try as I might to remain focused at work, often I am drawn towards the people who wait there and I can’t help but wonder, “What is their story?”

I have thought about creating a journal of made up stories about the “Bus Stop” and peoples lives, created merely by looking at their outward appearance. I think a lot can be said about a person by the way they wait for a bus. Its fun to see the guys in their dress clothes and brief cases, nervously looking for the bus and checking their watches, while the bum like characters some how find the mound of grass behind the stop to be a perfect resting place for a short nap while they wait. There is the girl who some how always seems to be cold, constantly pulling her sweater or jacket tighter around her body with her arms crossed the whole time, and then the big ladies who can’t seem to stand still and always have a drink or bagel in their hands.
Today’s favorite was some guy who must be mentally instable, extremely happy, or madly in love. The bus stop pole must have seemed more like a light post to him as he seemed to be reenacting the scene from “Singing in the Rain” when Gene Kelly is dancing around the street light. I couldn’t hear if he was singing, but his mouth was moving…so perhaps…just perhaps, he was. I couldn’t help but die laughing as he grabbed the pole and tried to swing himself around it. Then shoving his hands in his pockets, he kind of did a tap dance around it and then stood relatively still on the sidewalk swaying back and forth.

I love that silly bus stop. It offers more entertainment and mindless thought then I could ever hope to see out my work windowJ When I am sad or depressed I can usually wait for a few buses to come and go, and eventually, I get some crazy, goofy, silly, or happy person waiting at that stop who is able to bring a smile to my face. I wish I knew what their stories really are. I mean, what brought them to that bus stop to begin with? How come they don’t have a car? Or…how come they choose to not drive their car? And why is the man always late? The bum always tired? The girl always cold? And how come the fat lady never brings me anything to drink? I guess I will never know…

Fall Cookies

Woohoo! I know its been kinda warm out lately, but I am SO ready for fall!! I decided it is now time for cookies to be baked and decorated accordingly!! Behold, my cookies!!

Water

My thoughts on drinking water: I've drunk so much water the past couple days. I swear I could sail a ship in my stomach and keep it a float.
I know it is good to drink lots of water, its healthy, and good and healthy. But, gosh...why can't one or two glasses of water be enough to keep our tongues pink and our lips from being chapped? I just don't understand!!?!?!!?!?

no need to answer...I "know" the reason why we must drink lots and lots of water. I'm just kind of bored with water right now.

My thoughts on water in general: I am glad we live near water, I love the fact there is a harbor within walking distance of my home. *sigh* Some day I shall have a boat and I will invite my friends on my boat with me and we will have cheese and wine...er...maybe just cheese. I am sure I could throw some olives in there somewhere.

My thoughts on food: I love food!

Sick

Waa! I have a cold. Please send cans of chicken noodle soup to my address. I also enjoy sunflowers and daisies and I am always up for a good musical:) I am sleeping most of the day away in hopes to get better before my husband does:)

blink. blink.

tissues? Anyone?

Bad hair day

And I thought I was having a bad hair day.

Its raining its pouring...

All those who live in my state. You can thank me for this wonderful rain we are getting. For just this very morning I did a rain dance...and behold...we have rain!

*sigh* I'm so happy:)

Seahawks 21, Cardinals 10

If you haven't been to a Seattle Seahawks game before, you definatly should go! I've never had so much at a football game as I did at this one. Maybe because there are so many screaming fans, maybe because nachos are an all time favorite snack...or maybe cause they won the game!! Woohoo!

Baby "B"

It kind of looks as though my baby is practicing his trumpet in this picture. Either that or the proper way to drink a glass of water. Hmmm, or maybe he/she's just hiding its face since its so emberressed we are taking naked pictures of it. LOL!
"Its ok little baby, don't be shy. That's right, you can put your hands down. Everyone wants to see your pretty little face!"

*from the babies brain* "Whatever Mommy, I can't believe you are posting my ultrasound pictures on your blog. I mean, come on, does privacy mean anything to anyone any more? *sigh* Dude, I think I'll practice my guiter fingering moves now. Sure mom, you can think I'm just showing off my good lookin' profile if you want...peace out"

Can my family be any cutier?

These are my two "gooses". They are my silly youngest brothers and I call them both "goose".

Those grumpy faces are all a show. They love having their pictures taken.
I think my Dad is wearing my mom's hat. Hmmm. Mom looks happy though!
Can Jo be any more gorgeous?
What is he thinking here?
If I could paint...I would paint this.

Cravings anyone?

I am beginning to think that regardless if you are a pregnant women or not, you still have the same type of cravings as you normally would on a wacked, stressed, or exciting day. I mean, I had freaky cravings when I wasn't pregnant, and I get many of those same cravings now that I am. Could it be that this is just a myth? Something we women use on our men and loved ones to get what we want with a good excuse attached?

I am sure I am wrong, since many stories seem to prove otherwise...but what if I'm not?

What are your cravings? Some of your favorite snacks that you just "need" to have sometimes?

Mine: Chips and dip, pickles, yummy chocolate cake or donuts!

Your turn:

September 11th

"Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations
of our biggest buildings, but they cannot
touch the foundation of America.
These acts shatter steel, but they cannot dent
the steel of American resolve.
America was targeted for attack because
we are the brightest beacon for freedom
and opportunity in the world.
And no one will keep that light from shining. "

~President George W. Bush
September 11, 2001

Our crib Adventure

I was so excited this week when J and I went and purchased are very first baby crib! The only problem with buying the crib was the fact that the crib box was SO big, we couldn't fit it in our car...so we told the store people "hold on to it for a few days" and we figured we'd rent a truck and pick it up later.

Well, last night J tells me we are gonna rent the truck to pick up the crib. I, of course, had to come with him. When we got to Home Depot and walked up to the truck, I was shocked. This puppy was HUGE!!! I don't know what I was excepting, but not something this massive.

Here, do you see me in the picture? I drew a stick figure so you could see the difference with the size of the truck and the size of me.

The thing (truck) must not have had any shocks either, cause we bounced and jerk all the way to the store. I told J, if I were 9 months along already, the ride in the truck would most certainly send me into labor. And how bad would that be? Having your baby in a Home Depot rental? Hello? That would be awful! Lucky for me I just finished reading the section in my "What to Expect when your Expecting book" about emergancy deliveries in cars...not that I'm ready to have the baby or anything, but you never know;)

Ok, so back to the story. So, we drive the massive truck to the store, get the crib, drive back, carry the crib box up our stairs and then J went to return the truck while I passed out on the sofa resting after all that work:)

Needless, to say it was quite the adventure for the evening. Lucky for me I have a brillant husband who was able to set the crib up in no time...and it looks great!

Now, its time to decorate the babies room! Woohoo!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MISSI!

Hello friends and family! Yesterday was my birthday!! Jonathan spoiled me all day long it was such a good, wonderful, marvelous, beautiful day!! I love birthdays (it was also my mommies birthday..."happy birthday mom!) !!

Anyway, ever since I have lived here, near Seattle, I have told the love of my life that I want to go to an Aquarium...so, he took me!

Check it out, J on the ferry going into Seattle

My nose stuck in the pic of the fat seal creatures...they aren't normal seals, I forget what they were called. The seals and the otters were the best though!

J hangin with the Jellies

While J played with the Jellies, I took a ride on the back of killer whale. Righteous;)

Here is J with the Octopus, can you see it's eye? We also got to touch massive star fish...very gross, super cool.

This is me seeing how I measure up next to a shark. I think the shark wins.

It was fun, I had a blast. If your ever bored and in Seattle you should check out the fishes! And then you can go and eat some, cause yummy resturants are everywhere!

I feel like blowing something up!

Watch out, I have a grenade and I know how to use it!

Hello

I have been off for awhile since my In-Laws came out to visit us this past week/weekend. I don't want to type much because I don't have the pictures to go along with it. So in order to give my readers something interesting to read, I will write you all a poem about my lipstick and day.

I'm wearing red lipstick
To match my red shirt
I styled my hair
And I swept up some dirt

I threw clothes in the laundry
To get them all clean
And finished my work
So my boss won't get mean

I've eaten my veggies
And ice-cream real fast
I've watered my lawn
To gain me green grass

My day is not over,
there's more things to do
But the stuff I must finish
Will stay hidden from you :-)

All about me and the baby

Today I am 18 weeks along.

And while I am feeling very strong and healthy...

I can't help but worry about things and get that feeling of...oh, I don't know, being anxious I guess. I mean, they say my baby is about 5 and 1/2 inches long right now or "the size of a small sweet potato"

Hello? Mr. Potato baby? How come I haven't felt you yet? Are you just a comfy little calm potato? Are you gonna take after you daddy? Or will you be a HOT Potato like me!? Hee, hee.

I know I am getting ahead of myself. Most moms don't feel their babies move until "18-20 weeks" so I'm sure it will be any day now. :-) But, but!! I'm so impatient!!

I also want to get super cute maternity clothes now! That is a must for me, I think. I want to find a cute little dress to show of my new belly bump, and maybe some cute flats...and make-up...I LOVE make-up...and earrings. Ahem.

They also say, at 18 weeks, that my babies hearing is being developed. This being the case, I have created a "baby mix" on iTunes, for baby "B" to listen to while I work. I think "B" likes the songs, at least it keeps me happy:-)

On a workout note, J and I went speed walking last night. Have you tried to walk fast while pregnant before? It is very hard, but actually made me feel really good. We should do more of that. Though I don't know if J considered it speed walking, he has stinkin' long legs compared to mine. It was more like...normal walking I think for him.

Oh well. I guess that is all I have to say. I hope to buy baby stuff this weekend, as my MIL (Mother-In-Law) will be in town. I have heard what a wonderful shopper she is and I can't wait to go shopping with her! I love shopping!

I also love donuts. I have not had a donut since my last post on donuts and I miss my donuts. They need me and I. Need. THEM!!!