Wednesday, January 20, 2010

GET READY, THIS IS A BIG ONE!


Hello all! It has been ages since our last post, and that is only because we were waiting for something significant enough to happen to make it worth your time to read. It most definitely is not due to the fact that we are lazy and/or not computer savvy, but only because our lives are normally too dull to actually share.

Lucky for you, this is not the case at the moment.

But today Dave and I are very excited to share some changes that have recently happened in our lives

(or are soon to happen).

Our first order of business is that Dave has accepted an offer from the Rosland Franklin University in North Chicago to study Podiatry this coming fall. We are ecstatic for this adventure and welcome the long awaited change of pace. Though picking up and moving across the Country can be intimidating, we are extremely thrilled to try something new, and for Dave to have the opportunity to further his education.

We know we will be missed, and would like all of you to know…it was nice knowing you.

Just kidding! We are sad to leave our families,

but are also very anxious to move into the next faze of our lives.

Which brings me to our next order of business.

Dave and I are happy to announce we are now eagerly awaiting the arrival of our newest family member.

THAT'S RIGHT, I'M PREGS!

Happily plump…this is now my motto (or so I’m trying very hard for it to be).

I am due July 17, three weeks before we move to Chicago, which puts me currently at 14 weeks.

We can’t wait to see Fetus, and are excited to see if it really has t-rex arms,

like it appears in the ultra sound (Fetus gets that from Dave).

I have also posted the ultra sound pictures from our most recent visit

and hope everyone finds it as special as we did.

It was quite an exciting visit.

Fetus was doing flips like a little gymnast, and I think he gets that from me.

15 comments:

staceyk said...

oh my heck congrats!!!!

Chris said...

So happy for you Stephy poo!

Unknown said...

can't wait to meet fetus and then have you desert me 3 weeks later! jk jk jk i'm so excited for you guys!

Rileys said...

That is very cool! Congrats. On both podiatry and fetus.
Seriously being here for school has been the best (and worst) times of my life. And you will be so busy with a newborn that you will hardly notice Dave is never home. Good luck!

Macy said...

Yay! Congratulations, and the mid-west is a GREAT place to be, and Chicago is fabulous!!!

Jennifer said...

I've come up with a new name for the baby - from now until its birth I will call it Cletus the Fetus. I can't wait to meet ole' Cletus. I'm totally bummed Cletus the Fetus is leaving - Are you sure you don't want to just send Dave to Chicago and move into our dungeon basement?? (Just offering)

Anonymous said...

Congrats guys!!!! That's so exciting!

Maria said...

Congrats you guys!! That is so exciting! Good luck at the new school too!!

Jake & Anna said...

Steph and Dave we are thrilled for you two on both accounts. Dave you will do great in Podiatry school and you both are going to be great parents. Congratulations!!!

Seth, Keri, Con and Finn said...

It's about dang time we got an update! I have been waiting ever so patiently for this post:) I am more excited about the fetus than you moving but that is ok. You guys are going to be great parents--I mean it! Your fetus truly is beautiful. Love you guys

The Robertson Family said...

I am so excited for you-truly. Fetus is going to be adorable!!!

Melanie said...

I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER FOR YOU BOTH!!!! You will make an incredible mommy! YAY! Oh, and I am also so jealous that you guys are moving to Chicago. I. LOVE. THAT. CITY. Trust me; you guys will soon love it as well! Oh, and I almost died laughing at the t-rex arms comment. Glad to see that throughout all of these years your humor has not changed! CONGRATS!

Melanie said...

Oh, and PS...July 17th is the greatest day ever! A lot of wonderful people have been born on that day, including me. And I am amazing.

Amy Jo Madsen said...

Wow--congrats on both counts. We've been meaning to take a trip to Chicago, so maybe if we ever manage it, we can get together w/you there and do something fun. (By then you'll probably know all the fun things to do, right?)

And yes, the midwest is a good place to be...just COLD--so get ready!!

Kim Beckstead Cooper said...

We are soooooooooooo excited for you guys!! We are so looking forward to seeing you this weekend too! Congrats on the baby AND on the big move!