Our Wild and Crazy Life!: 20 weeks and no more work (for a few months!)

Hi everybody! Today was my last day of work--I'm so excited to relax for a bit. I work with such great friends. They planned a surprise lunch/baby shower for me this past Tuesday. Well, I actually planned it, but thought it was a Sept. birthday lunch, so I really was surprised when I walked in! I got lots of nice things for the babies and a free lunch :) Then today, everyone brought in food, so we were able to snack all day. Of course, I couldn't slack too much since my manager gave me a audit to work on---thanks Scott! Sounds crazy, but I'm sure I'll miss it a little bit....or at least the people.

I had an appt with Dr. Moore last week and she said everything looked perfect so far. Then the next day I went in for an ultrasound and she said I won't need surgery (cerclage), just as she thought. When she came in, she also told me I was made to carry triplets. That really does make me feel good that she is so positive all of the time. And makes me feel like maybe I really was 'chosen'. Jim kind of makes fun of me because its sounds like I'm bragging or something :)I'm not posting ultrasound pics because they aren't that great from her office. She gave us 3, but I have no idea which one is which or if they are even of different babies. We have an appt next week at the perinatal center, so I will post those pictures...they are always better.

So, I'm 20 weeks and getting huge. Every time I wear something, I usually decide by the end of the day that it no longer fits and have to put it away for our next pregnancy (maybe;) Starting to get a little tired again, so I haven't been doing much around the house. Jim is awesome! He is getting so much done--he painted Alli's new room, now we have to get new carpet and decorate. He started to paint our bathroom last night. Kitchen is still not done, but I'm giving him a break on that one :) I can't complain because of all of the other stuff he has been doing. We have been searching for a new minivan. I think maybe we might get one this weekend. Also this weekend we are going to a MOMMES resell it sale to see if there is anything to get that we need. I also want to meet some of the people in the group, since I've only met a few. I may attend one of their dinners next week. So much on my list of things to do, but I know I have to take it easy. I started to feel the babies move a few weeks ago, but Jim was just able to start feeling them a few days ago. He loves it! Alli always wants to come over and feel too, but I don't think she has been able to yet. So she just still gives them kisses.

Enough rambling...I'll post a few pics of what we have been doing the past few weeks.

Labor Day weekend, we went to my brother Brian's house for his annual party. Jim had fun swimming! Just thought this picture was funny!

A group of us hanging out at the bar (dreaming of margaritas!)

The next weekend, we went to a comedy club for our friend Becky's 30th birthday. Comedians were dirty, dirty, dirty, but hilarious. Happy 30th Becky!

Dawn, Me, Toni, Sheila, Becky

Me, Jim, Don(back), Sheila, Becky, Dustin, Dawn

Jim and I comparing bellies

That same weekend, we continued on to Nashville to see my nieces big show. We had to make a pit stop to see our friends Donna & Corey and their two girls. Her baby was about 7-8 weeks old at the time of our visit. It was good to see them--it had been over a year.

Donna, Taylor, and Me

Emma & Allison reading their books. They played great together!

They also played dress upWe spent the night at Jackie's apt and then Alli played at the park with Billy and Uncle Bill

Now comes the real reason for our trip. Amy, Angela, and Courtney auditioned for a spot to sing at the Bluebird Cafe way back in early February and they were chosen to sing on Sept 9th. A lot of country stars got their start here. It was also Courtney's 17th Birthday! Happy Birthday, Court!

They did awesome (like always!). The trio is called Pearl Heart and they are going to be big some day! You should all check them out at http://www.pearlheartfan.com/ and if you have a myspace, you can befriend them there.

Pearl Heart in concert at The Bluebird Cafe

From left, Amy (20), Courtney(17), Angela(20)