countdown until Oct. 12

We are anxiously awaiting Oct. 12 to finally find out the sex of the baby. Of course, Todd has a hunch it's a boy. Of course, I wouldn't expect him to say otherwise even if he didn't. I'm 17 weeks and I am getting really big (right). Normal clothes are not really an option anymore so my quest is on to find stylish AND reasonable maternity clothes. Yeah, good luck with that one.

We went to Arnold this weekend to see John & Carolyn. It was great catching up with them and relaxing in their cozy mountain house. We were excited to see the progress on the new house-- it is going to be simply beautiful. I can't believe the walls are already going up! We are already having dreams of our kids first ski lessons and weekends with the Janzen grandparents. They are going to be some spoiled grandkids for sure.

Vic & Peg are really thrilled to be first-time grandparents too. My mom has already picked out the 'Pack and Play' and baby swing/jumper, etc. Looks like Todd and I will have some opportunity for some weekends away with such wonderful help all around.


The proud papa has already almost finished the addition of the beadboard to the second bedroom in preparation for the nursery. He claims that its a big project, but we really know its an excuse for him to use all his collection of power tools!