The Bump

First Kick- First Fight

The pregnancy is now 18 weeks along. As I lay on the couch over the weekend, Charlotte climbed on top of my little belly to cuddle. I could feel her squishing me and the belly- and then it happened! The first little kick! And then another- and then I realized- hey this baby is kicking Charlotte! I can hear it already... "Hey, you're squishing me! Move over!" Heehee!

Charlotte's Saturday

First she got herself dressed. Then she did her own makeup. Mommy made her take a bath. Didn't make it to lunch!

Whoa Baby 2010

This little baby is due August 3rd, 2010! It has been a rough pregnancy so far, but I feel we are turning a corner, and hopefully will have smooth sailing here on out.

Touchdown

While watching the NFC Championship game, Brett Favre threw a touchdown pass to Sidney Rice. After the touchdown Charlotte began singing the University of Oregon Fight Song (da-da-daaaaa-da-daaaaa-daaaaa-da-daaaaa). Guess we know she has been actually watching the duck games with daddy this year, and everytime the ducks score daddy sings the fight song with her. So, now anytime ANYBODY scores a touchdown it appears that Charlotte thinks that is an appropriate time to sing the fight song. GO DUCKS!!!!! Posted by Matt

Brothers

We are really kicking off 2010 with a Bang! Last Saturday, Matt's Dad drove to Tacoma for a visit that turned out to be much more than we ever expected. When Matt's sister arrived, we were shocked by Guy's announcement. Matt and Lindsay have a half brother! Whoa! Right?! Chad is 33, lives outside of Portland, and recently made contact with Matt's dad. Needless to say, we sat a little shocked for a few moments, but were soon packing our bags to drive to Vancouver for the remainder of the weekend so that we could meet Chad and his family! We had a great time! And look! They really look like brothers to me! He has a lovely family too; wife Leslee, 4 year old Maiya, and 7 month old Madelyn. And guess what... he is a DUCK! Season tickets to Autzen Stadium and all!

2010 and beyond...

It is weird to think that the last time we entered a new decade I was only 18! Whoa. And you can’t help but do the math… right?... I will be 38 the next time we close a decade… and Charlotte will be beginning her journey as a teenager! AHHHH! Life is funny! I got a feelin’ though that 2010-2020 is gonna be my favorite decade yet! Happy New Year! Cheers to 2010 and beyond!