We Have Eggs!!

Or should I say - egg.  None the less, it is an exciting moment, Speedy is old enough to start laying.  Now we have to wait for the other two to catch-up.  Maybe, just maybe, the chickens can start to work off their debt to Matt for having built them a nice home.  I wonder if they realize just how high their mortgage payment is?

Half Baked Baby in the Oven

I can hardly believe that I am half cooked, where does time go?  Today Matt and I went for our mid-way ultrasound, it was pretty cool to get to see images of our little (big) one.  The technician informed us everything looks good so far as she can tell, we'll know for sure after the radiologist (?) reads all the films.  The only thing she did mention is that the little person is currently measuring big, which is consistent with our 8 week ultrasound.  She thinks we may be somewhat ahead of what we previously thought. 

No, we did not find out the sex.

I'm feeling good and seem to have to remind folks from time to time that I am pregnant, not an invalid.  It is amazing how often I hear the advice of take it easy, don't do too much.  Apparently sitting on the couch eating bon-bons is the best thing for baby?  From all I have read I  have to disagree with that sentiment, exercise through pregnancy has been shown to be beneficial for both mom and baby.  Mom keeps unnecessary weight gain down, improves the function of the placenta (through 14 weeks - I think), and prepares baby for the rigors of childbirth.  Plus it helps with my (and Matt's) sanity.  If there a reason I should no longer exercise I will stop, but as long as I can go I'll keep at it.  I am still running and it is generally okay.  Sometimes things feel kinda weird and cause me to stop and walk, but for the most part it is business as usual, just A LOT slower. 

Triple Tranny

I spent last weekend in the Olympic National Forest with friends, in the interst of full disclosure Matt spent it at home doing chores.  He did make it out for a hike on Sunday, that counts for something, right?

Anyhow, you may recall last year I ran around Mt. Rainier with a couple of buddies.  This was the same concept except through Olympic National Park.  I had originally planned to participate in the run but decided that running 30+ miles a day for four days may not be the best idea right now.  Instead I served as part of the crew that hauled the runners gear to campsites and picked them up from various locations.  It actually made for a nice relaxing weekend.  While the runners were covering big miles I set-up camp and then went for leisurely day hikes, it was pretty nice!  Below are some pictures for the weekend.  Next year we are talking about running the PCT from the Oregon/Washington border to Canada. 

Are You Kidding Me?!?

Last night around 3am Europa was grumbling by the door wall in our room.  Both Matt and I shushed her and rolled-over back to sleep.  This morning I head out back to let the chickens out and guess what I encounter...

Our strawberries are gone.  What you are looking at is a half of a wiskey barrel that was overflowing with strawberry plants, not so anymore.  Deciding to take matters in our own hands we stopped at Cabela's and purchased a deer stopper. 

Hopefully a zap in the butt will be enough to send them scurrying.  If nothing else our new bb gun sure if fun to play with!  In case you are curious it is a Daisy, just no the red rider rifle.  We opted for the handgun version.