No news is good news...

Well, nothing much to report around here, but at this stage in the game we are happy that all is calm! :) We enjoyed a leisurely Memorial Day at the neighborhood pool (Amy reading her first fun book in YEARS and Jeff studying), and got in some quality relaxation and Guitar Hero time at home. The dogs appreciated relaxation but did not enjoy the video game. :) Hope you all had a great holiday, too!! Already looking forward to another 3-day weekend...

Baby V seems to be doing great but has not "surfaced" yet to let me feel his/her kicks - hopefully soon!! The belly is definitely showing more now, it's been fun getting looks from people at work who had no idea, ha! I'll update with more pictures soon...

Jeff's big exam is this weekend, so keep him in your thoughts!

Another Dr. visit down...

Nothing too eventful today, but that's a great thing - we got to hear Baby Vande's heartbeat swooshing away, nice and strong! Otherwise, business as usual and we're awaiting the next appointment to officially determine if Baby V is a boy or a girl!!!!!!!

Picture update...

Me and my hubby - Jeff finally makes the blog! :)
All the girls and our newly inducted hubby! What a FANTASTIC time, MC!!
Let the wedding festitivies begin!


Sydney having too much fun at the bar - yes, we set up the photo...she'll appreciate it as she gets older, ha!

Amy's graduation - found the family!
Do I look happy to be done or what?

2nd trimester is the best!!

What a perfect time to feel like myself again...we've been super-busy the past few weeks, keeping Baby V on the run (as I'm sure he/she will have to get used to quickly in our family!) :)

After Foxfield I had to focus on finishing up my final exams for UR - it's gotten progressively harder to think clearly and rein in ADD with this ever-growing "pregnant brain/amnesia"! But, I did get them done, and I GRADUATED this past weekend with my MBA, yahoooooooo! I am now officially a Wahoo-Spider...It's already been fantastic being able to come home after work every night - I know the time will be well-spent over the coming months preparing for Baby!!

Jeff has also been busy preparing for his final board exam at the end of the month - all kinds of review sessions, a practice exam, and many many hours of studying. It's a good thing his brain is still in tact, ha! Baby Vande will have to learn about disciplined study more from his genes than mine...I may get it done, but not without distraction! :)

We were able to go to Florida last week for my friend Mary Casey's wedding (one of my best friends from college) - what an AMAZING weekend! We turned it into a mini-vacation and were able to spend several days in Hollywood Beach (between Ft. Lauderdale and Miami) soaking in some sun and catching up with many wonderful friends. More to come on this when I get the pictures downloaded...

Happy Mother's Day to all!

Happy Mother's Day and Mother-to-Be Day to so many of our friends and family! I'm so excited to join the ranks... :)