The rain continues

I think our fridge is somehow working again. But, we got in a wreck today in the van. Not a big deal and not much damage. But we will have to get it fixed and therefore will be to one car with no a/c for a little while. We are thankful we are all OK. Streed wasn't with us. We were on our way back from the Ultrasound appointment. As we were sitting in the car waiting for the cop during the daily afternoon monsoon I just thought, "Another one for the blog".

Streedella

We are anxious to see what baby Ella is going to look like. I constantly hear, "How can she be prettier than Streed?" Poor thing, her beauty is compared to that of her brother. But, maybe that's not such a bad thing.
A few nights ago I took a bobby pin from my hair. Streed was quite curious. So, I put it in his hair. What do you think? Could this be what baby Ella looks like in a few years?

Belly Cam

According to everyone I am carrying Ella differently than Streed. Apparently my belly is HUGE. From my point of view it is not. From everyone else's point of view it is. I must admit that I do freak out when I walk past a plate glass window and catch a side view.

Ella's room

We decided to convert Chip's office into a nursery. This seemed to be the best option. So, Chip now has an air-conditioned 8x10 shed/annex in the back yard. He actually loves it--it is quiet and free from interruptions.

Little Ella's room is not yet finished but we are getting close. The pics are as you look in the door, up close of the fabric and looking into the closet. Chip worked really hard when we first returned home. But, school started Monday and he got busy. At least we have a crib up.

When it rains...

It pours. I used to think this was just a saying by those who are pessimistic. But, it is in fact true. Our computer had been on the fritz for months now. Well, last week it officially CRASHED, of course without us retrieving anything. Then, as Chip was trying to cut our weed infested yard the lawn mower broke. Now, our refrigerator is dripping and will not stay closed without something heavy propped in front of it. It is one of those times when you just laugh when another (expensive) thing breaks. Plus, when we returned home from Brazil our less than two year old digital cameral broke as well, right in time for the upcoming birth. I guess we can live without a digital camera for a while. My faithful blog readers will just have to wait until I have time to get pictures developed and then find the time, energy or desire to walk out to Chip's shed/office to scan, download and post them.

OK. I am finished complaining. Basically I was just letting you feel our pain. But, I am online so we did purchase a computer today. We WILL be good stewards of it and keep it constantly protected from viruses all the days of its life.

Well...it's been a while

Just in case you were wondering, we are alive and kicking in Louisiana. I realize I haven't written in over a month. Shame on me. We arrived in the states on July 22. I was greeted in New Orleans with a cold turned sinus infection...for 2 weeks. At my doctor's visit during this time I learned the baby was already 6 lbs and still had 2 months to grow. So, this info plus my sickness zapped me of any energy I had. Plus, we were still on the road until Aug 8 when we FINALLY retured home.