24 weeks 1 day

Good morning all!

Today we are 24 weeks 1 day pregnant! Which to those of you that don't know is a huge milestone in pregnancy as the earliest a baby can survive if born is 24 weeks and it means we are 111 days until due date. (wow hard to believe?!?!)

This past weekend we had lots going on with John and I taking Annabelle to the adventure science center (see the slide show) and Aunt Sharelle having her big birthday party! (yet, another slide show!)

The adventure science center was tons of fun for all three of us... but personally I think John had the most fun..:) Annabelle played with the trains and balls but loved the digestion slide that 'farts' when you exit... haha.. she also loved the piano that played all types of sounds, to include helicopter sounds... We have a video of her playing the piano... too cute

Sharelle's party was lots of fun too but we were so sorry to see Ally hurt herself just after getting there and having to head to the ER to find she fractured both bones in one of her wrists.. So sorry honey... :(

Kurt, Sharon and the kids were here for the big day so Annabelle got to spend some quality time with her cousins... There is a long slide show of the party with photos galore (most of Annabelle but several of the cousins) ... and just so you know, I think you can click on a photo during a slide show and it will bring it up larger.. but I am not 100% sure about that.. (try it and let me know)

John finally has a job (aka, crackberry) again... which is handy when you want to call PF Changs to get yummy lettuce wraps to go! He took command last Friday and has a few weeks of "transition" studies to go but for the most part he is a SO Blackhawk pilot now! who would have ever thought? (I know Chris wouldn't have.. ) I am very excited about his newest command but am looking most forward to next summer and SSC! (I know, shame on me but it will be so nice to have him home all the time)

Lastly, I am heading back to Nashville today for a 6am flight to Kansas tomorrow! Amber and I have an early ultrasound appointment Wednesday and we are all very excited to see our girl up close and personal! I will post/call/email as early as I can with any news from the appointment.. and maybe I will get photos or video to post as well... (but don't hold me to that... they may not let me)

I hope you are all well... we think of you all often, especially those that are far away, and love each of you very much.. Please continue to keep our soldiers and their families in your prayers..