Best News Ever!

Today Hank and I got to go for my first ultra sound and got the best news ever. Besides the good news that it is a healthy baby with two arms, a beating heart and two sides to the brain they told me that I am A WEEK AND A HALF FARTHER ALONG THEN I THOUGHT!!!!! So instead of 13 weeks I am closer to 15. I was so excited!!!!! A little nervous that I am still sick and that far along but nontheless excited to be farther along then I thought.

So here is to our NEW YEARS BABY, maybe we can win all those prizes and be the first baby of 2010. Although my accountant sister Adrien advises me that having it on the 31st of December would be better for Tax purposes!

HERE IS OUR BABY's FIRST PICTURE!!!!

The tech was nervous for me to quote her on this and wants me to come back at 18 weeks but she said it was a GIRL. We will see if that changes but we couldn't be happier!!!!

Attack of the Hillbillies

This morning me and two of my co-workers hit the streets to do some grassroots marketing during the Stampede Parade, we were making a lot of progress until we got ATTACKED!!!!
We weren't being discrimatory with our free water however we were trying to hit our demographic because they had free guest passes on them. When we went out for the second round we got the attack of the hillbillies, literally a mass of large smoking hillbillies just starting coming after us and taking our water by the bullk. We were all just standing there in shock not knowing what do as they just kept taking! It was quite the site to see, regardless we had a GOOD time and I have the pictures to prove it!
I was just proud I was functioning at that time in the morning and not puking!


Getting ready to hit the streets

Yeah were that good!

I got tired of walking!

The wagon was my idea and I think it was the best part!

Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh MY

Yesterday was Canada Day so we had the day off (well half the day off for Hank). Our friends invited us to go to the ZOO with them so we decided why not. We had never been to the Calgary ZOO and I have to admit that I had not been to a ZOO without the neices and nephews since well....A long time, but it turned out to be a ton of fun.
I took a few pictures to document the event!

The Balderson's showing us a good time at the ZOO

My favorite part...the baby gorilla, SO CUTE

THe boys and well a HIPO's butt
Hey did you know Hipo's can't swim they just sink to the botoom, I witnessed it!
Ha ha you love my facts I am like a little kid!

Amy and I posing like ROCK STARS

And thats a wrap folks!

However I got some good adventures coming your way.

The Stampede launches off tommorow here in Calgary and lets just say the city is ready to party. Everywhere you look it is decorated cowboy and everyone is dressed ready for the occasion. Tommorow bright and early me and girls from work are hitting the streets in our gear to pass out free passes, then tommorow night Hank and I (graciously being given tickets from Richard and Jeanne) are hittin the STAMPEDE FULL SPEED!

Don't worry I will document the event!

FINALLY!!!

Yeah I could not be more excited. We did our final walk through of the house today and I am in love. We could not be more pleased with how it turned out. My pictures aren't that great but you get the idea.
ENJOY!

Kitchen

Kitchen, Stove Hood is missing

Master Bathroom, NO shower doors yet

More Master Bath

Staircase from upstairs

Closet Space.....Can't wait

Master Bedroom

1 of the Spare Bedrooms

Laundry Room, I think this is Hank and I's favorite part we have been dealing with the worst washer/dryer!

Guest Bath

View of Stairs and Entry

Basement Half Kitchen

Basement

Basement

Main Floor, couldn't get a good picture with the windows!

So we move in on Monday and I can't wait. GOODBYE 600 sq. feet!

REMEMBER THIS......


Well lets hope this isn't accurate because we got one of these heading our way this January!
That's right folks I'm pregnant.
No one really tells you how pregnancy is:
-Naseau from the minute you wake up to when you go to bed.
-Throwing up at work multiple times a day and having to take your garbage out in front of everyone.
-A layer of fat that decides to show up and cover your entire body
-Acne like you just started 7th grade

But after all is said and done we could not be happier to have one of those coming our way, even if it does look like the picture!

E's FIT TIP OF THE WEEK

So it has been awhile so I thought I would throw out another quick tip. I read this one on one of my favorite fitness websites FITSUGAR.COM, the reason why I really like this one is because I think we are all guilty of it and it is a good reminder....

FIT TIP #3

When using cardio equipment avoid the HANDRAILS
I know that we are guilty of this whether we are on the stair stepper or the at an incline on the treamill, but try to avoid the temptation of holding on to those handrails. They are there merely for balance so unless you are tipping over try to keep your hands off and in turn you will get a lot more bang for your buck with your workout. When you use the handrails for support you end up putting some of your weight into it therefore make it easier for yourself. I know we all need a little break but next time you are on a piece of cardio equipment,even the elliptical, try and take your hands off and get more out of your workout!

really is my life that boring.....

It is kind of sad when you want to blog but you have nothing to blog about. There are those people who can post about like 5 things at a time because there lives are so busy, and then there is me. It has been over a week and I can't come up with one witty or entertaining thing to blog about. Maybe that is a sign that i shouldn't have a blog, but too bad you are stuck with me!

So here are some things that have been occupying me and my mind lately!

*jon and kate plus 8. Ok I know it is a reality show but I am devastated by it. Seriously why can't they just get it together? Poor kids!

*St. George. I love that place this time of year and I miss it. I wish I was there right now, on a bike ride, eating golden spoon, or just laying in the sun!

*Only one more month until i get out of my blasted apartment and into my new HOUSE. I am so excited and could not feel more blessed that things worked out for the best and we are getting into our dream home...Guess what that means??? VISITORS PLEASE....

*Tommorow is our last day of seminary, mixed emotions...YES. I am so excited to not have to wake up at the crack of dawn, but I am going to miss those girls and their sweet spirits and the intelligent questions they ask at 6a.m. that make you stay on your toes. I guess I better start studying for next year.

*My sister Adrien is in Hawaii right now and I am Jealous, oh well maybe next year will be my turn!

Anyhoo here is my post because I felt like posting...hope you enjoyed!