Bump in the Road

I had good intentions to help my mom paint the baby room while they were here but then ended up getting sick with a fever, chills, and aches.  I was worried about the baby so we called the doctor on call.  Luckily the fever went down by the next morning.  I called in sick on Monday and also went in for a strep test and it came back negative.  I did my conferences while I was losing my voice.  Then on Tuesday I went to school hoping to tough it out and then my eye started to swell up.  Come to find out I had pink eye in both eyes with a viral infection.  I have pretty much been away from school the entire week and am still in the process of getting better.  The doctor had to put me on an antibiotic which is a little scary but it seems to be helping.  I go in for my monthly baby check up tomorrow!  


Kurtis has been wonderful with taking care of me and one night brought me home supper and flowers.  Wally has even laid by me everyday to keep me company.  He'll randomly jump up by me, give me some kisses, then head back to the end of the bed.  Oh how I love them both!  

New Floor!

Kitchen Before

Sunroom during

Our floor expert!  Thanks Dad, we couldn't have done it without you.  

Sunroom all done!

Kitchen all done!

With the help of my Dad, Kurtis and him were able to get the flooring done last Saturday.  This has been a long project that is finally finished and it is such a relief.  We absolutely love how it turned out.  

19 Weeks!

Long week!

I was busy working on school stuff when I found  Kurtis and Wally both taking a snooze on the floor. Must have been a long week!

It's Official!

I officially have a baby bump!  This morning was an exciting but sad morning.  I went to put on my pants and yes, I couldn't button or zip them.  It is fun that I am finally growing, but now what am I going to wear? Good thing for a Belly Band.  

Wally!

Wally loves the new stroller.  He fits perfectly in the bottom basket.  I guess I know where he will be riding when we go on walks.

Baby Stuff!

I have a feeling our baby will have no toys because Wally is going to steal them all.  He already stole one of the stuffed animals I had in the room.  

Our baby bedding!

Wow, Baby Dudo is sooooo spoiled already.  My family and friends have already bought us tons of gifts.

The final product

Grandpa Phillips putting together the changing table

Our new travel system

This weekend my parents came to visit to celebrate my Grandma's birthday at the State Fair.  While they were here they also helped us put together some of our baby things.  I got my tenure check from GIPS so, Kurtis and I have already started ordering a few of the big things. It is soooo fun to get them in the mail. Now we just need to finish taking off wallpaper and start painting!  

I meant to post the following pictures to my classroom blog, but then I posted them to my family blog.  I guess I'll just leave them on here for all to see.  School kids are my second family!  Enjoy!  

Blast at the Fair! Arri

What a great bunch of 2nd graders at the Fair!

Looking at the Clydesdale Horses!

Mrs. Dudo got to shear a sheep!  

A baby lamb!  Some of us got to pet it.

Pirates of the Caribbean Diving Show!

Watching a show!

Pig Races!  

Arriving at the Fair!!  

State Fair

Today I took my 2nd graders to the State Fair.  We prepared by all tie dying matching T-shirts. We got so many compliments while we were there.  The kids really did seem to enjoy themselves.  They were constantly smiling and pointing out everything. They were also excited to see all the animals.  What a great day!