Week 18

That's right! We've hit week 18 and they just seem to be flying by. Jen is really beginning to show. I don't think the picture shows it quite so well, but we'll have more to post in a couple of weeks. T-minus 10 days and counting before our ultrasound (October 5th). We have decided that we are going to find out whether it will be a little boy or little girl. Please keep Jen and the baby in your prayers. They are doing great!

Grass Stains

We went to a picnic that the elder's of St. Paul's Des Peres kindly held for all new and returning field worker's this Saturday. They had a lot of games for the kids. Minature golf, washers, volleyball and a steep hill with pieces of cardboard to slide down on. Of course my friend Russ and I couldn't resist a race. I think I may have gotten to the bottom of the hill first, but he won for distance. He might demand a rematch when he reads this though. Jen and I had a really good time getting to know more of the wonderful members at our field church.

Baby Update!

Our good friends, Russ and Kris are celebrating the birth of their baby boy, Rome Alan. He was born Sunday night at 11:16 pm, weighing 8lbs 3oz and measuring 20in in length. You can check out their pictures on their site at www.troesters.com. He's such a cutie! You have to see the picture with Rome in his Cardinals hat. A true St. Louisan from the start! As for our little one, s/he's doing well. I had my last check-up on Sept 1st. Not a big deal, just asked how I was doing and listened to the heart beat. I'm still feeling pretty good, and I'm just starting to get a little round in the belly. I actually have lost 10lbs since becoming pregnant. I'm guessing its from eating better, not eating when I was nauseated all the time and then increasing my activity level at work. The doctor said that was fine as long as I was able to keep food down. The next appointment is on October 5th!!! This is when we'll have the ultrasound to find out if its a boy or a girl! We can't wait!!!

Spamtastic

Given the amount of undesirable spam we have been receiving on our blog I have been forced to disable commenting. Sorry guys, but anyone who really wants to make a comment knows our email addresses, so feel free to send us a line.

Now that the service announcement is out of the way how do you like your spam? I hadn't experienced the wonders of this delicious canned delicacy until my 6th grade field day. Spamburgers were on the menu and boy were they something to behold. I especially enjoyed when the edges got good and crispy. I haven't had any Spam since then (apart from what arrives in my inbox and blog), but perhaps I'll give a Spam omelet a try sometime. . . .yummmmm.