So I am impressed with the TV series Lost.  I stopped watching it half way through the third season because it seemed like the story line was going to fall apart and the writers had written themselves into a corner.  However, in the last few days I decided to finish the third season and I am really happy with how it all turned out.  It is obvious now that the writers had planned out everything from the beginning and tied it together.  This is a show where the small details that didn’t seem to matter in the beginning are explained later on.  For those of you who stopped watching like me, I don’t want to give anything away and believe me there is still a lot that needs to be explained.  I’m just happy that its not some dumb disappointment they drop on you.

For those of you who know the goat joke, this star wars clip reminds me of it. It is titled “What if Obi-Wan had used force Speed”

So as a joke one day Nathan shaved everything but the goatee area and came out and said “Wendy what do you think?” thinking that I would object to the idea. I was actually all for it because I wanted to see how it would look and I ended up really liking it. The only down part is it is scratchy and makes it hard on me and Ahnna for kisses. So he kept it for a week and we took a picture and he shaved it off.

Hey all. So I have been having some fun in the world of pharmacy trying to figure out what kind of career path I would like to pursue. Pretty sure that I’m going to do a residency somewhere here in the state. We have a feeling that the residency location is probably where we will end up for a while. I’m also looking at a specialty residency, but not quite sure what field yet.

Today I actually get to present on the dangers of T E S T I C U L A R cancer! Everything from prevention to self exams (yes that’s exactly what it sounds like). It will be done at the student recreation center in the gym with a table and posters that my colleagues have put together. I’m not sure about some of the pics. I guess I need to make sure to present in a very professional manner.

Overall I’m still enjoying pharmacy and believe that it was a good career move for myself. Everything but the debt seems to be going well. I know I’m not in the “real” world practicing but I can honestly say so far that I love my job!

Nathan is having fun with the idea of getting a computer to make a media center with our TV. In his spare time he researches computers and TVs and all the fun boy toys.

Ahnna learned to roll over about a week ago. She got four shots today and went to bed early. I have felt bad about it all day. I’m just glad she has medicine to help her through it.

I spent this month getting lots of paperwork done from taxes to insurance to applying for apartments in Spokane and I am just happy it is all over with!

Originally written on March 3rd 2007

So I’m gonna be a poppa this year and I don’t know if I can quite express what I feel about this new adventure. The morning I found out I was in a bit of disbelief. To be honest I’m still in disbelief, especially since Wendy isn’t showing at all at the moment. I will say this, my place in this world makes a little more sense and my responsibliity factor went from feeling bearable to oh my freaking gosh. I’m happy for the little one to come though and look forward to meeting him/her. We have a name for a girl….Ahnna Belen, but we’re still looking for a good boy’s name. I’m not necessarily asking for suggestions, but if it’s a good one I wouldn’t mind hearing it. We are staying away from common names. Anyway, I so look forward to this my greatest responsibility ever, second only that of being the best I can for my most excellent wife. I believe that God’s infinite capacity for love comes from his ability to have an infinite amount of children and even though the little one is not yet present, I’ve felt a small portion of perhaps what the almighty feels for us.

Originally written on October 22nd 2007

Wow, my little one is finally here and she is so amazing. It is true that nothing else compares to becoming a parent. I can’t even begin to explain the feelings I feel. I can’t think of another time in my life when I have been happier or felt more love toward my husband.
Ahnna Belen was born on October 19 2007 and weighed 8lbs 1oz and was 20 inches long. Labor was 15 hours and I pushed for about 1/2 hour.
At 3 days old she is cute and chubby and I still can’t believe she is mine!

Originally written on August 6th 2007

August 4th was our one year anniversary!! We kept it simple by just going out to dinner and ordering whatever we wanted regardless the cost. It was a real treat to do that. We went to a movie earlier in the day too with some friends but I ended up having to leave and walk around because sitting in the theater has become too uncomfortable with the pregnancy but I got a free pass out of it.

Only 10 weeks left until we are parents!! Yay!!!!! We are sooo excited and we just had a baby shower here in Spokane and this girl already has more clothes than Nathan and I combined!

Originally Written on June 27 2007

I know I need to post pictures still so everyone can see my fatness but I just haven’t got around to it yet. So here is my pregnancy story so far:
I have to say first that my mom is my hero because she was really sick all nine months with all six of us. I was only sick for about 2 months and during that time I decided I was going to adopt the rest of my children if I was going to stay sick the whole time like my mom but I didn’t thank goodness.
Nathan has been so involved and just totally incredible. I don’t know how I deserved to end up with such an amazing person. He was so patient with me when I was feeling sick and didn’t want to do anything. He is incredibly involved with everything he possibly could be with the baby. I could do a whole different entry on what makes Nathan the best husband ever.
Nathan was certain we were going to have a girl long before she was conceived and I knew that Nathan has a gift with being in tune with the spirit like that so I didn’t doubt him. I felt she was a girl for sure the whole time until about the time we were going to find out and only then I started thinking “well maybe it’s a boy just because we are so set on a girl.” But we were right, she is a girl. Ahnna Belen is her name. Nathan has had it picked out since his mission in Spain and I love it too.
I didn’t think I would feel any depression with my ever growing belly. I was excited to start showing and just enjoy being pregnant for the first time. Unfortunately I just want to feel pretty sometimes and it is really hard to pull off at this point so that gets to be depressing. Nathan is really helpful with making me feel good about myself though and I still think fat jokes about me are funny.
So at this point I can feel Ahnna moving around A LOT and I can see her push my belly out. We have had multiple ultrasounds but most the time I still don’t fully grasp that I have a person inside me. I am so excited to meet her and take care of her. My whole life I wanted to be a wife and mother, after I give her life she and Nathan will be my life and I can’t wait. The labor part still freaks me out but I’ll get through it. Especially with Nathan right by me.