Long Time...

I have not written in a long while. Time for an update. It's hard to recall EVERYTHING that has happened in the past months since by last entry, but here's the main thing. Josh and I are expecting our first child, which is due January 27, 2010! We couldn't be more excited! I'm at the end of the first trimester, and will be glad to get past the morning sickness, though, I am lucky to have not gotten it as badly as some women. Anyways, here is a picture of our little one. It is at our twelve week appointment.



It was really neat to see the little one in motion at the ultrasound. Fortunately, it was awake when we saw it; it was twisting and turning the entire time, so we saw it's profile, front, and rear, and even it's spine! So much detail has already formed on and in this child. What a miraculous process!!
We can't wait to find out what the sex is in September.

In other events....

In May, my step-grandfather passed away, so Josh and I went out to Monticello, Utah for his funeral. Eventhough, it was a sad occasion that brought us out there, we were grateful to see everyone. Josh got to meet people in my family for the first time and get re-acquainted with ones that he met at our wedding. My dad even surprised everyone with a last minute flight there. It was so wonderful to see him especially, because he had been in Kuwait last year, and I hadn't seen him since before he left. So, again, eventhough it was a sad occasion that brought us together, I was grateful for our mini family reunion. Here are some pics.
















We also got to see our dear friends, Shalee and Rex, even for just a brief time while we were there. We'll have to do it again soon!




It was a very good trip. Thanks everyone!
More updates to come...