15 Weeks

I'm deep into my 15th week (nearly 4 mths) and am on the road to a "quick" recovery. I had a very rough first few months, feeling so sick all day every day. I realize that I am a fairly happy person, and it really hard for me to be unhappy and sick for so long. Seriously, 12 weeks is a very long to time feel awful! But, enough whining ... I'm starting to feel better and it couldn't happen at a better time. It's full on summer in Seattle and we plan on taking full advantage of it! (And by "we" I mean myself, Matt and Big Papi, of course.)

So, what's with the apple? Turns out at this stage Little Yoder is the size of an apple. I first I thought nothing of that. But then I ate an apple and realized that an apple is a pretty decent size! I haven't officially "popped" yet, though those who see me often either think I've been eating a lot of burritos, or that I'm pregnant. Most people go the pregnancy route, which makes me feel better. Once I pop, and I have a full on pregnant belly, I'll be sure to post some photos.

The next few weeks should be pretty exciting - Matt's been making progress on the basement, and soon we'll be able to move our guest bedroom funiture out of the soon-to-be nursey. My great friend Vanya offered to help decorate, and I am gladly taking her up on that offer!

We'll be sure to share more photos and baby/home updates in the upcoming weeks!

Dan and Beth visit Seattle - Crab legs eaten, stuff blown up

Dan and Beth came to Seattle for a great 4th of July week. The picture at left is us at the Mariners game with Steve (honoring Pip by taking photos) and Carol. We saw the worst team in the majors come from behind and defeat the Toronto Blue Jays in the bottom of the 9th. It was a great way to kick off the week.

Beth turned 29 while visiting and we celebrated Deadliest Catch style - Crab legs and Halibut washed down with aquavit and skull splitters. Her friend Dave and Dan's friend Richie all came out with us to a neighborhood bar and made sure Beth had a great time.

Matt, Dan, Beth, and Teri went to the pyromaniacs Disney World, Boom City, where everything seemed to be legal. $1200 of rockets? Legal (but not bought.) Poolball of gun powder? Not legal (bought!) Of course it is 45 miles outside of the city, behind an Indian Casino, and you can test all fireworks on the grounds! (Editors note: Dan returned home to Chicago with all extremeties. Matt is typing this with 10 fingers.)

For the Fourth our neighbors John, Katie, and Ava took our group out on Lake Union for the afternoon. We made it home in time to watch the fireworks at our secret spot on Queen Anne. Despite the great show, Dan's highlight for the day was buzzing the Northwestern and Wizard.

By Saturday, everyone was so dead we spent our last day together trying to eat burritos the size of babies and watching 5 hours of the Real World. It was really great to see them, and we wish them best of luck over the next few months.

Welcome to the Internets

Teri and I would like to welcome the entire internet to our lives. After years of searching and playing on it, we have decided to start adding to the ever increasing online world. Don't expect crazy rants or indepth analysis of anything. Most likely we will use this site to keep everyone updated with our lives. We will update with pictures, stories, and news about what is going on or where we are. For family, this will be a great spot to keep updated on our newest addition. We are weeks away from the first picture.

Feel free to check in everyonce in a while. Hopefully the pictures and stories will keep our world a bit closer to yours.