It's a...

It's a GIRL! We had the 20 week ultrasound, and saw the baby, and it is definitely a girl. Cam and I are both excited, and I'm sure if Abby understood, she would be too.

I can' believe that I am already half way through the pregnancy, it has gone so fast (thank goodness). I started feeling the baby move around 17 weeks, and now she has become quite the powerful little kicker. My tummy is also rapidly growing bigger. I'm quickly being reminded of why the second half can be so uncomfortable.

Abby has recently developed quite a bit of jealousy. If my attention is given to another child, she is NOT happy. It's kind of a new phase, and I was hoping for it to not get too bad before the baby was born. So I think we will ALL be in for a bit of an adjustment when this little princess is born.

Rocco, the New Arrival

Yesterday Cam called me from work saying that a stray dog had wandered into the fire station, and was wondering if we should bring him home. At first I said no, especially when Cameron described him as looking liking a coyote (eeww!). But he was persistent and had Abby and I go to the station to take a look. Once we saw the dog, it was REALLY hard to resist. He was just skin and bones, and was so lethargic from not having eaten in a while. He was very friendly and much cuter than a coyote. So needless to say, the little guy is here, and has become fast friends with Rory. Cam has already named him Rocco. We have no idea what breed (or mix of breeds) he is, but I'm kind of curious to find out. On Monday we have an appointment at the vet to get him checked out, so if everything looks good, we will be the owners of not just one, but two dogs. I must be crazy!!!



(See how skinny he is, his little ribs stick out SO much. So sad.)