Precious Pics

Random and Cute.....my little girl of course. She can't be anything but cute!

Our Little Pea

Our little girl turned 6 months today!!!! She is growing so fast. Lately, she loves to examine my hair. Don't think it's enjoyable for me, with the pulling and grabbing, but she's so curious. She also really likes to go from her stomach up on her side to look around. From there, she decides where she wants to be and rolls to her destination. Crawling will be coming soon! Happy Six Months little Pea!

Swine, Swine Go Away!

While in California, Dan got really sick. A friend he was with took him into the Hospital. For those of you who know Dan, he has to be really, really miserable to even consider going to get help. For a little bit, we thought he may have the Swine Flu. Luckily, the Doctor told him he just has the regular flu. Don't get me wrong, the flu is not fun in any way, shape or form. We're just glad it wasn't as serious as we thought. Also, we are happy to hear that Tyler, Lindsey and Max are okay. Miss you guys!

I was just watching the News on channel 2 and was informed that Pharmacies are going to start giving the H1N1 Vaccine. If you go to www.connect2utah.com under Health, you can read more about it. I hope you are all feeling well!

Oh my! This picture rocks!!!! I believe this was the Spring of '04 at USU. My cousin Lincoln, Dan and I were getting ready for the first day of the semester. Random picture but sweet.

California bites. Dan left on November 1st and comes home on the 11th. It makes me sad to be alone with Jaeli. We both miss him very much. It makes me smile to see how she lights up when Daddy comes home. They have such a good time. Yup, she surely has Daddy wrapped around her little finger! A couple of these may already be posted, but I just love them. WE MISS YOU DADDY! COME HOME SAFE!

Like all holidays, we were surrounded by yummy treats. Grandma Leishman is making her famous Halloween sugar cookies with cream cheese frosting. Then, I let Jaeli choose her very first Halloween treat from Grandma and Grandpa Zundel. Mom enjoyed it thoroughly. Like mother, like daughter!

Here are some great Halloween pictures.....Jaeli didn't have a clue what was going on and wanted to know why I was making her wear a witch tutu and a witch hat. It was a blast though.

Daddy and Jae

Trying to crawl......

Here we are at our first USU football game! GO AGGIES!

Jaeli getting ready for her first Fall walk.

Here are some more pics, ENJOY!

WOW! Has it really been that long since I've added to our blog? It's probably because I started using Facebook! It's so addicting! Not good! Anyhow, for those of you that don't have Facebook, I am going to add some pics of our new addition to our family for you to see. Jaeli Cyrena Zundel was born on May 4, 2009. She weighed 6 lbs. 15 oz. and was 19 in. long. Everything went well. She was/is perfect in every way. No sign of jaundice, her hearing test was spectacular and she's pooping on her own now! :) Yea! No more suppositories (SP?) from Grandma Leishman! Enjoy our darling baby!

Ah the pets! I'm posting again, because I forgot to talk about animals. How are my cats going to react when Jaeli comes home? My bro and sis in law have a dog, Rupert (SOOOO CUTE) and he is having a hard time. He's protective of Max, but at the same time wants the same attention he's had all along. I guess I can't blame him. I hope my kitties will be okay. I think they sense a change is going to occur soon, becuase Samsun especially is following me EVERYWHERE, just like a little puppy dog. He doesn't want to leave my side. Any suggestions about pets and new babies?

2s ROCK!

Today, I went into Labor and Delivery because I hadn't felt Jaeli move since yesterday afternoon. It concerned me and I remember they told me to come in if I couldn't feel her. They monitored me and found her heart beat. Then I was having contractions. They weren't huge, but they were there. The nurse did check me and found that I am dilated to a 2!!!! Wahoo!!! Sign of getting closer I think! Maybe she won't be overdue! She is so unpredictable already. We have 16 days to go until her due date!

P.S. Can a baby girl have too many clothes or outfits? :)

P.P.S. Any predictions of who she may look like? There's a pic of Dan and I to help you decide. Let's hope for the dark hair like Dan! :)

Look at my cute nephew!!! Dang it he's so adorable! It makes me want Jaeli to be here sooo much. Maximus Tyler was born on April 8th, weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces, was 20 1/2 inches long and was 3 weeks early. I wonder too Linds how much he would have weighed if he would have made full term. Tyler and Lindsey are awesome parents already. We love MAX! Go to their Blog, www.lobsteroctopus.blogspot.com to see some great pictures.

WHOA! Do I really only have 25 days left! SHIZ! I have a lot to do!!!!

When It Rains, It Pours

Does anyone else EVER feel this way? I mean really!? There are so many things going on right now, and I am sinking. A week ago I was just barley above water, now I am sinking. First, the economy is very stressful, and I know it is for everyone. Then to have Parent Conferences coming up next week is a whole other thing. It is very nerve wracking to get grades, citizenship and other comments together for 24 children (sorry if anyone that has a child in my class is reading this). Along with school, I have to have my Teaching Portfolio done by April 7th. That is the day I present. I present on 10 Standars of teaching and have to have artifacts and reflections to back me up. It is a HUGE assignment and important for me to get done. I just feel unmotivated to get it done because I am running out of time. Finally, Dan and I are not ready for Jaeli to come. Her nursery isn't ready, we don't have all her furniture and we still need to paint. I maybe stress too much, but I hoe all of you are having a better time right now. How do YOU get through busy, scary stressful times?

Baby Update

I have a feeling this is going to become my new journal. It's so much easier to type than write. Well, I am 15 weeks into my pregnancy and have lost 25 pounds. Nothing likes to stay down and nothing EVER sounds good to eat. Liquid is an issue as well. Water makes me the sickest, which is not good. I've already had to have an IV for liquids because of dehydration. Because I've lost so much, and because I think I'm tall, I'm not showing AT ALL. It really makes me depressed. Our next appointment is December 4th. They will just do the normal stuff, heartbeat, check weight, check urine, etc. Then a couple weeks after that we'll do that gender ultra sound. I am so excited! I am truly convinced it's a girl. I've been sad about that, because I really wanted a boy first. To have a girl first would mean she would be more and more like me. That's really scary. Dan and I have a bet, which I just realized both sides benefit him. If it's a boy, Dan gets to build his dream computer. If it's a girl, he takes me to Hawaii. Obviously I didn't think that through very well.