Hawkeye Greyhound Ball

A couple of weekends ago was the 2012 Hawkeye Greyhound Ball. Glenn and I have attended the Badman Ball in Japan, but this was our first East Coast HEGH Ball. We just missed the 2008 ball before we moved to Japan. They are always a good time and it is fun to catch up with friends we haven't seen since flight school or who are in other squadrons and we don't see too often. And it's always fun to get dressed up.

What's a pregnant girl to do? Vanilla or chocolate? It's hard to tell from these pics, but there are over 500 people that attend the ball from 5 Hawkeye (E2) squadrons, 1 greyhound (C2) squadron, the FRS (VAW-120, that's us) and several tables of contractors and VIPs. Pretty much, it's a dinner and party, but they present the colors (flags) at the beginning.

I love those choker whites! If only they weren't so uncomfortable.

Gizelle and I. I am not ready for them to get new orders in just a couple weeks!

The Gilberts were in town from Newport for the ball. Yay!

The after party is always a good time. More pics on that later! An olympic swimming pool of packing peanuts? Sounds like fun!

Ice luge champions! It was definitely a different experience being sober at a Navy event, but they are always fun regardless. And I was able to drive home and spend the night in my own bed which I always enjoy. One thing we did learn, never stash your bag under the table with the ice luge! My tote bag was filled with 8 inches of water! Unfortunately so were Glenn's after-party clothes. Nothing an iron, blow dryer and a little body heat couldn't fix though.

Happy Hawkeye Greyhound Ball! I love this Navy community!

A Before & After

Haha. You thought I meant a house project, didn't you? Nope. Ice luge instead. Shot anyone?

Gizelle seems to be enjoying it. I'm sure I am opening the window for an onslaught of drunken pictures of myself, but that's ok. This picture makes me smile!

So many projects

I've got a million projects in the works and it's killing me cause I love the feeling of completing a project and checking it off my list. Here's a little of what I've got in the works.

And yes. Those are still the curtains. Almost done with 3 windows. Half way!

Brooke Sized

These are old pictures from our trip to Ohio. Brooke did not understand that the bed was Stella's. I think she was happy that it was a seat, just her size!

Congrats Tvedte Family!

My dear friends Missy and Ben ( and big bro Jack) welcomed Brecken Daniel to the family! Congrats!

Packing the Prius II

Oh how people doubt my little hatchback!

We pulled up to a house in Virginia Beach to take a look at a dresser we found on Craigslist and she said "I don't think it's going to fit in your car!". In the words of my father: oh ye of little faith.

We brought twine to tie down the back but it wasn't even necessary. The whole dresser and mirror fit with just a little wiggling.

Our first piece of baby room furniture! And only $50. Love that. It just needs a good scrub and maybe new handles. I think I might line the drawers with some fun paper too.

The First Trimester

Glenn has been taking pictures for me each week around town. There isn't much of a bump, but people have been asking for pictures, so here you go! I'm still fitting in all my clothes for now, but I know that is going to end eventually.

Our Biggest Project

Our Little Smithereen aka Gummy Bear

We're pregnant! Thank you for all the words of encouragement from posts I've made in the past. We are beyond thrilled. Our little guy or gal is due January 22, 2013. That makes me 15 weeks, today!

We had help getting pregnant, but on the scale of things, very minor. I was diagnosed with PCOS, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. In order for things to work as they should, I was prescribed with Metformin which is actually a diabetes medication. After a few months taking 1500 mg a day, it worked! I was prepared to take Clomid and the next necessary drugs, but didn't end up needing them.

I've been feeling great. Really lucky actually. I haven't been nauseous or sick once. We have our next appointment in a couple weeks and a few weeks after that, we'll find out if we're having a boy or a girl!

Glenn told me for the first time on Monday that I actually looked pregnant in a tight fitting tank top so I figured it was time to let the blogger world know!

I'm anxious and excited, but it still doesn't quite seem real. When does that happen? I've got a stack of baby books on my nightstand, but I think I need a few more still! Ahh...we're having a baby!



Work Bench Basement

While my girlfriends were in town the other weekend, Glenn was busy in the basement. What? You don't want to go in every store at the outlet mall? I don't understand.

While we were busy shopping, Glenn was busy building. We had gone to H Dizzle earlier in the week with a U-haul trailer to pick up the majority of the building supplies. Maining the 16' 2x4s and the 4'x8' sheets (3) of plywood and pegboard (2). Side note, did you know that the Prius can fit 8' 2x4s with the hatch closed? We returned 6 2x4s sans trailer without a problem!

Glenn designed and built the work bench as an L-shape that goes from the utility sink to the door to the backyard. It is 6 feet by 13 feet! And since we only have a few outlets in the basement, he built the beer fridge right in. Seems appropriate.

Glenn has become quite the builder since we've been back which is good, cause I've always got a project up my sleeve for him to work on. Although, I think he enjoyed this project so much because he didn't have to deal with my "input". :) We are loving all the extra storage space in the basement and it's even better having it organized! Or at least getting organized.

Best Friends

My two best friends from high school were in town last weekend! It was so much fun! We relaxed, ate, went shopping and just hung out. We even looked through our old Mayo High School year books. I miss them already! I can't wait to see you in September!