(ABOVE: The Grizzly watching the yummy fish swim by!)
(ABOVE: Jaden with a Grizzly Sculpture!)
(ABOVE: Jaden and Hailey at Discovery Cove)
(ABOVE: Gross but funny - the girls walked through this hallow tree and screams soon followed ... I went in and this is what was in there - behind glass of course - Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches!)
(ABOVE: Jaden, Hailey and Hannah looking for the monkeys!)
(ABOVE: Jaden and Hailey on the Turtle Sculpture)
(ABOVE: The Dock Dogs at RiverTown Days)
(ABOVE: Jaden swimming - what she loves most!)
(ABOVE: Fetal Development at 15 weeks)
(ABOVE: A Fetus at 15 weeks - amazes me every time!) WOW - is it really already Week 15? It seems like it flew by and other days it seems like forever and I'm not even 1/2 way there!! We had a nice weekend ... busy, but nice! Friday rose, Andy, Hailey and Hannah came over for pizza and swimming - we also celebrated Hailey's 6th birthday with her and gave her gifts and had cake ... Saturday we had the contractors out to the house to review the estimates and then Jason and I sat dwn to discuss our options - which led to my hormones kicking in and a lot of crying ... we made a decision - I'll fill you in on that in a bit - if you're at all interested :0) We headed over to Koz and Sarah's house around 1:00 for Rivertown Days. The weather was pretty decent - not too hot and breezy. We got to the river in time to watch the Dock Dogs do your jumping competitions - it was pretty neat. Jaden and I then took off to find some cheese curds (YUMM). That is when we missed the drama - apparently Kendra and her neighbor Jazzy decided to roam off on their own ... it was pretty intense because they we missing for about 20 minutes ... they called their names - no answer ... the cops were contacted and a search was about to start when they came walking up from the carnival area with a friend of ours and his daughter. They apparently followed him towards the fair and he just assumed they told Sarah - Jazzy is 6 and should have known to tell someone ... Jaden was freaking out pretty bad. She thought they were dead and she was crying a bit. She also was the only one in the group who knew what the girls were wearing and I forgot to do what I usually do - take a picture of them when we got there just in case! I am happy to report the girls are safe - in trouble but safe! On a down side though a tornado watch came through around parade time and it was cancelled - which was a big bummer ... we all headed home around 9:00 since it was pouring out and we were all slimey, sweaty and wet. Sunday we had a picnic at the MN Zoo and invited Rose, Andy and the girls'. It was a wonderful time and Jaden LOVED every bit of it ... o course there was drama - Hailey lost her bracelet in the falmingo exhibit and Jaden lost a light up ball necklace thingie when it got caught on a railing and fell into the Wolf Exhibit - I told her she could jump in to get it but she opted to cry a bit and move on. We also got to see the brand new Grizzly Coast Exhibit - it is beautiful and we were entertained by a Grizzly trying to catch a fish about 3 feet from Jaden ... it was worth the entire trip to the zoo ... Now it is almost Tuesday and the start of Week 15 - This week has fofund cravings kicking into high gear ... it included a large jumbo bottle of lemon juice pored over ice in a glass with about 1/4 water ... yeah ICK! But I can't stop drinking it! I am also craving guacamole BIG TIME! I am keeping Chipotle in business! Oh and Saturday was my mom's 29th birthday AGAIN so we wish her a Happy Birthday ... we are officially in NY in 2 weeks - we are on vacation count down! YIPPIE! Oh and our decision on the house - well when I was due with Jaden we bought this house so why not try our luck again ... we are listing our house for sale on September 1st ... after a dumpster is ordered and we do a little touch up painting here and there - so if you know of anyone in the area who is looking for a house cared for with love ... let me know! So how about some Baby News ...
How Your Baby Is Growing: Your growing baby now measures about 4 inches long, crown to rump, and weighs in at about 2 1/2 ounces (about the size of an apple). She's busy moving amniotic fluid through her nose and upper respiratory tract, which helps the primitive air sacs in her lungs begin to develop. Her legs are growing longer than her arms now, and she can move all of her joints and limbs. Although her eyelids are still fused shut, she can sense light. If you shine a flashlight at your tummy, for instance, she's likely to move away from the beam. There's not much for your baby to taste at this point, but she is forming taste buds. Finally, if you have an ultrasound this week, you may be able to find out whether your baby's a boy or a girl! (Don't be too disappointed if it remains a mystery, though. Nailing down your baby's sex depends on the clarity of the picture and on your baby's position. He or she may be modestly curled up or turned in such a way as to "hide the goods.")
How your life's changing:You've probably gained about 5 pounds by now (a little more or less is fine, too) and are well into the swing of your pregnancy, but you may still be surprised by an unexpected symptom now and then. If your nose is stuffed up, for instance, you can probably chalk it up to the combined effect of hormonal changes and increased blood flow to your mucous membranes. This condition is so common, there's even a name for it: "rhinitis of pregnancy." Some pregnant women also suffer nosebleeds as a result of increased blood volume and blood vessel expansion in the nose.If you're having amniocentesis, it'll most likely happen between now and 18 weeks. This test can identify hundreds of genetic and chromosomal disorders. If you're getting very anxious while waiting for the results, it may help to know that most women who undergo amniocentesis get good news about their babies — bringing welcome relief from their worries.Don't be surprised if you and your partner are feeling a little stressed out these days. Many pregnant couples worry about their baby's health and how they'll handle the changes ahead. But with physical discomforts on the wane and energy on the rise, this is also a wonderful trimester for most women.
Well I have finally started experiencing something that they mention here - which stinks - it is the stuffy nose thing and it (no pun intended) BLOWS! My nose is so stuffed up and dry that I need a ton of chapstick to keep my lips moist since I can't breathe through my nose ... oh FUN! Well I hope you all have a great week ... my work office is moving Friday so I have the day off - YIPPIE! Jaden and I will be home hanging out by the pool with Hannah and Jolene and then Hannah is sleeping over. Saturday we are heading to the Scott County Fair! Should be fun ... Thanks Misty for your shout out ... and congrats to Cameron on losing your teeth! You look so darn cute ....
Love ~ The Clark Family ~ Rebekah, Jason, Jaden & Baby#2 TOO!
