tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91578835408652588832024-03-05T19:08:55.424-08:00John and JennaGet your free <a href="http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/week-by-week/landing.aspx">online pregnancy calendar</a> from <a href="http://www.whattoexpect.com">WhatToExpect.com</a><br><img src="http://www.my-calorie-counter.com/Ticker/TickerEngine.php?RulerImage=ruler_pinkfeet.gif&SliderImage=pink_heart.gif&DueDate=4/1/2010">Jenna and Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02128483637576248196noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157883540865258883.post-80884898043199316872010-01-01T17:08:00.000-08:002010-01-01T17:08:17.562-08:00Christmas, baby shower, and New Years!Seems like a lot to update on! I guess the last few weeks have been busier than I thought!<br />
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We spent Christmas in Iowa braving the crazy snow storm. We were snowed in from Thurs-Sunday! It was crazy how tall the drifts got....I've never seen them so high! It was good to spend some time with family and see how excited our nephews were opening their presents....Ava even joined in via Skype! I just kept thinking how much next year is going to be SOO different with 2 more little boys added to the mix! (no, Im not having twins, John's sister is due 4/7/10). The Sunday after Christmas, John and I ventured out to Council Bluffs to do some after x-mas shopping and to go to the movie "It's Complicated." It was pretty funny but I dont think it will win the Golden Globe. Got a few of next years Xmas presents crossed off the list...I love clearance sales!<br />
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On the 28th, Megan, Michelle, and Susie hosted an Iowa baby shower for us. They are afraid a lot of people would show up due to the road conditions, but almost everyone made it! We got a lot of great stuff and I have to mention how DELICIOUS the cake that Megan made was...now I get what everyone raves about! After the shower, we headed to Steve and Megan's (home of 3 boys) to do some "tote shopping." They are done having kiddos and let us take anything they had left....needless to say, we took most of it! We left Iowa with 5 boxes more then we came with and couldnt see out the back window the entire drive home!<br />
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This year, we decided to rent movies and get a pizza for New Years. It felt good to be able to stay in pajamas and just veg out and be lazy. In the end....neither one of is made it to midnight...but I guess 10:30 means it was past midnight somewhere right??<br />
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Tomorrow we are going to a 3D/4D ultrasound....I will be sure to post pics!Jenna and Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02128483637576248196noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157883540865258883.post-81727804787924531122009-12-06T16:14:00.000-08:002009-12-06T16:29:37.449-08:00Busy WeekendThis was a BUSY weekend! One of my best girlfirends Terra and her husband from Iowa were in town for their baby shower (she is 30wks!) and I was able to go and see the ever expanding belly! She looks GREAT! Watching her open all her wonderful presents, made me realize yet again, how much stuff we need that we dont have yet....well, we have 115 days to get it done! :)<br /><br />Today, we went into full fledge, get the house clean and decorated mode so that Terra and Dave could come see the house. It was good to spend some time with them in a more relaxed setting and be able to pig out on junk food (Mmm, mozzarella sticks!) They gave us a really cool hand decorated night light w/his name on it and our 1st CYCLONE baby items....Zach officially owns ISU Booties! Love them!<br /><br />Today, I discovered the wonderfull-ness of Mint Oreo. OMG those little cookies are going to be dangerous! Zach must have liked them too because as soon as I finished them, he started kicking all over the place! Im going to take that as a hint that I need to continue eating them for Zach's sake!<br /><br />Here are the latest photos taken @ 22 and 23wks!<br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwTFQQEzK6r5yhIW_l1FsdljFCiphcA4j1Uw9ldI-n2usJESNm39KHQvnH7iROQ5KvtJG34zdXMRck-FAkFaTZaal0DaMpttzbUjZXY_Roj249UtsKip1d9wBWqVJNkbrWeRYoYWXZ_BU/s1600-h/22.5+wks+(7).JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 242px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412281298088905810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwTFQQEzK6r5yhIW_l1FsdljFCiphcA4j1Uw9ldI-n2usJESNm39KHQvnH7iROQ5KvtJG34zdXMRck-FAkFaTZaal0DaMpttzbUjZXY_Roj249UtsKip1d9wBWqVJNkbrWeRYoYWXZ_BU/s320/22.5+wks+(7).JPG" /></a></p><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRatCa_VO9dQGPvOxf1D4XXlSI6g7Ky_tmKgaETn3QZHY3BMuT9KRR8GcUteQc_smuBbjyYShmd-Zd4NthhLyXV1ldNaK66msGZQ4qFA1pMdxhIWOtr5vKI8O7a9lZoMWK5wVBikK7cOY/s1600-h/23+wks.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 213px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412281296901609362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRatCa_VO9dQGPvOxf1D4XXlSI6g7Ky_tmKgaETn3QZHY3BMuT9KRR8GcUteQc_smuBbjyYShmd-Zd4NthhLyXV1ldNaK66msGZQ4qFA1pMdxhIWOtr5vKI8O7a9lZoMWK5wVBikK7cOY/s320/23+wks.JPG" /></a><br /></div>Jenna and Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02128483637576248196noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157883540865258883.post-84980108433402808572009-12-06T16:05:00.000-08:002009-12-06T16:12:40.215-08:00Repeat UltrasoundThis past Thursday, we had our repeat ultrasound to see some of the things we werent able to see at the last one. Zach was much more cooperative (...well, kinda) and we were hopefully able to get all the things we needed. <div><div></div><br /><div>Good news is he is no longer in the breech position. We were able to see his nice steady heart and heartbeat (141 beats/minute) and follow his entire spine. He is starting to look much more "baby-like" vs. skeletal. We arent really sure if we got a good enough shot of his umbillical cord since the lil' monkey had his toes in his mouth almost the entire time. Hopefully, the doctor will call tomorrow with the offical word....part of hope we didnt get a good shot so that I can have another ultrasound! ;)</div><br /><div></div><div>Here are the newest ultrasound pictures...</div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEYXkjOL1oFoh10vzHYWNIWF51_ApusXXv-klcR4TOQX85V3oaX1n7vj8TeKXTochWtJ_7dsVy4T_iUnkuoCeKTF9X5VD3o1ZTAdnX_t2uGmjug0bqJ6TU6LMW-zZQEOuky0uci1lgIVw/s1600-h/face+and+fist.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 237px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412280167283720514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEYXkjOL1oFoh10vzHYWNIWF51_ApusXXv-klcR4TOQX85V3oaX1n7vj8TeKXTochWtJ_7dsVy4T_iUnkuoCeKTF9X5VD3o1ZTAdnX_t2uGmjug0bqJ6TU6LMW-zZQEOuky0uci1lgIVw/s320/face+and+fist.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfmg5lgwVA7huFjuD66KnpB8e0rCCvJ67ikuhUuC5YGox1NOEhf5T31nlPKZzMxc2eyZEzp4P-qTy4GelN3HzK5Aovc4bioy-1w2smER43bcPyze0MwKAJuHURDtKfUuc-ohYICTX4sG0/s1600-h/backbone.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 238px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412280168684863618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfmg5lgwVA7huFjuD66KnpB8e0rCCvJ67ikuhUuC5YGox1NOEhf5T31nlPKZzMxc2eyZEzp4P-qTy4GelN3HzK5Aovc4bioy-1w2smER43bcPyze0MwKAJuHURDtKfUuc-ohYICTX4sG0/s320/backbone.JPG" /></a></div> <br /><br /><div></div></div>Jenna and Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02128483637576248196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157883540865258883.post-74846050615280035412009-12-06T15:52:00.000-08:002009-12-06T16:05:13.449-08:00Thanksgiving and Our 1st Baby Shower!!We went down to Missouri to spend the holiday with my family. Ended up @ my Aunts for Turkey Day. It was a good time and everyone left way too stuffed and vowing to never eat again. <div><div><div><div><div></div><br /><div>The following Saturday, my Mom hosted our 1st baby shower! It was great to see my entire family all together. We decorated cupcakes (they were delicious!) and had sloppy <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">joes</span> and other goodies! Mom found the cutest favors....they were white chocolate babies with a little tag to everyone from Zach. </div><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbxF4GdN8duUgnIWPC3Yo36C5D-MEnpLf49ynjjS384Q7htwPbYuycRWHo5al0-nWOlqbcKAoDPrupHorYFsUah60K1xfE5bSkLDZazZRzgE5kYaSvQpOuWZX5jrdPsVwmbIwnhqWgvuM/s1600-h/IMG_1798.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412277000515596018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbxF4GdN8duUgnIWPC3Yo36C5D-MEnpLf49ynjjS384Q7htwPbYuycRWHo5al0-nWOlqbcKAoDPrupHorYFsUah60K1xfE5bSkLDZazZRzgE5kYaSvQpOuWZX5jrdPsVwmbIwnhqWgvuM/s320/IMG_1798.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8_QQ6dLz2K97KCk1Z1hcPfHf795SkWTVstyOIWWcZsWIdjFFGAdGeX9ArGpIArMA3IzA5ZWN8fXixTxEPkh-O4ZmzT1YAE48VrWOkul9zfno_bZAJs4iNUR9E1DnfQPbTQMfaSOfu_PQ/s1600-h/favor+tag.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412277135468874162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8_QQ6dLz2K97KCk1Z1hcPfHf795SkWTVstyOIWWcZsWIdjFFGAdGeX9ArGpIArMA3IzA5ZWN8fXixTxEPkh-O4ZmzT1YAE48VrWOkul9zfno_bZAJs4iNUR9E1DnfQPbTQMfaSOfu_PQ/s320/favor+tag.jpg" /></a></p><div></div><div>Zach (and Mom and Dad) got some great stuff, including out stroller/travel system, diaper bag, and lots of other much needed stuff!! Makes me realize how much MORE stuff we need to get before he make the big arrival!</div><div></div><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2h7CG2-wgEXSb7Phq8EECG03Fr_jy7L1S5glUu9pLUusT7KejXsLLywunvR8bEtX1GYAEdpzcfwVY6Qt8yNDlnDtbfwZr00Qo4mVpU2NcpRD_AI1qgSSMx_BthEIBMAw7T5i9ijKx-Cs/s1600-h/1111111.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412277252491245106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2h7CG2-wgEXSb7Phq8EECG03Fr_jy7L1S5glUu9pLUusT7KejXsLLywunvR8bEtX1GYAEdpzcfwVY6Qt8yNDlnDtbfwZr00Qo4mVpU2NcpRD_AI1qgSSMx_BthEIBMAw7T5i9ijKx-Cs/s320/1111111.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSOPnSTgy0XQPVGBpXMcLdr3ycbNHefSVvkRK13UZqFSSpFcJud2fg4VCz2cx7b9xRt7ZZ6QDZRC7IJhtCSoOqD0fyA_8hG2SXDzcGToESdpPOQIgo2rAsfyfC74nZeXFLJAQSKZJG9kg/s1600-h/BG7.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412277978341766242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSOPnSTgy0XQPVGBpXMcLdr3ycbNHefSVvkRK13UZqFSSpFcJud2fg4VCz2cx7b9xRt7ZZ6QDZRC7IJhtCSoOqD0fyA_8hG2SXDzcGToESdpPOQIgo2rAsfyfC74nZeXFLJAQSKZJG9kg/s320/BG7.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQLN2_c2JMvN5vxfQii0jaFs2JYHXhhBDI1HZFIMpk0-90JM1i9AFE8VBkt-yeT60y-bFyAhjfZ7crF360nSPyTr7wLCNrmEKBFT7K3wKOCDr8331t_CcBpaA0HrVr-H_HuD3ZpB8XrSo/s1600-h/1111.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412278301464979538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQLN2_c2JMvN5vxfQii0jaFs2JYHXhhBDI1HZFIMpk0-90JM1i9AFE8VBkt-yeT60y-bFyAhjfZ7crF360nSPyTr7wLCNrmEKBFT7K3wKOCDr8331t_CcBpaA0HrVr-H_HuD3ZpB8XrSo/s320/1111.jpg" /></a></p></div></div></div></div>Jenna and Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02128483637576248196noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157883540865258883.post-71377113281380728302009-11-15T10:12:00.000-08:002009-11-15T10:15:35.106-08:0020wks!!<div align="center"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6OrvbB-DOiOFBI5YlLvXJmlTI3QNc6XHd_PIrtnR4iCHHGR_GD_rkupApYZB_1RQ73EyVk32d9g8ELhvH3CAIKlm8Atp0NOlMBfHCtws1QxcURHw6vO8-LG46IzXdMnJ1tOR-tOkz_b0/s1600-h/IMG_1782.JPG"></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoNYq5otpZyl1zrZ_bzN1IhNqwYs2E7nPnCt3goqBbR-tc1CGh-Diu17h4pRstMjnQOHO-AeDlcKdBWAcyPBFd0PQJ6GqJ3gmyDlqts_jUO36RlgEI8BUmcGQVdMx6ojZ5TKWnt6cDTf8/s1600-h/IMG_1786.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404395297817254306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoNYq5otpZyl1zrZ_bzN1IhNqwYs2E7nPnCt3goqBbR-tc1CGh-Diu17h4pRstMjnQOHO-AeDlcKdBWAcyPBFd0PQJ6GqJ3gmyDlqts_jUO36RlgEI8BUmcGQVdMx6ojZ5TKWnt6cDTf8/s320/IMG_1786.JPG" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidCe8M0YFUCh_nUmbNl18Gz2Mtji4fr8sZhdPo43MRDYtbOIXpDl5HF_xxvvxHjg3efkWW9d9gy7z7bZ3Cn1rRCWnJDyKBd7lBbuxPBcUwgWkpUCHk-LXYVr9BSJUr4N0wdd4IU1QS1dU/s1600-h/IMG_1783.JPG"></a><div align="center"><br /><br /><br /></div><div align="center">Halfway done!!! Crazy how time flies...I hope it continues so I can hold my lil' man!</div>Jenna and Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02128483637576248196noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157883540865258883.post-11859715829024007962009-11-14T06:10:00.000-08:002009-11-14T06:21:31.777-08:00It's a BOY!Hi Everyone- <div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>We had our 20 week ultrasound on Thursday. Our little one was being stubborn and we were afraid he wasnt going to give us a good shot to tell us the sex (he was sitting criss cross). But after about on an hour he gave a good shot to let the world he know it's a BOY! I was in a little bit of shock-- I was sure it was a girl. But have since settled on total excitment! It is an awesome feeling to be able to connect with the baby on a deeper level. He is now Zachary Robert instead of "the baby" or "Poppy".</div><div><br />We spent the rest of the day finishing up our registry @ Babies R Us and Buy Buy Baby! That was fun! I went out yesterday and bought a few outfits--- they are so adorable! </div><div><br />We have to go back on Dec. 3rd for a repeat ultrasound since he was in a bad position to measure the heart, the spine, and the umbillical cord. Of course the nurse told us there are the most important thing! He's stubborn already! During the U/S he was breech and face down so that was a bad position to see much. At least we get to go back and see him again! </div><div> </div><div>Between the legs shot:</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5WykptbFtwNhtSrwL05iGuxv9gCLJycmSSkzEXXoNTKo1bf5JVz-LRTTvik24ku7czHKVJhjq_uwurnbfC1UPkyFTo2e1GRmqvmjG_ZSTXBgQCOq9tLMYSWBIpUSSJ_8WDgC4fwa2PPE/s1600-h/It's+a+BOY.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 238px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403963209976565986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5WykptbFtwNhtSrwL05iGuxv9gCLJycmSSkzEXXoNTKo1bf5JVz-LRTTvik24ku7czHKVJhjq_uwurnbfC1UPkyFTo2e1GRmqvmjG_ZSTXBgQCOq9tLMYSWBIpUSSJ_8WDgC4fwa2PPE/s320/It's+a+BOY.JPG" /></a></div><div><br />Zachary's Foot:</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgeRbyYWUU7KT5P6Xz_2ap8A_SWvIT_d4Uzhzv_xWv21_D92ZyhckxGMomj4kn-oa2WYxGg3zq9nc9aH2YI6akga6Nr-EObunSlyzbmLs0v41xqLqarZnkjxvEZpLFMGRIdhUEYjjl1jM/s1600-h/baby+foot.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 237px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403963464766315874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgeRbyYWUU7KT5P6Xz_2ap8A_SWvIT_d4Uzhzv_xWv21_D92ZyhckxGMomj4kn-oa2WYxGg3zq9nc9aH2YI6akga6Nr-EObunSlyzbmLs0v41xqLqarZnkjxvEZpLFMGRIdhUEYjjl1jM/s320/baby+foot.JPG" /></a><br /></div><div>Zachary's Face (looking straight on-- looks like a skelton!)</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidjETqWqUEuV-AagoMY8AHc_Qnoza4KRa8K0TiXmvoA9ReKWx6V4hqw_qfk-phgJ52ivMcp3uV0rURTuw6CWCc7qwPHXHI66MoDqcKauvp8yQTisd0hfZhzdGt-RuT9xDRzpLTClFhEy4/s1600-h/baby+face.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 237px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403963848597038434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidjETqWqUEuV-AagoMY8AHc_Qnoza4KRa8K0TiXmvoA9ReKWx6V4hqw_qfk-phgJ52ivMcp3uV0rURTuw6CWCc7qwPHXHI66MoDqcKauvp8yQTisd0hfZhzdGt-RuT9xDRzpLTClFhEy4/s320/baby+face.JPG" /></a></div></div>Jenna and Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02128483637576248196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157883540865258883.post-33933360253879825532009-10-17T08:45:00.000-07:002009-10-17T08:50:32.780-07:0016 weeksNot much new this week. Its been really cold lately which is not much fun. Next week, they are forecasting temps in the 60's so that will be much more enjoyable. We have a field trip to a pumpkin patch on Thursday, so hopefully, the rain will stay away.<br /><br />I am SUPER excited for Halloween. This will be the 1st year with trick or treaters...totally looking forward to seeing all the cute lil kiddos in thier costumes.<br /><br />I am starting to feel some flutters, but nothing that I can say with 100% certainty that it is the baby....hopefully soon!<br /><br />Here is the 16wk picture....with new haircut and color!<br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhxYebRPaNCQbbx6ZIswjZNI6tjy0Tlmo_m0tlN9Xo4rZy5zeENGlSJf49SKIYDtfizb_h4wojuAhhZFPpBaVE9UGQ2SEE75EySm9ByX9sy-gxRiO7Pv0Symb4Tp2kr7w9XRK6OLIsbAo/s1600-h/IMG_1606.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393596607547718994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhxYebRPaNCQbbx6ZIswjZNI6tjy0Tlmo_m0tlN9Xo4rZy5zeENGlSJf49SKIYDtfizb_h4wojuAhhZFPpBaVE9UGQ2SEE75EySm9ByX9sy-gxRiO7Pv0Symb4Tp2kr7w9XRK6OLIsbAo/s320/IMG_1606.JPG" /></a></p>Jenna and Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02128483637576248196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157883540865258883.post-83051482254515773552009-10-08T17:41:00.000-07:002009-10-08T17:50:59.794-07:0015 weeksToday marks 15 weeks of my pregnancy! Time is just starting to move a little faster...I can only hope it continues to move quickly. I am soo anxious to find out the gender (only 5 more weeks!) and to feel the baby kick and move. The books all say it could be anyday now, but it reality, it could be several more weeks.<br /><br /><br /><br />Crazy dreams have started to kick in....a few nights ago, I dreampt my sister was killed by an alligator, but it was all my fault because I threw a piece of pizza in the water! YIKES! :) Last night, I was hit by an indian restaurant delivery driver and had to go to the hospital to make sure the baby was okay. They are very vivid and detailed and I am amazed that I can remember all the details. John thinks I'm slowly going insane.<br /><br />We started our registry last weekend after my mom spilled the beans about our 1st shower which will be during Thanksgiving break....so excited...so overwhelming...so much more to do.<br /><br /><br /><br />John travels to D.C next week and he is not all the thrilled about it. His project has been making him kind-of a crab-- between getting up early, having to go into work everyday (aww!), and 4hr. conference calls, I don't know if I can blame him. At least he has a wonderful, supportive, loving wife @ home! :)<br /><br />Here is the 15 wk picture!<br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXjHh8Orpl__vUkisNoQyqUicuhJxgjylLINA-Cd6WElG4PqmKPlogbZYULbE4Z_VCUwmFqBDuhoGPhzCX7503dMheRuTYK38wLNp_iqMnS5L4dgtAzY5wPasLnQA9ud5dpKXrF3_0QHo/s1600-h/15+weeks+(3).JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390396156992130450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXjHh8Orpl__vUkisNoQyqUicuhJxgjylLINA-Cd6WElG4PqmKPlogbZYULbE4Z_VCUwmFqBDuhoGPhzCX7503dMheRuTYK38wLNp_iqMnS5L4dgtAzY5wPasLnQA9ud5dpKXrF3_0QHo/s320/15+weeks+(3).JPG" /></a></p>Jenna and Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02128483637576248196noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157883540865258883.post-73177285483172009112009-09-29T17:12:00.000-07:002009-09-29T17:25:25.047-07:00Finally, the 2nd trimester!Hi Everyone!<br /><br /><br /><br />Things are going great! I have finally fit my 2nd trimester and so far everything they say is true. I finally have more energy and easily make it through the day without wanting a nap. Now, nighttime is another story with having to get up at least 3 times to pee! John, of course, just snores away and doesn't even know I'm up! Payback will definelty be when the baby is here and mama needs her sleep!<br /><br /><br /><br />We had an appointment today and were able to hear the heartbeat again. It was 165bpw. According to wives tales, the would mean it's a girl. One of John's co-workers thinks girl because I am wanting a lot of mexican food.....we will find out on November 12th! I cannot wait!<br /><br />We have been looking @ various baby items in the stores and trying to narrow down the options so that registering will be a lot quicker. We have discovered that EVERYTHING for baby will cost at least $100...yikes.<br /><br /><br /><br />In other news, we have taken our Chicago condo off the market. We just weren't going to be able to get the price we needed in this market....plus our realtor was HORRIBLE! Hopefully, in the Spring, we ill be able to try again with another agent. John has been traveling a lot lately. He just got back from a week in Phoneix and will be going to D.C. and Utah in the next month or so.<br /><br />Here is what the baby has been up to developmentally in the last week (photo is from a website of baby @ 14wks):<br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGr9iCHZABwA5UpkVag0bVMlQc6EgVM5qfGCPredhjhdEfrPeniCbaB00IY0wGOZyXumPR6AYpX0fYUTD3gikiyHjAwUtwEyYX6_0yqh24kmdMYcHRwHbtXq4x8o_KOfBjzla6YrbeE2w/s1600-h/14week.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 248px; HEIGHT: 249px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387049436493943698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGr9iCHZABwA5UpkVag0bVMlQc6EgVM5qfGCPredhjhdEfrPeniCbaB00IY0wGOZyXumPR6AYpX0fYUTD3gikiyHjAwUtwEyYX6_0yqh24kmdMYcHRwHbtXq4x8o_KOfBjzla6YrbeE2w/s320/14week.jpg" /></a></div>Mouth in motion.<br />If your little one could understand your jokes, you'd see a smile this week (or a frown if you're not the world's most entertaining comedian). Your fetus's mouth can even open and close and is starting to make swallowing and sucking motions (watch out, thumb). Those facial muscles are really getting a workout!<br /><br /><br /><br />Set for speech.<br />The esophagus, windpipe, larynx, and vocal cords are all in place. Of course, the vocal cords can't make any sounds yet, since your little one is floating in fluid. But they're already being prepped for that first loud wail after birth.<br /><br />Face formation.<br />With each passing week, your fetus is looking more like the little person you'll meet the day you give birth. By now, the eyes have moved to their proper place at the top of the face, and the ears have moved from the neck to the sides of the head. The jaws have been complete for a while, and the palate is now "zipping up," closing from front to back.<br /><br />Measuring up.<br />Your little one weighs about 2 ounces and measures 3.2 to 4.3 inches long.<br /><br />Getting the Wiggles.<br />The fetus is active from the beginning, exercising those arms and legs as soon as the muscles and nerves are up and running. The movement is random now but will get more regular as time goes on.Jenna and Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02128483637576248196noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157883540865258883.post-17069067596370667382009-09-10T17:34:00.000-07:002009-09-10T17:46:21.077-07:00....it's been awhile.....<div align="left">Well....since it been a long time since the last post. I will have to update you on all the has been going on in the last 6 months.<br /><br />Summer is over and I am back to work. The kiddos have been back for 2 weeks and I am already needing to take a personal day. I have some really challenging kids in my Booster class this year. I have my work cut out for me.<br /><br />We are all settled and moved into our new home. Some friends from college and John's parents came for a visit. It was nice to be able to have a place for company to sleep. It was great to see everyone and look forward to the next time they come back for a visit.<br /><br />Our most exciting news is that we are expecting our first baby in early April!!!! We are very excited and are looking forward to everything this new chapter of our lives will bring. I am 11 weeks along and am due April 1st. We got to hear the heartbeat last week and it was very surreal, but made us even more excited. According to the books, the baby is about 2.5 inches long and about the size of a large lime. We go back in a few weeks to hear the heartbeat again. Here are my 5 week and 11 week belly shots. I think I am starting to "pop" a little bit as I can no longer comfertably buttom my jeans!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD3pfFH5xAFO0Lw2ryr8n_CZviPsZZ01yp9P4lBVGpo2bBb5HDl1icNoxnVsX_5HSvCV49RiCy1Sh7rV3OJ08oERCCWEbpaqfVunakKUP7obeIsfgsyzHqjSIkidgQNFs25gsmMCWhcbs/s1600-h/5+weeks.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380004078040026978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD3pfFH5xAFO0Lw2ryr8n_CZviPsZZ01yp9P4lBVGpo2bBb5HDl1icNoxnVsX_5HSvCV49RiCy1Sh7rV3OJ08oERCCWEbpaqfVunakKUP7obeIsfgsyzHqjSIkidgQNFs25gsmMCWhcbs/s320/5+weeks.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBz8KHHhTvAIkjJJ1AuV4umYh2GmYl9UK68irGchUuSfi35Z049b9P_lkhSgRp-1gsXfNQxvm18oHaIy_w50ZV_yoaCBHiF3JtmW9a_rwpxh7Mo7KjMWnyozIZZo077Op6c90uePPfVvs/s1600-h/11+weeks+(2).JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380004089244777234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBz8KHHhTvAIkjJJ1AuV4umYh2GmYl9UK68irGchUuSfi35Z049b9P_lkhSgRp-1gsXfNQxvm18oHaIy_w50ZV_yoaCBHiF3JtmW9a_rwpxh7Mo7KjMWnyozIZZo077Op6c90uePPfVvs/s320/11+weeks+(2).JPG" /></a> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBz8KHHhTvAIkjJJ1AuV4umYh2GmYl9UK68irGchUuSfi35Z049b9P_lkhSgRp-1gsXfNQxvm18oHaIy_w50ZV_yoaCBHiF3JtmW9a_rwpxh7Mo7KjMWnyozIZZo077Op6c90uePPfVvs/s1600-h/11+weeks+(2).JPG"></a> </p></div><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBz8KHHhTvAIkjJJ1AuV4umYh2GmYl9UK68irGchUuSfi35Z049b9P_lkhSgRp-1gsXfNQxvm18oHaIy_w50ZV_yoaCBHiF3JtmW9a_rwpxh7Mo7KjMWnyozIZZo077Op6c90uePPfVvs/s1600-h/11+weeks+(2).JPG"></a> </p>Jenna and Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02128483637576248196noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157883540865258883.post-42104801088004600782009-03-30T07:43:00.000-07:002009-03-30T07:51:14.268-07:00New House!<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOF6alb6QEFRhwMbwPDwb5NC4aib3nmqz2Q0F9o6S4bLXYyvF6F_yuWzTqlS2eKD2_I8Yv9aYB8WLRjap59Y4z5-SrLpkeOC7r2bNYv3AB2caUq86fokrbLrUMunZ4dj7Mc55mjGMLdz8/s1600-h/07096729_5_0.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 199px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318993185607532754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOF6alb6QEFRhwMbwPDwb5NC4aib3nmqz2Q0F9o6S4bLXYyvF6F_yuWzTqlS2eKD2_I8Yv9aYB8WLRjap59Y4z5-SrLpkeOC7r2bNYv3AB2caUq86fokrbLrUMunZ4dj7Mc55mjGMLdz8/s320/07096729_5_0.jpg" /></a></p><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigchf1DUd5yRLTJ_SYuvE1Ze8gsfDs6sMGmWG3qLbIrdB3ikKhidXkSU1O4cFX0lSJGD_xVs2kV6rZuL5BHWdUVYUYksL29xVzDYYpArcw054WQFZ7epYz6sZvNPa_SShuQxnIZkRKWCA/s1600-h/07096729_3_0.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 199px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318993179481166002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigchf1DUd5yRLTJ_SYuvE1Ze8gsfDs6sMGmWG3qLbIrdB3ikKhidXkSU1O4cFX0lSJGD_xVs2kV6rZuL5BHWdUVYUYksL29xVzDYYpArcw054WQFZ7epYz6sZvNPa_SShuQxnIZkRKWCA/s320/07096729_3_0.jpg" /></a></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj4AkVEuuElIqZMD6l5iLs83OnvblAI1eIVEZdtvcE4qGia0Va55PPJQB1Cv7Qw7csJvh33XmHaBn-q9WqVz90FHdMWXzUkpCzYJleJhT4ZUcpfbqs-pnMOGHj0dxKKUiXDyEXqpU4omI/s1600-h/DSC_1148.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318993163778881058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj4AkVEuuElIqZMD6l5iLs83OnvblAI1eIVEZdtvcE4qGia0Va55PPJQB1Cv7Qw7csJvh33XmHaBn-q9WqVz90FHdMWXzUkpCzYJleJhT4ZUcpfbqs-pnMOGHj0dxKKUiXDyEXqpU4omI/s320/DSC_1148.jpg" /></a></p><br />So John and I have been talking about buying a house for a long time and we finally did it! We decided to take advantage of the housing market and go for it. We also had a realtor come out and look at our current condo and since the housing market just isn't where it needs to be, we will also be keeping the condo for awhile. We will be tight, but we will manage.<br /><br /><br /><br />The house is a 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath 2800 sq. foot home. It has never been lived in and was a model home, so it has everyting we could want for an upgrade. My commute will go from 3 hours/day to less than an hour. Unfortunely, John's increases a little bit, but he will be traveling a lot and has the luxury to work from home.<br /><br /><br /><br />We close on 4/15/09, so the next few weeks are going to fly by.....Jenna and Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02128483637576248196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157883540865258883.post-76992792195772714152009-03-08T13:26:00.001-07:002009-03-08T19:34:02.646-07:00March MadnessWell, the last 6 weeks or so have completely been a whirlwind. John got a promotion in late Feb and is much happier with his new boss and position. He is still working with the IRS but will now be traveling quite a bit more-- typically to D.C and Utah.<br /><br />I have been crazy busy with work. Every March/April, we have to completely re-assess our students and write new educational plans for the following year. Since I changed positions for this year, this is a lot more labor intensive then it has been in the past since I have children moving on to genral edu. Kindergarten. We also implement a new computer program that was supposed to make our lives easier, but it is so full of issues, that it is basically one big headache.<br /><br />Our other big news is that we will be placing our condo on the market in April. We have decided to take advantage of the crappy housing market and buy our long term house now while the prices are down. However, this also means we need to SELL in the crappy housing market. So cross your fingers for a quick sale. I have been busy trying to figure out what to pack away for the next several months. It is quite the guessing game.Jenna and Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02128483637576248196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157883540865258883.post-84467633186034297442009-01-18T13:50:00.000-08:002009-01-18T13:57:28.089-08:00We joined the gym!Well, today, we bit the bullet and signed up for a gym membership. I am very excited to be back in the gym and working toward getting in better shape and making my clothes fit a little better. Part of my New Year's resolution was to finish what I start and this is definetly something that I have never finished. I am even more excited because the location closest to our house now has ZUMBA classes 2 nights a week. For those of you who havent heard of ZUMBA, it is basically cardio salsa/hip hop...Aka SO MUCH FUN! John seems to be looking forward to it as well, he is going to a doc to get his knee looked at so he can start running again.<br /><br />Tonight, we are going to Nate and Danielles for games. As always, it should be a great time. Their baby is due in 4 weeks. I am SO excited to meet the baby.<br /><br />The weather is finally starting to look up. School was cancelled on Thursday and Friday due to the extreme cold temps. That makes for a long 5 day weekend. Good, but bad that we not dont get out of school until June 3rd (3 snow days)...so far.Jenna and Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02128483637576248196noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157883540865258883.post-46029251048433683662009-01-11T11:05:00.001-08:002009-01-11T11:13:54.948-08:00Winter, winter, where for art thou winter....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGLRXBNe9CSUCbycJRd2x1IBhTcsza2RkxZNjeKkzVcM7gKckVdAWGbLGQnR_d9VLgpR_Gf6UDn20Hck9qHk5zGGcw5XZU1IlXvXhtqkfOhw7NxgNZ5X4UkbcUZPj-KG-9ObzPN59L5wo/s1600-h/IMG_0919.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290116091789918418" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGLRXBNe9CSUCbycJRd2x1IBhTcsza2RkxZNjeKkzVcM7gKckVdAWGbLGQnR_d9VLgpR_Gf6UDn20Hck9qHk5zGGcw5XZU1IlXvXhtqkfOhw7NxgNZ5X4UkbcUZPj-KG-9ObzPN59L5wo/s320/IMG_0919.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjibeYGwTKYEs3B0lickR9QdFgVRPp03SYeuR3zRX3AxVS7MYQWCTM_j0SN_EltaXvQ2XB4I7SnUGFTi8JMpuhk_zaUhhris9DwU5xJc7h7SEzQgxtyu4Fk3RtK4tQ4_z8U9bzbJwBQtlI/s1600-h/IMG_0920.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290116081413963042" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjibeYGwTKYEs3B0lickR9QdFgVRPp03SYeuR3zRX3AxVS7MYQWCTM_j0SN_EltaXvQ2XB4I7SnUGFTi8JMpuhk_zaUhhris9DwU5xJc7h7SEzQgxtyu4Fk3RtK4tQ4_z8U9bzbJwBQtlI/s320/IMG_0920.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Well, winter is upon us and Chicago hasn't let us down. Over the past few days, we have accumulated approx. 12 inches of snow. The weather man is reporting a few more inches tomorrow. It cames at a good time since tomorrow at the preschool is "SNOW DAY" and we are playing in the snow all day, watching a movie, and drinking hot cocoa. Now...if I could only find a pair of snowpants and John some snow boots. :)</div><div> </div><div> </div><br /><div></div><div>Things around our place have been pretty quiet and status quo. John began another grad class this week and he is excited about it and thinks it will be a good class. He is also volunteering on Saturdays for an organization that prepare tax returns for those who fall below the povery line. It should be a great experience. </div><div> </div><div> </div></div>Jenna and Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02128483637576248196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157883540865258883.post-1733409722141488052009-01-01T12:17:00.001-08:002009-01-01T12:29:40.406-08:00Happy New Year!!!Wow, it is finally 2009 and we couldn't be more excited about it. Jenna and I are glad 2008 is over and are looking forward to some exciting changes in the new year. We spent New Year's eve with some friends. We had a wonderfully relaxing evening of great food and games.<br /><br />Congratulations to Cy. Today he was named the winner of the Capital One mascot challenge. Cy really is the best college mascot.<br /><br />Finally, we would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy 2009.<br /><br />- JohnJenna and Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02128483637576248196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157883540865258883.post-76513784376149057892008-12-30T14:43:00.000-08:002008-12-30T14:57:31.546-08:00Christmas<div>So, it has been a long time since we updated out blog. I guess we have been kinda busy. Last week we were in Missouri to celebrate Christmas with Jenna's family. We had a great time seeing everybody including our nieces.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-8zi_Vl_4TexidwDxeuZ04i-a82-qQdYMdpI4pBtbo3fc18lm36LHnT-EH5IwdPA_72ZhdI_anZo7qvgX7gMxLYuhj31FkfJkx5D5mpn2UO9e2bQ7RZW0U84pYbIrJjgWRB9pV3jRcQY/s1600-h/Misc+060.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285719053077411442" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-8zi_Vl_4TexidwDxeuZ04i-a82-qQdYMdpI4pBtbo3fc18lm36LHnT-EH5IwdPA_72ZhdI_anZo7qvgX7gMxLYuhj31FkfJkx5D5mpn2UO9e2bQ7RZW0U84pYbIrJjgWRB9pV3jRcQY/s320/Misc+060.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3zmnLAdrXOfPwA44kVVc2-eiTvvFyviWONS1Zq_JnEmKEIeBtVGfqs7vUg8qxiRJl38XVHTQ07nv-cbrtF-mKcQpCCz-Nu1V40ZSu6zmcnQVOxCMffssxxoJjs1kFuCm9AV35jNBh9vA/s1600-h/IMG_0910.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285718641796713890" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3zmnLAdrXOfPwA44kVVc2-eiTvvFyviWONS1Zq_JnEmKEIeBtVGfqs7vUg8qxiRJl38XVHTQ07nv-cbrtF-mKcQpCCz-Nu1V40ZSu6zmcnQVOxCMffssxxoJjs1kFuCm9AV35jNBh9vA/s320/IMG_0910.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />While we were there we visited several wineries in the area. We drank some good wine and brought several bottles home with us. We are looking forward to the new year and would like to wish all our friends and families a happy and healthy New Year!</div></div>Jenna and Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02128483637576248196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157883540865258883.post-75658216987763391492008-08-01T14:38:00.000-07:002008-08-01T14:45:07.391-07:00End of Summer UpdateWell, summer if about over and it's almost time to head back to school. I have to say, I am looking forward to it. I miss the kiddos and all my fun co-workers.<br /><br />My grad classes have begun and are actually about half over for the summer. It is unreal how fast summer classes go by. I really didn;t expect grad school to be so hard, but I guess that is the nature of the program. I have been busy reading chapter upon chapter and writing paper after paper. I will be glad when it is over and I will have my 8 credits to get the next pay raise. (p.s. John's class is over and he got an A)<br /><br />I worked at Old Navy for a whooping 3 weeks. I couldnt take it, when I was 16, it was one thing, but now I just want to say "Fold your own dang shirt!" haha, oh well, at least I got a few extra hundred bucks.<br /><br />I am also volunteering at the Anti-Crulty society. I love being able to help all the animals. Everyone should totally adobt their pets from there. Its a great cause.<br /><br />In just a few weeks, work will begin on our kitchen remodel. We are excited to finally have a better arranged kitchen that will hopefully have more potential to bring in buyers when we list the house on the market. Cross your fingers!Jenna and Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02128483637576248196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157883540865258883.post-37766365571211112672008-06-23T23:31:00.000-07:002008-06-23T23:36:07.299-07:00Hawaii Pictures<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb4hI_Z2IkccsozgU6NayR-l8eePwgpyMTIErj_r2O1Xq7UGKNJyItzTKqrmkSqqiMW2cklfFgi4SAKkDFGOVAZv-JDPlpihguypIXqX7mClXefD4Hl3Xxln8UNRF6GJsIft1hTC_yejU/s1600-h/Picture+245.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215333025672104258" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb4hI_Z2IkccsozgU6NayR-l8eePwgpyMTIErj_r2O1Xq7UGKNJyItzTKqrmkSqqiMW2cklfFgi4SAKkDFGOVAZv-JDPlpihguypIXqX7mClXefD4Hl3Xxln8UNRF6GJsIft1hTC_yejU/s320/Picture+245.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a 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src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiln6uAccUecE4M-E48n6oSLokt6TEpYllxRVJN3l8Ms9R4gapZF_kXhTzo404g2sq6IRCvOs6E6557JhIbP3vcnRRs44IrO4Sh0UP7JOhMf_mUZXr2kzvBzo1Ii_qK6CAd1dfbD73qKLo/s320/Picture+203.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div>Jenna and Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02128483637576248196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157883540865258883.post-62900239651226679852008-06-23T23:23:00.001-07:002008-06-23T23:31:16.852-07:00Hawaii<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIFwE6spvclQLgNoA7GwpyXWGT5gLCyE6BqkrC0-yUdMfc5E3YRu_MfDVD0YL0YrVFMNjaYyHHZsY4MjfNx91f8AzuFkuBTs_IahCvYQL8vP3i2dWMGWvp6mDmhZGYe-erQwSLrpOua1Y/s1600-h/Picture+186.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215330733944246882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIFwE6spvclQLgNoA7GwpyXWGT5gLCyE6BqkrC0-yUdMfc5E3YRu_MfDVD0YL0YrVFMNjaYyHHZsY4MjfNx91f8AzuFkuBTs_IahCvYQL8vP3i2dWMGWvp6mDmhZGYe-erQwSLrpOua1Y/s320/Picture+186.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Well, its back to the real world. Hawaii was great, even more beautiful than we expected. John and I were able to do so much sightseeing in the 8 days we were there, but soon realized 8 days was not enough, we needed just a few more to really see everything the Big Island had to offer. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>We started off the week by doing a lot of sightseeing. We spent one day traving south via the west side of the island and went to a black sand beach, the southern most point in the United States (where we saw the biggest, most destructive waves we had ever seen; see above)and explored a Lava tube that was on the side of the highway. </div><br /><div></div><div></div><div>The next day, we went to Volcano National Park via the nothern and eastern side of the island. Along the way, we stopped at almost every waterfall and scenic point our little guide book suggested. We spent a few hours at the park (which is not near enough time, but part of the park was closed due to toxic fumes), and then traveled to the ocean to see the current lava flowing into te ocean. It was a really neat experience; probably something we will never see again. </div><div> </div><div>We spent the next few days relaxing buy the Lagoon at out hotel. We took a sunset cruise (AWESOME VIEWS) and went snorkling several times. </div><div> </div><div>Hawaii is definetly a great place and I want to go back badly (we lost about 300 of the 600 pictures we took so we need to go re-take them!) </div><div> </div><div>.....I cant beleive June is almost over. </div>Jenna and Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02128483637576248196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157883540865258883.post-46765723369877087592008-06-08T14:27:00.000-07:002008-06-08T14:36:35.937-07:00Tony and Tina's Wedding<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOpTYw5L6iwRgHXU5gDjApMkszgkCUn1G3PAa-HEOcHPg-G1UTgnZRjufJgQebn4rgbe3_FeXqFQr_K_nNsi0iS7e4-dzarjf1MQq7KGwXfo7ocFBxYFhtnYOQSm7-0e6HqDdQHBWXxiA/s1600-h/100_1860.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209627510893123522" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOpTYw5L6iwRgHXU5gDjApMkszgkCUn1G3PAa-HEOcHPg-G1UTgnZRjufJgQebn4rgbe3_FeXqFQr_K_nNsi0iS7e4-dzarjf1MQq7KGwXfo7ocFBxYFhtnYOQSm7-0e6HqDdQHBWXxiA/s320/100_1860.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQriHqcb8wUj44xbeNGMU8rU26xWrxXHWGIkir3WHXcwcbb-MoiTXmX7I4rW_zH47otB_7xY5-Bo-epUSOID4he4M1pKLoQ3-MUD4UM4nZPW2106TvzUvaZG7XQ5X5mCw-tbTXazgABNY/s1600-h/100_1856.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209627165436597330" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQriHqcb8wUj44xbeNGMU8rU26xWrxXHWGIkir3WHXcwcbb-MoiTXmX7I4rW_zH47otB_7xY5-Bo-epUSOID4he4M1pKLoQ3-MUD4UM4nZPW2106TvzUvaZG7XQ5X5mCw-tbTXazgABNY/s320/100_1856.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXzbUOPU-5yXkwucKnwc-YSDvDM81D2WFoyS1HVQqQ_mK_XH3wHEXgbD64ZnUav5iyLDI3nXzVPOcEr8-q6igBE-E0TQkEws2RjRLal19ij3HWClH6K7KVvVV93fk3llj73_o3tcKA6y8/s1600-h/100_1842.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209626895342814242" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXzbUOPU-5yXkwucKnwc-YSDvDM81D2WFoyS1HVQqQ_mK_XH3wHEXgbD64ZnUav5iyLDI3nXzVPOcEr8-q6igBE-E0TQkEws2RjRLal19ij3HWClH6K7KVvVV93fk3llj73_o3tcKA6y8/s320/100_1842.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><div>Last night, John and I went to see Tony and Tina's Wedding for my friend Abbies birthday. I was a good time. For those who don't know, Tony and Tina's Wedding is a wedding and reception that is completely fake and staged. It is a very Italian family and all the stereotypical things that happen at big Italian weddings. They pull random people to participate all through out the night. John and I both got pulled onto the dance floor to dance with the cast. </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><br /><div>Afterwords, we went to Adobo restaurant for some margaritas. It was good to see Abbie, we have been friends since the 4th grade and only see each other eavery few months. </div><div></div><br /><div>4 days till Hawaii...........</div></div></div></div>Jenna and Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02128483637576248196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157883540865258883.post-58889464854560411122008-06-04T08:04:00.000-07:002008-06-04T08:15:19.737-07:00Once again, it has been a long time since we updated and I apologize. The past few weeks have been a whirlwind.<br /><br />For one, school is out for the summer. This is definetly one of the perks of being a teacher. I will be starting grad school in July and I am busy trying to find a mind-less summer job to keep me busy until then. I got a job at a restaurant but I dont really want to work it since they are looking for weekends only. I applied at Old Navy and Bath and Body Works too, so we will see what pans out.<br /><br />The weather is being consistanlty nice now which is really great. This past weekend, we spent Saturday sitting outside at a bar and grill, wandering around a street fest, and seeing Sex and the City (if you like the show, you will love the movie). Sunday, we went a layed by the lake. It was only 62 out, but John got so sunburned! Luckly, I have been tanning, so I didnt burn at all. This was just a wake-up call that when we are in Hawaii, suncreen will be a must.<br /><br />I bought us a Wii fit. It is really fun. Its weird how a little board can tell how you are moving. Its almost like some one is in the room watching. Its also quite entertaining to watch John try and hula hoop! :)<br /><br />8 days until we leave for Hawaii.....I cant wait! I have been shopping like crazy so get ready. Sun and Sand.....here we come!Jenna and Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02128483637576248196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157883540865258883.post-61602262887394238762008-04-07T18:56:00.000-07:002008-04-07T19:07:41.568-07:00Spring Break Fun<div>The weather has started to get nicer and I am so excited about that. We were actually able to go out on Saturday without a coat! It was awesome. We spent the day shopping and ran into some friends and ended up going to an impromtu dinner with them. We went to Coast Sushi and YUMMM-O. It was some of the best we have had. Needless to say, we also enjoyed several bottles of wine which led to John enjoyed a nice hangover the next day. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Over Spring Break, we spent the week with my parents at the ranch in Farmington. We got to see our newest neice and I babysat her over night to try my hand at this baby thing. I have to say I did a pretty good job and only needed advice from my mom once. I got really lucky though because she is a GREAT baby and slept from 9:15pm-6am, so I was able to get a full night sleep. Pretty good for a lil one that isnt even 4 <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC24SAPz9R3PlgqeKcfR7Qb0KqDhBM9XFiLSfjp5UovJPNJEMwp4JiNn0cX8L3IkX2weXL-OhFw_c019-rgH6TLZ482X6BXo6zozELhyNDfykFX2R2Rzqz4MsiozSWarT1rxDxzo9rfjM/s1600-h/100_1819.JPG"></a>months old yet.</div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV1D4JYqW9UvuLx5Hnn4GSDzlwhwkaMdGAkLwmPPXH7YIrh6a7Csf3gqjPZWG2TvG3L1JNYtqyBQU7kum_sKK6Z__bh1v7KZfEotOCqhsVSg_Gl2Op-3hcb2dafihVhM3bCAXf2o2yH8Q/s1600-h/100_1817.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186689920202431442" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV1D4JYqW9UvuLx5Hnn4GSDzlwhwkaMdGAkLwmPPXH7YIrh6a7Csf3gqjPZWG2TvG3L1JNYtqyBQU7kum_sKK6Z__bh1v7KZfEotOCqhsVSg_Gl2Op-3hcb2dafihVhM3bCAXf2o2yH8Q/s320/100_1817.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><br /><div></div><br /><div>Right before break, I can down with the worst case of the flu I have had in a LONG time. The worst headache and fevers since I was a little kid. I went to the doctor and wasnt allowed to go back to work for an entire week.....thank goodness for paid sick days!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Last but not least..........ATA airlines. We have had to totally scramble to find new flights to Hawaii. Needless to say, we are now paying about $400 more and had to more our other flights and hotel to accomodate the change in flights. All I have to say is Hawaii better be beautiful!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>peace-Jenna</div>Jenna and Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02128483637576248196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157883540865258883.post-30157522409116461772008-03-15T20:52:00.000-07:002008-03-15T20:59:25.148-07:00A Lazy SaturdayToday we took a trip to the burbs. We went to a wine tasting in a great little shop we found in South Elgin. I would tell you what it was called but it wouldn't really be much of a hidden gem anymore if I told everybody about it. The tasting was great. They had 75 wines for free!!! My wife was in the mood to buy wine today so it is the tasting that keeps going. Unfortunatly the tasting that keeps going is not free :(. After the tasting we did a little shopping and then ate dinner at Walter Payton's Roundhouse. This is a pretty neat place. The food was pretty good and not too expensive. There is also a night club and a comedy club but we were a little too tired to check them out. I guess we are getting old.Jenna and Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02128483637576248196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157883540865258883.post-5734408511073117692008-03-11T12:42:00.000-07:002008-03-11T12:49:13.291-07:00Bye Bye WinterI am so sick of winter. This has been the longest winter I can remember. Today is in the high 30's and I see a day in the 50's on the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">forecast</span> so that is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">promising</span>.<br /><br />In a week and a half is spring break! I am so looking forward to the week off. John and I will be going down to St. Louis to spend some time at the ranch and see our newest neice Krystina. I think we are going to try our hand at babysitting. I am totally looking forward to it, Im not sure John shares the sentiment.<br /><br />I have started tanning in preperation for Hawaii in June. We are SO excited for the trip. We got an email last night that ATA cancelled our flight out of Chicago. That started a whole mess of trying to find flights to still be able to catch out connections. Finally, we decided to fly to California the day before, get a good night sleep, and fly to Hawaii the next morning to catch our original connection out of Oakland. In the end, it works out for the best, but booking this whole flight thing has been a royal pain in the butt!! Now we are officially travelling from June 12-21. Its a nice LONG time!!<br /><br />No other big news in our world. Hope everyone is healthy and Happy.Jenna and Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02128483637576248196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157883540865258883.post-86239874769861466332008-02-17T07:18:00.001-08:002008-02-17T07:18:38.133-08:001st bath<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23724970@N03/2262003348/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2124/2262003348_d1a0e8dbe4_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23724970@N03/2262003348/">1st bath</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/23724970@N03/">jenisys07</a> </span></div>poor poor scooter! 1st bath!<br clear="all" />Jenna and Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02128483637576248196noreply@blogger.com0