Halfway There...

Just over 20 weeks.  Thought I would share a belly picture.

Not too much else going on.  We are continuing to try to finish up the trim in the basement.  Why is trim the hardest part?  We are so close to being done, it just seems like as soon as the basement became livable we stopped working.  The goal is to finish by Christmas.  I will try to post before and after pictures then.

Off to Superstore early this morning to get some snacks for the Grey Cup.  With Edmonton not in it this year I think I will be forced to cheer for Saskatchewan.

Happy Sunday.

Weekend Getaway

The past few months Murray has been away for work a lot so to celebrate our ten year anniversary we booked a weekend away in Jasper together.  It was so nice to have uninterrupted time together.  It was really a chance to reconnect after spending so much time apart.  And of course the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge was amazing!

We saw a lot of animals as we were driving to Jasper.








This was the view as we walked around the lake.




A big Elk we saw on the walk as well.




A stop at Maligne Canyon on the way home.

Murray is out hunting today and I am watching the kids for Michelle while she finishes up some holiday shopping before the baby arrives.

Happy Monday.

10 years

Thats how long Murray and I have been together as of yesterday.  Sounds like a long time but really it has gone very fast. 

10 years
9 jobs between us
8 limbs???
7 vehicles
6 places we have lived (separate and together)
5 big trips
4 cats
3 car accidents
2 souls
1 amazing journey together (1 new life on the way)

One of our first dates (1997)

Klondikes days (1998)

Murray's Grad (1998)

My Grad (1999)

Christmas (2001)

Our engagement (2002)

Micheal and Katie's Wedding (2005)

Just before we moved into our new house (2006)

There is something so empowering about sharing a life with someone who knows everything about you, all the good and all the bad, and chooses to love you unconditionally anyway.  One of the many things I love about Murray is his unwaivering belief in me, even when I don't believe in myself.  It gives me great strength.

I feel so blessed to share this life with you Murray, and I am proud of our ten years together.  I am looking forward to all the challenges and joy that lay ahead in our future.
Forever and Always,
Jessica

Baby Buchan Update

Yesterday we went for our 18 week ultrasound.  Everything is going really well so far I thought the picture was so cool so I wanted to share.  The baby has really developed lots since the 10 week ultrasound.  Murray affectionately calls it our little alien.

In the picture the baby has its face turned away.  You can see the spine very clearly and the shape of the skull and an ear I think.  During the ultrasound we got to see the baby stretch out its legs and shift a little when I laughed.  Amazing to think that our baby is moving that much and I still can't really feel anything.  Soon enough I guess.

Happy Tuesday.

Happy (Belated) Halloween

I will admit that I am a sucker for this holiday...well most holidays actually.  I get so excited when all the kiddies start to come to our door.  I love to see their costumes, handout candy, and visit with neighbours.  I think Murray would admit that my enthusiasm is catchy.  I can't wait until we have our own little person to take around Trick-or-Treating.

Only 53 more days until Christmas!

Murray's Pumpkin.  He proved you can carve a pumpkin in under 3 minutes (if you choose not to clean out the insides of course)!

Layla and Felix even get into the spirit (they didn't have a choice really).

Have a great weekend.  I will be spending it scrapbooking with friends...yeah!