THE GARVEY'S: August 2009

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Introducing "Peanut" ......

That's right....... we are pregnant and expecting March 7, 2010. Although, I believe most of you have heard the news by now, we thought you might like to see "Peanuts" first pictures. I'll be 14 weeks along on Monday, for the most part it's been pretty smooth. With only a few days where the whole "morning sickness" has gotten me down. Knock on wood, today was probably the worst of all the days. I was feeling fine when we went to breakfast, we came back to the room and I got in the shower ( still feeling fine) within 5 minutes of getting out of the shower I was sicker than a dog, and have felt that way all day long. Not sure if it's a combination of being so tired from work, or if I'm coming down with something, but today was a horrible day.

This was "Peanut" at our 8 week check-up- only really saw the heart beat at this visit, but it was a sure sign that this is really happening...

This photo was at our 12 week check-up. Kinda hard to make out, but we saw the head, 2 arms, 2 legs and strong heart beat coming in at 167 beats a minute that day. ( according to the book I'm reading- a high rate like that means it's a girl....) any bets out there yet??????

As you can see our "adventures" will continue to "grow" !!!!!!!! stay tuned

That's all folks..... for now

PART TWO.... WHERE DID THE TIME GO ?????

As promised, here is part two of our adventures this summer. Below you will find pictures of our house and the quick progress it is making. As of now, we are scheduled to close on the house September 15th, putting us about 3 weeks out from completion. Yeah !!!! Although, hotel living has not been that bad we are all very anxious to get moved into our "own" home. The dogs have been spoiled with weekly trips to a dog park to run off some of the energy they keep bottled up with not having the room to run in. We've also put them in a Doggie Day Care a few days ( which is nice for us, they run and play so hard that when they return home they do nothing but sleep for a day or two. AHHHHH !!!! Our sleeping arrangements have become quit comical.... I'm upstairs with Sierra and Greg is down stairs with Shelby... Yes, that's right...... the beds here are much smaller than what the dogs are used to, and there just is not enough room for the 4 of us. So we decided instead of getting no sleep with tossing and turning and tucking for covers we would spilt up in hopes of a few good hours. For the most part it has been working, but there are those nights where one of the dogs is up and feels the need to go outside. Not as easy as it use to be.... we can't just open the door and let them out, it becomes a group project with leasing them up, and us stumbling out to the Doggie Area. UGHHHH .....

The picture above was taken July 15th, not bad for a weeks worth of work

This one was taken July 22nd, The guy on the patio is Greg's boss Mike.....

July 31st, moving day.... we filled this truck and then some.. anyone want to help unpack??????

This picture was taken August 22nd. The outside is complete with the exception of the drive way and yard. The inside is coming along nicely we have painted walls, light fixtures, cabinets, bath tubs, and sinks in the bathrooms, vinyl in the kitchen and breakfast area, and tile in the bathrooms and laundry room. All that's really left is the finishing touches and carpet ( we hope)

We took the dogs to the house the other night for the first time, and boy did Sierra have a great time looking out all the windows, which are "eye" level to her..... Should be an adventure.

As I bring part two to a close, we hope everyone is doing well. Stay tuned for part three and then hopefully we'll be caught up for now.

With love,

Greg and Tina

Friday, August 28, 2009

WHERE DOES THE TIME GO????

Okay~ I first must start this blog update off by saying we are truely sorry for the lack of updates over the past month(s). It's been a crazy two months for us, and it still blows my mind that it's almost September already. Since there is a ton of updates and pictures to post, this one will take me several days to publish, so please stay with me on this journey to get you all caught up on the happenings here in Texas.

Right after our last post in July, we were able to head to Colorado for a much needed vacation. Although, it was a world wind of events and adventures it was truely a great time for us. Here a just a couple pictures from my nieces wedding, my parents 50th anniversary celebration and some of our adventures.