Ultrasound & concert

So Monday afternoon we had the ultrasound…it was amazing (of course) to see our little one. What a miracle! I got teary eyed (surprise, surprise!) just watching the heat beating perfectly, the legs kicking, the hand in front of his/her face. What a BIG God we serve!

Unfortunately the pictures we have aren’t very clear and are even MORE unclear when we scan them in…but here is one. I guess Baby Sawyer is breach at the moment, and his/her head was pressed up under my belly button and the placenta.

It’s a 3D picture of Baby’s face…and his/her hand is right up by the nose and mouth. Awww….

The office (where the ultrasound was done) has a video for us and a CD full of pictures and we’re going to pick them up tomorrow…so hopefully those will be more clear.

Last night my parents (who are vacationing in Scottsdale…about 30 minutes away) drove down with us and our friends to Tucson to see the Chris Tomlin concert. Louie Giglio (my favorite speaker) was supposed to be speaking but he ended up in the hospital from some kind of illness…so they played a DVD of him instead. It was still amazing! If you have never heard him speak or read his books…I HIGHLY recommend it.

We met up with Jason & Melissa, Jason & Elizabeth, and Becky.

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4 Responses to “Ultrasound & concert…”

1. Try as I may, I can’t make out anything. Maybe the other pictures will be slightly more clear. Regardless, ultrasounds are amazing. the 3D ones are even better. I am always in awe when I see a completed little person that is so tiny and growing inside of me.

   Having Natalie must also overwhelm you with how much you already know you’re going to love this one. Each child is so special.

   shannon said this on November 1, 2007 at 8:13 am | Reply (edit)

2. Kristal, we loved the Chris Tomlin concert as well. Louie did an amazing job!!! Have a great day, enjoy having your parents close by!

   Erin said this on November 1, 2007 at 9:32 am | Reply (edit)

3. Louie speaks at out church all the time, he is great. I love the picture,

   Courtney Ewell said this on November 1, 2007 at 11:47 am | Reply (edit)

4. Yea! Baby Sawyer #2! So, it hit me in a new way the other day that we will be having babies together!!! It’s just so unreal. So, I bought matching outfits for our two Little Ones. Can’t wait to see you again, Kristal! We leave here in 4 weeks today Loved seeing pics of your time in Sedona. Thanks for posting those.

   Jules said this on November 2, 2007 at 5:40 pm | Reply (edit)

Sedona

So Shaun & I got back yesterday afternoon from a wonderful 3 night getaway to Sedona. It was an awesome, much needed, relaxing time together! I had never been there before and was amazed by the Red Rocks. It is definitely a must-see!

My parents flew in Thursday night around dinner and drove over in their rental car to our place. We had a quick dinner together and filled them in on all of Natalie’s details and then we headed out. Sedona is only about 2 hours from where we live, but since we left late we didn’t get in until around 11pm. We checked into our hotel (the Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa) and Shaun was starving. Sedona is not a night-life type of town so we had a bit of trouble finding some food for him. We ended up heading down to a bar where they served burgers until 2am…turns out it was Karaoke night. It ended up being one of those experiences that we will forever talk about…awkward moments of awful singing…but the food was good!

Since we arrived when it was dark we awoke Friday morning to beauty outside our hotel window…

We had a tasty breakfast at the hotel then headed out to drive around to check out the Red Rocks and see downtown Sedona. We spent some time at Chapel on the Hill, which was built right out of the rocks. It was gorgeous.

(18 Weeks )

In the evening we went to see an early movie and then were planning on going to a late dinner after the movie. We saw “Dan In Real Life”…it was really really good. I bawled my eyes out (of course, there isn’t much to get me bawling my eyes out these days)…it was cute, romantic, funny. Just an all around good movie. After the movie we headed down to our restaurant of choice, but we were disappointed to find it had closed 15 minutes earlier. Seriously, closed at 8:30pm on a Friday night?!?! Like I said, Sedona does not have a night life! We ended up heading back to the hotel for dinner because they were open until 9:30…we ended up getting lame service (because they were ready to leave) and food that was way overpriced. =(

Saturday morning we slept in (until 10am!!!)…then headed over to a small bakery for some lattes and pastries. Yummm! We then went on an hour and a half hike up Bell Rock.

It was beautiful…something very not-us…we aren’t really “hikers”. But I was proud of us…it was fun and so great to get out in the fresh air and see God’s creation.

We then headed over to Tlaquepaque (Teh-lockey-pockey) which is an arts & crafts village in Sedona. They have an AMAZING restaurant that had been recommended by a number of people…the Oak Creek Brewery & Grill. It was VERY good. We shared beer-battered onion rings, Shaun had ribs, and I had a grilled chicken sandwich. Very tasty. Just thinking about the food makes me hungry right now!

In the late afternoon we had scheduled our spa appointment…a 60 minute couple’s massage in the Hilton spa. It was so great…we spent a couple hours before using the spa amenities…the hot tub (well, Shaun used this more then me!), the quiet room, steam room (again, Shaun). Then we went in for the massage…I got a prenatal massage and Shaun a Swedish type massage. It was Shaun’s first massage ever and I think he’s hooked. =)

We were scheduled for another late dinner (we didn’t get out of the spa until 7:30) so we ended up finding out about an Italian place open until 10pm (I know, shocker for Sedona!)…it turned out to be okay food but amazing atmosphere.

Sunday morning we were actually quite anxious to get home…I was dying to see Natalie…we just missed her so much! I think everytime I thought about her I cried. =) We know she was in great hands but we couldn’t help but want to be with her!

To see more pics of our weekend click on the album below…

Sedona

So we’re back to normal life…my parents spent the night here last night and early this morning my Mom, Shaun & I headed out for my 18 week ultrasound. We took 2 cars…Shaun was going to take our Xterra straight to work after the ultrasound, so I drove my Mom & I in their rental car. I went through a pothole just before getting on the freeway…and about 5 miles later I realized we had a flat tire. Lovely. Luckily my amazingly HOT manly husband was behind us and changed the tire for us…but we had to cancel our appointment, which was rescheduled for this afternoon. I need to scan those pics but I will hopefully get those up for you all tonight…then you can see our beautiful baby. =)

Alright…this is the longest blog ever…I hope I haven’t bored you all!

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6 Responses to “Sedona…”

1. Great pictures!! looks like a lovely weekend. kris, you are looking SO beautiful you are such a beautiful prego.

   Andrea said this on October 29, 2007 at 7:23 pm | Reply (edit)

2. Sounds like you had a wonderful weekend – the pics are amazing!

   bonnie said this on October 29, 2007 at 8:50 pm | Reply (edit)

3. So glad you had a wonderful time. The pictures are beautiful and we’ll have to go there next time we come – as well as take time for the Grand Canyon!

   aunt Monika said this on October 30, 2007 at 9:47 am | Reply (edit)

4. Looks so amazing. We hope to come and visit you guys soon.

   Courtney Ewell said this on October 30, 2007 at 10:57 am | Reply (edit)

5. Beautiful pics! Just confirms my desire to want to visit Arizona this winter!

   Sheila Thiessen said this on October 30, 2007 at 5:19 pm | Reply (edit)

6. Totally not at all bored by the long post! Your pictures are lovely. Some cute ones of you and Shaun. I really liked the candle photos too. And the ones of the spanish architecture. Glad you had a good time. What a treat to savor.

   aimee said this on October 30, 2007 at 7:13 pm | Reply (edit)

Violated

So today started out with the hopes of being a good day…my parents are on their way here for 10 days and they are going to watch Natalie for us while Shaun & I get to go on a romantic 3 night weekend away to Sedona.

This morning my friend Melissa brought over bagels for breakfast and as we were sitting there we noticed a UPS truck outside my kitchen window. I went out to see what surprise had arrived for me…it was 2 pairs of men’s dress shoes (quite ugly, I might add) in the exact same size and color. I looked at the invoice and the total cost was $280. It was bought by me and shipped to me. Huh, that’s funny…I don’t remember ordering ugly men’s shoes. So I called Shaun to see if he had made an expensive purchase and he had no idea what this was about.

I called the shoe company and they said the order had been placed the day before at 1:30am and charged to my master*card. Had I been sleepwalking?!?! So I called our credit card company…turns out their has been close to $2000 in fraudulent charges over the last few days…lovely…just lovely.

I feel violated. How did someone get my credit card number? My address? My name? Scary!!!

At least the credit card company is going to cancel my card immediately, credit the charges (within a few days) and send us new cards. It just really really bums me out.

I’m trying to forget about it now…I have really been looking forward to this weekend away with Shaun. We haven’t been away together since over a year before Natalie was born…so this is much needed time away. Hooray!!! Have a great weekend.

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Sick Mama... :(

I should add a sick 27 year old Mama at that. Yup, that’s right folks…yesterday was my 27th birthday.

Don’t worry, I didn’t spend the day sick. It was actually a really great day! In the morning Natalie and I got up and I made homemade waffles with vanilla pudding. It’s what my Mom would’ve made me had she been here. =) Then my dear friends Melissa and Elizabeth picked me up and took me for a pedicure. It was wonderful! My feet feel so clean and fresh. And Natalie was so good too, she just sat in my lap calmly. After that we met our friend Becky at The Cheesecake Factory for lunch. It was a really good time…and they blessed me with some new maternity clothes (jeans and a shirt), jewelry, and some bath goodies. I have good friends. =)

After that we came home and Natalie went down for her nap. In the evening we dropped off Natalie at the sitter’s and Shaun took me for dinner at Texas Roadhouse (one of my fave’s…so tasty). Then we went down to the mall where Shaun bought me some more maternity clothes at Baby Gap Maternity. Hooray for good quality clothes!

Then we picked up Nat and headed home. It was a good day.

But then the night began. Crummy. That’s all I can say. I think it’s probably one of the roughest nights I can remember. I only dozed in between my stomach cramps and many, many trips to the bathroom. I’ll spare you all the details but I’ll just say it was NOT fun, and it did involve things of this sort.

I finally had my last “session” late this morning and I felt much better. I have since slept and laid on the couch…drank a ton of water and gatorade (I am so thirsty!) and had a bit of chicken broth.

I am SO thankful that today is Shaun’s day off and he was home to watch Natalie. Although sickness is NEVER good timing, I am thankful that the Lord worked it out in this way. I kept reminding myself that He knows what I can handle…and He will give me the strength to make it through this.

Please pray for me this weekend…I am singing at 3F Saturday and Sunday nights and I’m leading 2 songs, one of which is a special number. I’m quite nervous as rehearsal didn’t go perfect Wednesday night so we were going to run through them tonight at our friend’s house at dinner…but I’m obviously not there. So we’ll have to work out all the kinks tomorrow before the 1st service.

Well…I hope all is well in your world. Remember to wash your hands…you don’t want to be catchin’ this bug!

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4 Responses to “Sick Mama…=(”

1. Happy Birthday, Kristal! Hope your house gets a nice long break from sick people for awhile.

   Jeana said this on October 20, 2007 at 9:33 am | Reply (edit)

2. So sorry to hear that you were sick! Awful awfully … I remember days like that when we first moved to Indonesia … like breastfeeding and barfing at the same moment. Health is an amazing gift, isn’t it? Enjoy it today! Praying for you as you do 3F this weekend, that it will bring glory to God and bring others to Him. May you be able to worship Him as though no one else is around. God works in us inspite of us, what a comfort. (P.S. Very hilarious how you linked back to a previous time when you were sick … for those of us curious for details.)

   Jules said this on October 20, 2007 at 4:07 pm | Reply (edit)

3. I hope you feel better soon. Hopefully it was just a 12-24 hour thing. We’re going to announce his name when he’s born. We don’t have any names in mind yet and have had a tough time coming up with ones so it may take us until he’s born to decide on a name.

   Sarah said this on October 22, 2007 at 10:14 pm | Reply (edit)

4. Oh I do hope that all your energy has been restored. A happy belated birthday to you. That gap Maternity clothing is just wonderful. I’m glad you were treated so well.

   Lovella said this on October 23, 2007 at 9:49 am | Reply (edit)

Two by Two...

I got this in an email from Renelle but I decided it would be more fun to blog it then to send it out in a mass email. Plus, I need a reason to sit at the computer so I can listen to the worship songs I need to learn for 3F this weekend! So here goes…

* Two names you go by: 1. Bud 2. Mama

* Two things you are wearing right now: 1. white tank top 2. black yoga pants

* Two things you would want (or have) in a relationship: 1. Love 2. Trust

* Two of your favorite things to do: 1. Go on dates with Shaun 2. Cuddle with Natalie

* Two things you want very badly at the moment: 1. To live closer to my family 2. To be the best wife & mommy ever!

* Two pets you’ve had: 1. Cuddles (a dwarf rabbit) 2. Ferguson Azule Maximillion Friesen-Stafford, aka “Fergie” (my college blue fish I shared with my roomie/friend Shari!)

* Two things you did last night: 1. Made chicken chow mein for dinner 2. Watched “Dancing with the Stars”

* Two last things you ate: 1. Mom’s cinnamon rolls…yummy! (I have some in my freezer from when they were here last) 2. Glass of 1% milk

* Two people you last talked to: 1. Shaun 2. Natalie

* Two things you’re going to do today: 1. Teach piano 2. Go to 3F rehearsal

* Two longest car rides: 1. Family road trip from Toronto to the Eastern Canadian provinces then down the East Coast of the USA all the way to Florida 2. Abbotsford to California…I’ve done that many many many times.

* Two favorite holidays: 1. Christmas 2. Thanksgiving (American AND Canadian)

* Two favorite beverages: 1. Sonic’s Strawberry Limeade 2. Starbucks (typically)

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3 Responses to “Two by Two…”

1. I am in LOVE with Sonic’s Strawberry Limade as well!!!! And there breakfast burritos are oh so tasty! I’m craving them all the time

   Kallie said this on October 17, 2007 at 1:25 pm | Reply (edit)

2. Happy Birthday Kristal! Couldn’t help but think of you this morning when I got up … some things are definitely ingrained for life Hope you have a great day!

   Heather said this on October 18, 2007 at 11:19 am | Reply (edit)

3. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! I was thinking of you today and thinkin’ how fun it would be to go to Mimi’s for breakfast! I hope you are having an awesome day!!

   Julie said this on October 18, 2007 at 8:58 pm | Reply (edit)

Update...

Natalie is doing much better…hooray for being almost back to her normal self!

Yesterday was pretty rough though. She didn’t want to drink hardly anything and I think had one wet diaper within 24 hours. The advice nurse I spoke with on the phone last night didn’t seem too worried and said just to monitor her. This morning I got a follow-up call from another advice nurse who told me it was completely unacceptable that she had only had one wet diaper and that I needed to bring Natalie in immediately to see the doctor!

So we went in…he checked her body for any infection but said everything looks good. He thought she seemed a bit dehydrated but not enough that she’d need to go to the ER and have an IV put in. Phew…so we went home and started working on liquids…again.

As of tonight before bed she had 3 full wet diapers today…hooray. And she ate REALLY well so I am a happy Mommy! Thanks for your prayers and concern. =)

Sick Girl :(

So our little monkey is sick with the stomach bug…poor thing! She started puking in the middle of the night and so we were up for awhile washing sheets and baby (cause she can’t go back to bed without it!). Poor thing…I hate it that she can’t tell us how she’s feeling.

Please pray she feels better soon. She drank some juice this morning and has kept it down (so far) and is now napping…hopefully she can sleep this thing off. And pray for me…that I’ll have the strength and wisdom to know how to help her.

Seriously, I HATE it when people I love are sick (especially throwing up!)…I think this might be the worst thing about being a Mom.

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4 Responses to “Sick Girl… =(”

1. I agree… ben is sick right now (just a cold) but i hate it that he is sick.. i wish it were me instead. by the way, you are looking so BEAUTIFUL!!! happy 16 weeks!!! love the new hair too

   Andrea said this on October 15, 2007 at 10:56 am | Reply (edit)

2. Poor lttle girl! I’m praying she has a good sleep and feels better. Maybe she’ll feel like cuddling and reading stories after. That’s the best part.

   Mom said this on October 15, 2007 at 11:20 am | Reply (edit)

3. It definitely is awful to watch your little ones sick or hurting. I hate it! You’re lookin’ good!! =)

   Julie said this on October 16, 2007 at 3:17 pm | Reply (edit)

4. Paet is sick too! “Barfed” (in his “English” accent) 3 times last night. He is resting now. Tis true what Mom said. Kids are so cuddly when they are sick!

   Jules said this on October 16, 2007 at 5:59 pm | Reply (edit)

Baby Sawyer #2 - 16 Weeks

It seems like the last 4 weeks have just flown by! Today we are at 16 Weeks already!!!

In the last week or so I have been feeling Baby move…little flutters…it’s nice to know that my stomach is growing for a reason!

I am feeling really good…no more morning sickness! I STILL have not wanted my morning coffee, which is SO weird for me. Instead in the morning I have been having a glass of 1% milk, which is probably better for me anyways. =)

Oh, and I should note that I just got my hair cut and colored today…I love it!

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6 Responses to “Baby Sawyer#2 – 16 Weeks”

1. Great picture! Love seeing the progress of your growing belly. Your hair looks great as well – I like the darker color! Miss you.

   Love, Bonnie

   bonnie said this on October 12, 2007 at 9:32 pm | Reply (edit)

2. It’s funny, because as I was looking at this picture, it seems like just last week that I was looking at your blog and your growing belly when you were pregnant with Natalie! crazy how time flies!! You’re looking wonderful!

   Vanessa said this on October 12, 2007 at 10:17 pm | Reply (edit)

3. Looking Good! So much to be thankful for!

   Mom said this on October 13, 2007 at 7:48 am | Reply (edit)

4. Kristal, you look wonderful. You have a beautiful head of hair. It looks so healthy and thick.

   Lovella said this on October 13, 2007 at 12:40 pm | Reply (edit)

5. Yes, I LOVE the hair. Ok, can you schedule me in for a trim & colour with the same hairdresser?!? See you sooo soon, Prego Buddy!

   Jules said this on October 14, 2007 at 5:57 pm | Reply (edit)

6. You are looking great Kristal! So fun to see the pictures of you and your babe! and your hair looks awesome! Love the color and the cut!

   Doris said this on October 14, 2007 at 10:24 pm | Reply (edit)