Thursday, May 22, 2008

May Is A Busy Month!

May is such a busy month at our house. I don't know if it is school coming to an end, or having to start cutting the yard again, but we are always running around with things to do in May.

I have been feeling sickly the last two weeks and finally drug myslef to the walk-in clinic last weekend. I was told that I had bronchitis and an inner ear infection. No fun. I have missed two days of work this week, and really hate that, but getting well is my first priority. I have been on amoxycillin, which makes me ever so paranoid being pregnant, but my Dr. has reassured me it is fine. The fluid in my sinus's blocked a tube in my ear, which created a vacuum motion in the inner ear. Without the antibiotic I guess it would not get better. I am in the middle of the treatment, so I am praying that I feel better in another week. Bronchitis is nothing new for me though. I usually get it twice a year, and my doctor has finally said that after the preganacy I should see a pulmonologist (sp?) Has anyone else heard of this type of doctor? He said my asthma is the cause for the outbreaks. Again, David has been a saint. His helpfulness and willingness to do all the laundry is a blessing.

Last weekend, David and I hosted a big graduation shin-dig for Rachel. I felt ill, but was so glad we were able to do something special for her. We ended up having around 40 people over for dinner and cake. Dinner was catered from Penguin Ed's, which made it really easy for me. The deck was a perfect place to let people eat and visit. We removed almost of our normal family photos and replaced them with all things "Rachel"- she was everywhere you looked! It was nice for the guests as they milled around to see tons of photos of her as she has grown up into such a sweet, Godly, young lady.































































David started back to school after a two week break from his spring session classes at UofA. He is taking 6 hours this summer, and, with his projected Fall schedule, it looks as though he may graduate in December. We are very excited about that possibility. With a baby coming the end of November, and a possible graduation the first week of December, I am reeling at how busy the holidays will be. Busy, but very exciting and special. I actually started some preliminary work on my Christmas cards. I know that sounds absurd, but I hate leaving things to chance, and if I can get paper cut now, I will. The summer is the perfect time for me to get organized. I plan on creating some type of Christmas card/birth announcement combo, and I am having fun palying with ideas.

Our sod is turning green, amd David has installed an in-ground sprinkler system. He has been getting up early to run it and is looking forward to having a green, weed free yard. We'll see how that goes. You know how weeds are. : )

My last day to report to work is May 30th, and the kids are getting ready to sleep in some and start swimming. I am too. The warm weather is very encouraging after a long, cold winter.

Take care! : )

36 comments:

  1. Oh Jessica, I get to be the first to say welcome back to the blogging world, I have missed you but so have all your other fans especially at the bank,ha!!! I hope you get to feeling better as the time passes. I know you have really been sick. But I know this blogging takes up allot of your time so its ok to step back & take care of yourself when you need. I love you & pray you get 100% very soon. Your Mom.....

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  2. I was so excited to see your post I have missed you! You did a fabulous job on the party it looks like it was a lot of fun and the decor was wonderful. I am sorry you have been so sick. I am sure you are plenty tired as well but you look wonderful. Our last day of school is tomorrow and I am really looking forward to the break. You have inspired me to maybe get thinking about Christmas cards and gifts myself.:)
    Blessings and take care of yourself,
    Linda

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  3. Yeah! Glad you're back! Tomorrow is our last day. Woo-hoo! Your party for Rachel was spectacular. You could SO be a party planner. Love the touches of her photos everywhere.

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  4. You're such a great cousin, and her party looked like so much fun. Those old pictures of Rachel are how I remember her! You look so cute!

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  5. You did an amazing job decorating for the party! The fact that you were sick and pulled that off is a miracle. Our last day is the 29th!! I am teaching 5th grade for the first time next year, so I may be asking for some advice!!

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  6. I've missed your blog, too--you have been a BUSY gal!!! What a sweet and beautiful party you threw for R...she sounds like a wonderful young lady, and y'all are great to give such a memorable party in her honor--I'm sure she enjoyed it! I admire your Christmas card organization--that's great! I feel like I was organized once-upon-a-time...then I had kids and I feel like I live minute to minute noq...but that's okay. It stretches me a little, but I've found some excitement and freedom in being spontaneous. :) I hope you feel better soon, and I hope you're all set for the perfect summer--enjoying time off and preparing for the wonderful addition to your family!

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  7. I meant "now", not "noq". :) Sorry for the typo!

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  8. Wow! Your party decorations are amazing. I know that had to have meant so much to Rachel. You thought of everything, even pictures in the bathroom. I am in awe.

    I hope you get feeling better soon. You look so cute!

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  9. that's so sweet that you replaced all the pictures with pictures of Rachel. How special!

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  10. Such fun party!!! I hope you get to feeling better soon! I was just as paranoid as you about taking anything while I was pregnant. It'll be okay!!!

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  11. I'm soooooooooooooooooooooo GLAD your back!!! Geeeeee-Whizzzzz I've missed you!!!!

    Thank you for my *SWEET* comment!!! We are really excited about all our "NEWS" =)

    I can't wait for school to be out for you so you will get some MUCH needed rest and get back on your feet!!!!

    Yall did an GREAT job with Rachel's party!!!! You have such a great touch with everything you do!!!! =)

    Your such an amazing person and I hope you know that!!!!! =)

    (((HUGS)))

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  12. Welcome back! You look fabulous! The party decor and food looks awesome too. How exciting for her to have this new adventure in her midst. And look at you......litter pitter patter of feet soon as well! :)

    So have you been working on the nursery?? I can't wait to see what you've designed. I'm working on my daughter's room but can't pinpoint anything concrete right now.

    Can't wait to see your holiday cards. I've worked a little on mine too. You are of course on my mailing list. :)

    Have a great holiday weekend!

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  13. So good to hear from you! I had bronchitis at the beginning of my pregnancy too. It is no fun at all.

    I'll be praying you will feel better really quickly!

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  14. Hi Jessica, I bet we are due close to the same time...I'm due November 26th. We'll have to exchange birth announcements! Talk to you soon. Christy

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  15. I have missed you my friend! Glad you are back. You are the cutest little pregnant girl! Precious! Precious! I want an update on this pregnancy. Are you going to find out if it is a boy or a girl? Have you thought about any names? Forgive me, I'm a nosy rosy :)!

    The party looked like y'all had such fun:)

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  16. SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GLAD FOR THE UPDATE GIRL!!!!! YOU ARE LOOKING SO BEAUTIFUL PREGNANT!!!!! HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!!!

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  17. omgosh! I'm on my way over RIGHT NOW to see that precious belly in person!! :-) Seriously, your belly is so cute!! So sorry you're sick! Hopefully you'll get better soon, I had to take amoxicillin with Jordan for a sinus infection--all is well! Love you chica!

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  18. As always, you did such an amazing job with her party!! Your house looked great! She is so lucky to have such a great cousin!!

    You are looking so cute!! I hope you get to feeling better soon!

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  19. I am new to the blogging world, but I have been reading your blog for quite some time. I hope you get to feeling better soon, it really stinks being sick while you are pregnant. Oh, and by the way, you do a fabulous job with decorating. Good Luck and God Bless.

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  20. Looks like a great party! Hope you feel better soon!

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  21. You look adorable! You are glowing!! How fun to throw a party for "little" Rachel! I know she is not little anymore, but that is how I remember her!!

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  22. Hey girl!!! I'm so glad that we had my party at your house!! I had soo much fun!! It was also really really cute!!!

    I love you!

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  23. Glad to see you back! I know the end of school is always crazy and with you not feeling well...I'm sure it has been worse!

    The party for Rachel was purely "Jessica's Party Company" ! I swear you could run a shop or business with your talent for detail!

    Hope you get some much-needed rest this summer! Keep blogging...we love hearing about you and the baby!

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  24. That party was awesome! You took care of every detail - how sweet. I know it was special to Rachel!
    I'm sorry you have felt bad. I hope school ending comes at a good time. Hope you have more time to blog (and feel like it) this summer!
    P.S. LOVE the Tano bag Rachel got!!!
    P.P.S. You look so cute!

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  25. love to see your hand on your belly, how sweet! I'm excited for you! (from a long-time lurker) :)

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  26. Looks like a fun party! Loved the decorations. And I want that purse!! Seriously, do you know where it came from?

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  27. That party looked sooooo great!! I'm about to host a graduation party for my son in about 3 weeks. I love all your cute ideas! Maybe I'll steal a few. :)

    You are looking wonderful pregnant. Hope you are feeling better!

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  28. Congratulations, Rachel!! I hope you get well soon, Jessica- you are looking adorable!

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  29. I am so happy you had a new post!!!!

    I hope that you start to feel better soon =0! You seem like such a trooper, so I am sure you are handling this like a champ!

    You and David were so sweet to throw Rachel a party! The decor was precious!

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  30. Wow. The decorations looked great. Hi I found you through my friend J's blog. I am new to blog world so I look forward to making new friends. Congrats on the new baby. Hope you feel better.

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  31. Bless your heart, Jessica! I feel for you. I know you are feeling overwhelmed. Use the summer to take it easy. DO things as you feel up to it. Life will be so differnt when the baby comes. Focus on you and David right now and the little life that is growing inside of you.

    The party looks fabulous- just what I would expect, "Jessica Style!" Rachel is lucky to have such people who love her so. She looks like alovely person.

    I have missed your blogging-glad you are back.

    I have another blogger working on a button for your "virtual baby shower" I want to do. I will do it later in the summer. I think it will turn out cute.

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  32. It looks like the party was fun. Glad to heat that you are doing well. Hope you get rid of the sinus stuff soon.

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  33. you are amazing that is all I can say!

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  34. I went to Shabby Chic- it's that new salon in Farmington. It is so cute!I have been to Nu-U before and they are excellent there! Enjoy your summer break!

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  35. Hey Jess,
    I'm going to start blogging too (I hope). When I was pregnant I used www.i-am-pregnant.com and it was AWESOME! I met a lot of friends on there due the same week as me. I've kept up with that page so hopefully I can keep up with this blog too especially since it's summer YEAH!!!! Our page is estesfamilyof3. Talk to you soon!~Melody

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  36. I love the cake...where did you get it or did someone make it?

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