Raeleigh's portraits

My good friend Robin usually takes my kids pictures. However I was totally morning/allday sick when Raeleigh had her 8th birthday and by the time I was feeling better Robin had just had her baby. So I had to settle and had Sears takeRaeleigh's pictures. They are nice portraits, but not anything near what Robin does!

So here is a our beautiful Raeleigh. She is wearing her baptism dress, made by Grandma Crane.

Baby Ultrasound

June 2, I had an unltrasound. I am 17 weeks along, so I asked to find out the gender of our baby. The whole family was looking forward to knowing.

The ultrasound was done at a Maternal Fetal medicine office. Because I am 36 I get to be more "watched" with this pregnancy. FUN!! They had told me that this would be a 90 min. appt.that seems like such a long time. The questions they asked were so detailed. I should have brought in a written history of both sides of the family. Some of the questions I couldn't even answer. Oh, well.

They asked about every medication I have taken. I was told I could start taking my asthma meds again, yeah!! My other meds are still up in the air. I did take Ibuprofen a few times during this pregnancy. I didn't realize there was a problem with that until this appt. The Dr very firmly told me that this pain killer also is not good for the baby's heart. Whoops! So this means another ultrasound in six weeks to take detailed looks at the baby's heart.

The rest of the appt went well. It is always fun to get a peek at your baby. The baby was very active, moving a lot. The feet were crossed and hands all balled up into fists. Very cute. The u/s tech said the baby weighs 8 oz. How do they know that?!

Craig couldn't come to the appt. with me. Disappointing, but the high school kids have to eat lunch. So afterward, I bought balloons to take to his kitchen to share the news. His smile broadened when he read the message!
Of course knowing that our baby is a girl I had to go shopping! (I can't figure out how to flip the pictures around, so just tilt your head.;)

Patrick was in Craig's office when I brought the balloons in. He didn't even crack a smile, just walked out of the room. I hadn't said anything to the rest of the kids, so Craig brought the balloons home. The first question from the kids was "Did mom by the balloons for someone else?" Craig's reply "Mom already gave the balloons to me." The kids, "Really, we going to have a GIRL." Then lots of excited chatter!

Latter Craig and I were in the kitchen making dinner. Raeleigh says "And the next one is going to be a girl too!" Craig loudly says "There isn't going to be a next one, eight is enough!!"

Sorry there are no ultrasound pictures posted. The kids took the mouse from the computer that is hooked up to the scanner, so I am using a different computer to post this.

Raeleigh Girl Scout Awards

Raeleigh and all of my girls are done with girl scouts. The last Tues. of May was Raeleigh's award ceremony. Raeleigh earned the following try-it's: cookies count, outdoor adventure, eat right stay healthy, penny power, plants, my body and science in action. She also recieved her year pin. The extra patches Raeleigh earned were: valentine fun, cookie booth, St. Patrick's Day, Camping, Easter.

Raeleigh has enjoyed her time in girl scouts and has good leaders (Ms. Leslie, Ms. Jeannie, and Mom).

I was also recognized as having been an assistant leader! Glad our girlscout days are done.

Jordan Award

Jordan made the "B" honor roll. Good Job Jordan!!!

Samantha's Award & Farwell Dance

Samantha was awarded the science award for the omega (gifted & talented) program at her school. She invited Craig, myself and Grandma S. to the ceremony. It was a nice evening and we are glad that Grandma could be with Samantha.

Samantha was so excited to go to her schools farewell dance. She and Craig spent several hours shopping for just the right outfit. Craig has much more patience than I for shopping.

Samantha, you look so beautiful!

Raeleigh's Award

At Stuart and Raeleigh's elementary school, there is an award ceremony each month. The awards given out are for "character building words" that the school has been working on. To recieve an award the student needs to show they have included the particular word into their character.

This first picture shows the students giving a "silent applause" for each student as their name is called. After all the students have been called, there is a rather loud applause given.
In April Raeliegh recieved the award for "FAIRNESS". Congratulations Raeleigh for improving your character.

Raeleigh and her teacher, Ms. Cousy.

Pine Wood Derby

Stuart had his Cub Scout Pine Wood Derby on May 20, 2009. He was so excited. The date had been moved a few times, so his car was ready for more than a month. It was hard to convince him not to play with the car, so it would still be "fast" the day of the race.

Grandpap helped Stuart make his car. Here Stuart is ready to take his car to the race.

The car was under weight, so he added coins, keys and tape to bring it up to weight!!

Racing his car!!

At the pack meeting on June 3, 2009, Stuart was awarded the ribbon for the most aerodynamic design. Way to go Stuart!