Thursday, December 25, 2008

Alaska


Well, Paul and I have finally made it to Alaska. Right now we are about ten miles outside of Anchorage in a city called Eagle River. We are staying in a hotel because there are paperwork issues with the Army. It's a long a boring tale really, so I won't bother.

I cannot believe how much snow there is on the ground. It is amazing! Luckily, it is WARMER here than in the Yukon! It is in the teens here and below zero in the Yukon. I am happy to be somewhere where my nose does not freeze the second I go outside. Dona, the dog, also is enjoying herself here. I laugh every time I see her plunge her black nose into a pile of snow - she is desert dog and NOT used to all this white stuff. She is so cute though.

Our little fetus is doing well. My belly is starting to get a little round - nothing compared to some of my pregnant friends, I am sure... but, it is big to me seeing as how I NORMALLY do sit-ups everyday. I am going to look into Pregnancy yoga though, I am sure there is somewhere in this city I can go and do that for a couple hours each week. I feel like such a lazy bum! Be pregnant is kind of lame sometimes - everyone treats me like I am going to break at any moment.

Well, that is the news for now!

Saturday, December 6, 2008

Quick Update

The move to Alaska draws near - I can't believe that on the 11th, I will be leaving the place I have called home for 8 years! I suppose it is time for a new place to live... after all, I am married and we are expecting a baby. :)

Speaking of the baby, Paul and I heard the heart beat two days ago! It was amazing to hear - it made it all seem REAL. There is a little life inside me and I was totally blown away. On this coming Tuesday, we are going for an ultrasound to check on the growth of the baby. I am excited to have Paul there with me - he has not seen our little baby yet!

We have also decided on names for the kiddo. :)
If a boy: Shaun Kingsley Bell
If a girl: Natalie Elizabeth Bell

I think they are adorable names for an adorable babe! :)

Anyway, more news about Alaska to come.

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