And Baby Makes Three!

Greetings Friends and Family. We've had many Adventures in Sequim thus far, but have recently embarked upon the biggest one yet-- a baby. We are thrilled to be in this season, along with many other emotions, of course. (Wonder, amazement, caution, a little fear, excitement, etc.)

Early in December we found out that our prayers had been answered. We shared our news with family at Christmas and then worked really hard to keep our secret until we were in the clear. So, in early February, right about the time of our 3rd Anniversary, we began sharing with our Sequim community and many of you. (Please forgive us if we weren't able to tell you personally. Energy and time have been of short supply lately.)

It's especially been a blessing to receive all of the encouraging words and excitement from our church body. Although we will not be close (in proximity) to family as our own family begins, we have established many great relationships in our church family that we know will prove to be great support. Tony had some fun announcing it to the church and no doubt they'll be giving him a hard time for a long time to come.

We're 19 weeks as of yesterday (3/21/08). I never understood why expectant mothers counted in weeks until I became one. Each week is worth counting-- not only is there so much happening in baby's development, but it's comforting to reach each point in health and anticipation (and wonder if as the weeks go by I'll be able to get everything done). The photo at the top is me at 16 weeks. Another updated photo will follow soon.

This is our year of threes. (1) our 3rd Anniversary (2/5/08) (2) Tony's 33rd Birthday in May (3) My 30th Birthday in June and (4) adding the third member of our family--Baby Bear Toth is due to arrive around the middle of August.

This photo is from our Anniversary Dinner at one of our favorite spots-- Bella Italia.

I have been really fortunate to not be too sick or uncomfortable thus far. Tony will attest, however, to my increased naps and decreasing energy for housework.

We'll have our ultrasound in April, but we're not planning to find out what we're having. Yes, I am a planner, but this is one detail I can let go of. We both agreed it would be worth the wait.

Well, that's all for now. I'll try not to drone on about the details, but just leave quick updates here and there.