A lot has gone on this week. Dwight and I just finished our childbirth classes. The time went by so fast. But we learned a lot. We've heard everything you learn in class goes right out the window when the contractions begin, so we shall see! We started on Hunter's room. Yes, I did just say that - 9 weeks away and we just started. But everyone has been helping with the house renovations so hopefully we will be done in time for Hunter's arrival. My mom and I tried to patch some holes and learned something new....you are not supposed to use a whole bucket of spackel on a 10x4 size wall. Who would have known?! Poor Dwight has spent the last couple of mornings sanding so we are hoping it will look ok when he is finished.

Meanwhile, we will take a break from the renovations while I decide how we will decorate his bedroom. The theme is sea turtles....with a Hawaiian flare. Now choosing the colors is the challenge. I'd like to use green & blue, but there are about 500 shades of each. Such big decisions! Here is a picture of the bed set we plan to use. Isn't it adorable?!

Dwight just left for his yearly paint ball trip this morning. He meets up with his best friend, Jeremy and about 10 other guys for a little bonding time up north. He was very excited so I will have to post some pictures when he returns.

It's been a long time since I've updated this blog page. But better late than never :) A ton has happened since our last entry. We are expecting a baby! I am now 31 weeks pregnant and our little boy, Hunter Dwight Sutherland is due July 26, 2008.
This has been an amazing pregnancy. I'm healthy and the the baby is doing great. He is growing more and more every day. Feeling his kick and him rolling around is the most amazing feeling. I can't wait to finally meet him!
Dwight and I try to imagine what he will look like and how he will act. The few things we can agree on is that 1 - he will have big feet. Sorry Hunter! You have no chance with the size feet your parents have LOL. and 2 - we think he will have Dwight's personality. He is a very laid-back baby.

Grandma's 80th Birthday

Yesterday was my grandma's 80th Birthday. We had so much fun! The whole family got together at Home Town Buffet to throw her a "surprise party." My uncle Chuck and cousin Rob even flew in from Chicago for the party.

We had a separate room in the back so we could all spread out. And though she wasn't quite surprised, she was really happy we threw her a party at Home Town. We first ate all kinds of yummy foods like mashed potatoes, spaghetti and mac & cheese (ok that was me - most ate the ribs, chicken fried steak and spaghetti & meatballs). Then she opened her cards . . . that's when the tears came. Sarah put together a beautiful scrapbook for her as well. We each included pictures of ourselves and grandma along with a notecard with best wishes. She loved it. We finished up the night with cake. YUM! It was made by Victorian Cake Company - champagne flavored, stawberry filling and sugary frosting. What more could you ask for?!

The night was great and I think it's one my grandma will always remember.

Ok, so we are jumping on the band-wagon and starting a blog. I have been reading all of your blogs and thought we would give this a try. It seems life is so busy for everyone and this just might be the way we all can keep in contact.