Happy Halloween (& ultrasound)

Happy Halloween to all! We had such a great time, but I am glad that it is over and there are no more costumes/projects for me to complete for a little while. We ended up going out with a group...me & the girls, Carrie, and Nonie & Mark and their boys Darian and Deltha. I need to send out a huge thanks to all of you guys! Tonight would not have been anywhere near as fun if you all were not along to help me out...thank you so much!!! Caitlyn was very excited and wanted to go faster than what the rest of the group was (Allison walked almost the whole time!), but eventually got tired and slowed down. Allison was trying desperately to keep up with the big kids, but we didn't dare try and hold her candy bucket for her, even when it got so heavy that she couldn't lift it up to get more candy! She gave in and let us carry her for a while...as long as she got to eat a sucker! I think Maggie was a little disappointed that she didn't get any doggie treats, though she was very excited to get to go out (even in her pumpkin costume, thank you Mamaw), and all the attention from hundreds of kids made up for it! Caitlyn was afraid to wear a wig, so we tried that color hair spray...it looked cute, but after washing it out, I have a black bathtub. With as cold as it has been lately, we were all grateful for a warmer evening. The bad thing about having so many people living in government quarters is that they don't all pay attention to all the kids that are around when driving. Caitlyn and Darian almost got ran over because someone was backing out of their stall and wasn't paying any attention to their surroundings. Luckily nothing happened...except that Nonie and I probably looked like ghosts from being scared half to death!


The cutest witch ever!

My Allison puppy

Yeah, I'm a pirate.
Nonie & Mark as "The Incredibles"
Carrie, the scarecrow.
Allison, Deltha, Caitlyn, & Darian.



Today was our first real appointment and ultrasound. Questions about twins have been answered...there is only one baby! I repeat, only one baby! The heart rate was about 160 today, and everything looks perfect! I love being able to hear the heartbeat...it just makes me smile like crazy. I lost a little bit of weight from the last appointment, but it's probably due to the nausea...nothing to worry about. Here is our munchkins first picture!

My Bear is doing well. He is still in Djibouti, but will be moving soon for his missions. He has recently had the opportunity to see some hypnotist shows which, according to him, are absolutely hilarious. Our first package has finally arrived there...it only took about a week! Not bad when you consider that it took him longer to get there himself! His only complaint was that the banana bread smelled like my perfume that I sprayed on the letters I wrote to him and put in the box. Sorry! I sent out another package today with all the civilian clothes he needs for any evening outings. He said that anytime they go out in the evening, they are supposed to wear informal business attire. He may even need some business suits (as many as 3), as it is highly likely that he will be having meals with some ambassadors over there. All in all, he is doing well. We just miss him like crazy and can't wait til he comes home to us!!! Love you Bear!

Back again soon! (sorry this one was so long)