30 1/2 weeks

Well, it turns out that I am 30 1/2 weeks according to the Dr. I am not sure how I got behind the 1/2 week, but not a big deal. So I whined and complained and she said yes, everything is normal. So, I guess I have to get in the mindset of getting over it. Classes are finished on Monday, so I think that will help a lot with my mental health.

Tonight we start our Childbirthing Classes. I will keep you informed on those. I think that some parts will annoy us and some will be beneficial. James is not looking forward to it...his biggest complaint is that the class goes past our bedtime (are we old or what?)!

Growing Pains

I am 30 weeks tomorrow, and I am feeling it! I have been in a pretty "complainy" mood. When people ask how I am feeling, I don't just say "good" and smile anymore.

I think she is sitting breech right now, which will cause more pain in the rib cage (according to the books). This started happening over the Thanksgiving weekend, plus now when she moves I feel it on the top and bottom, versus on just one side. I have also had a lot of "pulling" pains when I stand up. At first I thought I was just standing up to fast, but it happened last night when I was conscience of my "speed." Well, there you have it, my moaning and groaning! I go to the Dr. tomorrow, so I will ask her about my aches and pains, but I am sure it is all just a part of the pregnancy!

Beat the Hell Outta t.u.!

WHOOP, Aggies!



We watched the game at Becky's house with the family. James made a big pot of Gumbo as the game day meal. It was an exciting and surprising game. It will be interesting to see how the search for the new head coach goes!

Turkey Trot and Thanksgiving

Every year the Wilson's participate in the Fort Worth Turkey Trot. Normally, Jammie and Our Mother walk the 5k and Becky and I run the 10k. I missed out last year because we celebrated Thanksgiving in Laredo (but I think I still went out to run). This year Becky and I both walked the 5k. Emma Lu and I have been walking, so this was suitable for us. Becky tore a muscle in her back and has really cut back her workouts. So, this year, the Wilson girls crossed the finish line together. James and Shane ran the 5k-it was cold and they wanted to get to the coffee faster.

After the Turkey Trot, James and I ate brunch over at Becky's house. We made it back before the end of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and we were able to wave to Santa. Becky and I then tortured the boys by postponing the start of football - yes, we watched the Dog Show and the Australian Sheppard won Best of Show. This is exciting because Daisy's momma was an Aust. Sheppard.

We had dinner at Becky's house. Prior to dinner there were huge snowflakes falling from the sky in Bedford! James and Matt fried a turkey and Becky oven roasted a turkey. I brought the cranberry sauce, made sweet potatoes and Polish Kolaches (the Lukaszewski recipe). Everyone else (our family and Matt's family) brought their selection of dishes, so there was a variety for the Thanksgiving dinner.

Can you see the snow?

Becky and Matt are Engaged!

Matt proposed to Becky (Rebecca) on 11-10-07. They went out for her "birthday" dinner where Matt made special arrangements with a local steakhouse. On the table was: roses, a lot of memories, and a sign that said, "If this is our past, imagine our future." She was in tears and of course, said yes. He gave her a 1 carat princess cut diamond. After dinner, they went to LaMadeline for dessert. Matt also made special arrangements for his family and our family to meet them there, which was also a surprise for Becky.

Right now the tentative plans are to marry in about a year and a half. Matt's brother is in South Korea until that time and they want Issac to be able to be there for the celebration.

Greetings from Daisy and Disney

Aren't we cute?! It has been a while since we have seen some of you, so we thought we pose for a picture for you. Come and visit us.

Happy Halloween

I am saying "Happy Halloween," but it is really after Thanksgiving! Yes, I know I have some major catching up to do. How far behind am I going to get when Emmy gets here?!?!

On Halloween, we enjoyed powdered sugar donuts & apple juice (I avoided the cider since it isn't pasteurized). I picked up this fun little tradition from Tara in the dorms. I am not sure if I have missed a Halloween with the yummy snack, but it is a good excuse to enjoy something I would normally try to avoid.

Also, here is a belly shot on Halloween 10-31-07. I also tried a creative shot as well.

Baby Shower in Bedford

Becky and Jammie hosted a baby shower for Emma Lu last weekend. The food was yummy, and everything I requested! We had pigs in a blanket, meatballs, crab dip, fruit, etc. Sounds like a menu a prego would choose - right?! Oh, and then there was plenty of cake and Katie made her creamies!

There were a lot of special visitors that traveled from all over. I appreciate everyone who made it to Bedford to celebrate the arrival of Emma Lu.

Katie and Shannon flew in from Houston. I normally see Katie for an entire weekend, so it was wierd to only see her for a few hours.

Tara and Amelia (Millie) flew in from Colorado. It was Millie's first plane ride and her first trip to Texas. Hopefully we will see them again soon...maybe the holidays!?

Of course Emma Lu's GG and Grandma were there!

Here is Emma Lu's Great-Great Aunt Di, her Grandma, and Cousin (3rd) Christy.

Here are her great aunts (and aunts) on the Lukaszewski side. Back row: GG, Kay, Momma, Sue-Sue, Jammie Front row: Becky, Laurie, Grandma

Living on a Farm

"Most of these kids live on a farm or have animals they feed and care for. They get a pretty good sex education from their animals."



...I couldn't pass sharing this! (If you are confused, you have to read the post below)

Workfree Zone

I have tried to keep the blog "free" of work "stuff." Well, I just have to share this! This fall, I embarked on a new project. I am working with a "liberal" group out of Austin to study the state of sexuality education in the state of Texas. What we did - sent out an open records request (they have to, by law, respond) and asked school districts to provide information on textbooks, teaching material, who is teaching sexuality, school board policies, school health advisory council policy recommendations, etc. Of course this is time consuming for the school districts, but it has proved, with 50% response rate, to be utmost interesting. The intern working on the project spoke with a superintendent yesterday, and this is what he said: they do not adhere to laws they don’t agree with in their community. They are a small rural school district. Drug problems arose only when we started teaching about drugs, and similarly if you teach about sex kids will start having sex. They don’t have any pregnancy problems in their district. Kids get smacked if they don’t behave - that’s how their community is, he’d be surprised if there was a 6th grader who had been kissed. This is why I love my work! I just had to share.

By the way, just need to download pictures from the weekend and I have more posting to do!