We are having a baby boy!

Today was our first ultrasound and we found out that we are going to be having a little boy! We are thrilled and excited to now start hording blue things and thinking of boys names. (So far Jon has suggested Ahekom and Gomer-- he's been reading the Old Testament-- Help! ). The doctor said that the baby's development is looking really good and that it's house (my uterus) is healthy and strong. That is always a relief to hear.

He was really really wiggly when the ultrasound tech was trying to get picutres so I have a feeling that once I start being able to feel him, he is going to be a kicker. I can't wait!

They also said that my due date is December 13th! I am glad that it will be a few weeks before Christmas-- hopefully, unless he likes his house too much.

This is the proof that is it a baby boy, I know that some day he'll be embarrased that I posted this on the internet, but right now it's just exciting and cute! (the "v" shape is his legs and the little white hand is pointing to the boy parts)

The Apricot Monster!

Grandma Bay gave Jon and I about a thousand apricots from her tree and I have been really busy the past few days trying turning them into culinary masterpieces! So far I've made 17 jar of apricot jam (which turned out to be scrumdiddlyumptious), 8 jars of canned apricots (which were my first attempt at canning ever, so I'm proud of them) and one batch of freezer jam. And then the very best part-- several trays of dried apricots. But I ran into a bit of problem trying to dry the apricots- because the trees by our house are full of birds and I was afraid they would try and eat them. So I created the APRICOT MONSTER to protect them, and so far he has done a wonderful job -- even though I think my neighbors think I am loopy. We still have alot of apricots left that are going to morph into fruit leather and more jam. So if anybody wants some-- let me know-- but you might just have to wrestle the APRICOT MONSTER to get some-- so ask at your own risk :)