Drum Role Please!!!

We are having a baby!!!!!! I can't tell you how excited we are! We took a home pregnancy test 1 month ago, and today I just had my first doctors appointment. They told me that there is less than a 5% chance that I will have a miscarriage, so I've decided to spread the news far and wide!! Here's a picture - I had to scan in the pictures, and I'm not any good with high tech stuff. Sorry!

I have been sicker than I've ever felt in my life!!! I've thrown up 30 times (yes...I am counting), and I've lost 19 lbs! I can't eat, and I'm miserable. However, I was given a miracle prescription at the doctors office today, and I haven't thrown up for at least a few hours!!! And I was able to eat a couple of crackers. Amazing! We have been trying for over 2 1/2 years for this baby, and we can't believe that it's finally here!! My official due date is Feb. 2, 2009. So exciting!!!

Kiersten!

Kiersten - if you read this, need an invite to view your blog!! I'm dying to see what you've been up to! janelletingey04@gmail.com Thanks!!!

Vacation

I haven't posted in a while because I've been on VACATION!! It was wonderful. I drove with my family to a little mountain place in California called Pinecrest. My aunt and uncle have a cabin there, and my family tries to go every summer. I haven't been back there for about 8 years and I missed it so much! I got to see a bunch of places that I used to live, and it brought back a bunch of memories for me! I was so bummed that Kirk was not able to go - he couldn't get out of work and school. But, I'm dragging him with me next year for sure!

This is a picture of the cabin we stayed at which was right next to the lake

And here is a picture of the lake! It is so beautiful.

Here's a picture of me, brother Mitch, and nephew Drew on our first hike


Here's the whole fam - minus Jill.

Brad and I jamming to Jack Johnson in the middle of the forest.
Just hangin' out with Bigfoot at the Strawberry General Store


This is the town of Twain Harte where my family used to live. It was named after Mark Twain and Bret Harte. It's such a tiny town, but we all loved it!

This was one of the house we lived in. I sprained my knee and my ankle at this house!

This is our second house in the area - my step-dad killed a bear in the front yard!!

This is my elementary school! I wish I would have taken a picture of my very first band room :)

Overall, it was a wonderful vacation. It was so great to see my step-sister Julie and her husband Joey again! I hope I get to go back to Pinecrest every summer!

Strawberry Whipped Sensation

So, I haven't really posted in a while because I haven't been doing anything - and I love it!!! School is out for the summer, so I've decided to sleep in, relax, read books, and do whatever I want. It has been wonderful, but not anything that I can really post about. But, I did find this amazing recipe!! It is so easy and soooo yummy. It's also great for summer, and it looks beautiful!

4 cups fresh strawberries, divided
1 can (14 oz.) Sweetened Condensed Milk
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tub (8 oz.) Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
10 Oreo cookies, finely chopped
1 tbs. butter, melted

LINE 9x5-inch loaf pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan. Mash 2 cups of the strawberries in large bowl. Add condensed milk, juice and 2 cups of the whipped topping; mix well. Pour into prepared pan.

MIX chopped cookies and butter. Spoon over whipped topping mixture. Cover with ends of foil and gently press cookie mixture into whipped topping mixture. Freeze 6 hours or until firm.

INVERT dessert onto serving plate when ready to serve; remove pan and foil. Spread remaining whipped topping onto top and sides of dessert. Slice remaining 2 cups strawberries; arrange over dessert. Store leftovers in freezer.


The oreo crust is what makes it insanely yummy! We served it to a bunch of people and they all loved it! And just a note - it really does need the whole six hours to freeze. Give it a try!!