Field Trip To The Zoo

A few Thursdays ago was the field trip for the second grade at Shannock Elementary. They go to the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium. This amounted to 2 very loud school buses, 60 kids, & about 14 chaperones. It was a big debate as to whether I should go on the trip being 35 weeks pregnant. With the go ahead from my doctor on Wednesday I was ready to go. I was told to drink plenty of water. Great extra water and I already have to go to the bathroom all the time.

Sydney's second grade class.
Of course the kids were all hyped up even the ones that had been there before. If you have not been to the zoo in Pittsburgh it is really nice. It ranks in the top 3 for zoos in the country for kids. Amazingly enough it is about 3 miles from downtown Pittsburgh. When you enter you ride this very very steep escalator up to the top of the hill and start your zoo experience.

We were able to get quite a few good photos of the animals. Some only wanted to show us there backsides. Which of course to a bunch of 8 year olds was hysterical!

This guy is always ready to pose for a picture.
The Polar Bears were not cooperating today. I don't think Syd will ever see them in the water. But the guy below was having a blast in his water area!

Last year the zoo had 2 elephant calves & baby otters. We got to see one elephant calf she was quite active and came right up front.
All we got to see of the otters were their backsides hanging out of the log. Again with the backsides.

A snack before the ride home.
Fun was had by all and everyone returned to school safely. They have announced that one of the seals is now pregnant so I guess that will be the next trip to the zoo.

Baby Update

Just thought I would give an update on how things were with the baby. Yes, I refer to him as baby because we have yet to decide on a name. Don't worry we are working on it.Eventually, one will come to us. Hopefully, before he is born. As of this past Sunday I am 35 weeks along. Hard to believe that I only have a little over a month away.

Today Steve & I went to the hospital to have an ultrasound done. Incase you don't remember these were scheduled because the baby was measuring big. I knew from the measurement my doctor took last week I was still measuring large on the outside. After the lady was done with all her measurements of his head, femur & abdomen she pointed to the monitor. Imagine my surprise when I read he was measuring the size of a 38 week old baby & his weight is about 7lbs & 4oz. Everything is measuring proportionally so that is good. My level of fluid is good. So that was good news also.

I have to go to the doctor weekly now since it is getting closer to my due date. I have an appointment there on Wednesday so well will see what they say then.

Finally in Alaska!

Jackie called last night with a message that they were "Still Alive! and finally back in the United States." They were staying in Tok, Alaska. Today, they will arrive in Eagle River which is there final destination with hopes of looking at the house where they are to be staying. Which is good because I thought they were going to be in a hotel til they found something.

She sounded really in really good spirits on the phone. Which is amazing after riding in the car for a week. She even made jokes that she could not believe the hotel they were at had internet service because there was only 3 things in "downtown" Tok, Alaska. Sounds like Rural Valley might be more of a metropolis very scary!!

She also said she has lots of crazy pictures to share so that should be interesting!

That's all I have for now.

Pearsall's Invade Regina Saskatchewan

I got a welcome surprise Monday night. Jackie called at a little after nine to say that they were in Canada. In Regina, Saskatchewan to be exact. Of course, if you know my sister she made fun of the name. Yes, to follow a episode of Seinfeld it rhymes with a female body part which Jackie found extremely amusing. I guess Aaron & her pronounced it wrong and were corrected by a local.

They seemed in good spirits and have had two driving days that they made it further than expected. Boone is also fairing well with stops for exercise at the rest areas to play ball. We did not talk long as Aaron was checking them in to a hotel.

Hopefully, they continue to have a safe and uneventful journey. I looked it up on Maquest they still have a little over 2400 miles to Anchorage. Yikes!

Look out Alaska here they come!!

Best Of Luck Aaron & Jackie

Have A Safe Trip!!

Just wanted to say best wishes to Jackie & Aaron as set they set out today for their new life in Alaska. I know this is a dream of Aaron's so I am glad they will have the opportunity to explore out there. Just think we will benefit from the pictures that Jackie better share with us! Although I am sad Jackie will not be here to see her nephew right away I have been promised she will come back & visit. Why should only one of my children be influenced by their CRAZY Aunt Jackie.

So keep them in your prayers as they have quite a journey set out in front of them. Maybe pray a little harder for Aaron as he has to be stuck in the car with my sister. (Just kidding but maybe not. Love ya sis!)

Don't forget about Boone he is also in for this trek across the country!

Safe travels!

Love You Guys!!

Nickie, Steve, & Sydney

1st Assembly Project

Today was our first assembly project for the baby. I guess I should say Steve's first assembly project. I do believe that his first words were "Oh, Dear" when he opened the box.

Today he assembled the stroller/car seat combo. Of course this was all my doing. I wanted to make sure that at least the seat was together. I kept telling him our baby could come tomorrow and we would have no way to get him home. Of course if you know my husband there was eye rolling after this statement. He pretty laid back and thinks I am nuts. As I am 32 weeks along. So hopefully we won't be seeing him for a few more weeks. Still I like to be prepared. I figure if I am things are more likely not to happen. Crazy I know but I cannot help it.

Of course it went together pretty easily. I was not sure how it would be after he kept pulling out pieces from the box. I picked it because it was alot lighter than the one we had for Syd and seemed more manageable. Hopefully I was right and it will see alot of use walking around town.

Of course when Sydney got home she had to inspect it. She even took the car seat off to see how it worked. It was a little weird. I asked what she was doing. Her statement being I don't remember having one of these things I want to see what it does. She is one crazy little girl!

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter!!!