Only 13 days to go..

I figured its been a while since i've posted prego pics, so here are some from 2 weeks ago..I dont think i've grown that much since then.

Norm wants me to point out, that yes, we do have water in Alberta..lol. This is at a lake about 20 mins from our house...its not the same as the ocean though..haha

It has been so hot out here lately...I cant stand it!! The last few weeks, whenever I get too hot, I just cant cool down, at all. So I have to say thanks to my amazing husband who installed our air conditioner earlier this week. I'd be dying without it!

Our little baby is just about ready to come out. I cant believe that I only have 13 days left till my due date! I've been having lots of false labour lately. Its no fun! And the Charlie horses in my legs are brutal, but I have to say that overall I am grateful for how lucky i've been. I dont have any stretch marks..knock on wood..lol. People keep telling me how small I am, even though I feel huge. I had a lady the other day in walmart ask if I had 2 months left..haha I was like no way, only 2 weeks. As much as I love being pregnant, I cant wait till this baby is out!! At my last prenatal appointment, the doctor told me that I could have the baby any day now. So thats pretty exciting.

My mom gets here in 11 days!! I cant wait! Shes staying for almost 4 weeks! Its gonna be awesome! I think it'll be good for her to have a bit of a break from the kids. And hopefully they'll learn to appreciate her more once she gets back!

So yesterday, Norm and I went to the dentist. I was sooooo excited cause I hadnt had my teeth cleaned since I lived in Halifax. So there I was having my teeth scraped and whatnot, and I started to feel a bit sick...but I just tried to ignore it. Then the hygenist was like, are you feeling alright, you're looking a bit pale. She sat me up and put a cool compress on my neck..I was totally feeling like I was gonna pass out. Then I felt alright, so she put me back again, and started to polish my teeth, and not even 5 mins later, I was all dizzy again. So im gonna have to come back after the baby is born. I was soooo upset! Norm was out walking the dog, and when he got back the girls at the front desk freaked him out by saying they had tried to call him, and that he better go back and get me. He was freaked out that I was going into labour or something..lol

We bought the last of the baby items that we needed to get yesterday! Our crib matress, and a diaper bag. Norm wanted the one to match our car seat, and stroller. So I said okay, as long as he's the one to carry it all the time!

Our house is coming along very nicely. We're hoping to have everything moved back into the living room today. So i'll have some reno pics up soon!!

Just one more story, before I go clean. So the other day, Norm and I were eating lunch, and Rocky barfed on the staris by our back door. There was no way I was cleaning it, since I was eating, and would probably barf as well. So Norm and I sat there arguing who was gonna clean it, and took so long, that Rocky ate it. How gross is that?!!

Im off to clean the kitchen, and maybe bathroom too, if Norms lucky.

A month in review, and our exciting news!

Its been about a month already since I last wrote. I donno where the time is going!!


So in this last month...hmmm..we got Rocky neutered. The poor little guy was soooo out of it when we brought him home. He had to wear a cone thing on his head, and kept walking into EVERYTHING. He got super sick afterwards though, and it took him over a week to recover. But thankfully he's perfectly fine now. Here's a pic of him recovering. Norm covered him up, and he stayed like it forever..it was so cute!!





I had my birthday June 1st! Norm threw me a bbq party! It was great, till it started raining and we had to cram everyone into our small house! haha. I had a yummy mint chocolate chip ice cream cake that I..I mean umm Norm made.haha. It was my last birthday without a kid! crazy!





My sister in law Dana, threw me a baby shower this month too. It was way fun! She made lots of yummy food and everyone took turns telling horror stories about motherhood..haha. I got soooo many nice gifts!! Thanks everyone!!

This month Norm and I have been working on our house a bit. We put in a new bathroom floor, and it looks sooooo much better!! I dont have any pics of it yet, but when I do i'll do a renovating entry. We're also in the process of having our basement finished. And Norms starting on the ugly painted floor that we have in our living room. So why are we suddenly doing all these renovations?? Well..here's our exciting news!!! We're selling our house!!! We're hoping to put in on the market in the next 2 weeks...we already have a few people who want to look at it, so it looks good. So as long as our house sells we'll be back in Nova Scotia by September! I'll be flying back with baby and puppy and Norm will be driving. Its funny how everything's kinda worked out. Everyone out here thinks that its me forcing Norm to move there. But thats not it AT ALL! Its funny, we were kinda talking about it a bit more when we came back from our last visit there. And one day he came home from work, and was like ok we need to talk. I figured it was gonna be another " I dont wanna move to NS" talk..haha. So was I ever shocked when he was like, "I dont wanna be here anymore". He went on to tell me that he wanted to sell our house asap and move to Nova Scotia. At first I was like are you kidding me?! I couldnt believe it! He had even talked to my mom about it, before he told me! So yea..i'll keep everyone posted on developments!!

Now onto baby news...the little girl is growing like crazy! Im seriously HUGE now!! She tried to escape about 2 weeks ago now..lol. I was totally freaking out! I lost my mucus plug and was leaking fluid, and having contractions, so we went to the hospital here in town. They thought I was going into premature labor so they told Norm to rush me to a hospital in Calgary where they can deliver early babies. So he did. We spent a long time there while they monitored me, and checked everything out. After about 5 hours in the hospital, they sent me home. My contractions werent regular enough, and they determined that my water hadnt broken. So they've just told me to take it easy. It was kinda wake up call for us of how much we didnt have ready! I hadnt even packed my hospital bag or anything. And at that point we hadnt bought a car seat yet or anything. So needless to say we've got all that done now!! Im 36 weeks now....so if she'll just stay in for a bit longer so I can have a bit of a summer break, i'll be happy.

Last weekend was Spock Days here in Vulcan..haha It was pretty crazy! There were all these people dressed up as Star Trek characters! It was kinda scary..haha. They had a parade on Saturday though, which Norm was in, on the Fire Truck, so that was exciting. And they had a mini fair thing downtown. I had been craving cotton candy, and finally was able to get some there, so that was pretty exciting.

Here is Rocky watching the parade...

Here's just some of the scary trekkies in the parade...

And here's my lovely husband....

I only have 4 days left of school! Im pretty excited about it, cause im ready to be done! The kids I work with are so cute though! Yesterday they threw me a surprise going away party. It was so cute!! They were trying to be so secretive...lol. We had root beer floats, and they gave me a big bouquet of balloons and a willow tree angel of learning. The teacher had told them that im moving away next year. And some of them were so upset. They lined up to give me hugs, and some were even crying...soooo sad! They told me that I have to send them letters and pics of my baby. I have to say that out of all the jobs i've had, this has been one of my favorite, and most rewarding.

I think thats pretty much everything that's been going on..i'll try to update more often from now on! Im off to tackle the laundry monster living on my bedroom floor!!

My trip to Nova Scotia (cont.)

I had too many pictures in my last post, and had to keep reorganizing them..so I decided to just start a new one for my trip post.

Overall it was a pretty good trip.

It was so sad leaving our puppy..my husband may or may not have teared up a bit..haha

So we got in Tuesday night ns time...and visited with the kids for a bit...then pretty much just went to bed.

Wednesday was a busy day...we had the funeral home stuff in the afternoon and evening.

It was nice to see all our family there. Oh, so here's a story for ya.haha. So I was standing outside of the room we had at the funeral home, with my husband, looking obiviously prego. And this older man from church, who was there for other reasons, came up to me and was like "Miss Ehler" and I was like actually its Mrs.Nelson now, and introduced Norm. So this guy goes on to tell Norm how he knows me from way back..and that he could tell him stories about me. Norm assured him that he knows everything about me, and this guy was like I doubt it. So then it was way akward, and we were like ok..see ya later. Norm was like he is the most offensive guy I have ever met. So then..when we came back in the evening...Norm came with my dad..and they got there before me. Norm and my dad ran into this guy again, and he says to Norm "if you knew the things I know about your wife, you might have thought twice before marrying her". I'd like to know what this guy thinks he knows about me...This really upset Norm, and I guess he just walked away. And then the guy goes to my dad "those Alberta boys, taking advantage of our East Coast girls. Ummmm...last time I checked..im the one who moved out west and decided to marry Norm. I just thought it was way uncalled for..especially considering what else we were trying to deal with at the time.

Anyhow...Thursday morning was my grandpa's funeral. It was a very nice service. He worked for the government, so they had honor guard..I think thats what its called...all these guys dressed up in uniform lining the steps as you walked into the church. It was a more uplifting funeral than I expected. I sang "Jesus Savior, Pilot Me" with my cousin on guitar and with him doing harmony. It turned out really good. I just kept thinking how much I wished my grandfather could be there to see his grandchildren speak, and sing and stuff. He would have been so proud. Norm assures me that he was there though. I had to sit in the front row of the church with my cousins who were doing readings and stuff. So I held it together pretty good through the whole service. But during the last song, which was "How great thou art"... the family had to walk out of the church, and as soon as I had Norm at my side, I totally broke down. Everyone on the way out of the church was a total blur. I think up until that point, I had tried to keep it together for my moms sake. And with all the excitment of flying home on such short notice, I hadnt let it hit me. Anyhow..my grandfather wants his ashes burried at sea. So we're waiting to do that. After the funeral all the family went back to my grandfathers house. Its sooooo sad. He lived there for over 40 years, but never owned the place. He's been paying rent on it all this time!! When his landlord died, he had in his will that Bill was to be given the first option to buy, but at tax assessment price. Which is way less than its worth, so the estate guys wouldnt sell it to him. They've given us till June 1st to get all his stuff out. Its so stressful! There is sooooooo much stuff in that house!!

Anyhow..the rest of our trip went well. We went frenchy's shopping, it was Norms first time going since we dont have it out here. We went to the beach one day. Went down to Chebucto Head. Visited with family. And looked at land for sale. I think Norm enjoyed NS even more this time:) We have an amazing secret..that I cant wait to tell!! ahh..I just have to wait one more month...so keep checking back:)

So here's some pics from our trip....

All the grandchildren after my grandpa's funeral.

Mom, Jordan, Tara and Me at Chebucto Head.

Norm, me and Jasper at Queensland Beach.

Norm and I with the kids at Queensland

Me and the Family.

Norms new friend he made when we were looking for land. I wasnt with him when he took this picture. I told him he was crazy though!!!

And finally..while we were away Norms sister Lindsay got engaged!! So congrats to her! Her and Kyle are getting married August 15th!! We are so happy for them. Its gonna be an exciting summer!

Well hope you were able to make it through this whole post! haha

Im off to remove wall paper in the baby room before it gets TOO hot..its suposed to be 32 today!

The last year, and my trip to Nova Scotia.

Its just after 8am..and im sitting outside in the sun! Its 17 degrees already! Its gonna be hot today, and I love it!! haha. I figured it was about time to update..
First....I cant believe that i've lived in Alberta for a year already!! Its crazy to think how much i've done in a year..haha. Im gonna do a quick year in review, and then i'll tell ya all about my trip back to NS.
So first of off...here's a pic from May 3rd 2007...at the airport before flying to Calgary.

And now...May 3rd 2008...back in Nova Scotia, with my husband, and pregnant.

So in between these 2 pictures..I...
Went on my first date with my husband.. to Banff...May 12th 2007...

Started offically dating my husband on May 20th 2007.
Had my 21st birthday...

Got engaged June 9th 2007...

Bought our first house...June 11th 2007...I moved in July 15th 2007.

I went through the temple for the first time...August 28th 2007


I got married September 1st 2007..

Got pregnant October 27th 2007...
Had my first Christmas away from my family in NS...
Got a puppy.
Flew on a plane 7 times.
Have had 6 jobs.
I think all in all i've accomplished as much as I could..lol

Im gonna continue this in a new post....

My Grandpa.

Well..in a matter of hours I will be getting on a plane, with my husband and flying to Nova Scotia!! As exciting as I am about it, its a bit sad too. My grandpa passed away yesterday morning. Im so happy for him, cause I know he's in a better place, and is with his wife again. So yea, we get there today, and we're staying till next Tuesday. Should be fun:)




Here's a few pics I have of my grandpa from the last year...I have to say that he was looking pretty good for 93 years old!!





And here's his obituary...
MARTIN, William Patrick "Bill" - Passed away on Monday, April 28, 2008, in the Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Building, QEII, Halifax. A son of the late Florence (Soward) and Thomas Martin, Bill was born January 29, 1915. He was a lifelong resident of Armdale and was at home on the waters of the Northwest Arm and Atlantic Ocean. He served his country during the Second World War as a wireless operator in the Royal Canadian Navy, on ships including the HMCS Restigouche. Bill had a passion for sports, especially rowing, paddling, hockey, sailing, and he loved walking in the woods, hunting and gardening. He could be seen sculling his rowing shell on the waters of the Northwest Arm into his mid eighties. Bill worked for Customs Canada in many capacities including Registrar of Shipping. He was a lifetime member of the Armdale Yacht Club where he sailed for many years and held executive positions including two terms as Commodore. He sailed in serveral ocean races including nine Marblehead races, and several Newport to Bermuda Races. He was a mentor for many young sailors, and was proud to lead the organizing committee of the first Tall Ships visit to Halifax in 1984. Bill returned to the sport of rowing in the 1980s and helped revive the Halifax Rowing Club. Throughout his life, Bill competed and won many rowing regattas such as Cogswell Harbour Championships in the 1930s, and would later compete at the Head of Charles River Regatta in Boston, Mass., in his seventies. During one such visit to Boston in the 1980s, Bill was scouted by the Ralph Lauren modeling agency and appeared as a Ralph Lauren model in national fashion magazines. Bill and his wife Angela enjoyed their camp in Dean, Musquodoboit Valley, where they spent countless hours gardening and walking in the summers, and cross-country skiing in the winters. They spent many winters in Florida together with family and friends. He was predeceased by wife, Angela (Vaughan). Surviving are his sisters, Irene (Jeff Goode), Mary (Murphy), Joan (Murphy); daughters, Pat and husband Brian Church, Halifax; Peggy and husband Keith Taylor, Wellington; and Jeanne and husband David Ehler, Hubbards; grandchildren, Jonathan (Rachael), Chris, Tim (Penny) and Andrew Church, Ariel (Norm Nelson), Jordan, Hannah, Caleb and Tara Ehler; and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by sisters, Kathleen (Bailly) and Florence (DeBelie); brothers George, Edward, Thomas and Clarence, and infant brother Thomas. His greatest love was his family. He had a full and exciting life and retold his many wonderful experiences with passion at family gatherings. The family wish to thank RJF Home Care, especially Charles Spurr his long-time care worker, and the staff at Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Building, QEII, where Bill spent the last four months of his life under their watchful, kind and compassionate care. Visitation will be Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax. Funeral mass will be Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church, Armdale. Interment at a later date. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. E-mail condolences to: condolences.snow@ns.aliantzinc.ca

I g2g shower and get ready to go!!