Happy Anniversary-20 week Ultrasound

On our actual 2 year anniversary, we spent time together by going to our 20 Week ultrasound. It was a welcome relief to see Baby Fuller moving all over the place after the car accident two days prior. Baby Fuller was not always cooperating for "camera" shots, so it took a while to get these pictures! He/she loves to take his/her hands and put them in front of his/her face. It was adorable, of course. Also, the Ultrasound tech kept noticing that Baby Fuller was pouting, which the ultrasound tech at the ER also noticed. And then the big question as to which of us is the "pouter"...it might be mommy!

Baby Fuller measured 8 inches at 20 weeks, 5 days. (according to certain medical estimates, he/she is slightly large for estimated gestational age...consistent with previous ultrasounds)

A little pout!

Happy Anniversary!! Car Accident 11/7/2010

On our way to Longfellows on Sunday evening to celebrate our 2 year anniversary, we were in a car accident as we entered 87 north from exit 9.  A silver car was tailgating Brian (driver) on the entrance ramp and then as soon as he could as we entered 87, that car crossed all the way over to the middle lane.  But there was already a car in the middle lane that the silver car cut in front of.  So, it seems that the car from the middle lane swerved towards us to miss the silver car and we think the car from the middle lane hit us forcing us to do a 360 spin. 

So the rear driver's side ended up wrapped around the guardrail.  Basically smashing into the guardrail is what stopped us from moving and spinning more.  The tow truck guy said it was a real struggle detaching the car from the guardrail.  Thank goodness for guardrails because it was a large hill we would have flown down if it wasn't there.

 You will notice that the trunk was full of all my (Allison's) Madison Handbags stuff and everything is ok---phew!!

Driver's side--where Brian was.  Both the front and rear axles were completely wrecked.

Passenger side--where Allison was--nothing was hit (the white marks on the front bumper are from pulling out of my garage spot months ago when someone was parked behind me in the driveway and I sort of scraped along the garage wall inaccurately navigating the turn--But, I don't have to get that fixed now!)  Cannot believe that my side was spared---a guardian angel was looking out for us all.

Most adorable niece!

Caitlyn was helping Aunt Allison clean out the closet and drawers to get better organized.  She got a little distracted after she found my glasses.  And she paraded around wearing them for a bit!  Now, she was already dressed in a very cute outfit, but I had some slipper socks that I purchased for her that added just a little bit of extra spunk to the ensemble.  And, it may not seem evident by this photo, but she is wearing a tu-tu---OMG; Adorable.

And, with these glasses on, I can't help but think that we have a mini-Laura on our hands.... 

Bella (Allison's brother Kevin's dog) getting comfy!

Baby Bump---amazing times!

Here I am a few days shy of the 20 week mark.  So, if all goes as perfectly planned, I am technically half way through the pregnancy---cannot believe it.  Time flies!

Lots of Leaves...again!

This beautiful large tree, and it's smaller sister next to it, produce a decent amount of leaves.  We waited to pick up the leaves until almost all of the leaves had fallen.  I'm not sure we were that smart last year.

Here is the view from looking out the upstair bathroom window.

And here are the 38 bags it took to clean up the front lawn.  No, we have not ventured into the backyard, but we really don't care as much about how that looks and besides, the dogs keep pooping back there and it's just gross!!

10-10-10 Brian Hemphill ran the Half Marathon

Quite the accomplishment:  Brian ran the half marathon in Albany on 10-10-10 and beat his time from his previous half marathon approximately 6 months prior.  Laura, Caitlyn and Allison went down to the finish line and were able to watch him cross it!  I plan to upload the video....assuming I can get that work on here.

Caitlyn in her skinny jeans...does it get any cuter?

Half Marathon Finish!

Brian crossing the finish line of the Half Marathon!

Sunnyside Gardens near Saratoga Springs, NY

The Fullers and the Hemphills ventured up to Saratoga Springs area to get some pumpkins and ghourds (and of course cider donuts).  The have a great pumpkin patch that is filled with large displays of children's storybook themes.  It was a fun time.  Oh and we got pie too.....blueberry and it was delicious!
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Nursery Project--Before and After

The nursery with 4 different colored walls; yes 4.  Allison has been using this room as her extra closet space, but that shall be no more!  This will become the baby's room in March 2011.  But, a few renovations are needed first.  Clearly a paint job is in order, but why not reinsulate the 2 outside walls and add new laminate wood floors while we are at it?  let the games begin!

Here you can see the new insulation and the new drywall being installed.

Drywall is all taped and plastered and getting ready to be painted.

First we prime....

...then we painted!  And, now begins the install of the laminate wood floors.  We got the floors at a great discount from Brian's friend Taylor.

Oh and here is the new fan....the old rickety brown one just wasn't cutting it!

Another view of the room this time showing the closet area.

And this picture shows the closet on the right and the entrance door swung open.  The door you see just outside of the room is the entrance to our Master Bedroom--quick and easy access to the baby!

2010-09-25 Brian's birthday pig roast

For his birthday, Brian wanted a pig roast.  So I contacted my friend Gretchen who's family owns Adventure in Food and Brian contacted his friend Rob who has the roasting box and we set up a Pig Roast!  It started cooking around 10am and we were chopping up the piggy around 3:30pm.  Many friends and family were able to attend and it was a lot of fun.  A memorable occasion!

A baby bump?

Steph, Sair and I are getting ready for Amanda's bachelorette party festivities and Kristi snapped this picture. It's my first picture in maternity clothes---how fun! I kind of look like I have a bump going on---I'm pretty sure I'm sticking out my belly to hold my bag up a little, but still I kind of look bumpy. Yay!

Here is a group of 4 pictures from our very exciting 12 week visit on September 14th. The baby measured at 13 weeks, 4 days, but the doctor's are still going by the original calculation that my due date is March 25th, based on the date of my last period.  Brian and I had a great time watching the baby move all over the placetoday. This baby loves swimming (makes us glad we have the pool now!) because he/she was moving their arms all over, kicking his/her legs, and changing positions frequently. I am happy that this is happening during daytime hours as it may predict that the baby will keep the same schedule during the rest of the pregnancy and post-delivery...but I realize I'm probably dreaming!!  Anyway, notice the first picture in the second row....this a 3D shot looking down on the baby all nestled in my womb. You can see the face, hands and feet pretty well. Our doctor was hilarious because he noticed the baby's feet were crossed in the "Buddha pose" and he was so thrilled because in Chinese culture this is very good luck! He was exclaiming, "Oh you are so lucky!" And, he made Brian take out his cellphone and take a picture of the computer screen. He directed Brian to get a really good picture by moving in closer to get a goodshot with good color---it was pretty freaking funny!

Caitlyn turns 3!

Happy 3rd birthday, Caitlyn! She blew out the candles and decided to lick the icing off of each candle on her cupcakes.

Caitlyn's Birthday Party

Caitlyn had a "Dora the Explorer" themed 3rd birthday party at her house.
She had lots of fun in the Dora bouncy house with all of her friends!
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