Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!!!

Yesterday we got snow!!!! Good ole' Houston TX. Its been 4 years since the last snow that was Christmas Eve of 2004. It actually snowed a lot for Houston. It started snowing around 6:30pm and was still going at 10 when we went to bed. It was nice to have some cold weather around Christmas time. Well I went to the dr yesterday and the baby is still growing pretty fast. In 6 weeks the Dr. is doing an ultrasound to see how much longer till she is too big! We are excited and a little nervous that things are happening a little sooner than expected but we can't wait at the same time. Paul is finally getting to slow down a little bit at work with the cool weather but by slow down that means he is usually home before 8 now! We are getting ready for Christmas and getting our tree up so as soon as it is decorated and finish we will post some pics of that. We are looking forward to Christmas and can't wait!!!! We hope everyone is well and staying warm :)

Our Weekend in Naca-Nowhere!

This weekend we went up to Nacogdoches to spend some time with my Dad before he gets ready to head back to Iraq. Stacey and her kids came with us and we rode the 4 wheeler and Dad told scary stories around the campfire as we all had hot chocolate and listened to the coyotes get closer and closer to camp!!!! Stacey's kids spent most of the time down in the creek getting all muddy and wet........while the adults just sat around the campfire and napped and goofed off. We got some good pictures of the group 4 wheeling and just relaxing. Paul took all the kids on a hay ride. We hooked the trailer to the back of the 4 wheeler and he made sure they had a good time. We also had all 5 dogs! Princess(our baby) ,Sunshine, Tina and Baby ( my parents dogs), and Grindle (Stacey's dog). They loved it just as much as we did. My Dad has a camera we set up over night that we captured some great pictures of raccoons enjoying our leftover chili we left out as bait!!!! I'm also going to post some pictures we just got downloaded of Halloween and a few random ones of my Family. We miss everyone and hope all is going well! Love you guys!

Thanksgiving Update!

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Paul and I really enjoyed seeing the family in AZ. It was our first trip to AZ and the weather was great and the company was even better. We miss everyone already and we just got home yesterday. We had fun playing games, eating, playing the Wii, eating, shopping and more eating! We are trying to adjust to getting back to the daily grind here in Houston. I know it was hard for Paul to go back to work this morning. I am doing well, I am 30 weeks now and man do I feel it. Only 7 more weeks till we see if we have to induce because the baby is getting so big or if we can wait it out. Time is really flying by fast. We are already starting the countdown till Christmas and can't believe how close it is. We know it will be here before we know it. Now that I got some tips from Briana I am going to try and update our blog more often! I'm really excited!!!!! I hope everyone is doing good and here are few pictures of the fam from our trip.

IT'S A GIRL!!!!!

Well, we went for the 20 week ultrasound after a little fall from mama and sent me to the hospital. Luckily everything was good with baby and while we were there we found out it is a Girl!!! Shuman tradition lives on :) We have come up with a name, Riley Lillian Shuman! At my Dr apt on Friday she let me know that the baby is healthy and well...... Very healthy and well. It seems she is in the 90th percentile of babies her age. So in my Dr's word "She is big, very big!" We are having another ultrasound in 4 weeks to get a few more pictures the Dr wants and we will get some print outs and post those. She told me that most babies at this term are between 6.5 to 7inches, Riley is pushing 10 inches right now and boy do I feel it. She is very very very active, our little soccer player already. Paul is really excited about having a girl, I will put up some pictures of some outfits he picked out all by himself! He did good!!!!! We are getting the room ready and have decided on Pink and Chocolate brown as the colors. We are super excited and will put pics up of the room as soon as we can!!!!!

Hurricane Ike!

3 weeks ago Hurricane Ike came to visit us. He didn't stay long but definitely caused some major damage. Luckily the house didn't get more than tree and a little siding damage. We lost a big tree in the back yard and half of one in the front. The side fence went down and we just had a lot of debris. It left us without power for 10 days and the city is just now restored to about 100% of its power although traffic lights are still out through out the city. Things are finally starting to look back to normal since the city has worked hard to get debris cleared from homes and businesses. Luckily we were very prepared with food storage and we did not have the problems that others faced since food shipments are just getting back to normal and grocery stores are still without some things. We are thankful everyday for the leadership of the Prophet and other Leaders and the guidance they give us. Paul's work is still very busy helping get homes and the city back to normal. He is not working 7 days anymore, only 6! But it is nice to have him home that one day!!!!!!! Here are some pictures of the damage to the yard and of the clean up afterward!

Baby Update!

Well, I am now 12 weeks and I went to the Dr on Wed. She said that she is no longer worried about any complications and this pregnancy looks like it is going to be a good one. I got to hear the baby's heartbeat for the first time and it was amazing! The nurse said it was in the perfect range, 165, and that everything is looking great. We get to find out if it's a boy or girl on Sept. 29Th so we are eagerly awaiting that date. It seems so far away but I know it will go fast. I can't believe I am already starting my fourth month!!!!!!!!!!! Paul is getting really excited and we are starting to work on names for girls or boys...... so suggestions would be appreciated. Paul and I can't agree at all on boy name. Paul's favorite is Bruce Wayne........ not sure about naming our son after Batman!!!!! :) I am feeling a lot better. The tiredness is starting to fade and it is so great to have some energy back. I am not sick at all anymore and in fact my appetite is getting better. I know Paul is glad. I know he was sick of fixing his own dinner and he is looking forward to more regular meals! I hope all is well with everyone.

It's a BABY!!!!!!!

Hi all! I know it has been a long while since our last post, but we have made it a goal to keep it updated. Well, we are gonna be parents!!!! I am 9 weeks pregnant and we are so excited. So far I have not felt too sick . I just got back from a Dr appt and she said that the baby looks good and it is growing fast. My due date is Feb. 16th. Paul and I are trying to figure out how we will handle the delivery since he will be in Kent, OH the whole month of Feb. His work is being very cooperative and understanding and said they will help out with travel arrangments. I just got a part time job. I am working for a pre-school working with the school age children before they go to school. It is only 6:30am-9am M-F, but it will be nice to get out of the house and be around kids. I have always wanted to work with kids so this looks like a good opportunity. I start in August when school starts so I am looking forward to that. Paul is working hard. Summer is the busy time so we don't see much of eachother. He is enjoying his new promotion but also is starting to understand the frustrations of overseeing the work of his employees. He really enjoys it though and is loving all the learning he is doing. Other than working we are just trying to get used to the idea of being a mommy and daddy!!! We will update again soon!!!!