95% Sure

Today was a big day for our family. We kept the boys out of school and we all ventured to the doctor's office together. Dave says that I should announce that we are having a brunette and leave it at that. As we were watching the different images of the baby on a huge TV, the doctor asked the boys if they knew how to tell the difference between a girl and boy baby. The boys answered no. He continued to explain to them that all they had to do was take a look at the brain, and if it was complete and well developed, then it was a girl. If there were things missing, or the brain was incomplete, then it was a boy....this is because boys do not have all of there brains until they are 16 years old. Andrew was a little concerned, and even after the appointment asked, 'Mom, is it true what he said about a boy's brain?'
Everything looks wonderful on our baby. I was hoping for a good profile shot, but the baby would not cooperate. We were, however, given a very clear shot of between the legs, and Dr. Bean says he is 95% sure that we are having a girl. I have to agree with him. I have seen quite clearly on all three of my boys ultrasounds the 'male evidence', and this was clearly lacking to me this time. I am still a little worried about that other 5% though. He says we can do another ultrasound later on, so that we can up it to 100%.
If this is the case, I am looking forward to all the happiness a daughter will bring me. Babies are such a blessing, and I am thankful that Dave and I get to experience this once again.

Rendezvous Ranch.....Ferron

Spring Break for the boys was April 13-17 so we decided to take a little trip down to see my parents in Ferron. It was snowing a little when we left, and so I was worried about the canyon, but the drive went very well. We had a lot of fun in those few short days, even with the weather being colder than what we would have wanted. So much for Spring. Dave reported a foot of snow one morning at our house while we were gone, but by the time he came home from work it was nearly all melted. All we dealt with in Ferron was cold air and freezing wind. Here are a few pictures of our stay.


These horses were right across the street from Jared and Nikki's house. This is Grandma Lynette holding Luke. All three of the boys love animals, but are a little uncomfortable when they are up close.


We loved to see the baby colts, and were amazed by their size, especially for being only a couple of weeks old!


Luke is trying to love Cash in this photo, but Luke is normally not all that friendly to other children, and Cash knows this.


After seeing the progress that has been made on Jared and Nikki's house it was time to send Uncle Jared off to work. We were able to watch Jared work with Rambo (his K-9) at my parents house. They have a big storage shop that is perfect for hiding drugs in. I was not able to take any pictures because Rambo gets aggressive during photo shoots..but it was very cool to see him and Jared in action!


At the Luce's home we were able to see these baby calves that are fed milk from a bottle twice a day. The boys were very entertained by all of the animals being able to relieve themselves with us standing there watching them. The Luce's also have geese, chickens and this big fellow....


Other highlights included a trip to Patrick Braun's house to see his gems, rocks and fossils. We are looking forward to a Rock Show in Price early in June. We also went to Whitney's final band concert of the year. She plays the saxophone and did fabulous. Our favorite song was 'Jamaican Jack'.


Oh...and because this post is lacking in the number of pictures, here is another one. This one puts a smile on my face!