The Colonial - a PGA event

Last weekend Peter and I headed down to Dallas/Ft Worth for a PGA event. Guess which one of us was super exited? Well yes, we both were. I have to admit that I do like going to golf events with Peter. The courses are so beautiful and I love watching him get so excited about things and explain them to me. The first person we saw was Jason Day, a classy golfer from Australia who was hitting a punch shot right next to us as we walked in. That was one of Peter's highlights for the day. He also had a brief conversation with David Toms at one hole, just congratulating him on his shot. It was a super hot day, just like the one we went to a year ago. So there were times that I sat in the shade drinking water while Peter walked around following some of his favorite payers or the leaders. I joined him and the crowd at the end and felt the intensity and the energy as the final couple played the last few holes. Cameras weren't allowed since it was the final day, so sorry that we don't have any pictures to post. But it was so fun to come across this event and just in time for Peter to be able to go to it before this next school starts.

the NAF sale

I'm not exactly sure what NAF stands for, but what it means is that the hotel on base had a big garage sale. It was a obviously a bigger deal than Peter and I thought it would be since people started lining up a half hour before the sale started, waiting to get in and get the good deals. Peter and I got there about 2 minutes before the doors opened and watched as the first people in line sprinted through the doors as soon as they were allowed. Was it worth it? Yes. Things were selling fast, within 20 minutes most items had a SOLD sticker on it and there was an buzzing energy about the place as people scurried around. I'm not sure what the early birds walked away with, but we couldn't be happier with what we bought. Lamps for our whole house, dresser and night stands, a buffet table, picture frames and a green-striped, brass studded reading chair, all for $39. So we have re-arranged the living room/dining room, set up the lamps and put in the dresser and night stands. The house looks so transformed and homey now and we will always have a piece of Sheppard AFB with us when we move.

Mother's Day

Wow,  there is a lot to catch up on since my last update from Panera Bread. That was the last time I had an internet connection until now.

I am now back home, writing this from our study. I am home! And so is Peter. He finished IFS much earlier than we originally thought and after doing paper work in Madison got back home last Friday. Yesterday was my first day home and it is so nice to be here together. And without further travels planned, and Peter's next class starting in a few weeks, and a baby coming in two months it feels like a new chapter is starting.

I was able to spend Mother's Day with my Mom and have breakfast and tea, just the two of us. Later that day we saw my brother and his family and enjoyed the warm sun while my nephew tried flying his kite. It was special to think of being a mom this mother's day and to share it with my mom and two of my sisters-in-law. That's right. There will be three Sailhamer babies born within 4 months of each other this year. How fun for the little cousins and future family vacations. We know that Jason and Betsy are having a little girl, but both Johnny and Kelly and Peter and I are waiting for the big surprise on the birth day.

I had to be home yesterday because we had an OB appointment that could not be pushed any later. They did a sonogram since I am a new patient and it was so fun to see our baby again. Everything looks great. He/she is measuring in the 47% (so average size baby!). Right now they weigh a little less than 4 lbs. We saw their little hands and feet, their kidneys and full stomach, and their little heart beating. The tech could even tell that our baby has hair. Their face has filled out a lot and is much rounder than it was when we had an ultrasound at 18.5 weeks. But, I forgot to drink something with caffeine and he/she was sleeping again and in the same position that they were the last time too - with their arm over their face! Now, I'm excited to see if that is how they like to sleep once they come out. :-D After our appointment we went to the hospital to visit a friend who just had her little girl that morning. She was beautiful and perfect. And the sense of being a mom was so real to have just seen my baby on an ultrasound and then to see a new little one and know that in a few more weeks that Peter and I would be there as well. What a fun Mother's day (and birthday present!) to me.