Pioneer School!

CLASS OF 2014!

What a rush!  With the new book and new schedule we were so stoked.  We had lots more studying then the first time around.  But we loved it and enjoyed every moment.  Of course it was a bit of a challenge for me since I haven't been getting good sleep due to back/hip pains.  So there was a couple of days I had to sit in the back to put my feet up.  But everyone was so loving and understanding.  Baby Boca was considered the little future pioneer that was a part of this class.  

But of course like every class, it's not just about the instruction, studying, association and interchange of encouragement....   It's also about the FOOD!  (Can you tell I'm pregnant?)  What was cool about the meals is that each day had a theme according to a culture.  But not only that, some of the food was made from friends that were FROM those places.  For example, one day we had Romanian food from the Romanian Congregation.  Also, Chinese food from the Chinese Group, etc.  We also had Mediterranean, Mexican, Italian, American cuisines.  All was sooo delicious.

Below: Romanian food (stuffed peppers, tomato and olive salad, potato soup...)

Below: Mexican food (carnitas cut up and served individually)

One of the desserts (lemon pudding cups with a blueberry & a heart shaped cookie)

Assigned seating at the hall (can you find me?)

Last day gifts for the instructors (funny balloons)

Bow Tie boys

Andy and I were so happy that we got to attend this school before the baby came.  We have learned so much on how to better our relationship with Jehovah as well as with others.  Serving where the need is great, especially in the foreign language field, was also greatly emphasized.  We are prayerfully considering doing this too with baby Boca.  

No better time to start!

View of Baby Boca at 21 weeks

A closer look at the little boy.

Here is his profile.  Has his daddy's nose.

His very long left foot

His fast and strong heart beat pattern

Video of his movement!

Top video is longer but is only seen on media player

The 20th Week!

THE HALF WAY POINT!

Time fly's!  Andy and I are getting more and more excited to meet our baby boy.  It has been a ride and I'm told there is more to come.  I'm pretty much over the morning sickness phase.  So I can fully enjoy my pregnancy now.  Although I still get tired fast.  Also, I am feeling more little jumps inside my stomach.  I can't wait until the kicks are more pronounced so that Andy can start feeling them too.  Every night we read or sing to our baby boy since we were told that by now the baby has developed his hearing and can hear us!  Of course this means changes for me too.  My wardrobe is starting to change and some sisters from my hall were kind to give me some hand-me-downs from when they were pregnant.  Helps us save money that way. We are starting on our registry with Target and Baby's R Us and are preparing the baby room at our new home.  We still have some more painting to do.  But we still haven't moved in since it's still being remodeled.  We can't wait to move in to our new place (which should be by the end of August) and start setting up everything preparing for baby.   I would definitely show pics when all is finished. 


Next on Blog:  Pioneer School!  Andy and I going for the 2nd time together!

Below are pics of me in front of our kingdom hall.