What a quick process! Our house has been under construction since March 6th when the foundation was poured. We are amazed at the progress in just a month's time. We generally stop by on Sunday afternoon right after our church service and take that opportunity to snap some photographs. We are becoming more and more excited with each phase completion and are eagerly anticipating the day we get to move in to our own home (Approx. May 31st).
We are also eagerly anticipating the arrival of our first child! At Karen's last appointment with the OBGYN she was told our little guy is measuring 3 weeks early. She was told this means one of three things: 1. The baby may come early (we have been told first babies aren't usually that generous so we're not holding our breath for this option) 2. The baby may be sitting higher up in the uterus (if this is the case Karen will continue to get kicked in the ribs for a while longer) or 3. The baby is big (we tend to believe this is the most viable of the three options because both of us were not small babies- Heck, I came out with 10in biceps!...or maybe that was my head size) It will be 10 weeks tomorrow until the anticipated arrival of our little boy.
We are truly grateful for the wonderful people who surround us with their love and friendship, and we send you all our warmest greetings.
What a looker! Our little guy is growing quickly (at least that is what the belly growth would indicate) and is causing a ruckus in his mom's tummy. Our little guy seems to be sitting high, likes to play the drums on his mother's ribs, and he bounces around her stomach like a ping pong ball on occasion. Karen has taken all this action in stride but is looking forward to holding our little boy in her loving arms shortly.
On Saturday April 19th several of my project team members, their family and friends, and my lovely wife and sister gathered together at the Aquatics Center in Federal Way to support the Special Olympics Aquatic Event. We volunteered our time as timers, runners and marshals. We had a great time cheering for the athletes as they gave it their all in their respective races. Their energy and enthusiasm was contagious and their smiles warmed our hearts. 
Kirsten also grew attached to some of the athletes including the cute kid in the photo below. The little guy asked Kirsten if he had a chance at winning his respective race and she told him he did and then added: "Go get em!" The little guy took her words to heart and impressed us all with his speed and form, taking home the gold! What a fun event!
We are also eagerly anticipating the arrival of our first child! At Karen's last appointment with the OBGYN she was told our little guy is measuring 3 weeks early. She was told this means one of three things: 1. The baby may come early (we have been told first babies aren't usually that generous so we're not holding our breath for this option) 2. The baby may be sitting higher up in the uterus (if this is the case Karen will continue to get kicked in the ribs for a while longer) or 3. The baby is big (we tend to believe this is the most viable of the three options because both of us were not small babies- Heck, I came out with 10in biceps!...or maybe that was my head size) It will be 10 weeks tomorrow until the anticipated arrival of our little boy. 
