Baby Girl

Everyone kept telling me it was a girl but I honestly had no gut feeling.  Well everyone was correct!  Nick and I are pretty surprised but excited to start the whole naming and planning part. 

We were confused today because Deven all of a sudden was saying he was going to have a brother where as he had been insisting he was going to have a sister for a couple of weeks.  I think we figured it out tonight though, we are pretty sure he was telling us that HE is a brother to the baby sister.  Moral of the story; even Deven knew!

Here is a sneak peak at our sassy little girl and one of Deven's reactions...ok we made him pose for this but you get the idea!!

Husky tailgating 2011

So this last weekend was my first tailgait of the season, while Nick and Deven are already seasoned.  We of course had some great eating with Nick's poppers and Ryan's buffalo burgers (because we played them ;).  All the running around after Deven we did pretty much took care of the extra calories so no harm no foul!  Deven was the only kiddo there this time but he didn't seem to mind, he even charmed the party parked next to us.  Here are some fun pics of Deven having a blast, and learning to be 'one of the guys.'  He's getting it I think!

Baby #2

Just thought I'd give this baby a little writing time.  We had our 17 week check up today and it went great.  The doc said we are both doing great.  Baby has a strong heart beat that we could hear right away.  I made Nick take a picture...baby is gettin' big!!

On a run

Today, I was inspired to get off my butt by a friend who ran in this today - http://www.bmlt.org/crush.  I basically haven't done a thing in a month because of a shoulder injury.  Never thought a shoulder injury would stop me in my tracks so dramatically but I'm feeling a bit better so I thought heck with it!  Deven, Sam and I strapped in and on to the stroller and we did a loop that conveniently included a park for Deven to play and me to take a break.  On the run out, Deven told me, "everything is icky momma, are you icky momma?"  I of course said, "heck no, I'm cool, I'm awesome, I'm a momma!"  Deven follows up with, "no, momma, your just a mom."  Not sure what to make of that but thought I would share some of Deven's thoughts.  We made it to the park and back in one piece.  The new baby didn't put up much of a complaint so I think we are back in business with this working out thing.  No races for me, just to be safe, but at least I can still get out!!  These are some fun pics I took during out break.

My guys

We are all playing fort in Deven's room!

A night away

We had a great excuse to take off for the night this weekend.  Our friend Codie turned 30 and we were celebrating down south so we called in the grandparents for back-up.  September was pretty rough for the Johnston family what with our latest section of siding construction project, my silly shoulder developing tendonitis, not to mention just the normal every day stuff of making sure Deven eats and sleeps normally!!  So I decided that Nick and I needed to relax for a bit.  I found this fabulous bed and breakfast on Capitol Hill in Seattle.  If you ever need to stay in Seattle book a room here - http://www.11thavenueinn.com/.  It's close to down town, a great park, the new location of the Elliott Bay book store, fun restaurants and what looked like some pretty cool bars!  After a fabulous homemade breakfast (omlet stuffed with spinach, cherry tomatoes, green onions and goat cheese topped with homemade pesto and grated parmesan) Nick and I walked all around the area and found a great cafe recommended to us by a friend called Odd Fellows.  We decided...why not eat again and got some yummy pastries and amazing espresso.  Just next store was the Elliot Bay Bookstore where I bought a baby name book and a new book about Otis the tractor for Deven.  We had such a great time.  These pics are of our room, our walk and of the place setting at Odd Fellows.  A night out well spent!!