4th of July - US Ambassador's Residence

Here are some photos of us from the 4th.  The Army Colonel is Richard Juergens, Commander of JTF-Bravo, Soto Cano Airbase.  Ken worked with Richard when he was stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.  Very Small World!!!!!  Although the 4th was not the same for us because we did not see any fireworks but the party was pretty nice.  There were over 1,000 people in attendance and it's supposed to be the biggest event of the year for Honduras.  Ken and I both met El Presidente de Honduras, Manuel "Mel" Zelaya.  He seems nice but I kept thinking I just shook hands with somebody who is extremely good friends with our buddy in Venezuela.

Baby Rod Update

Well, we were hoping to find out today if we were having a boy or a girl......................Baby Rod decided to play "peek a boo" and not cooperate with the ultrasound. The umbilical cord was also between the legs so this made it more of a challenge.  The baby is getting very big and measured 21 cm. The Doc says we are both in great shape and health. My weight is 120 so I am doing pretty good despite the milk shakes from Baskin Robbins from time to time. Our next appt is 5 Aug and I am sure we will find out then.  More info soon :)

What's Happening in Honduras

I got a baby name book from a girl at the Embassy who left for Africa so I sat down yesterday and picked out the names I like. Ken and I decided that we will go through the names this evening in hopes we know what we are having. I felt the baby kick a lot Saturday evening. I felt it a little bit earlier in the week but it was so faint I just was not sure. Ken got to feel it too so it was really exciting.

We signed the contract on our house and we can move in Aug 1 - assuming the owners do everything they are supposed to. We got a house keeper mon - fri from 7:30 to 3:30. She is not a live in and I am comfortable with that. She worked for the Marine Officer who takes care of all the force protection for the Embassy and he highly recommended her. She is very trustworthy and does a great job. It will be nice to have her when our stuff is delivered. I had no clue how I was going to do that on my own. She has worked for Embassy employees for 9 years so that says something.

I started taking Spanish classes so everyday i am speaking more and more. Last night I saw the craziest thing - Ken and I were coming back from the MILGRP and we were at a stop light. A guy walks in front of us with a torch that was on fire, drinks some lighter fluid and blows it on the torch to make it bigger. He obviously was doing this for money so Ken gave him a few bucks................WE THOUGHT IT WAS COOL! With a job like that he is not going to live very long. It is amazing what you see and how sad it is. Saw a guy two days ago hit by car and laying in the street.

Oh, I may be the MILGRP humanitarian coordinator. Basically we can get money to support charities, hospitals, orphanges, school supplies, meds, etc. So Ken's office just needs someone to go out in the community find out what is needed and prepare a $ money request and submit to USSouthCom in Miami to get the funding. It is a total PR job and helps get the word out what the US Military is doing besides helping the Honduran military. I thinking it is going to be rewarding and I am looking forward to doing it.

Baby Bedding

My cousin, Tracy found this baby bedding and I absolutely love it. Our crib is white so it gives me an idea how bright and happy our baby's room is going to be! This is totally what I was looking for!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Baby Bump!

Hello Everyone! Well, I am at 17 weeks and I have noticed a difference in the belly! I feel pretty good despite some pain on the left side but I know that is due to making room for our little one. Ken and I miss you all and hope everyone is doing great!