Dave's Sprint Triathalon & back to school...

Last weekend we made a short trek to Chattanooga, TN, so Dave and our friend, Paul, could compete in a sprint triathalon. They had to swim 1/4 mile, bike 8 miles, and run 2 miles. Dave finished in 58 minutes and 17 seconds. We were very proud of them!

School started this Monday, and I've been exhausted, but I must say it's been nice to get back into a routine. I will work right up until my c-section which is scheduled for noon (not 7:45 am as originally planned) on October 15th; I should be on maternity leave until the second week of December. I'll go back for one week before Christmas break and then full time again in January.

Paul, Avery, Dave, & Drew in Chattanooga

Drew & Avery at the Children's museum in Chattanooga

Dave within 20 yards of the finish line

Dave running on the bridge during the race

Drew's cousin, Caal (Many of you ask about him, so here he is...growing like a weed.)

It's official!

Baby Yuhas will arrive on October 15th at 7:45 am unless he/she decides to come early! We are very excited and know the time will be here before we know it.

I go back to work this Tuesday, and the kids will be at school on August 10th. It's hard to believe that I'm starting my 10th year of teaching, and I'm so thankful that I still love my job. I will work until the Friday before my c-section and head back during the last week of the semester for exams. My parents will be watching the baby until sometime this spring....Thank God for them!

Many of you have asked about Dave's job, and we really appreciate your concern and support. As of today, I don't have an update. August is supposed to be a re-assessment month, so we'll see what happens. They are bidding work constantly, and as soon as they get a project, they should be in a good spot. We're still on hold with the house hunting as we wait for jobs to stabilize, but as many of you have pointed out to me (even though I know it), we are really lucky to have the extra set of hands in my parents as we add another child to the mix, so you won't hear any complaints from me.

Drew's 1st MLB Game - Braves vs. Mets

My Aunt Fran came to visit us from Dallas last weekend, so we decided to go to a Braves game. Here are some photos from the night.

Dave & Drew walking into the park...yes, they're both wearing madris plaid shorts.


Drew in his new Yankees hat

Drew eating Pops' popcorn

Dave, Drew, & Me as we were leaving the game

Gaga, Aunt Chelsea, Drew, & Aunt Fran

Pops, Drew, Dave, & Uncle Jay-Jay

We've been busy...

Somehow summer is steadily coming to an end in the Yuhas/Blevins household. We have two weeks before we head back to school. I know that I shouldn't complain since I've been out since the last week of May, but it's been a great summer. Drew finally got over his fear of swimming and is now a little fish. He has to wear water wings, but he loves those too. We've spent a good portion of the summer at the library and pool. I've perfected napping for 2 hours every day when Drew naps because I'm just so tired. I'm a little nervous about how working full-time is going to play into my nap routine. Thankfully, my parents have been so helpful in keeping Drew occupied during the long summer days when he is not in school, and I'm not at my best.

Dave, on the other hand, is seriously in the best shape of his life. He's training for a mini-triathalon on August 9th in Chattanooga, TN. He'll be completing this with our good friend, Paul, and he's been training like a maniac. It's been so awesome watching him turn into a swimmer and a runner. Little does he know, but I'll be counting on him to be my running partner this winter and spring as I try to lose the baby weight. Of course, I had all intentions of eating really healthy this pregnancy and not gaining as much weight, but I've already gained 20 lbs. with 3 months left to go, and sweets of any kind are my best friend. I'm trying to walk 4-5 days a week for about 45mins, but I'm going to gain what I'm going to gain, right?!?! Oh well! I'm planning on doing a half marathon in April of next year as an incentive to lose the weight. The plan is for my friend, Griffin, to meet me in Nashville for their amazing half-marathon. Any and all are welcome!

Finally, we took our annual trip to RochVegas over the week after July 4th and had a blast. Nona and Papa were the perfect hosts and gave us a much needed break from chasing after Drew. We got to see Uncle Mark (0r Joe as Drew liked to call him). The weather was great by our standards...in the 70s. Drew transitioned to a big boy bed on this trip...thanks, Nona! He's now in a toddler bed at home, and we thought we might get him potty-trained too, but he wants no part of it. We'll try again later! I'd like it if I only have one child in diapers come October, but Drew may have other plans. I'll keep you posted on that front.

Father's Day 2009 - Dave, Drew, Kari, & Baby #2 at Cracker Barrel



Father's Day 2009 - Pops & Drew

Drew at the Perinton Park Playground by Nona & Papa's house

More playground fun...

Nona, Papa, Dave, and Drew at the fish hatchery

Papa & Drew reading books - This is Drew's newest obsession which for me is a good one. He made Papa read him 11 books when Dave and I went out to dinner to celebrate our anniversary. I don't think Papa minded that much.

Drew & Izzy VanCamp - Her dad is one of Dave's best friends from high school. We spent a few hours with them at their lake cottage while in NY.

Drew in Dada's shoes & Dave in Drew's shoes - Drew thought this was so great. I also have to point out the Handy Manny jammies that Drew is wearing. These were a gift from Gaga, and he wears them ALL the time.

Papa, Nona, & Drew

More summertime...

Here are a few pics and even a video of our summer so far.

Drew, Daddy, & the dogs lounging on the floor. Yes, Drew has on a pair of "jorts" and no shirt. We're just getting him ready for his Halloween costume. You'll have to wait until October for that one.

Drew eating his new favorite fruit, cantelope, while watching baseball with Daddy
This kid has a rough life, right?!?!


The Purdue girls at Bailey's wedding over Memorial Day weekend in South Bend, IN. Yes, all of us except for Amy Folta (not pictured) wore black to the wedding, including the bridesmaids.

Drew counts to 10...pay special attention to the number that comes between 3 & 5!

Summertime

So, I've been a blogging slacker, and more than one of you has called me out on it. Well, I don't have any pictures to post today because I am kind of lazy, but I will give you some updates.

Drew and I are enjoying the summer together. He's going to school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We spend the other days going to the pool, the library, and other random places where kids can have fun for free.

Dave's company did make some cuts, and he's down to a 4 day work week through the end of July. They'll re-assess the situation then if they haven't gotten a new job. Please keep us (and our many friends and family members who are dealing with the same situation) in your thoughts and prayers right now. We're trying to keep our spirits up, but it can be difficult.

Our house search is on hold as we wait for the economy to stabilize...Ha! Luckily, my parents are fine with us staying as long as we need to stay...at least that is what they have said, and I do believe them.

We had our 20 week ultrasound appointment a few weeks ago, and that went well. We did not find out the sex of the baby, so you'll just all have to wait until October. My c-section is tentatively scheduled for October 15th.

We head to Rochester on July 4th for a week with Dave's parents. Drew is very excited to see his Papa, Nona, and uncle Mark.

I'll do my best to post some pics. I have a few good ones from the summer.