Sunday, August 10, 2008
The Ocean............
We finally made it to the beach again, this time with Nash. And just in case you are wondering, yes, he is wearing a lifevest, and yes, I did start a sentence with the word "And." But seriously, the undertow can be pretty strong sometimes, and he is so adventurous that this is the best way to protect him. Yes, we do love and spoil him.

Saturday, August 9, 2008
New Car
I promise I will post more pictures soon....and try to give more updates....but seriously....there's no baby yet, so anything I want to post isnt really that exciting. She moves a lot now, and she responds by kicking me when i tap my stomach. i'd like to think she is saying "love you mommy," but i really think she is saying "hey, crazy lady, i'm trying to sleep leave me alone!" HA! Mommy and Daddy's attitude already!
We are good. Wish you all could be here!!!!!!
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Swimming again
The video below might be a little much...but I thought it was cute. We dont have any cute kid videos to show yet. Tomorrow hopefully we are taking Nash to the ocean. Right now, I have to go because we are doing a barbeque with some of our neighbors. Aloha!
Friday, August 1, 2008
August Baby Picture, 23 weeks
This is my 23 week picture. Or my 21 week. Or 22. Depending on who you ask.


Enjoy your weekend everyone! We are going to try to bring Nash to the ocean, again. Last weekend the beach we were told was dog friendly wasnt so dog friendly, with "no animals allowed" signs posted everywhere.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Swimming with Nash
Okay...here is my baby swimming......he is so spoiled~! We are getting a bigger pool though....this one isnt big enough for him to create havoc. He likes to run and slide.....
you know what. just go ahead and say it. i look like that and i'm not quite 6 months along? i dont know what is up. i've even begun eating healthy and working out. finally, the nausea has slowed down enough so i can stomach eating healthy! and i'm still that size. maybe its just me getting used to being pregnant.......
Nash is totally a water dog, if you havent seen him in action. he will stay in water constantly if we let him. he runs and plays and splashes people and dunks himself. its awesome. hopefully we are going to take him to the ocean this weekend. Anyways, here is him playing....and the pictures look all weird because Josh is standing behind a screen taking pictures. He wasnt in a swimming mood. Like I said, if you are in the AO, Nash will soak you.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Hawaii Pictures
I promised pictures so here are pictures. Most of these were taken a few weekends ago, when we got adventurous and drove out to one side of the island to see what we could find.

Us right when we got to the beach. I know, I know, we are a unbelievably cute couple and we are destined to have an amazingly beautiful baby.
While driving on the coastline we broke down and had to stop to go swimming. It was all too beautiful to simply just take pictures of. The water is so clear when you get in you can see your toes.
I broke down and bought a bikini since I see lots of women here pregnant with bikinis. When in Rome........
As beautiful as this beach is, the waves are actually really violent. We swam here for a few hours but ended up leaving because the water was rough.
These next two were taken while we drove to Hanama Bay to go snorkeling. As you can see, the coast here is breathtaking.
Another picture taken of beautiful Hawaiin scenery.
This picture was taken one of our last nights in Waikiki, at a place called Senior Frogs. The atmosphere is incredible, and we had one of our best nights so far here.
The picture taken below is Hanama Bay. This is the most popular place to go snorkeling. We were there for an entire afternoon, and we saw tons of fish. I really cant even explain it. We even swam next to a huge sea turtle and swam alongside it for awhile. And for those of you scared of the ocean (I was) its relatively shallow and the "safe" swimming/snorkeling areas are bouyed off, we stayed in this area. That was at my urging.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Baby Pictures
Here are the sonogram pictures......as you can see, this one is our little girl's head. We got a total of five pictures in all but some of them arent that good. If you havent heard about the ultrasound it took about 45 minutes to complete. First, the good Doc wanted pictures of the baby's heart...So the baby put her left hand on her heart. no pictures. Then the Doc wanted pics of the baby's head. So the baby put her left hand on her head. no pictures. Then she stuck her fist in her mouth. Finally, it took the full 45 minutes, really, to get her to show us her gender. But alas...she did.
This next one is the baby's brain, and she is looking at us. It's amazing all the things you can see on an ultrasound these days! We actually could see the four chambers of the heart. I want an ultrasound machine!!!!!!!!
This next one is the baby's brain, and she is looking at us. It's amazing all the things you can see on an ultrasound these days! We actually could see the four chambers of the heart. I want an ultrasound machine!!!!!!!!Friday, July 25, 2008
Its a Girl!!!!!!!!!!
We found out Thursday that we are expecting a baby girl, my due date is end Nov/early Dec (they keep changing my due date). We couldnt be happier. I know Josh hasnt stopped smiling since we found out (and you thought he had a big smile when I walked down the aisle!) and I am already working on decorating the baby's room. Think Pink. Grandpa Johnston shared with us just how special little girls are (sniffle) and daddy is already worried about how his spoiling his daughter will affect his checkbook. lol. Men are such suckers for little baby girls, right!
I know you all want to see Hawaii and preggo pics. I will post those this weekend. In the meantime, its great to be back online and enjoy your weekend. And FYI, love to hear from all of you, just remember Hawaii is five hours behind central time, three behind Arizona.
I know you all want to see Hawaii and preggo pics. I will post those this weekend. In the meantime, its great to be back online and enjoy your weekend. And FYI, love to hear from all of you, just remember Hawaii is five hours behind central time, three behind Arizona.
Playing Catch up
Monday, June 23, 2008
Having fun in the Greatest State!
Hi everyone :) We are just hanging out in Arizona with Josh's family. And yes, it is over 100 degrees, but it really is a dry heat. They have very little humidity here so its hot, but not unbearable hot like SA. We spent the weekend doing barbeques, doing a Phillipines dinner, playing games and hanging out with his family. I know I'm having a great time but I cant wait to get to Hawaii. More pictures to come!
Our last night in our apartment. Apartment spotless, dog cleaned, slept on the floor. But we are finally out of SA so no complaints. See the look of happiness on our faces? Our 14 hour trip to Arizona went great, Nash did so well in the car.
Our last night in our apartment. Apartment spotless, dog cleaned, slept on the floor. But we are finally out of SA so no complaints. See the look of happiness on our faces? Our 14 hour trip to Arizona went great, Nash did so well in the car.Sunday, June 8, 2008
It's Moving Day!
The day has finally come! Okay...its actually tomorrow. But since my husband wants to pack up the computer tonight, tonight is my last night blogging for awhile. Especially since the blog website is blocked at work (who do they think they are, anyways?). I'll do my best once we get to arizona in a week to give an update or even post some pictures. After 2 1/2 years of constant construction and not getting anywhere without sitting in traffic, and after sitting in a parking lot (aka the frontage road to our house) for 45 minutes friday night just to get two blocks, I have one thing to say --- Adios San Antonio! Go Lakers!
Oh, I have one last thing to say, and I cant wait to post the pictures. My awesome and very thoughtful SA girlfriends threw Josh and I a suprise Aloha/Adios party today! We went over to my friend Vicky's house to pick her up for a lunch date, and SUPRISE........backyard party in our honor! So thanks so much, Miss Vicky, Miss Alex, Matt and Eric for the amazing going away party. And the incredible food. You four have become very close friends of ours since we became a couple and will always hold a special place in our hearts. :) sniffle. sniffle.
Oh, I have one last thing to say, and I cant wait to post the pictures. My awesome and very thoughtful SA girlfriends threw Josh and I a suprise Aloha/Adios party today! We went over to my friend Vicky's house to pick her up for a lunch date, and SUPRISE........backyard party in our honor! So thanks so much, Miss Vicky, Miss Alex, Matt and Eric for the amazing going away party. And the incredible food. You four have become very close friends of ours since we became a couple and will always hold a special place in our hearts. :) sniffle. sniffle.
Friday, June 6, 2008
Just livin the dream.....
These are pictures of our apartment in absolute disarray. I love moving time! Even though the Army movers pack everything for us, there are still strict rules about what we can take, and what goes in each shipment. Plus, the biggest shipment of all (almost all our household stuff) wont arrive in Hawaii until the end of July or sometime in August. So we have to sort between what we can fit in four suitcases, what we can leave behind, what we need in the express pack (arrives mid-July) and what goes in the big shipment.
Monday, June 2, 2008
First Baby Bump Picture
At the request of Grandma....we are going to start taking monthly baby Engstrom pictures. I am over 14 weeks, or almost 4 months. With less then six months to go! We will find out the sex of the baby (and tell everyone) whenever we do our first prenatal appointment in Hawaii, probably at the end of July. We could find out sooner but with the move and the Arizona vacation, its not possible. I know its itty bitty...but its a bump nonetheless!
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