Birthing Class/ Lamaze

Elena really wanted to do a birthing class prior to baby arriving, but when we found out the only available time was a class after an all night call. To make matters worse, we had a wedding to go to that night after the class as well.

So, I was on call all night, and then showed up late to the class, and the teacher kept on giving me a hard time. (I thought I was doing quite well for having had essentially no sleep). We had a good time and toured the hospital.

Galveston Wedding

Elena's friend Lisa from work got married, so we went to her wedding in Galveston. It was a nice ceremony on the roof. I was really tired. Since we had Lamaze class and I was on call all night before, we ended up going to a 24 hour fitness on our way from the class to Galveston, I showered and shaved there, got dressed, and Elena decided we had enough time for me to get a quick haircut at a place nearby as well. Elena and her trophy husband :)

Ward Baby Shower

Our ward threw Elena a baby shower (they do it for first time mothers, because otherwise there would be WAY too many showers :) )

We are very grateful for the gifts, and Elena feels good to fill outfitted for our adventure.

Valentine's Day

Elena and Laurel planned a special Valentine's Day dinner for us all. We had a nicely set table with the china. Elena and Laurel we had a wonderful meal... and three desserts! On the Saturday our stake had a Valentine's dinner dance (live band and then DJ) so we used some of the mad ballroom skillz we picked up dating and in ballroom classes when we were engaged (even if Elena is pregnant).