Part 2

I decided to break the post down because I've had it lose all my pictures or all my text before so better safe than sorry!

So we got to Pocatello Wednesday night. It was a little late already so we didn't do anything except settle in for the night.

One inconvenient little fact was the minute I went on vacation I began having insomnia. I would be surprised if I slept more than 2 hours in a chunk Tuesday night. Wednesday night wasn't much better.

Thursday was the start of the reunion. I had to wait for Jaden to get out of summer school so we didn't make it to Aberdeen till about 1-2. It was good to see pretty much all of my cousins, aunts, uncles, and more. There was something like 70 people there and that can get a little dicey with bathrooms, but I think it worked out well. Stephanie and I ended up staying at my Aunt Irene's so we were at the mercy of someone telling us when things were happening to get over there. However, it was nice to a dedicated bed and bathroom in their cool basement. I also got to visit with my Aunt Irene and Uncle Larry who I also haven't seen in a LONG time and that was really nice.

I don't think a whole lot happened Thursday except we went out on the boat that night with Mark, Chad, Tara, Stephanie, and 4 kids I think. We got out there because the kids wanted to and then they wouldn't even get in! I was so proud of Chad and Tara when they threw them in or allowed their child to be thrown in. That's the way it was when we were kids! Paige handled that the best BTW. Stephanie got to witness a redneck shower at the boat and we got to see this beautiful sunset (at probably 10 PM. It's seriously like Alaska up there and stays light all night long).

Friday I know we had Kira's treasure hunt. I think she was a little worried about people participating but once they got the teams divided and drivers set the competitive side came out of EVERYONE. There were 7 teams I believe and however many you could shove in your car, trunk, etc. Kira had done an amazing job at having each team going for a different clue in a different order so it didn't do a lot of good to follow someone. My Uncle Larry said later that there were Wallaces' all over the place! It's true you'd look down main street and there were cars zipping all over the place. Needless to say, it was a lot of fun.

Cheating at its finest

Friday night was my mom's and Mark's family dinner. I helped with the garlic bread but heard that grandma needed to be relieved of baby duty so I got a few minutes with Boss. I'm not a big baby holder, etc. for other people's babies. I just respect their space and their mom's space to not be all over them. Thankfully my family isn't super touchy feely so I didn't have to deal with stomach touching which I am not ok with. Anyways, I didn't even force Stephanie to take Boss, but she did which meant that I stole a picture.

After dinner was my baby shower thrown by Tara, Jena, Corinne, and Patty. I felt a little guilty, like, you're coming to the reunion so bring a present you have to come to my shower. But it was super cute and I so appreciate them putting it together. There were a ton of presents and I was trying to open them quickly so everyone wasn't sitting there forever! I had so much family there and then friends too. John's mom, sister, stepsister, niece all came. Jamie and Mel, my college roomies were there. Sabrina my little sister, Grandma Connie, Aunt Irene, etc. It was a good turnout and we only duplicated one present!!! I honestly needed everything I got and am super grateful for it. My next project will be working on thank you cards and that may take me a while!!! I even played along and let them tie a ribbon around me. Thankfully I haven't seen any of those pictures. But assuming at least Tara and Jena will read this at some point; it was perfect and I can't tell you how much I enjoyed it!

Saturday for me was sort of another lazy day visiting and hanging out. I know there were some games/activities for the kids we watched and then some more time out on the water. Since I couldn't ski I at least wanted a boat ride. We were finally able to kick enough kids out to get Stephanie, my dad, and I in a boat. We went out and found Mark's boat (we were in Rudy's boat) and got to watch Alex try and drop a ski a few times. That was about it for our ride. We trailed them to catch her ski and then headed back after transferring people between boats.

Hanging out Saturday morning

New best friends

Alex getting ready to drop a ski

Chris ready to go out to the boatdock

Dallas at breakfast

Paige and Connor minute to win it

Lexie after the kids scavenger hunt

We went back to Pocatello Saturday night. Again we didn't do anything, just went home to mom's. Insomnia came back and I slept in 3 different places that night. Sunday went by way to fast. I was headed to John's mom's house to unload presents when my Grandma Connie and Grandpa Len showed up; so we visited with them for a bit and it was good to see them. Then we ran to drop off the presents and got back in time to head to Idaho Falls. We went to lunch at Olive Garden and then the airport. The flight home seemed really long and I was ready to be off the plane. As I get older I think I am becoming more of a home body as I was happy to be home with John and my puppies. But the reunion was so much fun and I really enjoyed seeing everyone. I think we could have had a week long reunion.

In baby news I'm to the point where I go in every 2 weeks. We've got our hospital tour scheduled. I have a few more things I'm supposed to be doing and haven't yet, but I'll get to it. The dr was still happy with my weight and measurements and again brought up my swollen feet. John and I have started going to the pool at his mom's community a few times a week. It's a nice pool and not too far away so it works. It does seem to help. I think I have most of what I need and little bit of stuff that I want before baby comes. Here's a few pictures of some of the loot.

Thank you Jena, Tara, Corinne, Patty, and mom!!!

Wow, just wow.

I love this. Absolutely love it.

John wanted a diaper genie so he was very excited when he opened this.

Basically, I'm just hanging out for the next 9 weeks or so. I tell myself to enjoy the nice parts of pregnancy as this will be my only time, but there is also a part of me that is ready to be done with it and have him here.