Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Wow, Tomorrow starts 2006! Amazing. Meghan had a great check up yesterday. She is now 11 lbs 5 oz and 22 inches long. So since her birth she has gained over 4 lbs and 3 inches. Pretty good numbers. She had 3 shots.Standard vaccines. She has also started smiling and cooing at us. Which just makes me melt everytime. We have done a lot of cleaning today. The apartment needed it badly. And our buddy Brian came over for lunch and to just hang out.Unfortunatly Natalie stayed at her parents because she is a bit under the weather. Jason made some killer sandwiches.And we watched Kronk's New Groove and played Life.(I won ;-p)
Other then that we will most likely stay up to watch the ball drop or something like that on t.v. But it will just be a quiet New Year's Eve for us. Happy 2006 all.

What a Christmas

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We are back from our Christmas trip. It sure was busy, but alot of fun. Meghan and Sydney got tons of new things. We got see the whole family. Celebrated Great Grandpa Bob's 80th birthday at a lovely Italian resturant.We spent Christmas Eve over at Mike and Diana's house. And then had a nice more relaxed Christmas Day at my Mom's.We have all been fighting colds and are now just trying to recoup from everything. Meghan is now 2 months old.She has her check up on Friday, and I am anxious to see how big she has gotten. Lots of rain here. Looks like it might be a record for the month of December. We also had some fraud activity with our checking account.Some jerk stole $600 from us. So it has been quite an ordeal, but hopefully can get resolved soon. After this experience I can say you can never be too careful.Anyway I think that's the news for now.I will try to post again after Meghan's appointment. Bye for now.

Is that my hand?

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Here is little Meghan staring at her new found hand. I wanted to show everyone how pretty Meghan's new blanket is.Thanks to Aunt Robin,Uncle Ken and cousin Mhari.The only thing she has right now with her name on it. We are getting packed for another great "Expedition" to Grandma and Papa's for Christmas. We sure to pack our trailblazer to the gills. It's a good thing we only have 2 kids or we would need a bigger car.All our baking is finally done. Red and green spritz cookies, chocolate fudge and peanut butter fudge are what we made for this year.So we will be heading out friday afternoon and coming home monday afternoon. So exciting!I sure do love Christmas. A white Christmas once would be nice though. Hope everyone has a great Christmas. I don't think I will get another posting before Christmas.Just way, way to much to do. Besides caring for 2 little girls. Later, Jess

Sydney's new desk

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Here Sydney is a her new desk from Grandma and Grandpop Rivers. Cute huh? I love how she is smiling for the camera. All is pretty good here. Just trying to keep warm.It has been very cold. Had snow a few times, but just a light dusting in the morning. We plan on doing some baking this weekend to get prepared for our trip up north for Christmas. We leave friday and will be coming home monday.We are very excited. Looking forward to seeing everyone again. Meghan is now 7 weeks old. It has been going by so quickly. That's it for now.Merry Christmas.

What a beauty!

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Here is Syd with her hair up after a bath.I must say I have two beautiful daughters.I know I am a little bias.
;-) Not much going on today. Playin the new Age of Empires 3 on the computer, doing laundry, puttin up more xmas lights up on the balcony, sitting by the fire and watching the Survivor Finale. Just thought I would put up another pretty picture. Hope everyone had a great weekend. Git R Done, Jess

Meghan is 6 weeks old today!

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I know haven't posted in a week. But not much has been going on here.Here is a new picture of Meghan having some floor time.She is 6 weeks old already.Time sure does fly.When she went to the doctor on monday she weighed in at 9lbs 9 oz and has gotten an inch longer.So she is growing well. Although most of her clothes are still really big on her. Sydney is well. She goes in for her 2 year old check up tomorrow. She is talking up a storm these days. And we are working on potty training with her. We are looking forward to spending a few days up north for Christmas.That's about it for now. Later, Jess

No Snow

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Here is a shot of Natalie feeding Meghan at dinner last week. Boy we had a good time with our buddies and hope to see them again when we go up for Xmas. But in other news. Gas prices continue to lower. Last time I was out it was down to 2.15 a gallon. Pretty good huh?The Av's lost yesterday, Bummer.But my topic for today is Snow.
So for the last 3 days or so, the news stations here in the Vancouver/Portland area have been on so called"Storm Watch".The top news story every time the news is broadcast. Saying that we should be getting some snow.Trimet is putting chains on some of it's buses.Power outage hotlines are mentioned. Schools are ready to make the call at 5 am. The whole 9 yards. Now, being the 1st of Dec. and being a lover of all things winter.I love the snow. SO it could dump a whole foot on us and it would be okay with me. But what happens this morning of course no snow but rain. Something pretty darn routine here in the Great Northwest. I wish the media here would stop making such a big deal about the weather. Especially since the are usually wrong. I want my Snow.;-(

Wet,Wet,Wet

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Boy it sure is wet here today.I am glad I don't have to go anywere in all that rain. Here is a great photo of Miss Sydney when we went out to Ixtapa's with Brian and Natalie. Except for the red eyes. Look kinda scary huh? Not much going on here today.I am trying to start posting more frequently again. I don't know if I spelled that right. Anyway, Have a good day all.

What a weekend

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Meghan sums it up in this picture.We got back from a visit up north yesterday.It was a busy few days. We had a great time. Meghan,now a month old was the center of what attention Sydney wasn't getting. They both did great. Although Syd I think ate too much, Because on the drive home she threw up on herself and all the blankets in the back. So I have been doing a lot of laundry today.We are all doing pretty well. It has been cold and windy here. It's 35 degrees currently. So we are trying to stay warm. I am glad we have a fireplace. I think it will be getting a lot of use this winter.I better go take care of the little ones. Check out all of our new pictures in Flickr. Just click on this photo.Oh,What a great hockey game last night. Colorado kicked Vancouver's butt 6-2.Beating them for the 4 straight time.Sorry Rhiverson's.

It's been a while

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It's been a while since I posted last.There hasn't been a lot of excitement lately.We are now all fighting colds.Not fun.So needless to say the apartment doesn't look it's best right now.Trying to take care of two little ones as well as myself while sick is a bit of a chore.We are looking forward to trip thursday. Meghan will be a month old sunday.It's amazing how time flies. Happy Thanksgiving all.

Miss Meghan is 3 weeks old today!!!!!!!!!

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Hard to believe huh? Not too much excitement happening today.Other then the fact Miss Meghan turned 3 weeks old today.Jason is busy working.Syd said the word "towel" for the first time.I have been trying to get a handle on the family laundry. It seems to never end.I have also created a webpage on this thing called MySpace.So check it out:
http://www.myspace.com/jbriggsrivers Bye all.

Dad left

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My Dad left this morning. It was very hard to see him go. I am a bit sad now. We had a good time. Here is a shot of Grandpa with his girls. Meghan will be 3 weeks old tomorrow. It is super foggy today.I can't believe Thanksgiving is only a week away.Sydney seems to have forgotten about using bottles. She doesn't drink as much milk as she used to.But no longer cries for a bottle.The fact Meghan gets bottles doesn't bother her.It is weird seeing all the Christmas stuff in the stores now. It is like the holidays run together.From one to the next without a pause in between.We like watching the gas prices fall. Now down to 2.25 a gallon. Cool beans.Have a good day all.

Bath time with Grandpa

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Here is Sydney getting a bath from her grandpa have been having a great time.It will be hard to see him go tomorrow morning will be 3 weeks old on thursday.Time goes by so fast these days. Sydney is talking up a storm. Saying new words everyday.It is getting cold around here. Currently in the mid fifties during the day and 30 degrees at night. I am looking forward to our Thanksgiving trip. I have so many people to show off Meghan to.I am a proud Momma.What can I say?Plus I can't wait to see the pets. It looks like my dear Shelby won't be around much longer. So I want to make sure and see her one more time.It is almost dinner time. Bye for now.

2 weeks old now

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Meghan is now 16 days old. She is up to 7lbs 9oz. 20 inches long and doing great. She got a clean bill of health at her first doctor's visit. My Dad is here. Very cool. Syd is talking up a storm and loves her little sister Meghan.Fall is here.The leaves falling are causing flooding issues, because the keep clogging the storm drains.It has been raining a lot.And I mean a lot.Sorry I haven't been posting as much lately.I am still attempting to find my groove.Lots to do. Bye for now.

It's hard work being a big sister

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A couple days ago Syd fell alseep on the couch. Since it rarely happens anymore I just had to get a picture.I also thought I should post a picture of her, since Meghan has been getting all the picture posting spots. Not too much going on around here. The Av's lost their game last night. Bummer. They are doing better then they had been. My Dad comes next Saturday. We can't wait. We will be going to my Mom's for a Friday Thanksgiving. Jason has to work on turkey day. We also hope to see our pals Brian and Natalie while we are up there. It has been very, very wet here. Rainy everyday.This is fall in the Pacific Northwest, so you can't really expect anything less.Meghan is now a week old. And basically just sleeps, eats and poops.I am still trying to find some sort of routine. But haven't yet.

Sitting with Papa

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Her is Miss Meghan with her Papa.It still amazes me how tiny she is. She swims in her clothes. I know that won't last long though. Sydney seems to like her little sister. Still rebeling a bit.Okay, a lot. And talking more everyday.My Dad will be here in 9 days. Yeah!!!!!!! Well, I am actually going to attempt doing laundry and dishes. Sorry floor, you will have to wait another day to be vacummed.I did have a baby 6 days ago, so I don't think anyone would expect much more. And if they do. Tough.I don't know when the next Av's game is. But GO AV'S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Day 5

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Meghan is now 5 days old. She is doing great.I took her to a check-up last night and was told she is doing good. No problems. Right now she is 6lbs 7 oz.A lose of 7%. Right on track. My Grandma Dolly just left. I am sad about that. It was so wonderful to have her here.Such a big help and good company.My Dad will be here in 11 days though. I haven't seen him in a year and half so, we are very excited. And then it will be Turkey Day.Yeah!Meghan basically just sleeps right now. Barely keeps her eyes open to even nurse. I am very happy the breast feeding is going good, with a little supplementing of formula.And I am healing up pretty well.Actually feel good most of the time. Bye for now.

She's Here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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No more waiting,our beautiful Miss Meghan Ann Rivers is here. After about 14 hours of labor and 40 mins of pushing she arrived. Born at 8:21pm on thursday Oct.27th at Southwest Washington Medical Center here in Vancouver. Weighing in at 7lbs an 19 inches long. We went into the hospital late weds night and got home early this afternoon.Boy, I was sure ready to get out of there.It is time to eat a pot roast made by my Grandma Dolly, so I will post more tomorrow. Have a great one, A very relieved and tired Jessica.

Birthday's and Gas Prices

Happy Birthday to my little sister Emily. Happy first 3 months of life to our niece Mhari. 11 days left on the Meghan countdown.Another mid-wife appt. tomorrow morning. Unless I get lucky and go into labor.One can always hope.I haven't been having as much contractions or movement lately. So I want to find out what's going on in there. While I was driving Jason to work this morning, we couldn't help but notice the lowering gas prices. We saw 2.49 a gallon twice. Of course that is the lowest grade. Heck, the only grade we can afford these days. Another thing I am noticing is all the lovely leaves changing color. It's so pretty. By for now.

My new shall

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Here Sydney is showing off her new shall. A birthday gift from the Rhiverson's.She likes it a lot. And won't leave home without wearing it or her jacket from Papa.Not much going on today.12 more days on the Meghan countdown. I am anxious to see if I have made anymore progress at wedsnesday mornings mid wife appointment. Still trying to be patient and leave it in God's hands. But it sure is hard. At least I know if she doesn't come on her own, I will get induced eventually. I am hoping the won't make me go all the way to 41 weeks. And would induce on my due date. I will ask at the appointment. Have a good week everyone.

No Meghan yet

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It's confusing because the ultrasound I had said I was 5 days farther along, with a due date of Nov.1st and not the 6th. But of course the doctors want to go with the other due date. So that leaves me at 38 weeks still. And 14 days to go. I wish things would hurry up. It is so frustrating. Syd is doing well.Jason's schedule has changed yet again.He now works 1pm-10pm on sunday and 10am-8pm monday-thursday.The nice thing is it should allow for a normal sleep schedule again. Which he really needs.It looks like Grandma and Grandpop Rivers should feel some of the effects of Hurricane Wilma. But should be okay.At least the winds have slowed down.The Av's got beat saturday by the Canucks. Bummer.Hope you all are well.We will continue to wait for Miss Meghan.

Meghan update

Today was another check-up. The doctor said I am currently 2 cms. dilated and had a soft cervix. Baby is down in position for her arrival.At least all the contractions I have been having are doing something. The thought is it won't be too much longer before labor starts. I am hoping it will be before Monday. Sometime this weekend would be just fine.If not next wedsnesday is another mid-wife appointment. In fact she is moving as I write this. Grandma Dolly has her bag packed and gas tank filled to come up as soon as things start. It is about a 2 and 1/2 hour drive for her. It is assumed my labor should be about 4-5 hours this time. At least that is what the docs has told me.Grandma Dolly is going to stay with us a few days and help with Syd so I can get adjusted to my new little one, etc.Plus I don't want Syd in the room for the delivery. I feel it would be too traumatic for her.It appears Hurricane Wilma is headed for our family in Florida so please keep them all in your prayers. It's time for CSI, So good night all.

Bottle Blues

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I love the ponytails. Just ingore the mess in the background.;-)The house is actually cleaner now. I don't know if I am nesting or what.So Sydney had been getting milk in bottles, but everything else in sippy cups. Well, sinceshe has turned 2,we decided no more bottles. We are on day 3 of this crazy mission.I even bought some different cups that have a soft silicone spout and not the hard plastic kind. In hopes it would be more bottle like. So between not giving in to her crying spells(so far so good) and my frustration(wanting to cry)with the fact I feel I will be pregnant forever.When is labor going to start? That is the question.Life has been a little tense you could say around here. Not to mention that Jason has been working 10-12 hour days lately.I am so curious to see what Dr.Watt has to say tomorrow. I plan on asking him "How much longer to I have to wait to be induced?" We shall see. At least everyday is one day closer to the actual due date. I think 13 days left. This baby has to come out sometime.Oh, trying to be patient, not nearly as easy as it sounds.

No Meghan news yet

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Everyday I wake up hoping this will the big day. I have been sleeping alot. Well, As good as I sleep these days.So I guess it is my body storing energy for the big debut. 16 days left on the due date countdown.The Av's aren't doing so hot right now. But the season is still young.They did lose a lot of their big name players. Happy to see the White Sox going to the Series. I mean it has been 45 years, since the last one.Happy Monday All!

38 weeks today

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Here is Syd showing off her new dress. A birthday gift from Grandpop and Grandma Rivers. Pretty huh? Yesterday we had our tour of the birthcenter.Wow!What a huge place.With 45 rooms. 32 of them include whirlpool tubs. Sweet.They are very big, with lots of room to move around. There were 2 baby's born while we were there. Ahh, the excitement.All my pre-registration paperwork is done.It was funny, our tour guide kept telling me to sit down. Like I was going to drop the baby out right there. I have been having lots, and lots of contractions.It's getting to be a regular evening event. So I hope we won't be waiting too much longer.I keep telling her to start at anytime.Syd has recovered nicely from her virus. And is back to her destructive self.So will see what the lastest news is on thursday's doctor's appt. Providing she doesn't come before that. I wish she would.;-)

Sydney is 2 today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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So today is Sydney's 2nd birthday. Although she doesn't feel as happy as she looks in that picture. She has been sick yesterday and today.Fighting a fever, throwing up,trouble sleeping at night, a lot of crying, etc. I had an ultrasound this morning. The tech said the baby is full term, with plenty of fluid, head down and looking good. The heartbeat is what it should be. And the machine gave us a due date of Nov.1st.Which is 5 days early then we had guessed. He said though you a never completely accurate.So she can come at anytime.It could be tomorrow or 3 weeks from now.I guess only time will tell.

Ponytails Rock!

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She actually has 2. But you can only see the 1 in this pic.But, I thought it was a great picture of her. The Av's won their game they yesterday. Sweet!26 days left on the Meghan countdown. I keep telling her she can come anyday after sunday.We'll see if she is listening.Or going to be stubborn like her sister and cousin. Had a midwife appointment this afternoon. All still seems okay in MeghanLand. I have an ultrasound thursday morning to see if she is head down for the delivery.And then the birthcenter tour saturday afternoon.The next doctor appointment on thursday. As long as things continue normally one of the midwives will deliever her and not a doc. Which is fine with me.Because they are there for support through out the labor and delivery process.And not just at baby time. Besides I just have this thing about a man delivering a baby. I am weird I know.And we can't forget Syd will be 2 on thursday.Wow. Where does the time go?

36 week belly shot

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We just had to get a photo for the memories. So here I am. Feeling huge, but it's for a good reason. We can't wait to me our little one. Hopefully it won't be much more than a week.

36 Weeks and counting

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Well,today starts week 36!Only 7 more days until considered full term.Syd slept all night her bed again until 8 am. That makes 4 nights in a row. Awesome.She is fighting a bit of a cold.But it doesn't seem to bug her too much. Still can't believe she will be 2 on thursday.It has been raining alot here. But we kinda like it, because the temp has finally cooled down abit. It actually seems like fall now. We are happy hockey season has started we just wish we could see some of the Av's games. From what I have seen on the net, we won't be able to watch any until mid November. At least it won't be too far into the season.Other than that I am anxiously awaiting Tuesday afternoon, to see how the baby is doing.Bye all, And Go Av's!

3 nights in a row!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Okay, It's the little things that count.But I am just so excited that Syd has slept all night in her own bed for 3 nights in a row. Knowing that another little girl is soon going to be sharing our bed/bedroom it makes me very happy. Especially since with my expanded belly the bed is very crowded with both Momma, Daddy and Syd already.It's time to make breakfast, so have a great weekend everyone.

Tinkerbell

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Here is our girl showing off her new Tinkerbell comforter.A birthday present from Great Grandma Bev.It is so cute.She had another good night sleeping in her bed until 8 am again. Two nights in a row. Very exciting. Now to try and get her of milk bottles. And then of course comes potty training.Yeah!

New Jacket

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Here is Sydney showing of the new jacket and hat Papa gave her for her birthday.So cute!Last night she slept in her bed until 8 am. A huge feat.She is also working on her self feeding skills. And now gets her own little bowl of cereal in the morning.The Meghan due date is offically one month from today. Still hoping for a bit sooner then that though. I am so uncomfortable these days. I know it will get better eventually of course.

Family Fun

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We had some of the family over for the weekend and had a great time. Sydney got a bunch of early birthday presents.And had a great time visiting with Grandma, Great Grandma and Papa. Sunday we had a lovely brunch in Portland and Monday was a girls shopping day.I found some great consignment and second hand stores. We also checked out Big Lots! for the first time. What a great store. I love finding good bargins.I am very anxious for next tuesdays doctors appoinment. I have the feeling we are getting close to Meghan time. So we should find out more next week. At least I am hoping so. I am supposedly having an ultrasound next week also. And I would think that would show something.I think the waiting is one of the hardest parts.Bye for now. Happy belated Birthday Grandpa Rivers!

Howdy

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Not much of excitement has happened this week. Although Meghan is making herself even more known with some contractions.Week 35 starts tomorrow. Very cool. I am getting very anxious. We are cleaning today.We will have our first overnight visitors tomorrow. My Mom and Grandma Bev are coming for a visit. So I am very excited about that as well. We will also get to see Craig for the day. I am sure Syd will get very excited when they show up. We also got started with WIC yesterday. They help with things like nutrition, breastfeeding support and food checks. So I am happy about that.I really, really want to make breastfeeding work this time, So I was happy to hear they have a support group for other first time breastfeeding moms. You can be sure I will be involved in that.It rained something terrible yesterday. But in a way it was rather peaceful. Sydney will be 2 in 12 days. So hard to believe.We are expecting Meghan not to long after that. I just have this gut feeling she will be here in October and not November. Her due date is Nov.6th. Although Sydney was a full 41 weeks.I will post again after we have our visitors. I am sure I will have pictures. Peace and love to all.

Good Times

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Well, today is the start of week 34.Only 42 days left until my due date. I am hoping for sooner then that though.Any time after 3 weeks would be just fine with me.We had a fun morning with Robin,Ken and Miss Mhari. They got to see the new digs. We had some time to chat and catch up. We then went to Elmer's for a tasty brunch. It was great to see our new niece in person. And of course Robin and Ken too. Tommorrow she will be 9 weeks old. So happy 9 week birthday Mhari.Next sunday my Mom and Grandma a coming to stay the night. So I am looking forward to seeing them.I am anxious to show them our place.As well as I am curious to see how Sydney will react since she hasn't seen them since we moved almost a month ago.Have a great week everyone.

The Chopstick girl

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Tonight was Teriyaki again. And our soon to be big sister loves trying to copy her daddy with chopsticks. She seems to do fairly well considering she is using only one instead of 2. Sunday we are having breakfast with the Rhiversons. We are excited to meet our new niece in person.As well as show off the new digs. Had a check-up yesterday. All seemed well with Meghan. Offically 45 days left until the duedate. But I wouldn't mind if she was a week or 2 early. Only 3 and a half weeks left until she can be born full-term. Just heard that my cousin Jackie got engaged. So Congrats go out it her and David. As well as Congrats to Robin and Ken on anniversary #2.Bye for now.

New shoes

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Yesterday we went to the mall. We only saw a small portion of it, because it's hard for me to stand or walk very long right now. Here is Syd showing off her new shoes. As well as the dress sent to her from Grandma Sue. My appointment is this afternoon. So we shall see how it goes. I am a little anxious and nervous. Since it is a new clinic and all. I can't wait to hear how Meghan is doing. I will post more later.Bye all.

A new feefee

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Nothing brings a smile to big sister's face then a new feefee. We got a couple new fleece blankets in the mail the other day from Grandma Sue(along with some other great things). Syd's blankets are her favorite thing. She lovingly calls them "feefees".So here is a great picture of her happiness. A new feefee, a cup of juice and some Blue's Clue's on the t.v.And life is all good. We are under the 2 month mark on the Meghan countdown. YEAH!I get more excited every day.

Relief and Happy Birthday Papa

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Wednesday Syd and I went to the playground. She seemed to have more fun with the gravel then the toys. Big suprise huh?Well,today I actually found a clinic that will take me(state run of course) with our insurance still pending. So next wednesday we are off to see Dr. Liem. I don't know if it's a male or female doc. But at this point I don't care. I am starting to get a bit anxious, because I am 2 weeks overdue for a prenatal check-up.But at least I have been pregnant before,and know what I should or shouldn't be feeling. So far things seem okay.At least I haven't had any problems with this pregnancy to worry about.So I am looking forward to wednesday. Jason has been working like crazy. Only 1 day off last week. And none this week.He is suppose to have next thursday off,but we will believe it when it actually happens. Poor guy has been struggling with his bread making a bit more than he and his bosses expected I think.I still can't believe Syd will be 2 in a month. We drove around the city last night.Saw more of the area than we had. It was fun. I am looking forward to checking out downtown, as well as Portland.I am used to Monroe,a nice size of 15,000 people. Vancouver is 140,000. So it is still a big adjustment. So far I like it though. We continue to find new places to eat. Last night I wouldn't settle for anything less than some teriyaki. Ah pregnancy cravings.;-)And we found a great little place near here. It was yummy and not very pricey. So that made our day. Plus I love supporting small Mom and Pop operations.This place was rather busy as well. So that was nice. I guess that's it. Still working on the bedrooms.It's hard for me to do much when Jason isn't here, beacause our girl loves getting into everything she shouldn't be in. And since this is a apartment they won't let us use the normal screw in childlocks, so we are modifing them with 3M adhesive. But it takes a bit more effort to do.As well as energy, which I don't much of these days. Hope everyone who reads this is doing well. And Happy Birthday PAPA!!!!!!!!!!!!

32 weeks today

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Only 5 more weeks to go until Meghan can be born considered full term. In 6 weeks Syd turns 2! It's hard to believe. I can still remember being pregnant with her.Although it wouldn't be a bad thing if she waited to make her debut until after Syd's birthday.Things are getting better around here. We even have pictures on the walls. A major accomplishment.The tough thing is my lack of energy.But Jason seems to understand.And isn't giving me a hard time about my daily naps or being the last one up in the morning. Well laundry is calling my name. Peace be with all of you. Jess

The first bath in her own bathroom

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Here she easy in one of her favorite places.I think she takes after her Papa and Auntie Robin because she loves her baths.You may notice the red mark on her nose. She was playing on the futon and hit the wooden armrest. But as always it didn't stop her for long. Things are going pretty well. We are looking forward to get more organized tomorrow. It's Jason's only day off this week.It's hard try to get things done around the house as well as takeing care of Syd. She is all over these days. And loves to get in trouble.I will be 32 weeks on Sunday. Which I think is the 8 month mark.I was suppose to go see the doc this week.But ended up here in Vancouver instead. I hope to get the insurance stuff straigten out this coming week and can get into see and find an ob/gyn.I can still feel her moving and all that so we are not to worried yet.I can always go to the ER if the need arose. I just but Syd to bed. So It's time for some me time now. Jason and I found a movie to watch On Demand. Love that. No more going to Blockbuster. Sweet. Alright. Good Night all.

We are here!

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Well, We are offically residents of Vancouver now. We moved in Saturday.There are still boxes everwhere. But, progress has been made.I hope to get pictures on here soon.I want it to look a bit better first. Bye for now.

The sheep scared me!

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Originally uploaded by Jessica Briggs-Rivers.

She is even cute when she cries.A sheep got a little to close to her when we were at the Fair.She only cried for a minute though. And then was back to her usual happy self. The packing continues. I am anxious for Friday to come, so we can get some of the stuff loaded into it. And out of the way.It is a maze of boxes around here.;-)It's getting quite crowded.

Fair fun

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Originally uploaded by Jessica Briggs-Rivers.

We took Sydney to the Evergreeen State Fair today. And here she is seeing ducks for the first time. Well, at least upclose anyway. She seemed to have a good time. She was asleep before we even left.It sure was alot of walking for me at 7 1/2 months pregnant. Good for me though. The weather cooperated nicely. Just as I went to lay down for my nap after we got home, a serious rainstorm hit. Complete with thunder even. Nothing like what those poor people in the Gulf are facing. At least Hurrican Katrina didn't end being quite as strong as predicted.Bye for now.

Only 9 more weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today starts week 30 with Meghan. I am getting more excited everyday. Today we said "See ya Later" to our church family. It was pretty tough and a bit emotional.We will see a few of them again on Friday and Saturday though. To help load the Uhaul on Friday and drive down and unload on Saturday.This evening we went to Super Wal-Mart to get a bunch of apartment items and groceries. I can't wait until Saturday. It is so exciting.Tommorrow we are taking Sydney to the fair. It should be a good time. Then Ikea on Tuesday. I love that place.That's all for now.

Pack me too Mommy!

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Originally uploaded by Jessica Briggs-Rivers.

As you can see here cardboard boxes are quite comfy.Syd wanted to help me with all this packing. Too cute huh? I would say we are a good 50% packed by now. With a very busy week ahead of us.This house is stuffed with boxes right now. I am sure my Mom and Craig are anxious to have their house back.We hear Grandma and Grandma Rivers are having a good time visiting the Rhiverson's in California.Grandpa has to be thrilled his Bronco's won again.And hey the Seahawks did as well.Tommorrow starts week 30 with Miss Meghan. Awesome.

Packing,Packing,Packing

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Originally uploaded by Jessica Briggs-Rivers.

This is what our lives are consisting of right now. Lots,and lots of packing. We have been able to get rid of some stuff though. Which has been nice. We sold some books and my baseball card collection.We move in one week and getting more excited everyday.

Meghans Heading To Vancouver

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Originally uploaded by Jessica Briggs-Rivers.

Well Daddy Got a Job in Portland. So we and all our stuff are going to take a ride next week to our new Casa IN Vancouver Washington.

Love and Barney
Syd Vicious

We are moving!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Big things happened today. I am now 29 weeks pregnant.With only 10 more weeks to go until Meghan Ann Rivers joins us.But that's not all.We are moving to the Portland area. Also known as Vancouver, Wa. Just a minute or two from Portland. The Columbia River divides the 2 states. And it is only 7 miles from our new apartment to Jason's new job in Portland at Champion Distribution. Where he will be baking breads and doing some research and design.So needless to say our lives our lives are changing in big ways. A new baby soon, new job, new city and new home. We are very excited.We move Sept.3rd, So much to be done in a little less then 2 weeks. More to report soon. With love, The Rivers bunch.

Shirts? Who needs shirts?

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Originally uploaded by Jessica Briggs-Rivers.

It is pretty well known that most small children don't like wearing clothes. Sydney has decided she just doesn't like wearing shirts. So here she is shirtless.At least I got her to keep her pants on.

Meghan Update

We had another Dr's Appt this morning. And things couldn't be better. Her heart sounded great at about 145-150 beats a minute. The size is great , with my uterus at about 29 inches long. My weight is fine. Just 1 pound over what I was when I first got pregnant.As well as okay blood work. No gestional diabetes to worry about. So we go back in 3 weeks, then 2 visits 2 weeks apart, then going every week after that. So all is good with her and me.

The Riversville Blog

Check out a new blog created by Grandpa Rivers. The address below or you can click on the post title above.

http://riversville.blogspot.com/

28 weeks today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Originally uploaded by Jessica Briggs-Rivers.

Here is a photo of Syd practicing with Daddy. He was out in the backyard with his various sword type objects and Syd just had to join him. Hitting the wood/target with a chopstick. It was very cute and this doesn't do it justice.But the best shot I got. It reached 96 degrees here today. Way to hot for most of us, but Syd she doesn't seem to mind and loves running around in just a diaper. Meghan and I have reached another milestone. The 3rd and last trimester. Only 11 more weeks and we will get to see our precious, little Meghan. I am anxious to see how Sydney reacts to her little sister. I saw another new baby at church today, little Ethan only 2 weeks old. And it gets me very excited to know that I won't have to wait too much longer. Less than 3 months at least.We have another doctor visit and I am excited to see how things are going. Due to Jason's recent job change( no job yet, but some promising prospects) he gets to go with me tomorrow. So he can here the heartbeat for the first time. It always chokes me up.;-)I hope to have a picture of my ever growing babyness on here soon. Once I can get Jason to take it. As you may have noticed I do most of the picture taking, since I am not in any of the photos. Thanks again to Robin,Ken and Grandma and Grandpa Rivers for the digital camera. It gets a lot of use. That of course will only increase once Meghan arrives. She is very active now. Kicking a lot. A sort of "Mommy I am still here thing". Already keeping me up at night.As if I need to be reminded of how our lives will change yet again. I will write after our visit tomorrow, to give a Meghan update. Love to all of you, Jess,Jason,Sydney and Meghan.

Sleeping Sydney

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Originally uploaded by Jessica Briggs-Rivers.

I accidently deleted this picture in Flickr so I am reposting it. Too cute huh?

Jolly Green Girl

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Originally uploaded by Jessica Briggs-Rivers.

Thia is what happens when Syd gets ahold of a pen. She breaks it and covers herself in ink.At least it was another one of our hot days when she gets to run around in a diaper. Or I think we would have had ruined clothes.Note to self: Don't give in to the cuteness and let her have a pen.

The Columbia

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Originally uploaded by Jessica Briggs-Rivers.

Here is Jason and Sydney in the Columbia River. When we went to over to stay with my Grandpa Bob.I think Sydney was a bit scared, but seem to do alright. It was her first time in a river. And the swimsuit her Grandpa and Grandma Rivers neighbors gave her still fits. It worked great. Especially in the pool there. Can you tell I am having fun with posting pictures now?