Okay so first off, I apologize for taking *so* long to update.  Lots has been going on..

I’ll try to make this brief.. and then I promise I’ll TRY to update more often..

The Good

On June 3rd, we found out that I’m pregnant.. SURPRISE.. well, it sure was for us..
I’m exactly 9 weeks and 1 day pregnant now, due February 11th.  Exciting huh? Hah.. well, at first we were freaking right out, as I imagine all people that aren’t actually actively TRYING to have a child do.  But we’ve worked through the logistics and are slowly getting used to the concept that we’re going to um, be parents.  Which in and of itself, is pretty freaking weird.  But we’ll make do and in the meantime, we’re just trying to agree on some names. hah.

On the bright side, we’re leaving town on Monday for a 4 day vacation in Vegas!  Mike has never been to Vegas and ya know, in the summer, when its 110 degrees out, is the perfect time to go.  Rates are cheap and no one else will be there.. it will be wonderful!  While we’re there we’re planning to see the Tournament of Kings jousting show at The Excalibur and we’re going to see the Penn & Teller show at The Rio.  Should be a fun time!

The Bad

Around the same time, we found out that my stepmom has lung cancer and would need surgery to remove the nodules on the outside of her lung and esophagus.  She had this surgery on June 25th, they removed the bottom portion of her right lung and all of the nodules that were surrounding her esophagus.  I drove up to Spokane on the 26th to visit, spend time with her and my dad and just try to be there the best I could.  She’s since come home from the hospital and is on the mend.  Many prayers needed her way!

The Ugly

Just when I thought things couldn’t get worse, they do.  My mom called me today at work, and I know that if my mom calls while I’m at work, something isn’t right.  And well, something isn’t right.  Mom had her annual (?) colonoscopy today to be informed that she does indeed have, colon cancer.  They’re not sure how advanced it is, but are presuming for the time being that it’s not that bad, as she has had no symptoms.  She goes to see a surgeon next Wednesday to find out more details (of course, when we’re in Vegas.. ugh).  When asked if this is hereditary I was told yes, but the fact that she has smoked for a majority of her life, is overweight and eats horribly probably brought it on moreso than genetics as no one else in the family has had it.  That being said, I’m going to start taking preventative measures ASAP to be sure that I don’t get this when I’m older (or now for that matter!).  Luckily I don’t smoke and I’m not horribly overweight, so I just need to start eating better, which is something that Mike and I have needed to do for quite some time anyways.  And exercising.. we really need to get on that too.  As soon as I know more about moms condition, I’ll post that information, but in the meantime just keep saying your prayers.