Been Awhile

Well things at the Lin house have been pretty busy as usual. Kevin started 13th Quarter a couple weeks ago. His class load is not bad but the hours are weird. I can't keep up with where he is each day. We are so excited though that he is so close to being done! We met when he was in 2nd quarter...time has flown! I have been working extra at work. Figured might as well while I can. My energy is slowing slipping away again though, but NOTHING like that beloved first trimester! Baby Lin seems to be doing great as well. Always twisting and turning. Our midwife told us a couple weeks ago he/she is head down as well! Relief for me! And the nesting has begun! I am anxious to get everything clean and ready for the baby. Our apartment complex was nice enough to even clean our carpets this week for free!!!! That was amazing to a 32 week pregnant woman! And I'm getting ALL the stuff necessary for our home birth. Boy the list is lengthy but will be SO worth it when we welcome our precious one into the world in the comforts of our home! So we are chugging along!
I also picked up a new hobby...knitting! Although my mother and husband think I am WAY too young to be doing such a thing, I beg to differ! There are tons of people at work close to my age and younger that knit. It is a great outlet and I'm making a blanket for our baby. It is looking good so far. Pics to come when it is done!
Below are some pics of Kevin and I picking apples in North Ga. We went up with some friends and had a great time picking them! And the others are us with my best friend's baby! Nathan was born 4 weeks early but is doing great. Kevin and I love him so much and can't wait for Nathan to meet his cousin!!! So this is long enough...I'll check out for now!

One Year Anniversary

Kevin and I celebrated our one year anniversary at Grove Park Inn. We had a wonderful weekend of relaxation, shopping, touring, and hanging out. We visited the Biltmore House and roamed around downtown Asheville. We really enjoyed our time there and the Inn was great. Saturday morning I was treated to a maternity wrap and massage!!! I was a noodle at the end of that one for sure.
This year has been quite a first year for us. We have laughed, cried, celebrated, etc. People told us that the first year was the hardest but I must say I had a blast. Kevin and I have grown so much and are really looking forward to this next year. We will officially become parents and he will become a Doctor! So at the close of this wonderful weekend we now anxiously await the arrival of our "lil monkey". We are thankful for the blessings in our life!!!

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Big Weekend

Well the time has arrived again...Boards! Kevin will be taking part 2 and 3 of his boards this weekend. He has testing all day saturday and sunday. Please keep him in your prayers. He has studied hard and feels pretty good about it. Pray for a clear mind and calm spirit. Also keep him in your prayers the next couple weeks. He goes straight into finals and there is not much turn around time. We have scheduled a little weekend get-away for our anniversary which will come right after finals. We are both looking forward to that. It will be nice to relax and spend some time together then.
Baby and I are doing well. Baby is getting more and more active and loves doing flips inside me. It doesn't get old watching my stomach go crazy. And he/she has had the hiccups the past two nights. I read on a website that they don't mind getting the hiccups in utero, but I beg to differ. The child goes crazy when he/she has them. It is hard to believe I am about to be in my third trimester!!! Time is flying!
Well gotta run...thanks for you prayers!

Kevin's 10K on Labor Day

Kevin had quite the Labor Day this year. About a month ago he decided to sign up for the US 10K Classic here in Atlanta. He started his training right away and was very diligent about running everyday. He only took one day a week off to rest. He quickly went from running about 2 miles to 5 miles within that month of training. So we got up at 6AM Monday and heading for the starting line. I was able to see him start the race but missed him finish since they didn't provide the transportation they said they would have. I was so bummed and stood in the parking lot of a mall waiting for a shuttle to take me to the finish line. Kevin on the other hand made it to the finish line in 1 hour 10 minutes! His goal was simply to finish the race but I knew he would do great! And he did!!! I was so proud! And now in true Kevin fashion he has decided to sign up for and run a Half Marathon on December 27th...yup this year! He will begin that training and I know he will get it done! My goal is to have this baby and then maybe run a 10K next Labor Day...we shall see! Below are a few pictures I took of the event! Yes I was the crazy wife out there with the camera taking tons of pictures of the hubby! I was just so excited.
The rest of Labor Day was nice as well. We came home and got ready for people to come over for a cook out. We love having our friends over and it was a wonderful time of community with them. All in all in was a great day!


About 7:00AM before the race started at 7:45


The sign on the bridge that is up for a while before the big day!

Jordin Sparks sang the National Anthem. I was able to get really close and take pictures!

The MASS of people running. Kevin is in there somewhere!

YAY! I made it to the finish line 30 minutes after him but was so excited to see him!!!

His congrats poster! It was from me, our "Lil Monkey", and Gracie

Moving along

Well we are 25 weeks! I am feeling great still and enjoying pregnancy...finally! Our little one is definitely getting bigger...the kicks are getting stronger! It is fun to sit and watch him/her move around. Baby got the hiccups the other day and really got active. Don't think he/she liked them too much...neither do I! It is interesting for me to visualize the baby now too. Doing what I do in the NICU I have actually taken care of a 25 week preemie...6o0 grams. I certainly don't want ours to come out anytime soon but I can picture what the baby's size is. It's kinda neat in it's twisted way!
Kevin is doing great. He made it through a HUGE test a few weeks ago and mid-terms. He made a trip to Charlotte NC last week to investigate an organization that helps you set up your practice. He got a lot of insight and was glad he went. We are rapidly approaching his next two sets of boards. Say a prayer for him as he is studying for that. Sept 12 and 13 are the big days! He also is running a 10k on Labor Day. He has really trained and done a great job getting ready for it. Though he thinks he will need to stop by a hospital (that says a lot being a Chiropractor) on the way home... I know he will do GREAT! I will be out there cheering!
So all in all we are doing wonderful! Counting our blessings and praying for the upcoming events that will bring this year to an end rather quickly. More later...I'll have pics of the race after Monday!

Visit with Granparents and Family

Kevin and I drove up to Raleigh this weekend to spend some quality time with my grandparents and family. We weren't able to stay as long as we would have liked but the time was well worth it. We enjoyed sitting and talking to Grandma and Grandpa. We also got to see my Aunt and Uncle and five cousins.


Kevin and I needed a good updated picture of us and our little one. I'm showing more and more and it's fun!


I'll forever treasure this picture!!!



The two pregnant Cousins! Alli and I are only a few weeks apart and now we are having babies a few months apart! She is due in a few weeks! Her baby boy will make Great Grandchild 4 and our little one will make number 5!!! Grandma and Grandpa are super excited!

Half Way There!

So I am about a week late in posting this but we are officially half way to meeting our little miracle! I am feeling movement in there all day everyday now. It is such a neat feeling. The baby is a little stubborn with Daddy though. Kevin feels the baby kick a good bit but the baby makes him work for it. And the baby didn't quite cooperate with Aunt Allison a couple weeks ago. We tried all weekend and it just didn't happen. When I visited my brother and Allison (and kids), Allison took some awesome 20 week photos of me. Since I was so sick the first trimester we have no pictures of that part of the pregnancy. So Kevin and I decided to do 20 weeks and "about to pop" pics. Below are a few of my favorites but they were all great! Thanks Al!