There's a Doctor in the house!!

He did it. Today it was official. He flew into Utah last night and attended graduation today. Its hard for me to be sitting at home tonight. I am such a party/celebration girl. Its moments like this that remind me that we are far from family. I am still as pregnant as ever, making sure to stay inactive just in case. I look forward to our next blog being a welcome to Ruby..., or maybe Jill. Love you all.

Trip to the West Desert

Well here I am again. Obviously Becki does not know how to type. Just a quick update on our weekend. On Friday and Saturday we went out to Topaz Mountain in the west desert. Everyone found some fine topaz crystals. We also went to a spot to collect Apache Tears (obsidian drops). There where millions of them and we all had fun. Becki with her great quickness captured a "Horny Toad". Everyone was very impressed.

We went with Brody and his family. And did I mention we where lucky to have Iggy with us. We all had a great time.

Fly ......away

I spent more time than I wanted to on Easter weekend in a passenger jet. Don't get me wrong, I like to fly (esp to visit family and friends). I like to go fast and the freedom of movement experience in flight. The feeling is something I've liked and sought since I was a kid. It is why I liked running fast, the swing, bike rides, dreams where I fly, driving fast, etc.
Some of my friends and I went to visit the new National Air and Space Museum a few weekends ago. They have the SR71 there that holds the record for fastest human controled jet powered flight- prominetly displayed in the centre. Also is one of the Air France's Concorde- (all now retired) which was the fastest comercial passenger jet. Fast yes, but I still wouldn't want to spend too much time in it either. They also have Professor Langley's craft. A failed attempt, US government and Smithsonian backed effort to be the first in flight that was beat by the privately funded Wright brothers Flyer(on display at the other Air and Space Museum). That is a good historical story to hear. Another happy suprise for me was the new x-plane on display. This will be the military's jet in the near future, it can take off vertically- like a helicopter and fly like a jet- supersonically. Sweet! I isn't all about speed, I liked the gliders on display- the freedom of the flying in one of those... And the infamous Enola Gay. The plane that delivered the first atomic bomb used in war.
Featured also are a space shuttle- full size(Never in space, it was used for training- the real one will be there when it is retired from service.) and the working mockups for the Mars Rovers.
Of the so many reasons to visit this museum, the best are the guides. They have a wonderful, knowledgeable volunteer staff giving guided tours. Most are pilots and retired aeronautical engineers. In the picture with me is one of my guides who flew the very Blackbird you see in the museum. Oh, the stories that they told!
Please, come out and visit some time, it would be great to go there again- with you.

Madness in Maricopa

Madness indeed! With 2 boys and a girl on the way there is plenty of excitement each day at the Guymon residence. Look at what else happened. Below is a picture of one of the may games of "Bad Guy Chase" that Ig, Mason and I played. I'll let you guess who won. (Photo by Mom.)
It was a busy and relaxing time. We put in a swing set and sod in the back yard. Visited Intel's Fab 12, where Clint works, and had a Easter Eve feast with Aunt Jenny.
Let there be no doubt, it was an excellent trip and I enjoyed being with the family in Phoenix. Thanks Nanci!

Rollin', Rollin', Rollin'

Well, I'm in the house at 10 pm waiting for the power to go down. It's a pretty intense thunder storm out there tonight. For some reason, they are scarier to me in Florida than anywhere else, and I think it's because I think I live on swamp land. So it's almost like being in water during a thunderstorm. I don't think I'm alone in saying that's a fear.

Easter Weekend was really beautiful here. My favorite holiday. I spent the day cleaning up the house and going through the mess of papers that I dug through to try to find my W2 forms. No worry all. I did, in fact, do my taxes on time. I think Becki and I were in a race this year to walk the thin line of victory and penalty.

What else? Break Away just hired 4 interns for the summer, students from Eastern Michigan University, Florida International University, Tufts (Boston), and UMASS-Amherst. Really great group, and I'm getting excited for the summer. But before all that goes down, I'm even more excited to get out to Phoenix to greet Ruby and then to St. George and see the family and friends. I'll fly in on the 9th and out on the 16th.

Alright - time to break up this amazing update. I have been attacked again by fire ants - curse them! Send any remedies Jeff! Let's see you back on this blog!

Real Life Florida Adventure

Well bumpety, bump, bump, bump. I do think that the picture of Mason was intimidating to write on top of, so thank you Nanci for breaking that barrier. I was also waiting upon myself to download some pictures, and I finally did it. But, let this in no way set a standard - blogs without pictures (see below) can be just as well regarded and gripping as those with pictures.

So, I thought I would add a few photos from a fun Monday that I had off after another long travel weekend. Wendy and Shane Brothers, friends from Vermont, came down for a Florida vacation and enlisted my participation in one day of it all. But what a day... as you can see, it was a beautiful day on the Santa Fe River - about an hour south of Tallahassee. I had a kayak and they a canoe, and we went for a 7 mile paddle down a river that was packed with jumping fish, turtles sunning themselves, dragonflies, and yes - a real live alligator. What a great picture. There is also a story and picture about the nudist that we met along the way (he covered up for the ladies), but the picture is still a bit scary) that I will choose to keep out of this blog. Very fun day, and made me wish Dad was back here so I could actually show him a good time.

Though we did have a good time, as evidenced by the picture with Andrea and kids. He came with me on a midnight ride to Atlanta for an early business meeting and then the quick drive back. He then coached me the next morning in the pool, helped make breakfast, went to an IMAX movie about travelling to the moon, and then to FSU's alternative break banquet. He's a believer now, and knows that his donation is going to a good cause - though Break Away is cold shouldered by the Better Business Bureau - we did make it into the Wall Street Journal that same weekend and got bumped by CBS. Next year, next year.

So, things are finally slowing down a bit and travel is looking more scarce. I'm very excited for the little reunion planned in St. George. It will be wonderful to see everybody and I'm really excited to be on the scene when Ruby is still fresh and Nanci is still sore.

With this blog, I renew my commitment to be writing weekly. Life is full of fun details; at least it seems that way when we share them with people who love us. I can't get enough! Keep writing Nanci and Clint and Jeff, and keep lurking Matt and Becki and Mom. Isn't that how it always is...

Contact fron the outside world please!

Oh! I knew Masons picture was awesome, but I didn't think that it would cause all blog action to come to a halt. I am taking the brave step forward, to show you all that it is ok. This is a brave step considering I have already been chastised by Jill today for a small spelling error. And who knows when the fact checker Matt will read and tune in. That could be added infliction on the pregnant woman. Lets see... what news do we have to share. I am starting to feel that I am on the rise to my former Provo popularity status. On Saturday we saw people we knew everywhere we went, also with my frequent and long nursery visits, I have become quite popular with Masons peers. No need to brag, those of youwho plan on visiting soon will see that most of this is an illusion in my mind, but what ever keeps me from feeling down right?? We are so excited to have Jeff and mom come visit us this week. Today at the dr. they told me that I will need to get an ultrasound every 3 weeks, because this little tyke seems to hide in the back of my tummy everytime we go to the dr. I am still "small" according to where I sould be. This hopefull means only one more ultrasound before she comes, but I am pretty bugged that its such a big deal. Anyhow. Isaiah continues to love soccer, or at least watching the game go on around him. Hes learning to be a bit more agressive though, and Clint and I are learning to put less pressure on him. He gave the scripture in primary yesterday. Mason likes nursery, especially snack time. But I am still staying with him. I think that its good time for the two of us. Thats about all the courage I can offer you all. Good luck, I am sure that you will be posting soon. Nanci