Wordless Wednesday: JP @ 22 Weeks

Our Little House on The Prairie: Aug 1 - Aug 5

It was a slow picture week at the Kiefer house. That being said, it was also a very important week....geothermal installation has started! I honestly do not understand the process so I'm not really sure what happens next. All I know is that 55 degree weather will be constantly circulating through our floor. Kind of strange when you think about it...but bring on that smaller electric bill and tax return!!

Geothermal tubes, pipes or something...

Drilling the holes the pipes will run through...

Looked like a messy job!

We also got our central vac!! Woot! Our cleaning lady doesn't check the blog, but I know she's going to be so excited!

Master bath shower pan!

This week we hope to finalize brick, lights and flooring.

Blog Hijack: "JP" @ 20/21 Weeks

I'm sure most of you know by now that we still don't know if JP is a boy or girl. The little stinker had his/her knees together and ankles locked. The ultrasound tech showed up multiple times how tightly he/she was holding his/her legs together. The funny thing is that she told us a lot of people haven't been able to find out lately because a lot of babies have been stubborn. I laughed and thought not THIS baby! Little did I know we'd be walking out a few minutes later still wondering if Austin was getting a baby sister or baby brother.

The ultrasound tech also had trouble getting a clear shot of JP's heart so we get another peek on August 23. (I later found out that she sometimes says that just so parents can come back for a "medically necessary" ultrasound to find out the sex) They wanted us to wait until my appointment on Sept 6 but I think they realized this mama wasn't waiting that long! 

The most important thing is that he/she looked happy and healthy! So without further ado....here he or she is coming in at approximately 13 ounces......

 

Your baby now weighs about three-quarters of a pound and is approximately 10 1/2 inches long — the length of a carrot. You may soon feel like she's practicing martial arts as her initial fluttering movements turn into full-fledged kicks and nudges. You may also discover a pattern to her activity as you get to know her better. In other developments, your baby's eyebrows and lids are present now, and if you're having a girl, her vagina has begun to form as well.

Our Little House on The Prairie: July 25 - 29

Front door added and dirt pile removed!

Heating and cooling stuff!

Can lights!

Electrical boxes!

Pipes!

Attic steps!

Backdoor!

Garage door!

A little bit of dirt in the back yard!

I didn't get down to the house to take pictures until Friday night (it was a busy week with doctor's appointments, preschool orientation, ballgames and a Thirty-One party)...and boy was I surprised to see the progress! I love our doors, especially the backdoor with the built-in blind. Awesome! We're hopeful that the coming week brings a final brick decision and maybe garage doors so the house will be all sealed up!

Our Little House on the Prairie: July 18 - July 22

It was another great week at our little house on the Prairie!!

7/18 - Windows and Completed Roof!

Our first storage item in the basement - screens!

Just for fun - JP @ 18 weeks!

Wiring and plumbing started by the end of the week!

fireplace!

I think we might already have mice! ;)

New washer and dryer!!!