24 weeks

Snow has arrived and it looks like winter. Current temp is 1 degree above Zero and we've received 19 inches of snow since November 30th (Thanks to Jay@ Maplelag for keeping us updated) I've made it out XC skiing a couple of times but haven't been out ice fishing yet. Hoping to get out this Sunday to test my luck. Last weekend We had the McFarren's side Christmas gathering at Breezy Point Resort in Osage, MN. We had 4 Cabins and around 40 family members celebrating the season. It was a good time being with everyone.
In the baby new dept. We are at 24 weeks now and Nicole is really starting to show... and as you can see she looks so damn cute! (she is going to love that!...2 points for me, or maybe -2 depending on how she takes it.) The baby is starting to be more active and I've been able to feel some of the action and even Eleni has been able to feel some of the kicks.
This weekend it's off to Park Rapids for the Schmitz Family Christmas gathering at the C'mon Inn. Hope the Holiday season is bringing you good cheer and your all staying warm.
Happy Holidays from the Schmitz's!

Weekend Road Trip

Nicole, Eleni and I got back late last night from a weekend road trip to Iowa. With a stop in the Cities Friday night to stay with some friends with an early departure Saturday morning for Iowa.
We went down to visit Nicole's Grandpa Blaine and Grandma Margaret Klingsporn, and Eleni's Great Grandparents. We then ventured to Mountain Lake, MN, Nicole's Dad's Hometown and stayed with her Aunt Carol and Uncle Moe. I got in an Sunday Pheasant hunt with Moe prior to a late lunch and getting back on the road for Home. I did get to feel the Baby's movement for the first time once we got home and relaxed into our own beds. So that's the baby news for this report. It's Thanksgiving week, So safe travels to all and Happy Thanksgiving!

20 Week Appointment

Nicole and I went to the Doctor today. 20 weeks already!

Here's an ultrasound picture and a 3D front of the face and hands.

We'll be going back in 4 weeks for another 3D as the facial features are not all developed yet,
so they said they'll get a better picture then.

We watched it's Hands move up to it's face and stuff and the heart beating, but for the most part it was pretty chill.
They told Nicole to drink a Mountain Dew before coming next time to put a little pep in it's step.

Everything is looking good, Heart Rate, Measurements, 2 Legs, 2 Arms, and all that jazz,
A very exciting day..... Due Date is still looking around April 2nd'ish...
and NO, We are not finding out What the sex is..........
We are going to wait for the only true happy surprise in life.

Hope all is well.

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