Since the last time I posted (May 7th.. sheesh!), a lot has happened. My best friend from high school, Abby, drove into Dallas from Denver with her new baby girl, Tyler, and her son, Owen, and her husband. So, Paul and I made it up to Dallas to spend a few hours with them before they made their trek back to Colorado. It was so good to see her. We hung out at Ashlee's house (my other best friend from high school), and it was as if we didn't miss a beat. Aside from the children running/crawling around, everything was as if we were back in high school spending a night together gossiping, laughing, and catching up! I really miss those girls!
We finally made our way back to Austin, and randomly, the next week, Paul ran into a friend of his who he played club soccer with in high school, Danny Grieco. They hadn't seen each other since their sophomore year in high school, and they happened to both be at a networking happy hour after work one evening. They ran into each other, and couldn't believe they were in the same city, much less the same networking event! Pretty cool to get back in contact with people you haven't seen in 10+ years (especially those you want to get back in contact with!).. Paul is now trying to recruit Danny to come play on his indoor team!
The following weekend, we went back to Dallas to attend a concert with (most of) my family. I love the Dave Matthews Band, have been a fan since middle school. So, my dad found out they were coming to town, and bought tickets for himself, my mom, my sister, Becca and her husband, Doug, and Paul and me. Although Paul is not a fan of Dave Matthews, he toughed it out because he knows how much I enjoy seeing his shows! We had such a good time! Before the show started, there were girls walking around with large signs that said something to the effect of "show me your VW car keys, and we will upgrade your tickets to the pit". Doug drives a VW, so I borrowed his keys and ran my pregnant butt over to those girls, and got the upgraded tickets! Now, I'm sure everyone was wondering why in the world a pregnant woman would want to be in the "pit".. but it is not the kind of pit where people get crazy. Basically we were standing 6 or 7 rows back from the stage.. it was awesome! And Jack really enjoyed his first concert!
So now we get to some "sad" or bittersweet news. Paul's truck is no longer working :( It is sad news because he has driven that truck all across this country (Texas to Florida and back, Texas to Seattle and back), and he has used that truck to do so many side jobs, that it has basically paid for itself. That little Ford Ranger did so much good for Paul (and me - that's the truck he was driving when he drove me to the Big Sur to propose!). So, it's a little bittersweet that the Ranger is on its way out. Although it is not a very comfortable ride for Bailey dog, she loves sitting in the front in between Paul and I on our many trips to Dallas! I think she will miss more than me!
It is tough being a one car family, but it is very nice to have company in the morning on the way to work! Even if we don't talk about anything, I like having a passenger. Paul and I rode to work together for about 2 weeks. And one Friday, I had a doctor's appointment. I had to have blood work done. They needed me to stick around for 3 hours, and draw my blood every hour on the hour for those 3 hours. It was pretty miserable (they were testing me for gestational diabetes - no worries, I passed). Anyway, I wasn't feeling very well after my first blood draw, so I went to my car, blasted the A/C, and laid my chair back to try to get some relief. As I was laying there, I felt my car get hit! So, I quickly sat up to see a truck drive away in my rear view mirror. I swung my door open, leaving the engine running and the door open, and ran after that truck! Luckily for me, he parked about 10 spots away in a handicap parking spot. I approached the man, who had a broken foot, and told him he hit my car. He didn't believe me, so I had him come take a look. He did not want to give me his insurance information, and told me he could fix it himself! I'm no fool! I got his insurance information, and my car is currently in the shop getting all fixed up! And, I barely made it back to the lab to have my second blood draw.. made it by 2 minutes!! So needless to say, these last few weeks have not been good weeks for the cars in the Cozzolino family!
June 9th we had our first shower!! It was a couple's shower at our neighbors' house, two doors down! Very convenient! We are so blessed to have found the friends that we have in the almost three years we have been here! Our shower was hosted by our neighbors, Mike and Christy, CJ and Jenny, Amanda and Trey (who we met through Mike and Christy), and Lindsey Mason, who we met through Amanda and Trey (we play soccer with her). It was such a wonderful shower. My aunts were able to make it, my cousin and his wife, and so many of our wonderful friends and co-workers. And Jack was blessed with so many wonderful gifts. We had the best time just being with everyone to celebrate the soon arrival of baby Jack.
The week after our couple's shower, Paul took the last two tests he needed to take to become a registered landscape architect. He has worked so hard to get to where he is now. He has already passed 3 of the 5 necessary tests, so now all that stands between him and being registered are these last two tests. I know he did great! I can't wait until all of his hard work pays off, and he gets that letter in his hand! He deserves it, and so much more!
We went back to Dallas the weekend of father's day.. June 15th. Paul had a bachelor party for one of his friends from high school, Colby, and I attend my best friend, Ashlee's, little boy's 1st birthday party. I don't know the details of the bachelor party, except they were on a lake, and Paul came back sunburned and in one piece :) But the birthday party for Judd was a good time! Again, I got to hang with Ashlee just like old times! We also played in the bounce house that was provided for the kiddos.. I say you're only as old as you act! So, we made good use of the bounce house before they came to take it down.
That Sunday was Father's Day. So, what did Paul get for father's day? I had to top the iPad, right? What better to top the iPad, than... drumroll... a new truck! Ok, maybe it wasn't for father's day.. he got it about a week earlier.. and it was definitely out of necessity with him not having a car, and a baby on the way, but we can say it was for father's day, right?! Paul deserved to get a new truck. He has been driving "hand me down" cars since he started driving (don't get me wrong, he LOVED the Ranger), but it was time that he got to pick a car, or truck rather, that he truly wanted. I am so happy he got the truck of his dreams! He keeps telling everyone he's fallen in love 3 times; me, Bailey, and now his truck ;) Now number 4 is on his way!
I think that about sums up the last two months of our lives! We are 35 weeks and 4 days. We have our last ultrasound on Wednesday, June 27th. After this appointment, we will go in to see the doctor once every week until baby Jack makes his appearance! We cannot wait to meet this little guy! I had a dream about him last night. I saw his face and everything.. but of course I couldn't remember it this morning! We also go to Dallas, again, this weekend for another shower! We're hoping he doesn't decide to make his appearance before then, or even while we are in Dallas! We'll keep you all posted!
Love to you all!
