Cousins’ Dinner 2009!
Okay Fisher ladies, it is time to reunite once again! I’m coming to California on July 27th through August 2nd. I’ll kind of organize things, but I’d like all y’alls’ ideas. So where should we eat? Which day is best? Spread the word and get some input for me, eh? We could even meet at Grandma and Grandpa Fisher’s and just bring food and paper plates, etc. I bet they’d love it.
Thanks!
Happy 4th…
I like our country for many reasons… (I’m trying not to think about the healthcare system today.) 
But I am kind of proud to be an American. My patriotism comes and goes in waves. Anyhoo, I saw hot air balloons this morning. Very cool.
Project for Grandma and Grandpa Fisher
Hey Fisher fam-
I’m making something for Grandma and Grandpa Fisher, and I desperately need your help! I need recent pictures of families. Could you please email me family photos (not just your own either–anyone in the family you have family photos of). I’m going to try to finish this project by the end of the month, so please send me your emailed photos by then.
Thanks!!
Sorry, this was confusing… extended family too! Family photos from Brandon and Kay’s wedding and Julie and Brian’s wedding would be awesome I bet.
Goodbye Virginia. Hello Utah.
I am very happy to announce that we are back in the West. Here’s what I’ll miss about Virginia though, and these aren’t in order…
-John and Anne Robert (Nat’s friend growing up, and my Taco Bell buddy)
-Tara Williams and Jaco Loots (our fellow Lost watchers)
-Wegman’s (the best grocery store in the world)
-the trees in the fall
I am however quite happy to get away from the traffic, the lack of family, and the lack of Mexican food. Our plan is to live in Utah at least for the summer. Then who knows. If we’re rich, we might move to California for a while, if not (much more likely) we’ll probably move to Salt Lake City for a while. Either way, we’re excited. This summer should be awesome. I’m going to learn how to golf and fly fish. We’ll go to California around June 18th for a week and a half or so. Nat’s going to play basketball in SLC (hopefully they’ll win at least one game this year ), and Josephine is going to work on getting nice and chubby. Good stuff.
Josephine’s betrothed was born this morn’…
Royal Rugh was born this morning. We and his parents have decided they will be married in a few decades. Unfortunately, he’s in Utah, so they won’t get to meet for a good week and a half. Pictures will come. She’ll probably look pretty big next to him for a while. Look how excited she is about it though…
Star Trek Review
I hesitate to do this because all the comments I get that aren’t friends or family are negative reactions to my reviews! So, here’s my disclaimer… The reviews on this blog are my personal opinion. They are intended for my friends and family. I am not a professional critic, nor do I always agree with professional critics. I realize I often like lame movies, and I sometimes intensely dislike technically good movies. All you haters out there… deal with it.
So, Star Trek. May I first say that we brought our 6 week-old daughter to the movies with us for the first time, and she slept the entire time. What an awesome kid. Anyhoo, Star Trek was visually pretty awesome, and was entertaining the whole way through. I have never liked a Star Trek movie/show before, but I did enjoy this one, although it definitely will not be the same on a small screen.
Last week Nat and I saw State of Play with Russel Crowe, Ben Affleck, and Rachel McAdams. It was pretty good. I didn’t love it, but I was interested in the plot all the way through. I don’t think Russel Crowe’s hair has ever looked worse than in that movie, but he’s still very cool, as always.
Before Jo was born we saw Slumdog Millionaire. That movie is awesome. It is both incredibly sad and extremely joyous.
I think that catches us up on my movie reviews. Oh, except for Watchmen, which was pretty hard core, and kind of amazing at the same time. My suggestion with Watchmen is that first you read the graphic novel, and if you’re okay with seeing all that acted out, plus a few more bad words and a little more violence (somehow), check out the movie. Jeffrey Dean Morgan was great in it. The character “the comedian” is so interesting to me… but I think reading the novel may have been enough.
Lastly, I want to see Wolverine even though it might be awful. I’ll let ya know how it goes.
Nat’s shooting for a #1 Dad shirt this Father’s Day.
A lot of people have been asking how Nat is adjusting to fatherhood… I thought photos would be a better answer than words…
Josephine got in a fight… (someone needs to cut that girl’s nails). I hope this picture captures how crowded our bed can get at night. Just add two giant people to the picture.
(People have also been asking how Gus is doing.)
Josephine Kelli Foster is born!
Hello all! I have a baby girl! She’s lookin’ great. Unfortunately, I’m still in the hospital without the cord for my camera to upload photos, but they’ll get up here eventually. We’re doing very well. Epidurals are Wonderful with a capital W. Josephine was born on the 30th at 4pm. She weighs 7lbs 7oz, and is 20 1/2 inches long. She has long black hair and long fingers and feet. She also has long eyelashes and beautiful pink lips! So cute. She’s been sleeping pretty much since she was born… which has been nice, except when I’m trying to feed her. The second after she latches on she falls right into a really deep sleep. Now that she’s over 24 hours old though, I’m hoping for some more awake time with her. Nat’s been a champ. He’s been very supportive, and way less grossed out than he should be by everything. He changed his first diaper today, and has gotten awesome at wrapping her up in receiving blankets.
Anyway, my food is here! If anyone wants to call me, my cell doesn’t get service in my room, so you can call 703-391-4329 until tomorrow morning (Wednesday).
More to come later! Peace out.
Guesses anyone?
No action yet, folks. I’m writing down guesses for when she’ll officially be here! She’s due this Saturday (March 28). We set an induction date for April 8th at 7am. Please guess for my cool calendar that will go in my journal. Thanks all!
What Pregnancy Has Taught Me:
I have learned all of this just in time to impart my wisdom on a family that does not need pregnancy advice…. but here it is…
1. These pants are the most comfortable for a pregnant belly. Instead of folding the flap over, I put it over my belly… automatic tummy sleeve. Genius. They’re Visctoria’s Secret, and you can find ‘em for about $10.
2. I had a hard time finding something I could wear to church. Cheleyne gave me two dresses, but they both go up to about my mid-thigh, so… eee….
Anyhoo, I found a swim cover at Target for $17 that is the best thing in the world. It’s supposed to be worn as like a strapless tube dress over a bathing suit, so it’s super stretchy, but as I’m about 8 feet tall, I wear the top of it around my belly instead of around my chest. It’s perfect! And once again, automatic tummy sleeve.
3. Pregnancy is harder than I thought it would be. I mean I knew it could be really hard, but I always thought it was all the symptoms that made it hard. But the truth is, I have been really lucky as far as not having bad symptoms, but still everything kind of hurts and feels enormous. And sleeping is HARD. I roll over every few minutes it seems to try to get comfortable, and it hurts to roll over! How do I have more than 20 nieces and nephews and I never knew what pregnancy was really like? I missed most of ‘em I guess. I wish I had been more involved when I could have though. But now I know, you cannot be truly sympathetic until you’ve experienced it. I salute all you moms out there. Especially mine! Holy moley. Doing this eight times!
4. Maybe eating everything you want whenever you want is not the best way to go. I know this is the time to gain weight, but I really wish I had cut out a lot of the bored eating I did. I do not regret the countless bean burritos, but maybe I could have decreased the late-night Oreo count…. It was high… and wonderful. I don’t know. I weigh as much as Nat now (which I realize he’s pretty skinny, but the dude is 6′5″).
5. There might not be anything cooler in the world than feeling a baby wiggle around in your belly. I get excited every time. Even when she’s kicking my bladder or pushing her buns against my ribs. I love it when you think you know what body part you feel. I picture her little knees and elbows poking out a little. So cute. She’s gonna be awesome. I asked Nat if we’re still set on the name Josephine, or if we should change it last minute to something like Shatiqua. We’ll see.
Latest Belly Shot…
Courtesy of Anne Robert Photography… there’s more where this came from. Get excited.
Josephine’s doing well!
So, I finally went to the doctor, and it looks like Jo’s doing fine. Her heartbeat is strong and normal. My measurements were all normal. I took the glucose test today (finally). Less than 6 weeks until the due date! Craziness. There aren’t any tours of the hospital available until March 19th, but I’m looking forward to it.
Coraline Review… and More Important Stuff Too…
Let’s do more important stuff first, eh?
#1. After months of stressing in the nightmarish land of health insurance, I am officially covered by Medicaid! I have a new doctor and a doctor’s appointment on Wednesday. I’m so excited because I haven’t been to the doctor since November (scary), and I’m 34 weeks along now.
#2. I went to the Holocaust Museum with Nat’s mom and sister a week or so ago. It was amazing. I cannot believe those things really happened. What a lesson in gratitude. I had been whining for a week about a $50 ticket I got in DC, and when I went to the museum I felt so embarrassed that that was my biggest problem, and that I had let it consume me so. If someone came to take Nat away from me, I’d be really tempted to kick their butt even if they had a gun. Yes, I probably wouldn’t have lasted long. Crazy stuff.
#3. Nat’s ankle is finally getting better. It’s been weeks of barely walking, and now he can finally get around by just limping very sadly (rather than staying horizontal 99% of the time or using a cane or crutches). He likes the cane though. He took it with him to teach his class so he could point at the board with it and stuff.
Okay, Coraline. As with all Tim Burton-y movies, this one is extremely creative and very interesting. The story is good, the visuals are incredible, but I’m afraid it was a little too dark for me. Nat loved it of course. I had issues with Corpse Bride too, though (another one Nat loved)… although the story in Coraline is quite a bit better I thought. It’s not a kids movie, but there were moments where it felt like it was trying to be one. Too creepy though. It is in 3-D, which is cool, but is it cool enough to have to pay more? I don’t know. Polar Express was awesome in 3-D, but I don’t know how much cooler it made Coraline.
Benjamin Button Review
Holy moly, that movie is long. It had some very interesting things about it, and I have to admit I really enjoyed watching how the characters changed ages. It was a little lacking in plot, and the main character made some decisions that made me kind of hate him, but I think I enjoyed it overall. Brad Pitt still has some babe left in him… despite his exponential increase in children in the last few years. Cate Blanchett was good. It kind of felt like being read a bedtime story… a really long one.
