SO, the big news is we are 10 weeks pregnant with BABY #2!! Really super crazy. We were very surprised and shocked. We have gotten a lot of mixed emotions from a lot of people, some are very excited, and some people just kind of looked at us, almost like they weren't very happy for us, just kinda like what are you thinking? Well the truth is, we weren't. We didn't exactly plan it, but God works all things out to the good of His purpose and I have no doubt that God has special plans for this little one. I also have some mixed emotions. First thought was for Ellie, worried for her, excited for her. She won't really know what it is like to be the only child. Seeing her with other little ones though gets me excited and sets me at ease because she just smiles at them and wants to suck their faces and touch their hair, super gentle and super sweet! I also wanted a little bit more time with just her. But, I am excited about this little one. Already talking about making it a point to be super excited as he/she goes through each of her/his firsts. Baby is due January 30, Ellie's birthday is January 6. CRAZY! But it happens quite often.
Now, if I could just get over this morning sickness.....ick!
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Huge Disappointments but Some Surprises
Okay, it's been a while.
The teams that made it to the Semifinals - Uruguay will play the Netherlands, and Germany will play Spain. Ultimately I am hoping for Netherlands, ultimately, and then Spain. However, Germany, I think, will be the one to beat, and if I were betting, I would say they will probably win the cup.
Argentina lost to Germany in probably the MOST disappointing game of the cup, 4-0. It was embarrassing. I didn't even feel bad for them - they just sucked hard core. Germany was able to out maneuver them completely. Messi was not even a threat, almost non-existent on the field. I was sad because I was impressed with him highly in the beginning.
Netherlands beat Brazil, which was awesome! They did it with style too. The goals by Schneider were incredibly awesome!! I feel bad that one of his goals was credited as an own goal. Yes that defender made a bad move and may have even touched it, but that shot was awesome and was going in regardless.
Ghana beat United States but then had a TERRIBLE loss to Uruguay. They scored a goal in seriously the very last second, and one of the Uruguayan players - Suarez, I believe, did the most cowardly thing ever and blocked the goal with his hand. So no goal. He was given a red card and Ghana was awarded a PK, which he missed. So they ended up going into PKs, which they lost 5-3. SO SAD. That was a tremendous upset.
Awesome game however was between Paraguay and Spain. At the last few moments of the game - Paraguay got a PK, which the keeper stopped amazingly. THEN the counter attack by Spain led to them getting a PK, which they scored but was called back because a Spaniard crossed the line before the kick was taken. So the kick was retaken, and it was blocked by the keeper and rebounded out, and then shot again, and the keeper blocked it again! DRAMA!! Spain did eventually get a goal in to win the game though.
The teams that made it to the Semifinals - Uruguay will play the Netherlands, and Germany will play Spain. Ultimately I am hoping for Netherlands, ultimately, and then Spain. However, Germany, I think, will be the one to beat, and if I were betting, I would say they will probably win the cup.
Argentina lost to Germany in probably the MOST disappointing game of the cup, 4-0. It was embarrassing. I didn't even feel bad for them - they just sucked hard core. Germany was able to out maneuver them completely. Messi was not even a threat, almost non-existent on the field. I was sad because I was impressed with him highly in the beginning.
Netherlands beat Brazil, which was awesome! They did it with style too. The goals by Schneider were incredibly awesome!! I feel bad that one of his goals was credited as an own goal. Yes that defender made a bad move and may have even touched it, but that shot was awesome and was going in regardless.
Ghana beat United States but then had a TERRIBLE loss to Uruguay. They scored a goal in seriously the very last second, and one of the Uruguayan players - Suarez, I believe, did the most cowardly thing ever and blocked the goal with his hand. So no goal. He was given a red card and Ghana was awarded a PK, which he missed. So they ended up going into PKs, which they lost 5-3. SO SAD. That was a tremendous upset.
Awesome game however was between Paraguay and Spain. At the last few moments of the game - Paraguay got a PK, which the keeper stopped amazingly. THEN the counter attack by Spain led to them getting a PK, which they scored but was called back because a Spaniard crossed the line before the kick was taken. So the kick was retaken, and it was blocked by the keeper and rebounded out, and then shot again, and the keeper blocked it again! DRAMA!! Spain did eventually get a goal in to win the game though.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Final Guess - Group H
I will keep it short - Chile and Switzerland. And I kinda like the Swiss. I was impressed with their game against Spain. They have Honduras left, which I think they will beat. If Spain beats Chile, then it could be interesting having 3 teams tied with 6. It will go by goals then, and right now, Chile and Spain lead with 2 and 1, respectively. The Swiss are at 0. So really, it could go to anyone. Honduras even has a chance. It is kind of fun looking at all the different possibilities.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Groups D - G
Group D - (I am going to watch Serbia and Australia's recap game before I judge one way or another.)
Group E - consists of Netherlands, Japan, Denmark, and Cameroon. Cameroon is out. Netherlands has 6, and Japan and Denmark have 3. Japan and Denmark are scheduled to play on Thursday, I believe. I am rooting for Japan, because I lived in Okinawa for 3 years, and I consider Japan to be a part of my long list of homes. They don't play too bad, they are just really small in comparison with other teams so they get beat to the ball quite often. NETHERLANDS AND JAPAN is my hope. I don't remember how Denmark plays, so we shall see.
Group F - consists of Paraguay, Italy, New Zealand, and Slovakia. Out of this group, I just hope Italy doesn't make it because they are terrible.
Group G - Although I was impressed with N. Korea at first, they just got spanked by Portugal. I didn't see the game and I'm glad. I hate watching a beating. BRAZIL and PORTUGAL will take this group, I'm sure.
Group E - consists of Netherlands, Japan, Denmark, and Cameroon. Cameroon is out. Netherlands has 6, and Japan and Denmark have 3. Japan and Denmark are scheduled to play on Thursday, I believe. I am rooting for Japan, because I lived in Okinawa for 3 years, and I consider Japan to be a part of my long list of homes. They don't play too bad, they are just really small in comparison with other teams so they get beat to the ball quite often. NETHERLANDS AND JAPAN is my hope. I don't remember how Denmark plays, so we shall see.
Group F - consists of Paraguay, Italy, New Zealand, and Slovakia. Out of this group, I just hope Italy doesn't make it because they are terrible.
Group G - Although I was impressed with N. Korea at first, they just got spanked by Portugal. I didn't see the game and I'm glad. I hate watching a beating. BRAZIL and PORTUGAL will take this group, I'm sure.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Group C
Oh my - USA was robbed of a goal! The ending score should have been 3-2. Trying to get over it, because as the commentators put it, the referee is like the Queen of England and doesn't have any accountability. BUT, USA has just got to win next week - bottom line. If they win, then they advance no matter the outcome of England and Slovenia. They can't lose. They have no chance if they do. I am hoping Slovenia beats England because then USA can at least tie, but they CAN NOT lose! Argh! Wow, I am invested. Thank you Donovan and Bradley for keeping us in this!
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Group A, B, and C
I have not done any research on any teams prior to the World Cup. However, after watching the games, I am slowly picking my favorites. Obviously, I want USA to take it. They are going to have to get their heads together and learn to pass if they want to go far.
From Group A - I did not watch South Africa play Mexico. My first game to watch was Uruguay vs. France. Interesting that both ended in a tie. I did watch the South Africa and Uruguay game, and I felt really bad for S. Africa, with their keeper getting a red card and just getting some real bad luck. I do want South Africa to make it to the next round because they are the host country. Call me lame, but there it is. I just watched the Mexico and France game, and I enjoyed it quite a lot. I remember when the 37 year old coming in, I thought, "He's old! We'll see how he does..." And he scored! France made some really poor decisions. I am quite disappointed with France, considering they got second last World Cup, and in PKs. They don't seem to be working together and they do not really have any standouts in my opinion.
All in all - I hope Mexico and South Africa make it out. The standing right now though are Uruguay and Mexico, each with 4, and then South Africa and France, each with 1. In order for South America to advance, they would need to beat France with at least a net of 7 goals (Mexico would have to help them out with this by scoring a lot on Uruguay to make their net goals go down as well. Right now S. Africa has net -3 and Uruguay has 3 - If Mexico beats Uruguay and S. Africa beats France.) I do NOT see this happening. I think Mexico and Uruguay will go through.
From Group B - My guess is that Argentina and South Korea will advance to the next round. I did not see Argentina play South Korea, however I heard a knockout in favor of Argentina. I have not seen South Korea play at all, and they have Nigeria left. I am just going by scores, but S. Korea beat Greece, and Greece beat Nigeria - so S. Korea will beat Nigeria. Dumb argument, right? If Nigeria brings it, which I think they are capable of, then it could be a good match. But Argentina for SURE. So far I am quite impressed with them, mostly Messi :) He has been one of the players that has really stood out to me. Always moving and creating plays.
From Group C - USA has Slovenia and Algeria left, both important wins, and the same with England. I did not see the Slovenia and Algeria game, so I am not too sure how they play or if they are good. My guess is England and USA will advance. Obviously I want USA to advance, and I don't want England to, just to be advantageous to USA. However, with the other groups, I am not really thinking advantage. No matter what, it will be a competitive next round and difficult for USA.
From Group A - I did not watch South Africa play Mexico. My first game to watch was Uruguay vs. France. Interesting that both ended in a tie. I did watch the South Africa and Uruguay game, and I felt really bad for S. Africa, with their keeper getting a red card and just getting some real bad luck. I do want South Africa to make it to the next round because they are the host country. Call me lame, but there it is. I just watched the Mexico and France game, and I enjoyed it quite a lot. I remember when the 37 year old coming in, I thought, "He's old! We'll see how he does..." And he scored! France made some really poor decisions. I am quite disappointed with France, considering they got second last World Cup, and in PKs. They don't seem to be working together and they do not really have any standouts in my opinion.
All in all - I hope Mexico and South Africa make it out. The standing right now though are Uruguay and Mexico, each with 4, and then South Africa and France, each with 1. In order for South America to advance, they would need to beat France with at least a net of 7 goals (Mexico would have to help them out with this by scoring a lot on Uruguay to make their net goals go down as well. Right now S. Africa has net -3 and Uruguay has 3 - If Mexico beats Uruguay and S. Africa beats France.) I do NOT see this happening. I think Mexico and Uruguay will go through.
From Group B - My guess is that Argentina and South Korea will advance to the next round. I did not see Argentina play South Korea, however I heard a knockout in favor of Argentina. I have not seen South Korea play at all, and they have Nigeria left. I am just going by scores, but S. Korea beat Greece, and Greece beat Nigeria - so S. Korea will beat Nigeria. Dumb argument, right? If Nigeria brings it, which I think they are capable of, then it could be a good match. But Argentina for SURE. So far I am quite impressed with them, mostly Messi :) He has been one of the players that has really stood out to me. Always moving and creating plays.
From Group C - USA has Slovenia and Algeria left, both important wins, and the same with England. I did not see the Slovenia and Algeria game, so I am not too sure how they play or if they are good. My guess is England and USA will advance. Obviously I want USA to advance, and I don't want England to, just to be advantageous to USA. However, with the other groups, I am not really thinking advantage. No matter what, it will be a competitive next round and difficult for USA.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Whirlwind
May has been such a whirlwind! I don't even know where to start. We went to Bastrop, Texas to celebrate my grandmother's life. She passed away in September, and she wanted her ashes spread at the place where she and my grandfather celebrated their honeymoon. So we stayed in the same cabin. I thought that that was cool. Then, we went to Connecticut to celebrate Taylor's best friend Matt getting married. The plan was to go to New York City. But with Ellie having a cold, and the weariness from traveling, we decided to just enjoy ourselves in the beautiful house that my mom and dad rented. They and my sister came with us. They celebrated 25 years of marriage! Then Ellie and I went to Michigan for a week. After we came home, I got my wisdom teeth removed. So, needless to say, it has been super CRAZY around here. On top of it all, Ellie is now 5 months old! She is getting so big. She can roll over both ways now :) She is rolling all over the room now. So my job starts getting harder from here on out :) Her new thing is blowing raspberries. Her and my mom had such a blast this past weekend. She came to help me with the whole teeth thing, and I am glad she did. I was very out of it. I don't even remember what happened that day. But she and Ellie spent a lot of time together. I think she was more than happy to spend time with her granddaughter!
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