Proof of Life February 29, 2008
Posted by Emily in : Family, My Handsome Husband, Pregnancy, Princess Hannah, Saba , 4commentsI had an ultrasound today, because my very pregnant belly is obviously not proof enough that I am indeed pregnant. The medical school acquired a machine not to long ago and it is the only machine on the island. This particular ultrasound machine didn’t have the appropriate probe to peek in on little babies sleeping in their mommy’s bellies, so the picture wasn’t as easy to understand. However, we saw our little guy one yawn (or swallow, you know, it was kind of hard to tell) and this little one does have hands, feet, arms, legs, a head, heart, ribs, and vertebrae. That was nice to know. I mean, it really looks like an alien still, but I’m sure it will come out just as cute as Hannah. I am now 20 weeks pregnant (HOORAY!!! I’M 1/2 WAY DONE!), and in three weeks David and I (and Hannah Bear of course) will fly to Sint Maarten to have a “real ultrasound” with a “real OB” to find out the sex, and other stuff, you know.
The Hidden Star February 29, 2008
Posted by Emily in : Friends, Princess Hannah, Saba , 2commentsKids seem notice details we adults just skim over. Like the fact that everyone wears shoes at the grocery store. Or a piece of garbage on on the soccer field is in the shape of a moon. Or just the mere fact that other people have noses, hair, feet and knees. These are not things I normally take note of, (unless they are missing of course) and Hannah takes the time to point them out to me.
At the grocery store the other day, she was pointing out where the light fixtures and fan were on the ceiling. Of course, this is a detail I had never taken note of, so I thanked her for pointing them out. Then, she repeatedly said, “STAR!, STAR!, STAR!” and even grabbed my face with both hands to show me where the “STAR!” was. I actually had no idea what she was pointing at, until I took a very close look.
This photo was taken on Sint Maarten, and as you can see, they are equally proud of this beer. They turned an airplane into a restaurant! Look closely, and you will the “star” Hannah loves to talk about.
You see, Sabans are addicted to Heineken beer. It is sad, but water is more expensive to buy than beer. Saba has the highest consumption of Heineken per capita in the world. A little fact Sabans are actually proud of. Needless to say, Heineken beer is everywhere . . . and the logo is too. Every restaurant and grocery store sports the logo on the outside and inside of buildings.
I love how innocent little minds are. She certainly found something redeeming to look at in that logo that is ever present.
Heineken paraphernalia is everywhere. Last summer, I almost talked Lydia into buying this bag!
