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Short and sweet post today...

Week 18 of the pregnancy is here. We can't believe it's almost the halfway point! Our little one will be here before we know it!



(Apologies if the 4D photo creeps anyone out...it kinda does me!)




AND...we've found out, we're having a GIRL!



Big promises on future posts in the next few months. Thanksgiving trip to Hawaii and then 2 1/2 weeks traveling the Southeastern U.S. with family from South Africa will provide MUCH to blog about!

The "Semi-Annual" Peacock Post

Yeah...as we've seen - I am NOT a good blogger. And I feel really badly about it.

Perhaps once we have children, I might be more apt to update this thing.
So for now, let's just keep the expectations low - and if I post more than every 6 months, it will be a present to everyone! :)

Juandre has successfully completed his first year as a PhD student; however is continuing to be busy throughout the summer. Working on his Thesis, grant work and taking classes, "summer" as he remembers it is not exactly a time for R&R. He is anxiously counting down the days until football season starts - in particular, OU football. We have purchased season tickets this year, taking advantage of the availability while he is a student. (No, I'm NOT a traitor...I support ALL college sports, especially those who have a good, historical tradition. I still have a BEAK!)

My sister Molly completed her MBA from Wichita State this year. It was nice to see her hard work come to an end! :)




On May 27, Juandre became a U.S. Citizen. Almost 12 years in the U.S., he's earned it. :) It's a nice relief to know any traveling to and from the States will no longer have the worries of not being allowed back in the country.



This past weekend, we celebrated the 4th weekend with our close friends, the Blignauts. It was a great time to gather, especially with their oldest son who has just returned from Afghanistan. We are thankful to have him home, as an attack took the lives of many of his troop. We enjoyed barbeque and games and mostly, the pool. Bella even joined in on the fun!



So, for now, we'll continue to make the best of our EXCEPTIONALLY HOT early Summer and wind down towards the Fall. With school starting and football season kicking off, we know that some BIG events are coming our way. Juandre, myself and my family are taking a Thanksgiving trip to Maui, Hawaii. Then, our South African visitors will be coming for a month, ensuing a 2 week road trip of many of the Southern States of the U.S.

Stay cool everyone!

2nd post in 10 days!!!

Look at me! I AM posting frequently again! :)

For Juandre's birthday on December 29th, we went to Lawrence for a KU basketball game. I booked us a hotel room with massages at the spa at the Oread hotel on campus. Upon checking in, we were told we received a complimentary upgrade for our room. Sure did!
We were put in the condo suite, the best room at the hotel. What a great birthday present for Juandre! The room was great, our company (Pete and Lacy Williams) was great and the game was great!

For the full album of pictures from our trip, including the fabulous shots of our hotel room, visit our Shutterfly site.

Juandre's semester starts in about 2 weeks - he's getting a little stir crazy in the house. Work is gearing up for our National Sales Conference for me, plus we have many open positions in which I do most of the recruiting for. Busy times heading into Spring at the Peacock house!