Singing for NASA

On Friday, an old high school friend of mine and I were asked to sing the National Anthem at a ribbon cutting ceremony for NASA. My husband works for a contract for NASA at the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans. My friend also works at this site. This site is where much of the space shuttle is manufactured. As for what exactly the ribbon cutting ceremony was for.....you'd have to ask my husband...my pregnant brain didn't soak up any of that knowledge, sorry.
During high school we were both apart of an Acapella group that toured around middle Tennessee and the Tullahoma Aristocats Showchoir. It was fun to catch back up and sing together after so many years.
Throughout my singing career starting in elementary school to middle school to high school show choir to a college major(college basketball and baseball games), and minor league baseball games (The Diablos and The Riverdogs) the National Anthem has been the one song that has seemed to follow me around. I absolutely love singing it.
The only difference between this performance and all the other performances was trying to hit high notes while a little someone in my tummy was squirming around. However I think I handled it ok.
After the ceremony, Vince gave my mom and I the "dime" tour around the facility and even let us touch the only space shuttle external tank left in the U.S.! Pretty cool. Seeing and walking around just part of the facility made me appreciate all the hard work he does on a daily basis and how proud I am of him. He works so hard for me and our family and doesn't seem to get quite enough credit for it. I now understand why he comes home so exhausted and falls into the couch for a nap most afternoons. Baby and I love you and thank you for all you do for us!
Here are a few pictures and VIDEO of the awesome morning at MAF.

Preggo Muscles

My handsome tour guide

Tennessee Girls

This past weekend, I was invited to one of my friends baby showers in Tennessee. It was a great weekend getting to catch up with all of my favorite Tennessee girls! Ashley is due in July with a little girl, Nora Grace. I can only imagine how adorable this little one will be. As part of my gift to her, I made a onesie that said "Future Mrs. Lombardy" it was a hit and I really hope that I can call her my future daughter-in-law one day :)
It's hard to believe that I will soon be that far along! We are 3 weeks away from finishing the 2nd trimester and I still cannot believe it. It seems to be flying by! We are currently 5 months along and bending over and sleeping at night are beginning to be a thing of the past. Vince and Berkeley are like sleeping with two heating pads so a King size bed is currently being researched. As of a week ago, baby Joseph is 1.3 pounds and kicking me all day and night! I still love feeling those little flutters in my tummy. There is nothing better!