Boy or Girl (part II)

Oh, so you want to know what we're having do you? Well, we went in for the ultrasound yesterday afternoon. We are happy to report that the baby is doing well. The baby is growing, has a spine, four chambers of a heart, a brain, four limbs, lots of fingers and toes, two kidneys, a belly that I kept mistaking for the head (not a good sign), legs, arms, etc. We even got a picture of the baby sucking it's thumb/hand. So cute! Oh yeah, we're having a......

BABY GIRL that is sure to make this the cutest outfit ever!

Boy or Girl?

Tomorrow could not possibly come soon enough!! Tomorrow, Tuesday, at 1pm, Brett and I are going in for THE ultrasound. Yes, my friends, with any luck at all we'll finally know if there's a boy or girl inside of my tummy. And, I promise my tummy is getting bigger. Granted with a sweatshirt or baggy shirt on you can't even tell, but I KNOW it's getting bigger. In fact, Brett asked jokingly the other day, "When did you get pregnangt?" But, back to the real reason I'm writing: Ultrasound! Most of you know that we are hoping for a boy. I mean, really hoping for a boy. But, last night we both decided that it's a girl just because. Don't worry, in less than 24 hours we will know what is between our baby's legs. :o) (Sorry, that was inappropriate but I couldn't help it.)

At 21 weeks pregnant I am gaining back more and more energy (good thing since we just moved). I can stay up later, eat more than I should, and am still going to water aerobics. I have also graduated into maternity pants. Why didn't I do that sooner? Boy are they comfy! My seventh grade students have been extremely interested in maternity garb and are always wondering if they are "maternity or regular." So cute!

Oh, Baby!

Here's the belly at 19 weeks and two days. It's growing!

"Oh, crap! We're having a baby soon!"

Sunny California

Last weekend, Brett and I were able to spend some time in Southern California. I was attending a religious education conference in Anaheim. It was nice to get away from Idaho for a bit, enjoy the sun, and even visit with Dad. Did you know that Brett has been to the beach two times in the last three months? Here are some of our photos:

See what happens when we try to take a simple picture...

We went with my dad to Huntington Beach. Lots of kites!

We're standing in the beach in February!

Yes, it's an oil rigger. My Minnesota-born husband hadn't seen one before.

Like father, like daughter...

I couldn't get this picture to focus for the life of me! (Huntington Beach)

Where did the time go?

Goodness, where have we been? The end of February, and even the first week of March, have been a blur. Here's an update:

• After jumping through some hoops, we are set to sign papers tomorrow. As of Monday, we should be homeowners again! We're making mental lists of things to do. This evening, we went to Lowe's and decided on some sample paint colors. We're definitely in the same ballpark when it comes to colors. Minor detail - Brett thought we were only painting the master bedroom. I thought we were painting the entire house. :o)
• As of today, I am 19-weeks pregnant. I saw my doc on Tuesday. All is well, the baby is growing. I gained back the two pounds I lost last month so now I'm even again. In THREE weeks we will be able to find out if it's a boy or girl. Are we going to find out? HECK YES!!
• Brett has been working hard lately. He is working with a hockey team, arena football team, doing research, and seeing his normal patients.
• Last weekend, Brett accompanied me to a conference in Anaheim. Thank goodness for the sun! My dad met us down there and we were able to hang out for a couple of days.