Christmas Pictures

Wes and Brandy and I ventured out into the snow yesterday to take some Christmas pictures, so I thought I would share a couple. Brandy did not cooperate like we had hoped, but when you are in a park, there are more interesting things to look at besides the camera, apparently!! It has not been above freezing yet this week, and as much as I like the snow, I am ready for it to go away for a little while! I don't like the hard, frozen, crunchy snow that's on the ground now!! Oh well, it made for some pretty pictures....

The snowy weekend!

I thought you Brandy lovers - and that better be everyone reading this blog ( :
would enjoy that little video clip.

Wes and I got in the Christmas mood today, putting up our tree, hanging lights outside, etc. We have had a great weekend, with TONS of snow on Saturday. And I have been feeling our little girl move every now and then, which has been really exciting!

Thanksgiving in the South!

Wes and I just got back to Salt Lake this morning from our trip to NC for Thanksgiving. It was SO wonderful to be back there! We flew into Atlanta, but stayed in a cabin in Weaverville Thurs-Sunday with his parents and brother, then back to Murphy (Brasstown actually!) on Sunday. Then down to Atlanta to shop Monday, and we left EARLY this morning from ATL. We ate Thanksgiving dinner with both of our families at the Grove Park Inn. They have a huge buffet and just being there during the holidays is so much fun, because they have tons of decorations and two huge fireplaces. We got to see some of my aunts, uncles, and cousins we hadn't seen since we have been here in SL, so it was great to catch up with everyone! And I finally got to meet Joshua, my newest little cousin.

Friday I met up with Misty, Amanda, Janice, Kim, and Laura for lunch. And I got to meet Caden Little, Amanda's newest little boy. And see her little girl Chloe again! It wasn't nearly long enough, but I was so thankful we were able to work it out! Then I went straight from one restaurant to another to meet the rest of my Dad's family before they headed back to FL. Again, that wasn't nearly long enough, but it was so good to see them! Friday night when we were shopping we ran into Crystal (see her blog under the Johnson's). It was such a nice surprise to see them and meet Danny and Owen! We also got to see Wes's old roommate Josh and meet Wes's brother's girlfriend, Catherine! And then last night we had dinner with the Arthurs in Atlanta - Rachel, Darryl and Ava. It had been way too long since we had seen them too. Of course it never seems like you have enough time to see everyone you want to see, but I was glad for the ones we did get to see.

I never realize how much I love the south until I go back. I always know, being out here, that I love it, but going back just makes me remember why I love it so much. I drank sweet tea every day! If it weren't for being pregnant I probably would have had it at every meal! And it rained a lot, especially when we were in Georgia. You would have never known they were under a drought. And the trees....oh the trees, how I miss them. I did freeze my butt off though. It's funny because the south's 40 degrees and the west's 40 degrees are two totally different things, but it was my fault for not remembering that! So other than being utterly exhausted from getting up so early this morning, and dealing with the time change now, I am feeling good still. Today I was laying (or is it lying?) on the couch and I felt something in my stomach, like someone was playing the drums in there. Could it be our little girl? I am not sure, but the next couple weeks I should start to feel her, I hope! I can't wait for that! Oh, and she got some gifts this weekend too. A quilt from my grandma, and some onesies and several outfits from Wes's parents, Tom and Sue! Now we just have to clean out her room this weekend so we can start making room for all her stuff!

BTW, it is snowing like crazy here right now! We have over an inch on the ground already, and it is still coming down! It is getting me in the mood for Christmas. I can't wait!

Tagged by Shanna!

Ten Random Facts about Me (these things always stump me, so it's a good thing I am not being timed here)

1. I once had a 3-legged cat named Misfit.

2. I was a member of the Kirk Cameron fan club.

3. I have no idea what my real hair color is anymore....I have tried recently to replicate it, but now I have roots again.

4. I sleep on my left side most of the time...which supposedly is a good thing when you are pregnant!

5. I drool...like a lot, mainly when I sleep of course, but at the dentist too. All the dentists I go to say I salivate more than anyone they know. I can't believe I am blogging about this!! Thank goodness I am married already!

6. I will not sit on a public toilet seat EVER. If they don't have the protectors, I put tp down.

7. To me, receiving a birthday card is more important than the gift.

8. I am addicted to the MTV reality show The Hills. In a bad bad way. There could be worse shows I guess, but I'm still not proud.

9. I let our dog Brandy get between the sheet and the comforter every night and sleep, usually right against me. And if she doesn't get in there before I go to sleep, I usually wake up to her staring over me and waiting for me to lift up the comforter.

10. I'm having a baby girl in May!! Yea, I know this isn't random, but I am out of things to say and I'm tired....

So now I tag Misty, Autumn, Crystal, Ali, Traci, and anyone else who has a blog that I am friends with!!

It's a .....

GIRL!!!!! We couldn't keep it a secret for more than about 5 minutes - so there you have it! Our appointment started with the ultrasound yesterday. It was awesome. We got to see her hands, feet, profile, spinal cord, SO much more than 8 weeks ago. She was able to tell almost right away that it was a girl. I drank a can of coke on my way to the appointment, and that seemed to do the trick, because she was moving all over the place. I could go on and on....it was just awesome. I never thought I would have a girl, I don't know why, but we are very happy. I have a pretty good feeling she will be a Daddy's girl - Wes's reaction was one of fear, then excitement, then he just smiled. It was a lot of fun to experience that with him! Now for names....I will let you know when we figure that part out! We are undecided at the moment. My next appointment, the big 20 week ultrasound, is Dec. 20th. If I don't post before next week, I hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving!!

B or G?

I figured I better post something so no one wonders what is going on! Everything is going good here. I am heading into my 15th week, and we have the gender check Thursday!!! I can't wait to see our little one again and find out if it will be a B or a G. That is what my grandmother keeps saying - B or G. We are going to TRY to wait until Thanksgiving to tell everyone what we are having, but my grandmother keeps saying, just say "B or G" and then I'll leave you alone. It's pretty funny. So as soon as we tell our families, I will be posting the news. Try to contain yourselves!! ( :

I am feeling pretty good this week. I am eating A LOT more than a couple weeks ago. I think my appetite is pretty much back to normal, but it seems I am hungry all the time. As long as I eat before I get hungry, I am good to go. Which leads me to the next topic - maternity clothes! I don't have that many, but they are going to become highly necessary very soon, all the time. It's like I zip up my belly in the morning, and it stays in all day, then I get home, change into elastic pants, and it sticks out! It's pretty funny. It is definitely round and getting larger. I still haven't felt any movement, but I can't wait for that.

Wes leaves this Saturday to go to NC, then I follow on Wednesday. We'll see if he can wait for me to tell the news! Or if we can wait at all. Or if they will even be able to tell! I plan on drinking a little caffeine before the ultrasound. I hear sometimes that does the trick....Until next time!!

Our week in review....

Phew, it seemed like a really busy week, and now here we are starting another one! Here are some pictures of the leaves at Liberty Park in downtown Salt Lake, the Opie family on Halloween (Gentry was the Beauty, and Keaton was the Beast!), Wes and I's fishing adventures from this weekend (we went both Saturday and Sunday and had a blast!), and my 13 week belly! It is really starting to change and grow each day! I am feeling pretty good for the most part. Every now and then I still am a little uneasy when it comes to eating, but it's getting better! Right now we are looking forward to the gender check, and seeing our family and friends in just a couple weeks!!