17/18 Weeks and Life this Week!

**I am not fond of this picture at all but I am trying to be a good sport so that my baby boy can look back years from now and laugh at his pregnant mom**

Why can't I keep up with this blog thing?!?!?!

Well once again I am combining two weeks.

Anyways, in more exciting new: it's a boy!!!!!!!!!!!!

We are so stinkin' excited! To see the excitement on Aaron's face when we found out just sent me soaring. It makes me so happy to see him so happy. He has been absolutely wonderful! We ended up going to an ultrasound place to find out because the day before our doctors appt., they call and tell us they need to reschedule for a later time. That was not a good day. So I just looked up a really cute ultrasound place called Precious Glance in the Heights and took my little self on over there. Aaron, my mother and law, and sister in law, Sarah came too. It was beautiful having them there.

The baby's anatomy scan is next Monday so that's scary and exciting. We get to see our little munkin again soon. We are praying with all we have that our sweet little baby is healthy and thriving. I have been feeling so weird this week...so pregnant I guess. There is definately movement going on from our little man but I have about 3 other kinds of things going on in my belly so it all gets kinda confusing at this point.

I am going to San Diego this Friday! I can't wait to see my dear, Doma Doma. From the first hour we met at good ol' Jacksonville University as goofy freshman, I think we felt connected. She is my sister...put simply. I absolutely love her and have missed her so much in the past years that we have been disconnected. But it's wonderful that we can just pick back up where we left off; I think our hearts have stayed connected. That's me being mushy, sentimental, and all pregnant-emotional but I think it's gonna be a great trip!

I started a Dee Brestin bible study on Ecclesiastes this week and it is goooooooood! I'm only on my third day and already I have grown and been trasnformed by what I have learned. God's word is absolutely divine and I love those intense moments of clarity I have during a good study.

I am running for my Home Owner's Association Board. I haven't even been elected and already I see changes happening. I have kinda been kicking the Association's boo-tay because they have been dragging their feet on even getting the Association meeting scheduled. I have had to stay on them which I hate being "the annoying homeowner" but I see so much more for our cute little neighborhood. It just takes people with a heart for community.

Whoa, long post alert! Sorry about that! Thanks for reading!

16 Weeks and Life this Week!

So in just a few short days, we will know if we are having a boy or girl. I am so excited! Either way...we are so grateful! I will update you all when we find out details! This is all a bit surreal. A baby...life. And pretty AMAZING. God is so good. Other than that, nothing really new. I think I might be feeling movement...but it could be gas pockets. Who knows? :)

As far as life, this past weekend was kinda eventful. I found a location that I may rent for photography. That's a pretty big deal. Over the years, I have found that my photography love lies greatly in portraiture so a location with high foot traffic would be a pretty big deal. We are still deciding on it though...praying on it is probably a better word. But things have been falling into place so effortlessly that it truly seems like the workings of God hands. I will keep you posted on that as well.

Of course Easter is this weekend but other than church, we don't have much planned. I think I am cooking Easter dinner for a few family members...uhhhhh, should I be...like...preparing for that?

And I think we are having a garage sale Saturday. We have been stacking things in the entry room of our house for weeks to sale so I think that is happening this week.

Other than that...I got nothing.

Talk to ya soon!

15 Weeks and Life this Week

Today we had a Dr. appt. It was pretty uneventful besides hearing the heartbeat, which although we hear it at all home all the time was pretty cool at the dr. because her doppler is

better so the heartbeat was louder and stronger. Then we packed our lunch and headed to the Houston Zoo (picture above)! It was so much fun! We haven't been since we were dating and it was such a treat! Aaron turns into a little boys around eagles, large cats, and anything with massive horns I discovered. It was fun to watch him and fun to think that the next time we go, I will probably be pushing a stroller :). While we were there, I got a call from the Dr. to schedule our BIG ultrasound where we find out the gender and all that jazz! April 21st, hurry up! I was excited to find out that we get to do it at her office rather than at the hospital with a US tech because they don't really go over details with you and I know my Dr. will since she will be right there. So 2 weeks isn't a bad wait for that.

Tomorrow is a Pink and Chocolate Chick Night at our new church. I am doing a photography booth there so that should be fun! I really like our new church and since my last entry, I spoke with the pastor's wife (on the phone). At first, I didn't know who I was speaking with so it was exciting to know it was her because I wanted to ask her a few questions. We got to talking and it was great. She had the opportunity to stay at home with her children and she talked about what a blessing it had been for her family. She mentioned sacrifices that they had to make but said it was worth it. I pray with all I have that I am able to stay at home in a few short months when our little one makes their debut. It's been my heart since I was a little girl.

Whoa, I think I am going off on a tangent and I really like to avoid long posts.

Thanks for stopping by. Here's a pic of me today by myself (with belly). I must say this picture does not do the largeness that it becoming my belly justice.