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.

13/14 Weeks and Life this Week

So I am actually just at 14 weeks today but since I haven't done my 13 week post, I'm doing that first. No new happenings really. I thought I felt little flutters but I haven't felt them in days so I can't confirm that :/. My next appt is next Thursday. Oh, how I am hoping for an ultrasound! We haven't seen our little one since he/she was like 6 weeks and then he/she just looked like a little bean! I'd really like to see something resembling a baby! Please and thank you. This week has been fairly eventful in our lives outside of baby world. Sunday, my freshman year college roommate, that I have been looking for since I left the school (1 semester after I started attending...smh) emailed me out of the blue. I was ecstatic to say the least. I have loved her since the day I met her. We were instant sisters for life. Well we lost touch and just recently I had given up my slightly stalker-like (just kidding) search. And then bam! She emailed me after finally getting Facebook and tracking me down there. That night we talked for about an hour and a half and it was great catching up! I am scheduled to go visit her in May because she just so happens to live in San Diego by an aunt that I haven't seen in ages. This is gonna be a fun trip! Aaron got a promotion this week at his job. Last week I told you he had this thing-ma-bob to go to. Well he went and it turned out super and now he received a promotion. I am so excited!!!! What a blessing. God is so good to us. I can't even explain it but I'm complaining! So that's that for this week. More to come soon!

12 Weeks and Life this Week!

So here I am. 12 week belly and all. It feels great mentally and physically to be nearing the end of first trimester. I will not miss it.

I had no intentions of making any baby purchases this soon but a neighbor of mine had a garage sale and there was a bassinet that I could not resist. I will post a picture...eventually.

A few weeks ago, a neighbor of mine was having a garage sale (I live in a garage sale havin' neighborhood). I couldn't help but notice how lovely her garage was (weird I know). Come to find out, it had been converted to her sewing room. I was smitten. Immediately I asked if she offered lessons and the rest is history. Today was my first lesson and it was fantastic. I am kind of at an odd place in my sewing life because I have sewn before but I skipped the basics (and have now forgotten the rest). So I am kinda starting from the beginning...but not really. The lady was great and we had a great time talking along the way. We had conversations about life, Jesus, being a wife, the neighborhood, me being pregnant, and of course sewing. It was a great time. Next week, I start on my first real project which will be a cute little sundress that I picked out from patterns today. I am excited to pick out the fabric and get started!

Aaron has a big test-ma-bob this week for his job. If all goes well it will lead to a promotion and of course that would be FANTASTIC! He is a wonderful husband and an incredible provider and I am truly blessed to have such a hardworking man. He excels at every job he has had and is truly an asset to any place he works. Thank you Lord for blessing me!

And finally...some fantastic news (for me at least)! Anyone who knows me well know that I love The Duggar Family (from 19 Kids and Counting on TLC). I am fascinated with this family and just absolutely adore them. The thought of 19 kids makes my hair nap up a bit but it is so impressive to watch. Anyways, Aaron and I decided not to have cable when we moved into our new house. For the most part it has been great...but I have missed my Duggars! And I have scoured the internet looking for a way to watch the show online. No luck (unless I wanted to pay $1.99 per episode on iTunes or Amazon)! Well, after a loooooooong time and MUCH determination, I have won!!!!! I found a site that allows me to earn Amazon.com credit by doing free trials for various companies. Overnight, I earned enough credit to catch up completely on Season 7 (with enough remaining credit to finish the season up)! I know some of you are thinking,"Really? She felt the need to include this in her blog?" Yep, I did 'cuz I am stoked! Life just got a little sweeter.

Well that's enough for now. I am sleepy and my neck hurts from spening 3 hours braiding my hair! So I am outty. Thanks for reading my rambling!

11 Weeks and Updates!

So tomorrow will make 12 weeks for baby in belly but I haven't even written my 11 week post...slacker! My belly is becoming more of a bump so a picture will likely accompany my next post. All is well. A baby highlight of this past week was that sister, Sarah got to hear baby's heartbeat. She was so excited...love her! I also picked up a few maternity clothes at this thrift store outlet for 75 cents an item...SCORE! That was a lovely day.

Aaron's party went well. I got him a nice basketball and this special brush and soap combo for car washing. It sounds simple but it was heartfelt and he was stoked. So stoked in fact, that he immediately tried out the basketball and then washed the car...hours before the party. The party featured scrumptious burgers, chili dogs, chips, dirty rice, banana pudding, and quite possibly the largest 6 layer birthday chocolate cake known to man (courtesy of my mother, Chef Jocelyn). Aaron was quite the happy camper. Aaron's dad and his wife stayed with us Sunday and we had a great time. His dad barbecued and Sarah and her boyfriend came over and a great time was had by all. I love Aaron's family and am so blessed to be apart of it.

I think we found a church...finally. This has been the longest process and I will probably elaborate in another post to spare you having to scroll down for another 10 minutes but praise be to God because this has been a true challenge. I am excited and nervous as we take our church home and our service there very seriously so this is a big breakthrough.

Nothing extra exciting is happening this week so I guess until next time...

Peace & Blessings!

Dr. Appt and Life This Week

Today I had a Dr. appt. I wasn't really sure what to expect and apparently there wasn't much to expect! All we really did was listen to the heartbeat on the doppler. But even though I have a doppler at home, this ended up being and eventful appt. Why? Because come to find out, all this time, I had been listening to my own stinkin' heartbeat! Silly Kayla! But it's not my fault entirely, I was led astray. Our Baby's heartbeat should be somewhere between 120 and 180. Well, my machine was reading around 135 so I thought, "Great...I must be hearing the baby's heartbeat." WRONG! Apparently home dopplers can have a tendency to double the woman's heartbeat. So I was just listening to myself :( Thankfully we did find baby's actual heartbeat in the doctor's office and I doubt I will ever mistake my own heartbeat for baby's because baby's was considerably faster. So it what a productive morning and a precious moment listening to our "sweet mun-kin wood".

Hmmmmm what else is going on in the Wood home? Well Aaron treated me to a wonderful pedicure this morning. He didn't do it himself (or I couldn't call it lovely...lol) he just recommended I go. But it wasn't a real loving, "Hey hon, go treat yourself to a pedicure." It was more of him glancing down out my feet, making a face, and then saying, "Please go get a pedicure." Either way, I'll take it how I can get it! It was great and my feet look less like ancient artifacts. And I found a new show that I like while sitting in the chair...The Nate Berkus show!

This week is Aaron's birthday. He's going to be a whopping 25! Yucky! Lol...but seriously when did we get so old? Yes I know that is not "old" but when you marry your high school sweetheart and he turns 25, it's kinda confusing considering I clearly remember looking over his report card in the high school hallways. I would tell you what we are doing for his birthday but frankly I don't know. I am usually considerably better about this but he pretended that he didn't want a party up until last week. I should've known.

So that's it for now! I'll check back in soon!