White Christmas...

Love that we got to have have white Christmas this year. The last white Christmas we had Ryan asked me to marry him, this white Christmas we are expecting our first baby! We had a great time in Broken Arrow and got there before the snow started to fall. Since our Parent's live in adjoining neighborhoods we didn't have to alter any of our holiday plans. We had sleds waiting by our stockings on Christmas morning, so needless to say (as evidenced below) the big kids and little kids thoroughly enjoyed all the fun the snow had to offer:

Ryan and Rory:

Ryan's mom:

Me and the girls:

Ryan and I in front of his parent's house:

Ryan and Rory playing in the snow after their wipe out:

Rory wasn't sure at first about the snow but ended up loving it!

Ultra Sounds

Well the ultra sound this weekend went fine as the possible problem they were checking out isn't actually a problem at all. So great news no problem, bad news is it sounds like from what they said my doctor could of figured this out at their office instead of sending me to the specialist. Either way just thankful its all good. They did confirm again its a girl. The ultra sound didn't end up being 3-d but they did give us a CD of the pictures but they are less clear then the ones we had at 18 weeks. They said she was all curled up with her little face facing my back through most of the ultra sound so I guess thats why these are hard to make out. So this is definitely like an ink blot test to me but they tell me this is a baby. See what you can see:

I opened my presents from Ryan tonight and one of them was a gift certificate to go get a fancy 3-d one at a special place that will make a DVD of it so that will be fun, we have to wait till about February to do that one.

Crossing the half way point!!

Here's my 21 week photo. Starting this week its pretty much maternity clothes all the time, I was getting away with still wearing quite a few of my regular tops up to this point. Another recent change is I finally started to feel some movement this week! And also this week we had our doctor visit, my doctor stated that there was a possible issue that showed on my last ultra sound with my body that could put me at risk for pre-term labor but may be just fine. So she is having us complete another ultra sound that is more advanced this Saturday, It will be a 4d one so that part is exciting to hopefully see our little girl more closely than ever. Well that brings you up to speed for now. We have now crossed the halfway point!

holiday happenings

This week was the week for holiday parties. We had Ryan's work party, my work holiday brunch and our bible class party this week. I love Christmas and new year and this one is so special with all the new year brings for us. Hope you are all enjoying the season!

This is a very sweet ornament my boss at work gave me, I just think its adorable:

Here's our family Christmas card picture:

Boy oh boy its a....

GIRL!!

Thats right, the technician said she is 95% sure its a girl. So Ryan will be out numbered 3 to 1 come April. Ryan says he's not disapointed its a girl, just more nervous. I am super excited to do the pink & brown nursrey I wanted to do! Found some bedding this weekend that I think is the winner:

Carter's Love Bug 4 Piece Crib Bedding Set - Carters - Babies "R" Us

I am now 5 months along, showing a bit but not to much. This week is chocked full of fun events, book club, Ryan's Christmas Party, my work holiday brunch. So, I will hopefully take another picture somtime this week so I can post on here. Can't believe this pregnancy is already at the half way point!

Whew, What a Week!

Well last week was quite a packed week, I realize looking back this time next year Lord willing with a baby on board our lives will be so different. But it was fun week enjoying the freedom of making my own schedule and spending lots of time out with friends. I want to live more in the moment and not look to far down the road or spend time looking back behind and be grateful for where I am now, so this was a busy week filled with lots of fun activities and friends and next year with a baby on board there will be a whole set of new activities and adventures. God gives a time and season for everything, I am enjoying this time and season in my life and the many blessings it brings.

Monday: In the morning A.M. and I went to go to our Gym and then out of no where when we pull it said it was closed and had moved to another location. I assume the location had to be worse and was annoyed there was no warning and I would for sure be cancelling my membership but much to my surprise it is a great new location very close to my house now! So the week started with a not nice surprise ended being a great one.

Tuesday: Then I went to melting pot with book club, it was as yummy as always and we discussed the latest read, "Same Kind of Different as Me". Parking was another adventure, I didn't think about it being the same night as the NBA game going on down town so parking was scarce and expensive. It ended up I thought I had more cash then I actually did so I had to park far away and hike to restaurant.

Wednesday: Small group at our friends house and then hit the Gym. This was nice with no unexpected surprises.

Thursday: Went out to Birthday dinner to celebrate a friends birthday at Van's Pig Stand and enjoyed some pretty yummy BBQ. (I am usually not that into BBQ but since being pregnant I very much enjoy it lately!)

Friday: We went to the homecoming Alumni Banquet Dinner at OC with several friends which was a good time and more good eats.

Saturday: Lunch with my sister at one of my favorite cafe's, enjoyed some shopping and then a quiet night at home with Ryan and Rory.

Halloween Happenings.

Saturday we stayed in and had friends over to watch the OSU game.

Here's Ryan and Rory ready in their OSU gear:

Ryan says Rory was Dez Bryant for Halloween:

During the game the girls made gourmet candy apples. It was pretty fun:

Here's an updated pregnancy pic at 15 weeks: