5 Month

Here you go Shelly. She was not happy, but I told her I was BIGGER... Matt

HaHa... I just got out of the shower and was attacked by Matt and the camera, funky hair and all.

It's a Boy!!!!

We couldn't be happier to be expecting a little boy. It all feels so real now. When we were leaving the appointment we were both like two giddy little kids waiting for christmas to arrive, discussing what we would do with our new gift and what he would be like... We are both loving it! As for that picture, I took it, as promised, on the FIRST OF THE MONTH. I never made any promises about actually posting the picture on time. Lets just say that "things" have already changed for the bigger!! Sorry mom for waiting soooooo long, you know me and I blame it all on you. LOL.

As for the other pictures... One is our "Oh so trusting" dog Odie sound asleep. We were getting ready to go to bed and I picked him up to put him in his bed an realized he was out. We'll see if he stays this relaxed when his little brother arrives and shows him what little boys are made of. The top picture is Matts latest project. He fixed our closet so that we could actually use all of it. It might not look like much but he had to repair the drywall, retexture, paint, change out the light, and then hang new shelves. He is so good. I love it!!

Around the house...

OK JASON, THIS ONE IS FOR YOU !!
Months (and months) ago, I took the fan blades off the fan over the table to paint the celing. Until today, the fan motor, lights and blue painters tape remained on the celing to my brother-in-law, Jason's dismay. He threatens to take it down every time he stays with us and this last visit the old dusty brass half fan seemed to cause him far too much anxiety. So in honor of Jason... the new light is finally up and the old is respectably where it belongs, in a box waiting for him. Just kidding. I kinda miss the dusty brass!!

Russ and Odie just wanted to drop in and say "Hi". They had sooo much fun with Jake, Grace and Casidy the past few days despite their occasional emotional outbursts ( the dogs that is, not the kids!!)

13 Weeks Pregnant

I CAN GROW PEOPLE! WHATs YOUR SUPER POWER?

This stage of pregnancy is a funny thing. As you can see, I look like I could use a few quality sit ups. To the untrained eye that wee bitty bump is merely a layer of fat!! No one has sympathy for a normal person retching and gaging in public. Its just not fair! I am going to attempt to fit into the same outfit the first of every month and laugh as my clothes get smaller and smaller. I will post it so you all can laugh with me (notice how I said WITH, not AT). Russ and Odie have no idea that their perfect little doggie lives are about to come to a screeching halt. We have tried to explain it to them but something tells me they just don't get it. Until next post... TTFN.

Baby's First Picture

Today we got to see our baby for the first time. What an amazing experience that was. I wish I could have recorded Matt's face when the image came up on the screen. It was truly priceless. This baby is a little wiggle worm. We do NOT know if it is a boy or girl yet but may be next month! Baby was flipping around and moving its arms all over, which made the experience all the more amazing. The doctor said the the baby was standing on its head (above). I feel much closer with all of you knowing that you all can say that you have looked at my uterus. Matt and I have a gym membership now. They have a SCALE there!! It lies to me every time I step on it. GOOD FOR BABY. Baby and my weight is up 3 lbs. and counting... Next blog I might not be quiet so honest!

ok ash,

 all done for now.

It is your turn to start posting.  I will let you know how to put more songs on the playlist.

Have a great night!!  Love you.

HELLO EVERYONE

Matt and I have decided to join the wonderful world of blogging. If you are wondering what the above picture has to do with Matt and my new blog, absolutely nothing! I just love that picture (Jennah, me, and Kaitlend went motorcycle riding with Pa). Although we cannot promise to update you all as efficiently as Keri, we will do our best. Since our furry little dogs, Odie and Russ, are the only "children" we claim, they will also be the only thing we blog about. Them and our ever changing, ever money eating house. (we bought a fixer!!) So here is to our new found relationship between us and the world wide web.