Weeks 15-18

Wow! Time has flown by. I can't believe I'm almost halfway through!! Today, I am 18 weeks 4 days... 3 days away from finding out the gender, if it's not hiding the goods that is. Our appointment is at 11 am and should take 1-1/2 hours. We both have to go back to work (for AC, he can't tell his dad and for me I have hungry co-workers who are dying to know!). We're going to my parents to meet Steve and Kathy, my sister and her family, and Matt and Lisa via skype. Our plan is to do cupcakes with frosting the color of the gender, unless I get more creative before Wednesday. We can't wait... and neither can our families. I woke up thinking it was definitely a boy... so we'll see what the next few days brings and if my "motherly intuition" changes!

Our dear friends Danae and Travis were married July 23rd. Danae and I have known each other since the 6th grade, kindred spirits. It was an amazing wedding. Her sisters, new sister in law and I got ready with her, ooed and awed at her beauty, and then couldn't believe it was all over. It was magical. The decorations were beautiful. The bride and groom were glowing... the whole night. AC and I went to the fair a few days ago with the Armentano's (Danae's sister and brother in law), and the new Berge's! We got to see their tan Tahitian color and find out how their honeymoon was. I love friend dates. So grateful we are surrounded by awesome friends.

Us at the wedding


Kareena, Mom, and I


Matron of Honor, Maid of Honor, and Bridesmaids!


Youth group buddies


Forever Friends


Desiray and Benny


The Manly Men


Chelsea (Matron of Honor) and Josh


First Dance



Weekly Photo Ops!

Week 15:


Week 16:


Week 17: We went to Lost Lake with my parents, grandparents, and a few other family members. It was so nice to get away and spend time with family!


Week 18:

Weeks 13 and 14

I'm already not doing a fabulous job of keeping up! I can't believe it's already July. I think we're busy every weekend nearly for the rest of the summer!

This weekend is one I've been waiting for (but never thought would ever happen)... since I was in 5th grade. My sister and her little fam are moving to Corvallis. WHAT?! Crazy... God works in wondrous ways for sure. It's weird to even type that in a sentence together. Having my sister here while I'm growing this little peanut, being closer for every little niece event, and having our kids grow up 15-20 minutes away. WOW. That's a blessing. I don't even know what it's going to be like, honestly, to live so close to her. Play dates, grocery shopping, it all brings a smile to my face.

I had my second appointment last Friday. Kathy (my mother in law) came with me, because AC had to do payroll at work. It was great to have her there! We listened to the little bean- healthy heart rate! I teared up again... it's just so incredible to me what's going on inside, yet I don't feel much of it. Our big 20 week-ish appointment is on August 10th!!! Hopefully we'll be able to see what it is for sure. I've heard the Corvallis folk at Good Sam are usually right on, so that's encouraging. I will be 19 weeks at that point, we can't wait!!!

Week 13 photo op:


Week 14 photo op:

our little birdie

We're PREGNANT!!!

Here is our little gummy bear at 9 weeks 2 days. We had our first appointment on June 3rd. It was amazing! We heard the super fast heartbeat, saw it wiggle (my dad said "he" was practicing to box with Papa!), and had all 4 limbs! Success!



12 week photo-op (June 22nd marks 12 weeks). We are in the safe zone!! I started seeing a big difference this week with my belly. My jeans aren't fitting as well and my bump is more than just a food baby. :)
I haven't had much morning sickness at all. I had about 4 days of it in week 6. My boss was gone that week, I was her, and I was worried to say the least. I prayed a ton for the Lord to give me strength to be around all the kiddos. He totally supplied and then some. I've been feeling great ever since. I am exhausted... all the time. But, I'd much rather have that than feeling like I could puke every 30 seconds. I'm feeling so very blessed to be carrying this little peanut!

AC is very excited. I probably remind him just about everyday "you're going to be a dad..." so awesome to think about! He's anxious for me to show more and to find out if our prediction of a boy is on. With 4 precious little nieces, we're going to have to get a boy somewhere in there, right?! I know my dad is banking on us to have at least 1. Steve (my father in law) is going against the grain and is thinking it's a girl. My sister in law is 14 for 14 with baby predictions though... and she thinks it's a boy. We'll see what we're blessed with! We're just praying for a healthy baby.



My goal is to keep family and friends updated through our blog so all of you can go on this journey with us. I hope to be posting belly photo's and feelings once a week. We're so excited for our first baby, so grateful that God is blessing us with this amazing time in our lives, and can't wait to meet our little one around January 4th, 2012!! Please keep us in your prayers as we're experiencing all this for the first time. We love you all!