Wee Bit of Me Wednesday

{one} do you watch the history channel? if so, what’s your favorite program?Never. I probably should but Housewives of Orange County and Pregnant in Heels are just too good! When Josh is around he might watch it and I typically ask him to turn it. :-)
{two} what is your favorite thing to do on a rainy day?SSnuggle up under the blankets, watch a movie, and eat popcorn-- I like rainy days to be lazy days!
{three} what does your dream house look like?The one thing that is a must is a huge wrap-around porch with black rocking chairs and a black swing. Other desires include a huge kitchen with all granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, lots of windows in the house, a massive bathroom with heated floors and toilet seat (yep, i hate sitting on a cold toilet seat), a massive tub with jets, a big backyard with a gigantic pool and nice place for my future kids to play, a game room where my kids can play and stay safe...hmm...i could go on and on. Dreaming is fun!
{four} what state were you born in?Florida
{five} do you have a change jar? if so, what do you use it for when it gets full?Nope-I would like one but I want a cool glass jug that is a little over 1 foot and can be used as decoration.
{six} what’s the first website you look at when you get on the computer?My Yahoo mail.
{seven} what is your favorite breakfast?Good 'ole Southern breakfast: homemade biscuits and gravy, bacon and sausage, scrambled or fried eggs, and grits--so good for ya! :-)
{eight} what’s the most memorable trip you’ve ever taken?When Josh and I went to Greece on a mission trip and he took one night to propose to me at Sunyon where the Temple of Poseidon is...we sat on the edge of the mountain overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. It was so special and a memory I will never forget.
{nine} do you prefer your coffee black or with cream/milk/sugar?I like coffee with just a little french vanilla or some other flavored coffee creamer. No sugar though...the creamer sweetens it enough to me.
{ten} have you ever done a professional photo shoot?If you mean "model" professional shoot then, ehem, no. If you mean engagement/wedding...then yes. :-)

Wee Bit of Me Wednesday

{one} what profession have you always admired?Police officers, firefighters, military--They get paid poorly and risk their lives everyday. They are heroes in my book.
{two} what would the title of your memoir/biography be if it was written today?I don't have a clue...normally these questions are no brainers! I'll have to think about that one!
{three} how far do you commute to work?About 6 miles maybe...love it! I am not a fan of commuting--i don't have the patience for traffic or should i say people who cannot drive.
{four} are your earlobes attached or detached?I had to look...attached.
{five} do you eat the unpopped kernels of popcorn at the bottom of the bag?If they are kinda popped I do...I love those little guys!
{six} what is the strangest gift you’ve ever received?Oh brother...well this gift was for my husband me I supposed but I think the directions were for Josh to open it. It was from my sister and brother-in-law and it is called Trap-A-Crap...you spray it after you go # 2 and it traps it with a citrus smell. This was the man version in a camo can--apparently they have some for girls too in a more feminine can. Who comes up with this stuff??
{seven} what is one tv show that you wish hadn’t been cancelled?Well I don't know if it's cancelled but it's not on anymore..Parenthood! Probably one of my fave shows!
{eight} what is something that you are saving money for right now?Hmm...tough one. Let's see...pay off loans, baby, future home. All BIG things!!!!!!
{nine} what hobby would you like to take up?Sewing--I would like to get crafty. :-) I would also like to get back into making jewelry like I used to.
{ten} how many times a year do you get really dressed up?I love to get dressed up--I would say probably once a year maybe.

19 Weeks

A bit going on...

It's been a while since I have blogged--it's been busy. Josh and I went to Hawaii for a week and then Josh was able to spend two more weeks in Atlanta on his R & R. During Josh's visit home we were also able to find out the sex of our baby. When we first found out we were pregnant and told people, a good friend of Josh's family suggested we go to a private sonographer just in case our baby didn't cooperate. I never knew you could do that. We had an appointment with our doctor for the day before Josh left but again we were afraid our little one would be shy. Since Josh's time here is so precious and limited because he is not here for most of this pregnancy, we decided to do it! It was such an amazing experience. The place we went was extremely professional and she spent a lot of time with us and the baby. She talked us through everything in a lot of detail which was great. We are able to see our baby in 2D, 3D, and 4D which was also pretty phenomenal! And so the news is...we are having a BOY!

I am feeling great and Liam is active and moving. When Josh was home Liam moved for the first time and Josh was able to feel him. I honestly believe God had a part in that--as I mentioned before Josh is is missing most of the pregnancy so it was just very cool that Liam moved while he was here. Otherwise, it wouldn't have been until mid-June for Josh to feel it.

Here are a few recent pictures! :-)

Taken at a wedding

It's a boy!

Liam was sucking his thumb.

Taken at the Westin in Maui

Maui sunset

Pregnant Progression so far....

Can't believe I am posting this....

Heartbeat

Yesterday was a very cool day for me as Josh and I were finally able to hear the baby's heart beat for the first time. (Josh was able to call and I put him on speaker phone.) It was truly amazing! The little peanut is doing well so far. The heart beat was 145--there are so many myths on the heartbeat but my doctor said they are not true. So... we shall see April 19 what the sex of the baby is...I will be happy with a boy or a girl--I just want a healthy baby!

Saturday I will be 13 weeks so I will be into my 2nd trimester soon! I am feeling great! I have gained 1 pound so far but I know that number will grow larger as time goes on. Finally, spring is here which means tennis season has started and I can start walking outside in this nice weather! I am excited to be back playing tennis and staying active with this little peanut. :-)

Wee Bit of Me Wednesday

{one} what color is your kitchen?well, i am renting a place right now while Josh is in Afghanistan and it's wallpaper--with cherries on it. :-) {two} do you have a good luck charm?No
{three} do you prefer to write with a pen or pencil?Pen please. {four} can you use chopsticks?No and I have no desire to either--a fork works just fine! Maybe if I tried chopsticks I wouldn't eat as much though...is that why Asians are so skinny??????
{five} do you prefer baths or showers?To get clean-showers but to relax I love me some baths with bubble bath and candles.
{six} what is your favorite salad dressing?That's tough, now! I like Balsamic, Greek, and Ranch as my faves! Recently I have been craving Ranch dressing more and I also love it to dip my pizza in!
{seven} can you sing the alphabet backwards?No.
{eight} do you have any allergies?Yep-- I guess pollen or whatever the yucky stuff in the air is.
{nine} crunchy or creamy peanut butter?I love crunchy peanut butter but I'll take either.
{ten} have you ever hitch hiked?No--I am a weeny.