Easter Cupcakes and Meeting Blog Friends!

I hope everyone had a Happy Easter! I know we did. We stayed in town this year and went to church and had lunch with my in-laws and my sister. The food and company were both excellent! I must brag on myself and say that my Betty Crocker side came out this year. I guess this whole pregnancy thing (isn't it great to blame everything on that) has got me thinking about cupcakes a lot so I decide to make some. They turned out really cute!

The one on the bottom, with yellow eyes, was Kirk's. It's a scary looking rabbit, but I was glad to have his help!

On a different note, we just got home from eating dinner with a blog friend! It was our first time to meet in real life. Amanda, my friend that got me started on blogging, went to college with Kim and they've been best friends ever since! So...Kim came to visit and brought her baby, Adalie, and we got to meet! It's so strange because I feel like I know her already since I always read her blog. I meant to bring my camera to get pictures but I forgot it! Anyways, Kirk and I had such a good time loving on Harry and Adalie. They're both such wonderful babies and we're definitely hoping ours takes after them! We hope to see Kim and Adalie again soon!

BIG NEWS!!!

I guess it's time to make the announcement!! However, I think the few people that read my blog already know... WE'RE PREGNANT!! Yes, that's right. As of today, I am 12 weeks and 1 day, officially out of my first trimester! The due date is October 4. We're so excited!

Last week we heard the heartbeat and I think that made it all more real. It was so neat! No one had ever told me that you could actually hear movement! We have the whole thing on a recording that I listen to every night!

I haven't posted in a while because I have not been feeling very well. Exhausted, nauseous, and very sick, but my doctor put me on Phenergan and that seems to be working wonders. Hopefully, in the next couple of weeks I'll be able to get off of it. It's all worth it!!

Both of our parents and siblings are so excited! Kirk's parents bought us mega boxes of diapers and wipes and my parents have been picking up anything gender neutral. Both my mom and mother-in-law are big time shoppers, so I don't think our baby will ever have to worry about wearing the same outfit twice! The picture below is a few things that we already have. I can't believe we've already been given so much!

We are just so lucky to have so many people that already love our baby! I always have people calling and checking to see how I'm feeling and offering lots of helpful advice...that I'm definitely going to need! We're dying to know...BOY OR GIRL???? But we'll find out soon enough and in the meantime we're just having fun wondering!

I'll try to keep everyone posted on what's going on and I'll try not to ramble so much...sorry about this one...just so much to say!!!

Happy Valentine's Day!!

From our home to your's!!!

My Valentine's (minus Henry who doesn't really like being still)

Sophie says "Take this thing off!"

Valentine's Day Tree!

Harry's First Visit

Friday night our good friends Chad and Amanda came over. It was a very special visit because they brought their baby, Harry, with them! We had such a great time! Harry couldn't be any more handsome, cute, or sweet!
Basically, the whole night consisted of us eating chili, playing air hockey, and mostly just staring at Harry!

Isn't he gorgeous???

Harry telling Kirk a funny story!

Kirk and Chad eating...HEY, that's Harry's bottle!

Me and Amanda loving on Harry!

Harry, we miss you already! Please come back soon and bring your parents, too!!!

New Dining Room Furniture!!

This past weekend Kirk and I took a trip to El Dorado to visit my parents. We always have such a great time, however, this trip we did have ulterior motives. NEW DINING ROOM FURNITURE! I've always loved my mom's stuff so I "forced" her to get new and I took her's. So Saturday, Kirk and my dad went and picked up a U-Haul and loaded it to the top! Since we had all this extra room...Dad got a little carried away and started cleaning out the garage. He piled in old dollhouses (which I love and once I get set up I will post pics), All American Girl Dolls, my old dance bag (leotard included which made me wonder why those were ever in style...), and lots more!

Kirk showing off his muscles and Dad being very excited about cleaning out his garage!

I'm not completely done setting up the dining room. I'm still working on the buffet and I need something lime green to put in the bowl on the table but I couldn't wait to post pics!

I think the most exciting part is finally getting to display our china and crystal!! Thanks Mom and Dad for the gorgeous furniture!!!

Happy Birthday, Owen!!

Sunday afternoon Kirk and I went over to his brother's house and celebrated our nephew's 3rd birthday. Owen had a great time eating chili and cake frosting and playing with all of his cousins. After he opened up all the presents, Kirk and Owen started a band with his new keyboard!

Owen eventually got bored with Uncle Kirk's keyboard playing skills and he got kicked out of the band. Luckily, Uncle Kyle was there to take his spot. This upset Uncle Kirk a little so he decided to find another toy to play with...

As you can see, he was very upset about being replaced in the band! The picture's a little blurry but I couldn't get anyone to stand still during the shootout!! Luckily, everyone survived!!
We had a great time! I'm still trying to decide who enjoyed all of Owen's toys more...Owen or Kirk? At least now I have some ideas for Valentine's Day!!!
Happy Birthday, Owen!!! We love you!

Christmas Fun!

We're back from El Dorado! We had such a good time with my family, opening gifts and playing games (Dad's the Trivial Pursuit champ). We went there Saturday morning and got back on Wednesday. I haven't been able to spend that much time there since I was in college so it really was special!

Like I mentioned in the last post, the car was PACKED! Sara was very kind and shared her seat with both dogs for a little bit of the way. In this picture, I think Sophie is trying to make me feel sorry for her...

My mom is an excellent decorator and when I was growing up our house was always completely decked out for Christmas, Halloween, Easter, you name it! The dining room has always been my favorite. This is right before we sat down to eat...

And Dad carving (eating) the turkey...

On a side note, Kirk has been a mountain man since Thanksgiving. He has not shaved at all and it was beginning to drive me crazy. The deal was that he had to shave on Christmas day. But. before he shaved he wanted to take a picture of himself with everyone and by everyone I mean dogs too! They turned out to be really cute but there's too many to post. Here's him with my parents' dog, Sebastian right before the big shave...

And during the big shave...

And after the big shave...

Isn't he handsome???

And about the matching pajamas, my mom, sister, and I always get them to wear on Christmas Eve (this year they were adorable zebra). Now that there's another boy in the family, we decided that they should do the same. Kirk and dad have been incredibly cooperative!

I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas!! I can't wait for next year!!