27

Yesterday was my 27th birthday. I don't think it has hit me yet that I am only 3 years away from 30. I don't feel any older and I certainly don't feel any wiser. I feel exactly the same. In fact, I think I still tell people I am 25--not realizing I am a couple years off. I guess that's a good thing to not feel my age. Hopefully, it stays this way forever. One thing that has changed in my old(er) age is my inability to stay up late. I have always been a night owl. Not so much anymore. Actually, not at all. I stayed up past midnight on New Years Eve and sadly I can't remember the last time I did that before then. Other than going to bed earlier I really don't think much has changed...(besides my weight, which I will blame on pregnancy).

So back to my birthday. Luckily, my birthday happened to fall on one of Josh's days off. We woke up early (only bc I drive my nieces to school). Josh ended up taking them while I watched my overnight monkey bread bake. It was my first attempt and it turned out perfectly. I ate way too much of it and swore I wouldn't eat anything else till dinner...that of course didn't happen. I failed when we went to the mall to shop and browse around. Oh, before the mall I opened some presents. Josh got me some jewelry and a super cool iHome to play the new ipod I got for Christmas. I got some new m.a.c. makeup at the mall and tried to find some new headbands but was unsuccessful. I recently decided I liked headbands and bought myself one for Christmas but haven't found anymore since that I just absolutely love.  I'll keep looking. After the mall we got ready for dinner, dropped Avery off at my mom's and drove to Phoenix to dine at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. Best. Steak. Ever. Seriously, I've never had better. We shared a couple or sides and had the complimentary dessert they give for birthdays. It was the perfect amount but we LOVE their cheesecake so we ordered some to go. Dinner was amazing. We picked up Avery and came home.  We just relaxed and (like every night) went to bed early.

Speaking of bed...I think its calling my name. Birthday week is still in progress so I better get my rest for more celebrating...

22 weeks

I guess I better start taking some belly pictures now that I am over half way there. I didn't with Avery so this time I am going to try it out (unless I get super swollen and big).

So check back for more of my growing belly...

December 2011

If you are my facebook friend you already know, but for those who aren't....

We are having a BOY!

We are so excited. My mom and I have already gone shopping for boy clothes. I'll be honest, they are definitely not as cute and fun as girl clothes. We bought tons regardless.

He was not in the least bit shy about showing us in the ultrasound that he was a boy. The ultrasound tech lady thought it was hilarious. He is measuring right on schedule and weighed about 8 ounces. It is so amazing to see all his little body parts functioning and moving around. I can't wait for my next ultrasound!

What else...oh, we moved! We are renting a cute little house with two bedrooms and a den. It is perfect for us. We still haven't decorated and hung pictures so its kinda bare, but we are enjoying it.

Josh is liking his new job that he started in September. He got a new schedule last month as well and it has been so much better! We actually get to spend time together now--well a lot more than we used to.

At the end of this month we are driving up to Utah for a wedding! I love weddings! Mostly, because it reminds me of mine. I am sure I will try to get Josh to watch our wedding video a million times. He will probably only watch it once (if I am lucky). So the wedding is of Curt (Josh's brother) and Emily. We are counting down the days till we get to play in the snow and sit by the fire. Josh, miraculously, got one day off of work (the airport is way too busy that time of year to let many people take vacation) so he gets to fly home. Avery and I have to drive home. BOO. I hate driving in the winter. I have horrible memories of driving to/from Salt Lake to Phoenix in the snow and I am pretty much terrified to do it all by myself. So pray for sunshine...

Avery is growing and as cute as ever. Her little personality is adorable. She is super sassy and is learning what it takes to get what she wants. She has Josh all figured out and knows if she says two little magic words to him he will practically give her anything. Its adorable to watch. She loves watching Disney movies. Her favorites are: 101 Dalmations, Cinderella, Bambi, and The Little Mermaid.

I am excited for Christmas and I can't wait to see what Santa is going to bring this year!