IT'S A BOY!!!

It is true! Alan and I are having a little baby boy! It is quite exciting and to be honest...... I really wanted a boy.

So far, the Dr. says on paper the baby is perfect. What a relief! At this point in the pregnancy I am 5 months along and they baby is weighing in at 1 lb 5 oz.

About 3 weeks ago, my belly just started poking out! And the touchy feely people have sure made themselves known. I honestly don't know why people don't understand that by touching my belly the baby cannot feel you. When you are touching me, you are simply touching me and me alone! Now, if you ask to feel the baby kick, that is totally understandable. Only reason being.... you asked first. Being polite about invading a pregnant woman's space is very important. We are already very uncomfortable and irritable, the last thing we need is uninvited groping.

I would like to end this post by thanking everyone for the sweet things they gave us this holiday season to help us prepare for the arrival of our baby boy. Like, the crocheted baby booties from grandma & grandpa Wilbur, the stroller and car seat from grandma and grandpa Moore, and for the cute baby clothes from by cute husband(who by the way is going to be the best daddy ever)!

HEART BEATING

This is a video of the baby's heart beat!!! It was quite a momentous occasion!
I also saw the baby wiggle and turn over during the ultrasound.

Our next visit to the Dr.'s will be even bigger, we will be finding out whether we are having a boy or a girl!!! Stay tuned and you will find out with us in just a few weeks.

FIRST COMES LOVE, THEN COMES MARRIAGE, THEN COMES......

The baby in the baby carriage!!!

It is true Alan and I are due to have a baby on April 29th, 2011. At times it doesn't feel like I am really pregnant, other days I can feel the pain! haha! Overall, it has been quite an experience and I am constantly surprised by the miracle of life.

Right now I am onto my 13 week of pregnancy, the last week of my 1st trimester. This is what the baby supposedly looks like at this time.

Our baby measures at a little over 3 inches now. Hold up your pointer finger, just imagine there is a miniature baby in my tummy about that length. CRAZY!! Also, last Dr.'s visit Alan and I were able to see out babies heart beating in the monitor. It still didn't sink in until after we had left the Dr.'s that I had a living thing growing inside of me. I will continue to give updates on our journey to becoming parents.

Did I just say PARENTS! Wow, that might be the most intense word ever, but also the most rewarding.

Until next time!

PENNY

Oh my goodness! I do not do well with change! Well change that has to do with my puppy Penny. I remember when she was tiny and small. Now I have a fox for a puppy!! Don't get me wrong she is the prettiest puppy ever, but I loved when she was tiny and she would snuggle herself on my chest right under my chin. Also, her floppy ears are gone! How could she do something like that to me! Still I love her all the same! I just wish she could be a puppy forever!

FUN TIMES

Hey everyone! I just would like to get the word out that I have started a new blog. It is called wmwphotography.blogspot.com
Go check it out if you would like to see my new work! It has been really fun learning the art of photography and being able to use my time doing something I love. Hope everyone is enjoying their summer!

WMW Photography

Well now that school is done and I have some extra time on my hands, I have decided to pick up a new hobby. I have done a lot of artsy things in my life such as, singing, drawing, dancing and decorating. Now I am trying my hand at photography. Here is some of my first attempts.

Believe it or not Penny was a way easier model to work with than my parents!! The parents couldn't stop goofing around! Luckily I was able to steal a few shots of them. Let me know what you think of my pictures.. Honest opinions are welcome!

FIND A PENNY PICK IT UP...

Well after months and months of begging and pleading I got my little puppy. Alan has been so excepting of the idea of a puppy and has been a great daddy to our little 6 week old puppy. So let me tell you a little bit about it.

Name: Penny

Breed: Australian Shepherd/ Red Heeler mix

DOB: February 22, 2010

I love her so much and I can already tell she is going to be a well behaved dog. She is affectionate and loyal. Wish us luck on potty training days!!

CRUISIN' TIME

On March 17th, 2010 my husband and I will embark on a journey through the Caribbean. Here are some of the views we will get a chance to see very soon!

Puerto Rico

Culebra

St. Thomas

St. Croix

St. Kitts

Dominica

Barbados

WHILE PONDERING

Have you ever asked yourself.. why me? Why is this happening to me? Why is life so hard? Why am I being faced with so much at one time? I will admit, I have had those moments, those moments where I feel as if one more thing happens I am going to break.

I was sitting here pondering these old thoughts and feelings. Now that I am out of the darkness and having the time of my life...how did I get here? Where did those negative feelings go?

While pondering I couldn't stop thinking about how I was blessed with an amazing husband, who is my very best friend. He listens to me, tells me I look good when I haven't even gotten ready for the day and holds me and tells me everything is going to be alright. I always wanted a man like this in my life, but never thought one truly existed. Well here I am proving myself wrong. I never thought I would be able to just sit around and do nothing with someone but still be having the time of my life. Alan is someone that has a kind heart, is loving and intellegent.

When I found out that my dad was being diagnosed with a fatal cancer (almost 2 years ago, but still surving!) and that he only had a few months to live; alan was there for me. He took the day off of work and spent it trying to cheer me up. And as we have continued on this path together I have been faced with other situations that I thought were the end of my world, and alan was there to pick up the pieces and tell me everything was going to be alright.

I hope to one day to feel worthly of Alan's love. He is unbelievably sweet and generous. And I want to take this time to wish him a Happy Valentine's Day! I am "4-ever yours"!

THE FUTURE

Hello 2010! We left a lot back in 2009, such as our biggest adventure so far, our wedding! Next up? Who knows! That is the great part about a new year, I get to look forward to new adventures with my amazing husband. A few things to look forward to, my 24th birthday (one year older and wiser too!), my first cruise with my husband and friends and my brothers return from his mission in Switzerland. There are a few other things, but I will wait until a later date in my blog to share them with you.
A few goals that I have established for myself are, the usual dieting, exercising and trying to be an over all better person. Hopefully I am able to reach some sort of accomplishment through out the year.
The reason for the dieting is mainly because of our up coming cruise. I have never been on one, but if the Caribbean is anything like Mexico, I am going to find much comfort in my swimmingsuit. And that adds a lot of pressure. This is my first entry of the New Year, and look forward to telling you about all my fun adventures of the future!