Happy Birthdays and happy happenings...

Hi!
So, here I am in Mandeville for the next week. It is so nice to be home. Ali had a WONDERFUL 18th birthday. We started off by me surprising her at maw-maw's house. Mom told Maw-Maw and Ali she was going to the Dollar Store for awhile but went to the airport to pick me up instead. Neither of them knew I was coming in so when I walked in maw-maw's house, they sure were surprised! We went to dinner after some crazy shopping at destination maternity in Metairie. I am needing maternity shorts like crazy! After dinner, we went home to sing happy birthday. She was so excited to be the birthday girl. She got her first cellphone, an ID card (looks like a license), her first ipod, 2 flower arrangements sent to her, and tons of other fun things. Seriously, she was just so excited to have all the attention on her. Now if only ER season 11 was out, she would be golden! I am so glad she had a great birthday because she definitely deserved it.

Jack's first birthday was soo great. He hasn't been feeling well, but for the party, he was happy and acting like a ham with all the attention. Everytime he would touch his birthday cake and take a taste of it, we would all cheer. Eventually, he was leading everyone in the cheering. It was hilarious. He is getting so big! I can't believe he is one already! I forgot my camera cord in Texas, but I will post pictures when I get back. I got so many great ones!

I completely dropped the ball on making our Oasis appointments, so I am going to call in the morning and see if they can get Candice and I in for our massages. If they can't get us in, we will just go Tuesday, but I want it tomorrow! I desperately need one and Oasis is the best spa ever.

Anywho, Brandon comes in on Tuesday evening. I miss him a whole bunch and can't wait to see him. I think he's lonely at home all alone, but I've done it quite a few times lately. He'll be ok. The kitties are there to take care of him. :)

Can you believe that Ed MacMahon, Farah Fawcett, Michael Jackson AND Billy Mayes died all in one week. That's insane. I mean, especially Michael Jackson. It's just so sad he is gone. Kids will grow up not knowing him, and that is just so odd to me. He was around my WHOLE life. His songs were my childhood. I can't believe he is gone.

Anywho, I hope everyone has a happy and safe 4th of July. Brandon's family has the family reunion this weekend, so it will be nice to meet everyone and hang out. Mrs. Jerry has been busting her butt on it, so I have no doubt it will be really nice.
Take care everyone!

My nugget-less nugget (maybe)

Hello all!
I am sorry I didn't update yesterday. The day completely got away from me. I guess that's what happens when I actually do something...*sigh*

Anywho, the doctor's appointment yesterday went great! My weight went up by 3 lbs! Much thanks to mom and the powdered donuts at the beach for that one! They were delicious! So, that's 4 lbs so far. Gaining weight is never fun, but I am actually kinda excited about it this time. I mean, I'm 4mths along, I am ready to look like a baby is living in my organs.

The doctor said the rash on my face and neck is from the sunblock that I used whilst in Florida and I should really stay out of the sun. HE said that he saw that I have some "pregnancy mask" starting on my face already. For those of you who don't know what that is, it is dark splotches that appear on the skin of pregnant women after sun exposure. Sometimes it goes away, sometimes it doesn't. BRANDON said when the doc was saying that, he looked at my face where the doctor was pointing to and BRANDON said that it was just looked like the tan line from my huge sunglasses. The doc didn't know about my huge sunglasses and he could see how he would think that.

The ultrasound was interesting. I think the baby was sleeping during this one because it really wasn't moving all crazy like last time. That's a good thing and a bad thing. Good thing is the doctor got a great look at the heart, spinal cord, brain, and all the other important organs. He said everything looked great in that category. From what he could see, their was no sign of a clef lip or palate, so that is a wonderful sign. For those of you who know why I am concerned about that, you know the deep sigh of relief I let out after he told us that. The baby had a heartbeat of 153. Still really high, and that brings me to the big question...

Boy or Girl????

Well, here is the answer



Yeah...that's what I said too

As far as the bad news goes, it's not too bad. Just the baby was sluggish and being a little coy, but after awhile, the doctor got these pictures. Not the best pictures, but apparently, there are two little lines in this picture that resemble "lady bits". He said he is about 80% sure it will be a little girl! BUT don't put your money on it because the picture was not very good.
I talked to Candice and she had the same problems when she had both Drew and Abby, so after her ultrasound where they told her the sex, she went to the 4-D place where they do a "peek-a-boo" so she would know for sure what she was having. The peek-a-boo will just pretty much show you the baby and give you an 4-D ultrasound that should show you the sex more clearly. When I go into Louisiana the last week of June, we are going to have one of these done, so we will know for sure and everyone will get to see the baby.
Well, that's the big news!
Brandon leaves Sunday for Seattle again, but I will meet him in Bakersfield, CA on Tuesday for the remainder of the week.
I'll update soon!
Till then, here are some more ultrasound pictures!

Our sweet, sleepy love had it's arms behind it's head trying to get some rest!


A face only a mother could love and a big ole' foot like it's daddy!


"Night Night mom and dad! I'll see you next time! I'm going back to bed!"

Later Gators!

Back from the beach

Hello all!

Well, yesterday Brandon and I got back from our annual beach trip with my family. We had a great time. We didn't want to leave! Here are some pictures...




Ali went in the water this year! In a boat,but still! Yeayy!

Tim and Pat loading this year's new and improved Artic Zone.


Sal brought his mini boat this year! We had a blast with it!


Ali doing what she loves to do! The first day was a little overcast, but it didn't rain till later that night, so we were happy!


Brandon and the pirate kite that my mom bought...it was hard to put together but nothing a little drengineering (science of drunk engineering) couldn't fix!


My little crabbie patty after his dinner and shark bite drinks...


The whole crew minus nanny outside of Joe's Crab Shack... she was taking the picture.


Burying Connor in the sand!

We had a great time! Can't wait till next year when we have a little baby to play with!
My next doctor's appointment is on the 11th. I'll update then with some more ultrasound pictures and hopefully, the sex of the baby!!! :)