Will God Bless us With a Little Girl.....

I loved my strawberry shortcake room and dolls!

My mom made me wear things like this...

How sweet is my cousin Christopher?

Little girls and their dolls

I loved playing mommy!

So, tomorrow morning JT and I will find out if we are having a boy or girl! We are both very excited at knowing and could not be happier either way. Many have felt we will have a boy (my mom, Abby, Marla, and several more)....but a few wise souls have suggested the baby will be a girl (Jenn, my sis in-law, and of course my hair lady). What do you all think out there??? We just pray that the ultrasound looks healthy and that is really all that matters! Down deep I have this feeling it may be a boy....I am 19 weeks and a few days but feeling great. There is a lot going on in our lives right now...our house went under contract in Colorado and is set to close May 30th, JT is still interviewing for jobs all over, and I will be walking a half marathon this Sunday with my mom and sis. Pray I make it and don't have to stop every half mile to potty! Our house is finally packed up...being 5 months pregnant and franctically packing up a three story house in 2 days has been a little trying. But we are on our way! So, keep tuned in for the post of what we find out tomorrow. Much love.

Or Will We Be Blessed With a Little JT??

Oh how sweet...at least while he's sleeping!

I think I could take a little cutie that looks like that....

How sweet!

JT with his childhood buddy Chris Kilmer ( I think - Chris is a twin!)
Nice tans!

Spring Break 2008

Mom and Soph

My parents came out for their spring break this year...it snowed nearly every day. Which they thought was beautiful, but JT and I were fed up with! I had a hard time keeping up with my mom this trip out...yes my mom. She is in amazing shape and is taking our marathon training very seriously. We walked and went snow-shoeing everyday. I think the most frustrating and different part of being pregnant for me has been my overall fatigue and just not being able to work out at the level of intensity I am used to. I have finished an 8 mile workout this past week and been swimming and lifting on top of my long walks to cross train. My body has been sore, but I am trying to build up endurance with moderation. I will be attempting an 11 mile walk/hike this weekend if I feel up to it. So, kudos to you mom! You impress me so much. I'll be back with you in about 6 months!

Easter Sunday

For Easter this year, JT and I flew down to Austin to meet up with his family and spend some time with the Kilmers, our good family friends. We really had an enjoyable time and got to actually wear some spring clothes (yippee)! We went to church on Easter Sunday at his sister, Jennifer's church. We then had Easter dinner at his Aunt and Uncle's house where we got to see his grandparents and other relatives. Rick is doing well and recovering nicely from his bone marrow transplant and we continue to wish him the best and send him our prayers. Of course, it is still snowing like crazy up here in the mountains, so it was so nice to get away and spend some time in warmer weather. We had a blessed time, as Easter is probably one of my favorite holidays.

Jt and I at Jen's church posing for pics

Sweet Rick with his grand baby, Brady

I think JT looks precious with a girl!

Lake Travis sunset at Oasis

Me and my hubby

16 Weeks

Yesterday was my 16 week appointment with my OB, Dr. Ferrara. It went great. I have not grown too much in my tummy (the doc's not yet even measuring) but I have managed to gain a couple of pounds. My doctor told me that the new recommendations for weight gain in pregnancy are 17-18 lbs. My original goal was to stay under 20 lbs, so we will continue to work on just growing a baby. I believe as long as I exercise consistently and eat as well as I possibly can, I should stay on track. The baby has moved up a little in my belly, but everything is still under my belly button. That all should change the next 4 weeks. The baby's heart rate was a strong 160 bpm and it is so good to know that things look like they are going well! We find out the sex in only 3 1/2 weeks and we are so excited! I am very tired of looking at amazing baby catalogs and in cute stores and not being able to "plan" the nursery or buy little things because of not knowing. But soon enough. I am closing in on the half-way mark and am feeling great except for fatigue. But that's here to stay for the long run I assume =) We'll keep you updated as things progress. Keep checking in for pictures posted of my parent's visit to Colorado and Easter pics. My friend Grace and her husband Bryan are in for the weekend visiting from K.C. Grace found out last night that she passed the Kansas bar exam, so we have all been so excited! Congrats Grace! Will post soon. Take care!