Thanksgiving 2009

Well, we've been back from Lovington, New Mexico for two days and I'm just now getting everything put away while at the same time dragging out all of my Christmas decorations. I can't ever wait to get it all out! We had a great Thanksgiving with all of Kyle's side of the family. We traveled 8 hours to Lovington on Wednesday. We got to see all of the family from Kyle's mom's side and his dad's. We don't get to see them very often, so it's always a fun time. My camera finally gave out so I didn't get many pics, but I officially know what to ask for this Christmas! After staying to watch the painfully long Bedlam game, we all traveled back on Saturday evening. Let's just say it was a long ride home (poor Pokes)!

On a serious note, I have so much to be thankful for this year. I have a wonderful, caring, supportive husband who I love very much. I'm pregnant with my first baby, and all is going well. I'm back in Oklahoma with all my family and friends. I'm happy, healthy, and loving life! I couldn't ask for anything more!

Kyle and Mike battled it out in the annual Sevier Cadillac

tournament. Kyle won in the end . . . he now gets his name

on the plaque in Granny Jean's dining room!

Thanksgiving 2009

The one time I've been excited about wearing my comfy maternity clothes!

All that turkey made Sadie verrrrryyyy sleepy!

Spoke too soon

Well, we had our 16 week appointment yesterday which was just a check up. Although I was disappointed that we wouldn't do anything like have an ultrasound, I was excited about getting in and out quickly. Yeah, right! Dr. Hager had to go deliver a baby 5 minutes before our appointment. An hour and 15 minutes later . . . I was about to fall asleep or eat anything I could get my hands on. We did get to hear the heartbeat again which made it all worth the wait! It was loud and strong this time. We could hear it really well! Then Dr. Hager announced, "149 beats per minute. If you believe in Old Wives' Tales, it's a boy! Plus, you guys are both wearing blue . . . I think it's a sign!" So, who knows?! All I know is that we have an official date for when we get to find out for sure . . . December 15th! Just in time for Christmas. I can't wait!

All signs say GIRL!

My friend, Adie.

She is due to have her son, Connor Scott, on Dec. 29th!

Last night we had our monthly Bunco get together and a surprise baby shower for my friend Adie who is 7 months pregnant. We now have 3 pregnant Bunco girls. Haley Lafever just found out she is about 6 weeks along! With Hayley and Chelsie trying as well, it won't be long before we take over! Anyway, with 3 preggos and 4 girls who are already moms, the subject always turned to kids and babies (sorry to Sherri, Cassie, and Kristin!!). We were all talking about what I think I'm going to have, etc. and Haley showed me a new trick using my wedding ring. I'd heard of it, but never seen it done. She put my ring on a piece of yarn, had me rub it along the side of my hand, and hold the ring above my open palm. It didn't do anything for a minute, but then it slowly started moving in a circle, which means it's going to be a girl! When we did it on Adie, it swung back and forth, and since she already knows she's having a boy, we know it was right!

So, that got us started on something else I'd never heard of . . . the Chinese prediction chart. You type in your birthday and due date (or birthdate of the baby) and it predicts if you'll have a boy or a girl. To see how well it worked, we tried all of the girls who already have babies; Des (2 girls), Adie (one of each), Kelly (one girl), Katie (two boys), Haley (one boy). All 8 were right! So, when we tried it with me . . . it said girl! So, between the Chinese prediction chart, pencil test, ring test, and heart rate test, all signs point to girl!! Now watch it be a boy . . .

We have an appointment next Wednesday for a check up and we'll set the date for the ultrasound. It should be sometime before Christmas . . . and that's all I want this year!! I absolutely can't wait to find out! How do some people wait for the baby to be born?? Impossible.

Well, as I enter my second trimester (actually 15 weeks today), I still have never had morning sickness (woo hoo!). I'm still extremely tired and my belly is starting to poke out there a little. I can still wear all my clothes, I just can't button the top button of my pants! Thank goodness for those little elastic bands you can wear around the top of your pants! I bought my first maternity clothes last weekend. I did wear the jeans to work yesterday, although they are still a little big. I know it won't be long before I'll be complaining that they're too small! All in all, the pregnancy is going great! I can't wait to start feeling some movement . . . that should come soon. I also can't wait to start buying pink!!

This picture was taken on November 4th.

I'm about 14 weeks.