Ugly Sweater Day!!

My company had it's annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Day yesterday. This is definitely one of my favorite celebrations because it's just amazing what people can find or steal from their Mom!! So, if you're ever throwing out a Christmas sweater, don't!! Give it to me instead.

Green's My Favorite Color


Group Shot Around The Tree

Christmas Dinner With Friends

We all met at Tucanos this year for our friends Christmas dinner and gift exchange. It was so fun to see everyone and pig out on food. Tristian had my name and made me a calendar with a bunch of photos from my blog.... what a great idea!! Jake had Paul's name and gave him a cute poster of little Stockton and Malone.

Merry Christmas!!

Me with My Honey


What Great Friends We Have!!

Rockin' Around The E Party!!

We really did have a rockin' time at the E party this year. Gordon brought Just Dance 2 and Michael Jackson Dance, and it was a bunch of crazy adults bustin' a move!! They were really fun games to play, and I love any chance I can get to watch Paul dance. He's so cute when he dances. Big Thanks again to the Patterson's for letting us crash their house.

Alan, Gordon, Paul, and Richard Striking A Pose

Kristy & Joey


All in Unison

Christmas Cheer

We had a great time with the Guymon Family carrying out a family tradition of gingerbread houses. It's always so fun to get together with everyone and get sick off of frosting and candy. Paul and I especially couldn't wait because this is where we decided to break our baby news to the family. My favorite house of the night was Colin's. We had a great time giving him ideas on what to add to his house. By the time he got done, his entire house was covered in candy. He even had a tent in the front yard covered in candy. What a great time!!

Paul Putting Pink & Blue Candy on Our House


Cody Having A Great Time

Grandma Helping Colin & Miles


Adam & Austin Working Hard

Laura With Her "Cozy Little Cottage"


Ashlee Taking A Frosting Break


Mark Was the Gingerbread Porch Thief This Year!!


Kenya & Alanna with Their Cute House


Everyone In Action


Michelle & Travis All Done


Our Humble Home


Jaime & Keith Hard At Work


11 Houses Later.... What A Fun Time!

It's A Boy!!

It's official, Paul and I are having a baby boy!! He's set to make his arrival on May 15th, and we couldn't be happier!! We found out on September 23rd that we were expecting, but decided not to tell our family until Thanksgiving when we were all together. Last week on Thursday, we had an ultra sound at 16 weeks and found out that it's a BOY!! This was the first time Paul went to an appointment with me, and it was so awesome to see the baby together. He's already an active, little boy who was moving all over the place.

Since then, we've told all of our friends and it's no longer a secret. It's been fun telling everyone and receiving their excitement and love. We really have such great family and friends who are all just as excited as we are. We told Paul's family over Thanksgiving dinner. Paul's Dad always asks us at Thanksgiving what we're thankful for. When the question was posed, Paul showed everyone the pictures from our first ultra sound at 9 weeks. They were all so happy! We told my family while making gingerbread houses. We brought pink and blue candy, and Paul brought it in when everyone was there making houses. My Mom got really excited and came screaming and running to give me a hug.

Now, I'm at 17 weeks and feeling pretty good. Throughout the pregnancy, I've been really lucky and haven't had terrible morning sickness. I've felt more tired and there have been times where I feel a little sick, but I've been lucky not to throw up every morning or at work. So far, the biggest challenge is brushing my teeth in the morning. Sometimes it will set off my gag reflex, which will sometimes lead to throwing up even if I haven't eaten anything. It's not the most attractive thing. I also had a couple of weeks early on where bananas gave me an upset stomach.... weird!!

My belly is starting to grow and my clothes are getting pretty snug, but it's fun to see all of the changes, and I can't wait until I can start to feel him move. We love you baby BOY!!

Here are a few of our ultrasound pictures....