No pink tutus in our house. It's a BOY!

 

At our appointment to find out the sex, the technician only told Jeff the fun news so he could share the surprise with me. Since I got to give him the "we're pregnant!" surprise, it was his turn! We went for cupcakes (surprise, surprise) after the appointment (at 10am) and he was going to put either a blueberry cupcake (boy) or a strawberry one (girl) in a box. The picture is a little blurry but you can get the idea of how shocked I was to see the little blueberry on top. Both Jeff and I were so sure (as well as many friends and family) that it was a girl! I guess we were all wrong! Lets just hope the ultrasound technician wasn't...

Mud and Laundry Room

Welcome to our mud and laundry room! We wanted an area to drop our stuff (bags, coats, etc.) when we walked into the house so there's a mud room off the garage. I envision diaper bags and little backpacks hanging here one day! This is the only shiplap that we put in the house, but we hope to add more one day if we can decide on which wall to put it. There is a blog called "House of Turquoise" that has GREAT shiplap ideas. 


The back door off the laundry room is also a huge bonus. If we come in dirty from working in the yard, we don't have to bring the dirt into the rest of the house. We also thought the door was a good idea in case we put a pool in one day!

19 Weeks - Heirloom Tomato

I'm pretty sure baby found its arms and legs this week because the little monster is moving all around. The first time Jeff felt it move was after he poked my belly and baby responded with a little nudge. It either didn't like being poked, or is already playing games with Dad! What use to be a slight nudge from within has now turned into kicks though. I guess baby has just grown big enough for me to feel it more obviously. It's so exciting to feel it move, and also more fun for Daddy.


We spent the weekend in San Diego for the (Elena and Kevin) Donnelly wedding. It was a beautiful wedding, and we were so happy to see two of our good friends become husband and wife. It was also a really nice break from the brutally hot summer we're having in Texas! 

You Take After Your Dad

Dear Baby, If you come out a little on the wild side, I'm going to say "you take after your Dad." Proof below. 

16 Weeks - Avocado

Baby is growing and so am I! Turn the volume up for the video clip to hear the baby's heartbeat. 

15 Weeks - Apple

You guessed it, baby is about the size of an apple! The little one can now sense light and its taste buds are forming. I hope it likes my cooking, and Chick-fil-A of course. Dairy Queen Blizzards are also a huge hit in our family, especially over the last couple of weeks! I promise this baby is getting some nutrients in-between fried chicken and ice cream stops.

14 Weeks - Lemon

The little one is having a big week of developments. It can now pee and possibly suck its thumb! Baby is also stretching out to about the size of a lemon. Food cravings have been around for a few weeks but I'm loving breakfast foods these days, especially pancakes! I've never had much of a sweet tooth prior to the pregnancy but that has all changed now. Jeff has a big sweet tooth so he's convinced the baby is already taking after him. 


Yes, I did. I wore a two-piece swimsuit while pregnant. It was out of desperation but I soon realized there were women way more pregnant than I showcasing their bumps. During weekends in Austin we usually like to spend our afternoons at Barton Springs which is a natural spring water pool. The temperature is always a refreshing 71 degrees which feels oh so good during the hot Texas summers. The hunt for a proper tankini or one-piece is on!