17 Weeks

Today I am 17 weeks. Feeling good and trying to eat better and exercise - need to do better. Thursday we went to the doctor; LJ and I got to hear the heartbeat again (154-156) and set up our next appointment for May 10th to find out the sex!! So far everyone who has said anything thinks it's a girl including LJ, but we will find out for sure in 3 weeks. I'm really looking forward to shopping for the baby and making some decisions about furniture, bedding, and everything else. I can't stand not having it all planned out.

This past weekend LJ spent Saturday playing golf and while I was at home I couldn't resist taking this picture of Deuce and Bailey. Oh how they love to sit in the sun.

More Pictures from Sullivans

Weekend in Sullivans and 16 weeks

LJ and I traveled to Sullivans Island to stay with our good friend Meredith. What a beautiful weekend at the beach! Saturday was spent playing "lawn games" including wiffle ball and volleyball. It was a little too windy for much beach time but we headed out to walk and take a few pictures. Sunday we checked out the new waterfront park in Mount Pleasant and headed to Taco Boy to eat lunch. I am also 16 weeks pregnant this weekend. Still feeling good but a little tired from the weekend.

Meeting Laney

Thursday night Amanda and I went to visit Tracie and Tyler and meet their new addition, Laney. She slept the entire time we were visiting. Amanda and I got to visit with Tracie and tour the nursery.

Vegas!!!

We took a trip in March to Vegas with 3 other couples. We had such a great time - even though I wasn't drinking and going in early - I had such a great time getting away with friends. LJ had such a great time that he is ready to go back. I have never seen anyone who could make $20 go so far. The girls re-named the Sahara "Uncle Louie's" (after our local Columbia hangout) because it quickly became the favorite casino with cheap tables, a low-key atmosphere, and of course cheap and quick drinks!

Bowl Game

Just wanted to share some pictures from the South Carolina bowl game we went to with Amanda and Billy, and Ryan and Erin! The Gamecocks lost and we vowed never to return to Birmingham but being with friends is always fun!

We Are Expecting!!!

LJ and I are so excited to finally say "we are pregnant"! What a blessing and a miracle! All children are a wonderful gift from God and we feel so blessed. I found out early in February and happened to be already about 6 weeks. We are due September 26th - LJ is quick to point out that this is also the weekend of the South Carolina @ Auburn football game. As the doctor said "babies have a mind of their own and now we are on the babies time".

I am thankful for what seems like a good pregnancy so far. Like most I have been tired, turned off by smells and certain foods, and unfortunately felt nauseated but never got sick. I continue to pray for a wonderful pregnancy and a healthy baby.

I am really going to try and keep everyone updated through the blog but I make no promises! Although I don't have much going on these days besides work I seem to spend a lot of time "resting" instead of "doing". I have started cooking again - occasionally - LJ is ready for healthy food but all I want is junk!