18 Weeks

Had my five month appointment yesterday. The doc said everything looked great. He said the heart beat sounded really strong and that my weight gain was right on track. I have to be on the upper end of my range because of pre-pregnancy weight. It is a little freaky being the first time I have weighed this but its for a good cause. =) We will take so official pict's in the weeks to come but time is just flying by. I can't believe that we are almost halfway through the pregnancy! I have started feeling little kicks here and there, nothing continual yet. Right now is has felt like someone is poking me with a pencil eraser. I am excited for the kicks to get a little more predictable so Adam can feel them. Adam has been telling Achilles to go say hi to his brother or sister and he comes and pokes my belly with his nose. Very weird cause we didn't train him to do this! He has gotten a little more protective of me as well. It is so amazing how God has equipped animals. The cats have just tried to sit on the new belly. It is such an amazing journey! I am so in awe of God and his plan for new life! I am also so grateful He has allowed me to be here!

First Big Snow

Achilles playing in the snow for the first time! He loves it. Adam would throw snowballs at him and Achilles would then spend five minutes trying to dig them up. Notice my insane husband in short sleeves.

snow mustache!

Achilles warming up.. actually how he spends most of his mornings

Psyche doesn't approve of the cold weather she has been sitting in her box waiting to be shipped home all weekend.

It has been so fun having the snow already.... I may not be saying this in April, however. It just makes everything so beautiful!! I have really enjoyed being back in the seasons. It seems to make all the holidays seem "real".

12 Weeks

This was an interesting week. We had a little bit of a scare on Friday. I had some bleeding and because I am Rh- the doctor immediately sent me to the hospital for a level 2 ultra sound. Turned out everything was ok. It was actually really cool because I got to see the baby for like 45 mins. (because they were looking so long to make sure everything was ok) The baby was asleep at the beginning and then woke up and stretched. It was so cute!! Then he started sucking his thumb. (I will be referring to the baby as him because I don't like using "it) It was soooo cool to see him moving around! I am so glad to be almost done with the 1st Trimester!!!!

Well life in NM is definately different than good old South Florida. This was our Sunday afternoon. Adam, Matt (adam's bro) and I drove into the woods and had a picnic. It was so much fun we stopped by a little creek and cooked hot dogs and smores!! We are trying to soak in all the outdoor fun before it gets too cold! We are really enjoying it!!

The big move!!

Well the move is taking place!! Adam and I are embarking on a new chapter in our lives at the end of august. We will be moving to northern New Mexico to kick off a ministry to youth and young adults in that area. Because there are not alot going on for that age group out there Adam has felt burdened for this group since we have known each other. I am really exited for this next phase of life. It will be a much more simplistic way of life to the craziness of south Florida. I am really looking forward to that aspect as well. We covet your prayers as we begin this journey. We'll keep you posted

adam's birthday cake

here is Adam's birthday cake. We had a sushi party for Adam. He has been making sushi for a couple years so we have been able to have sushi party's like once a year. It has been really fun. This year we were able to do it at the boy's home so we were able to spread out. Guys were able to play in the game room and the wives just hung out and talked. (no surprise) A great day!!

new hobby

The house mom I have been working with has been teaching me how to make cakes so here are a few that I have done... The first is Robey's birthday. The second is mother's day.