Baby Drake is....

A BOY!

We went to my Aunt Jen's house last night for dinner and took a quick trip to her OBGyn office to see if we could get a sneak peek. At first baby didn't cooperate, but after some poking around, we found a shot looking up at the bum. She said it looked like a boy, it could be the cord she was seeing, but she was 90% sure so she kept looking. Eventually we found a few more shots and saw the same thing... and the 90% turned into 95!

We also saw the heart pumping. We saw him flip, and kick, and move his legs. My favorite part, we saw the bottom of one of his feet and it was so so so cute.

I am soooo thrilled! I thought it would be a girl, I had a bunch of cute ideas for girl bedding, and clothes, etc. But then yesterday at church I started getting ideas for boys, and this weekend hanging out with Alex and his brothers I enjoyed being with all the boys, so I think a small part of me knew it would be a boy. Plus, I always wanted an older brother, so this way my girls can have one! (I am still holding out hope for a girl, a little worried because Alex is from all boys!) Alex said he was impartial and is excited, but I think he's really excited.

This pregnancy thing is kind of crazy. When we got the positive home preg test it seemed unreal yet really real at the same time, then I get used to the idea. It seems like that's the pattern; I get used to the idea, then something happens and it's unbelievable again. Like the first time I went to the doctor, my first ultrasound, hearing the heartbeat, then finding out what it is and seeing his feet! It's unreal again, I can't believe we're actually having a baby! I can't stop smiling, it's so crazy.

Well, here's the picture. We didn't get a good profile shot because after we saw he was a boy, he flipped face down and hid from us. But here he is:


I'm about 17.5 weeks. We have the official, fancy 3-d one December 8th! I am finally feeling better! This last week has been really good, I think I can eat pretty much whatever I want, and I actually feel hungry occasionally! Just in time for Thanksgiving!

Today was...

...one of those days where you can't help but be happy. I woke up and it was SO SUNNY outside, and it made me happy. My shampoo smelled SO GOOD, and it made me happy. My belly is starting to stick out just a little bit which means baby is growing, and it made me happy. I got a CD of new music from my mom, and it made me happy. I HAD A CAFE RIO SMOTHERED BURRITO FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 3 MONTHS, and it made me happy. Now Alex is getting off work any minute to come home to me, and that makes me VERY HAPPY.

It's good to have days like today.

Ode to Sophie

Prettiest cat ever, right? She even matched our apartment.

We had a cat and her name was Sophie. She made little bird noises when talking to us, she loved to cuddle, she'd follow me around in the mornings, and she wasn't scared of visitors. At night when we went to bed, I'd put my arm up by my head, she'd curl up there for 10 minutes, then go sleep in her own bed.

She was a stray kitten that roamed around our apartments. We had her for a good 8 months before she fell weird on her leg, broke her thigh, and we had to put her to sleep. :(

I admit, I was never ever a cat person, in fact, I feel weird posting about this little animal, but here it is. People around us keep getting little cats and it makes me (and Alex) want another. But, instead we are holding out for our Kiddy in April who will be more cute, more cuddly, and more fun. Then maybe, maybe we'll get a Sohpie 2.0.

Why Can't I?

Or, Why don't I?

This is about a post I found while blog stalking. It's all about being able to make the mundane, everyday things more exciting and enjoyable. Check this out right now.

Why don't I take the time to do things like this?

Because I am not a scenic-route person. I try to do everything fast and efficiently, just to get them done and over with. It's one of the many differences and frustrations between Alex and me. For Alex, for little Bean-on-the-way, and for me, I want to refocus my energy from efficient to enjoyable. I'm giving myself these next 5-6 months to get into the habit of making the "normal, or even less-than-normal things something more."

PS if you have time, check out the rest of the Katie Did blog. She is absolutely amazing. Chrissy, check out the clothes she makes for her girls!

Oh and...

1) New music for the month of November (Look! -->)
Also, there are always songs not available on playlist.com, so I created a list below my playlist so you can check them out on itunes. They are worth it.

2) I sold my chair (here). I couldn't get the smokey smell out, we didn't really have room, so...it's gone. We sold it for what it cost us to fix because we couldn't charge a lot for a stinky chair. Sad, but definitely worth having something to do and be excited about!

3) I found this picture when loading the Halloween ones onto the computer. These are pillows I made with Alex's cousin Jenna! Cute huh? All her idea! I want some. Add these to the list of reasons I want a girl (ok, at least eventually??)

A Happy Halloween it was.

October was fun. We started the month out with my mom's Pumpkin Bread and a visit from them Conference weekend! We got together with friends, made caramel apples a few times, carved pumpkins, AND Alex watched Halloween movies with me!

We are on activities committee and helped plan the ward Halloween party which featured soup and bread bowls for dinner, and a carnival for the kids. Of course we dressed up... Alex was a good sport.

Ken

and Barbie

(These are for the girls. Remember the plastic peg rings and
earrings you would stick in the hole in their finger or ears?)

Now I can get excited for Christmas!!!!!!!