Its a GIRL!!

Here's a little video montage/pictures of Rylee. I couldn't get the song I wanted to upload so it's music-less. Sorry. Although you 'country-music-haters' out there would have muted the sound anyway.

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Love at first sight is kindof an understatement. It was really cool to have Michael announce to me "it's a girl" and the Dr's all sang "Happy Birthday". We're all recovering nicely - taking it easy at home. It was great to have my Mom here for a few days. I guess life is now "back to normal" although I have NO IDEA what that means - so far it's been me staring at my baby girl. I suppose we'll figure it out :)

To-Do List

-Take out the trash
-Empty the dishwasher
-Have a baby

that's pretty much it.

Maybe It's a little green afterall

Call me crazy but I get so excited to see these little plants peek through the dirt!!! We're gonna give the garden another go this spring. Here's a pic of the grow box Michael and my Dad built when my parents were out last summer. It currently is housing lettuce (which is about done) green onions and carrots. The carrots are a little small {its a learning process. . . .we'll thin better next time} The 'fall' garden survived numerous freezing temperatures and we are SO proud of ourselves! Yes we were often found outside in the wee hours of the night covering it with blankets and tarps to protect it. :)

I was a little surprised how much interest Michael has taken to what I thought would me my project. Its been fun! The 'true' test I suppose will be this spring when we plant plants that actually need to be pollinated {bees have been my nemesis thus far}. Maybe, just MAYBE I have a little bit of a green thumb afterall.

I changed my mind.

Yea, its probably gonna be boy and, as my dad put it, a middle line-backer at that. We had an ultrasound done yesterday and apparently I'm having a toddler. Baby is still showing no interest or ABILITY to decend so c-section it is. I was kindof crazy emotional all day but I'm good now. Its amazing what sleep {ie tossing and turning all night} can do!

In other San Antonio news it SNOWED yesterday. That's right, in San Antonio. Even clung to the car at moments. 79 degrees on Sunday {I was so happy I could die} and then Tuesday . . . . . snow. Alass spring will be here to stay soon enough.

Baby Update

Met with the Dr today- to my dismay my cervix is still not "cooperating". Baby hasn't dropped yet which makes us think the baby may be fairly large. We scheduled a sonogram for next week to check things out. Depending on legume's size we'll schedule a c-section. Not to worry, the Dr said even if I go into labor this week the baby may very well find it's way out - we'll just do the sono to try to get a better idea. Good news is he won't let me go more than a week over. yay.

I'm 'done' of sorts, but feel much better since I am no longer up all night coughing and can breathe again. On another note- I'm a little excited for the office this week. Although after watching the previews Michael thinks it would be a really good idea to pull out a tape measure. So funny!!

spoiled? probably.

Last night a few of my AMAZING friends threw me a baby shower! It was so much fun!! We played fun games, had great food and of course lovely chats! I feel completely spoiled and overwhelmed by everyone's generosity.

Here's the loot {some from the shower(s) in UT as well}This is the stroller my siblings and parents got for us!! I am SO excited for it!!! (pay no attention to the crappiness of the photo the over-castness that is today, the reflectors and non photography skills i have are the cause) Some of the Creative Sewing gals-

One of the girls that helped throw the shower (Katie) and me showing off my kung-foo skills. Why I didn't make others pose with me I'll never know. Just remember I'm pregnant and only have half (maybe less) of my brain cells to work with here.

It was SO great to see friends from our old ward - we miss them!!!!

I feel so blessed to have such great friends thanks y'all!!!

*ps Jen(or anyone else who used their camera) will you send me the pics you took?

*pps sisters/mom- if anyone has pictures from the shower in UT will you send those my way as well?

Getting Ready

I finished the bumper pads this week and found a STEAL of a deal on a mobile (I was going to make one because I refused to pay upwards of $40 - then I found this gem. Thank you Marshalls). The paisley center fabric is my favorite, but by the time I bought it there was only a half yard left. (and i had to fight an old lady for it) boo. so I'm using it in large pieces and sparingly. Does it need something else? I've debated putting an applique of some sorts in the center- any opinions?

Here's a little larger pic of the fabrics in the window valance. {The same pattern as bumper/skirt} I was a little bummed you can't see the box pleats all that well, but what are you gonna do? I am now a huge fan of fabric covered buttons.

and, just in case:

I limited myself to buying one "boy" and one "girl" outfit. Which proved to be very difficult. The girl's because there are SO many adorable choices, the boys because of the lack thereof.

We now have our carseat and diapers- so legume, whenever you're ready. . . . . . . . we all know I am.