you should probably vote

So, we added a little poll on the blog for my amusment. I'm a little curious as to what yall think the gender of legume/junior/baby allsop will be. I toyed with the idea of giving some sort of 'prize' for the winner and then realized there would be more than one winner {that is assuming Michael and I aren't the only ones to vote} and I just don't have the energy or creativity for that.

We took a child-birth class the other day and I was a little surprised that out of 14 couples we were the ONLY ones to not know "what" we are having. {i do think it's funny to see peoples faces when my answer is 'a baby'}

We think it's a girl. . . .although 'odds' are its a boy. Don't let our guesses swade your decision. vote away.

PS - feel free to 'vote' in the comments as well, so we'll have proof who is right :)

The gift that keeps giving

concert tickets.

We went to the Brad Paisley concert last night where we "pretended" it was Saturday :)
He sure knows how to put on a good show. This was the third time I'd seen him in concert {weezer is currently the only band i've seen more} and he never disapoints. I especially liked the little stories/jokes he told, it was a bit more of an 'acoustic' show of sorts (in that his band didn't play EVERY song with him) just him and his guitar on a good number of songs, and he made-up different intros to a few of his songs too. Plus I just think he's funny. Miranda Lambert and Justin Moore opened the show. I thought it was particularly awesome that Justin signed and gave away his guitar.

Hopefully the loudness of the at&t center didn't rupter junior's developing ear drums. Thank you Santa!!! We had an EXCELLENT time.

back in SA

Between a wedding, Christmas and juggling time with BOTH of our families since our wedding, to say we had an eventful vacation is an understatement. I don't know how we managed to cram so much into 12 days, but we did it and I even lived to tell about it. {Michael did too, but he's not pregnant, so it's not as miraculous an accomplishment} Its good to be home, although I do wish 'home' wasn't so far away.

This is us at the Allsop Christmas Eve party. My new year's resolution is to try to NOT look Asian when I smile. Wish me luck. Michael's favorite Chrismas gift was the Snuggie, and Snuggie for dogs. No, we currently don't own a dog but are thinking it may fit the baby. . . . . .

My favorite gift was Madagascar 2 (as prefaced by my previous post) and tickets to BRAD PAISLEY!!!! yea!! i wonder who i should take? {apparently Santa hasn't learned the 'only give ONE ticket' trick . . . . ha ha}

my theme song

"Had a nice Thanksgiving did we?"

That's what my Dr said after seeing this months weight gain. So, I like pie ok?? LAY-OFF!!! and excuse me for finally getting to a point where I can be friends with food again. Therefore, I have dubbed "I like em big and chunky" as my new theme song.

btw I DID have a nice thanksgiving.

Go Cougars!!!!

GO BYU!!!! Well here in San Antonio I don't get to hear the pre-week banter between fans of both of the teams. So I thought I would post a few favorite pictures for all of you!


And my personal favorite....

Go Cougars!!!!!!!!!

its only going to get worse

What is it about a protruding belly that makes perfect strangers want to touch and talk? I didn't realize the baby bump came with a sign saying "ask me inappropriate questions" or "tell me your horror stories". Although I DO like receiving advise and parenting tips - just from someone whose opinions on the subject I actually trust OR whose name I actually know. And, I don't really feel like the register at a quilt shop is the proper place to talk birthing plans. Maybe its just me. Either way I should get used to it - it's only going to get worse.

Wish I was your BFF??

You will now. . . . I made this for a friend who recently had a baby. I was SO excited about it!!! Lucky for her, I work at a quilt shop and am often looking for excuses to try new techniques. Unluckily, I don't have time to make EVERYONE I love a quilt.

**stay warm baby S**