Happy New Year!

Well it has been pretty crazy around here lately, so it obviously has been awhile since I have posted. Anyway, Christmas was wonderful! We got to spend Friday night and Saturday with my family in Tulsa. And then Brian's family came to us on Sunday. I love spending time with family. Even though we don't live that far I still miss them all very much and wish we could see them more often. Anyway, we got to open presents for our little girl! It made all this so much more real. Here are a few things she got this Christmas. And people have been so generous to us in giving us things we need and handmedown clothes as well. :)

My Dad bought her this cute little giraffe!! I can't wait for her to hold it...

My Mom got me this cute frame! I put a picture from my second ultrasound in there. Of course it was love at first sight when she looked like a little blob/peanut in there at my 8 week ultrasound. The frame is white and pink which will look perfect in her nursery!

Her first pair of shoes! Brian's parents got her these cute little sandals. 

Brian's parents gave her a little doll rattle and a couple little cute outfits too! 

My friend and former co-worker gave us this. It is "baby's first keepsake ornament." It is white and light pink also, which is why I think I will hang it up on the wall in her nursery! I am looking forward to being able to write her name and DOB on there! :)

Here is a picture of my sweet Marlon with one of his new toys from Brian's sister! He had a good time opening presents as well! He got quite a few new toys and some more doggy treats which he loves. I love this little dog and I think he is going to love our little girl too. Even though I am sure he will be slightly jealous I think he will be quite protective of her as well. 

I really want to be more crafty. I have a few projects I want to do for the nursery! But here is an 'H' I deco podged to hang up in our kitchen. It is still a work in progress - a few places I need to patch up. 

Also the Tuesday before Christmas I hit the half way mark of pregnancy!! Can you believe it? Already half way there. How time flies. There is still so much to do to get ready. We have been working on clearing out the nursery again this weekend. It is getting pretty bare in there now. We plan to get paint real soon and get it all painted and ready to move furniture in there. We just need to get the furniture to put in there now...

I mention this below in my questionnaire, but I got to see her move on the outside for the first time this morning. She was moving around a ton, so I wawatching and trying to feel her and my stomach moved - it was pretty noticeable. Unfortunately Brian was still in bed, so he did not get to see it this time, but there will be more time to come! Brian did get to feel her earlier today though - it is getting a lot stronger and more noticeable now. Loving it!!

Here is the weekly questionnaire:

How far along? 22 weeks tomorrow

Total weight gain: 16 pounds...

Maternity clothes? Yep! 

Stretch marks? Not that I can tell so far...just my veins are really noticeable still. 

Sleep: It is getting better at times. I had major heartburn the other night that lasted 2 full days. It was rough and made it very difficult to sleep, but I made it through!

Best moment this week: I saw her move this morning!! First time that I have been able to actually see her movement from the outside. It was so amazing!

Miss Anything? Still want to go running - looking forward to doing this after I have her to help shed the baby weight!

Movement: Yes! Brian really felt her this morning - she has been moving around lots already today. 

Food cravings: Still craving sweet stuff. Other than that nothing specific. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing in particular. Usually I feel this way if I eat too much at one time. 

Gender: Girl!

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: Just heartburn that time. 

Belly Button in or out? It is pretty much flat right now. 

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: HAPPY!  

Looking forward to: Getting the nursery painted!

Well I will leave you with my 'almost 22 weeks' picture!

Happy New Year everyone!! Here's to a new year that will be full of wonderful changes and new adventures!