My Dr's appt today

I went in today for my 16 week appointment. I actually start 17 weeks tomorrow...yay! Everything looks good! The heartbeat was so strong and loud the nurse even laughed! I had to have an early glucose screening since I am taking prednisone...no gestational diabetes at this point, ptl! I also started getting progesterone shots in the bootie today...MAN THEY HURT! They will be once a week for a while.
I have to say that I am very thankful for a wonderful ob Dr. I struggle each time I have to go to Duke because my dr. there is not very positive. I completely understand that it's their job to inform you of the "what ifs" but I also think they should be as positive as they can and focus on the good that is going on and not the bad that could possibly happen maybe even though everything right now looks great! I guess that is coming from a glass half full person! Unfortunately, I don't think my Duke Dr. is like that but praise the Lord my Ob is! Anyway, I didn't mean to chase a rabbit there.....
I will post a picture of myself as soon as my camera battery is charged!

Christmas 2009

Here is a slide show of our Christmas celebration pics as well as a few from my birthday and Daddy-O's birthday. We had a wonderful Christmas this year. We did a lot of driving back and forth to Durham which resulted in some tired little boys but we all enjoyed ourselves and made wonderful memories which is what matters! My 30th birthday was the day after Christmas. Christmas Adam, we went to Durham to spend time with Chris' side of the family and Christmas day we went back to Durham to have lunch with my side! On my birthday, I was served breakfast in bed, complete with a princess plate, cup and tiara. I did a little shopping with Mom (always fun). Came home from that to a surprise party with my boys (Jaxon's idea). Then all 4 of my boys took me to see the new Chipmunk movie! We ended the evening with dinner at Fire and Sticks (can we say YUMMO!) It was a great 30th! Chris' birthday was yesterday (he was 31, not 30). We did lots of fun things too but the best for him was probably seeing his baby Bean (or unborn baby no name as he likes to say).

It's my party....

Anyone who knows me well, knows I am NOT an easy person to surprise. Not that I TRY to find things out, I just do! Well, I must say the ladies pictured below (along with Nancy, my wonderful mom, and darling husband) actually pulled it off. I was extremely surprised tonight for an early 30th party! Oh yeah, btw, I will be 30, that's right 3-0 on Saturday! I had a great time tonight! Thanks to all who were involved!

MOPS Christmas Party

I am SO blessed to be a part of a wonderful MOPS group at my church. The ladies came to my house last night for our annual Christmas Party. It was rescheduled due to our "blizzard". We had a great time eating yummy food, having great fellowship and playing a fun game! Here's a shot of all who attended!

SNOW DAY

We have had a great time so far today playing in the snow! The boys LOVE it. They have had a blast on their new sled! We built a snowman, threw snow balls, ate snow cream, drank hot chocolate, and watched a Christmas movie! Here are some pictures from our fun-filled day!!

The 12 Days of Christmas

On the first day of Christmas, in my family you will see
1 very happy and sleepy Mommy

On the second day of Christmas, in my family you will see
2 stinky pets and 1 very happy and sleepy Mommy

On the third day of Christmas, in my family you will see
3 shiny toilets, 2 stinky pets and 1 very happy and sleepy Mommy

On the fourth day of Christmas, in my family you will see
4 handsome Duke boys, 3 shiny toilets, 2 stinky pets and 1 very happy and sleepy Mommy

On the fifth day of Christmas, in my family you will see
5 presents left to buy!, 4 handsome Duke boys, 3 shiny toilets, 2 stinky pets and 1 very happy and sleepy Mommy

On the sixth day of Christmas, in my family you will see
6 shiny mirrors, 5 presents left to buy!, 4 handsome Duke boys, 3 shiny toilets, 2 stinky pets and 1 very happy and sleepy Mommy!

On the seventh day of Christmas, in my family you will see
7 vacuumed rooms, 6 shiny mirrors, 5 presents left to buy!, 4 handsome Duke boys, 3 shiny toilets, 2 stinky pets, and 1 very happy and sleepy Mommy

On the eighth day of Christmas, in my family you will see
8 Christmas parties, 7 vacuumed rooms, 6 shiny mirrors, 5 presents left to buy!, 4 handsome Duke boys, 3 shiny toilets, 2 stinky pets, and 1 very happy and sleepy Mommy

On the ninth day of Christmas, in my family you will see
9 presents wrapped, 8 Christmas parties, 7 vacuumed rooms, 6 shiny mirrors, 5 presents left to buy!, 4 handsome Duke boys, 3 shiny toilets, 2 stinky pets, and 1 very happy and sleepy Mommy

On the tenth day of Christmas, in my family you see
10 emails answered, 9 presents wrapped, 8 Christmas parties, 7 vacuumed rooms, 6 shiny mirrors, 5 presents left to buy!, 4 handsome Duke boys, 3 shiny toilets, 2 stinky pets, and 1 very happy and sleepy Mommy

On the eleventh day of Christmas, in my family you will see
11 hand washed dishes, 10 emails answered, 9 presents wrapped, 8 Christmas parties, 7 vacuumed rooms, 6 shiny mirrors, 5 presents left to buy!, 4 handsome Duke boys, 3 shiny toilets, 2 stinky pets, and 1 very happy and sleepy Mommy

On the twelfth day of Christmas, in my family you will see
12 loads of laundry, 11 hand washed dishes, 10 emails answered, 9 presents wrapped, 8 Christmas parties, 7 vacuumed rooms, 6 shiny mirrors, 5 presents left to buy!, 4 handsome Duke boys, 3 shiny toilets, 2 stinky pets, and 1 very happy and sleepy Mommy!!!!!

Christmas Crafts

I guess my boys get their love for crafts honestly. We bought some little ceramic Christmas items for them to paint and they have been waiting so patiently for the day Mommy would finally let them get their hands on them! Today was the day! After MOPS, the boys had lunch then we broke out the paints. We each painted 3. Here is a picture of the final product. As you can see, some are more...umm...creative than others! When you hit a certain age, you like for things to be the color they are "supposed" to be. Younger ages have a more free for all attitude, which I might add I think is great! So, a pink Santa and a multi-colored reindeer are "beautiful"! If you are lucky enough to be the recipient of one of these priceless pieces, I hope you will treasure it too!