How I blabbed the news...

Well, the whole plan was originally to wait until after our Disney vacation. That plan was thrown out the window and I actually found out I was pregnant just 2 days before we were to leave for vacation. This posed a problem. I wanted to tell the hubs in a special and kinda cute way, but we had 2 days before vacation and the hubs was already at his stress limit. I was at a loss for ideas. Do I tell him before we leave? While we were on vacation? After vacation? I realized that the whole after vacation thing wouldn't work because there would now be some rides that I couldn't ride and he would get suspicious. So after was out of the question.

After talking with the best friend (yes, she knew before the hubs did...I couldn't keep the secret from everyone) I decided just to go simple and tell him before we leave. So Monday I wracked my brain for ideas to tell him Tuesday, before we left Wednesday. Simple. I knew I had to keep it simple. I ran to the grocery store for another pregnancy test, one that was easier to read, took it, and then wrapped it up in a little gift. 

Tuesday night is typically his small group night and so I kept bugging him to see if the guys were going to come over. He had no clue. Luckily for me, the guys all had other plans so no small group for the night. So when he got home I told him that I had a surprise for him, I couldn't wait any longer. Still clueless. I handed him the little present and he opened it. And stared at it. And stared at it. And stared at it. He stood there for a good five minutes before he did or said anything. Then he looked at me. "We're pregnant!" I said. I was kinda nervous by this point. His face paled completely and he looked like he was going to pass out. I just laughed. His reaction was priceless! I led him to the couch for him to sit down before he dropped down on the floor, and just sat there with him while he processed it all. 

In the end he was able to breathe a little bit. The whole stress of our pending vacation and now a pregnancy was just taking it's toll on my poor husband. When it actually sank in he couldn't be happier! He's so excited about every little thing that comes with having a baby. It's been a wonderful process so far and we thrilled for the journey God has sent us on!

I was still in shock that it came out positive! 

His little gift. Nothing too special, but he still had no idea what it was about!

I'm not fat, I'm pregnant.

DUE DATE: January 14, 2013

CURRENTLY at week 12.5

I joke around saying that I need a shirt stating that "I'm not fat, I'm pregnant." I definitely have a little pooch going on, but whether or not it actually looks like a baby bump can be determined by people's imaginations.  

The hubs and I are super excited about our growing family and I've been dying to talk about it! I'll start doing weekly updates and progress reports next week. As of now, I've had good days and bad days. Nausea seems to strike at any point in time, it's not really set on schedule. I do find myself getting sicker in the evening than anytime during the day. But I'm not complaining one bit! I am loving being pregnant! I have wanted this for quite some time and now that I actually am, I love it! Even when I'm sick. I like to think that being sick is okay, it means the baby is healthy (that's my story and I'm sticking to it). 

Oh. And don't worry, that's decaf tea in the cup. It helps my headaches :)

Well...The news is out...

In case you can't tell...Baby W is coming in January!

More on this little news later...

Happy 4th of July everyone! May your day be filled with American goodness!

RIP

The big news today is sad news, Andy Griffith has passed away at the age of 86. 

RIP Andy Griffith, may you find your way back to Mayberry in Heaven.

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Colorado

Between freshman and sophomore years in college, I made the trek to Colorado to work at a family Christian dude ranch for the summer. This was the best summer. I made friends and memories that will last forever. I miss the ranch every day, even more during the summer time. I can't wait to bring my family out there to experience the amazingness that is the ranch.

Colorado is even more on my heart right now with the fires that plague the land. Just last week there was a fire on the outskirts of Estes Park, where the ranch is. Thankfully they were able to contain the fire and put it out so that it didn't spread too far and do too much damage. That however, isn't the story for the rest of the state. Fires are running rampage and it breaks my heart to witness. People have lost their homes, their things, their memories. People are displaced and don't know when they'll be able to get back to their homes, or even if there will be a home to go back to. It breaks my heart.

I wish there was more I could do to help the people. All I've been doing is praying. Praying for strength and courage for the firefighters and praying that rain comes and relieves the dryness of the state.

If there is anything anyone knows that we can do to help the people of Colorado please let me know! My heart goes out to everyone and I hope they know we're praying for them.

Me at the ranch in 2007. Part of my heart will always be here.

Bachelorette...almost hometown

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Hometown. Hometown. Hometown. That was the key word this week. Oh. And the drama between Arie and the former producer. I personally think Emily was paid to make a bigger deal out of it then she really thought about it. Clearly she wasn't too upset about the whole thing. The only time we've seen her really upset, angry-wise, was with Chopper-boy and him calling Ricky "baggage." 

So her and Arie. The first one on one date. They tried to drum up the drama. It wasn't worth drumming it up, she's apparently head over heels for the dude. Hearing about one ex who he dated a million years ago for a brief period of time who happens to be a "friend" of Emily's was a little overkill. She doesn't care. She loves Arie. The end. They will be hanging with his family next week. Done.

Date with John. Or Wolf. Or whatever he wants to be called. He finally opened himself up. Emily appreciated it. He feels confident about their relationship after the few hours they've spent alone together. Maybe hometown? (I'm watching as I'm writing this)

Group date. Chris is having a meltdown. He's showing his age. In my opinion. I'm kinda over him. Sean's got some guts for going after her the night before. I like him. He's a good guy. Poor Doug. He's so awkward. And so sweet. I like him. Too bad Emily's love language is clearly physical touch, and he was just not following. He's a good guy. He'll find someone who's just right for him. The keys. "It's a big key. A man's key." Oh Sean. Thanks for that. I really don't like it when they kiss. Any of them, not specifically Sean and Emily. I just couldn't go from kissing one guy to the next guy to the next. I'm glad she realizes how awkward it is to give a rose out. Wow. Chris is mad Sean got the rose. Very mad. Kinda scary. His age is showing once again.

Jef date. These puppets kinda creep me out. Jef had an afro? It's better than his Jimmy Neutron hair. He seems really young to me. I WANT THAT LIBRARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That would be my heaven. Why do a puppet show in a library?!?!? Look at all those books!!!! I would much rather be playing with books then playing with puppets. What's wrong with these people?! Do you see where my priorities are? Haha. Okay. Enough with these puppets. His parent's are private people doing private things in South Carolina. Sounds sketch to me. Jef is asking some hard questions. They both want babies yesterday. A match made in heaven. Haha

Rose ceremony. Chris is nervous. John is confident. Sean has a rose. Arie and Jef will get a rose no doubt. Chris keeps hashing up the bad feelings and getting himself more and more nervous. Oh hello Chris Harrison. Okay. I love her dress. The color is amazing. Wow. No cocktail party. Chris is going to have a fit! This should be good. John is really confident. I don't know if he should be. Is Chris already crying? Her dress reminds me of a mermaid. I still like it though. Jef gets the first rose. Arie gets the second. Chris is really sweating. I think John is actually getting nervous. Yep. John's nervous. Especially with how long it takes Chris to go and talk with Emily. Of course John was going home. It took them the longest to have a connection where everyone else's connection was already established. Poor thing. He was so confident. I guess the whole lock not wanting to actually lock should have been a sign. There are a lot of moose heads on the lodge behind them in the stairwell. Very rustic. I like it. 

On to hometown dates! This should be interesting. Well. Hopefully it'll be interesting. 

Random question/thought. I wonder if the guys get to go and explore the city they're in while waiting on dates and whatnot or if they're sequestered to the hotel that they're staying in. It would suck to be in a new place and not be allowed out to explore. I would hate it. Oh well. Just a thought.