*Pat on the back*

Warning: I am indeed about to brag.  So look no further if you hate that kind of thing.

You know that little blogger named Ree Drummond?  Author of Pioneer Woman?  Well, she does photography contests every month or so in her photography section and once in awhile I’ll enter a photo.  I know I’ll never be picked because there are literally thousands of entries, many of which majorly exceed my skill level.

Well, today that changed! After posting she was doing a “silly”' contest I knew which one I wanted to enter.  She picks groups of favorites and then after 5 or so groups, she picks the winner.  I know I probably won’t win but it was sooo exciting to see my photo up there!  Scroll down and you’ll know which one is mine! 

                                                   http://thepioneerwoman.com/photography/2011/08/your-silly-shots-group-1/

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Wow.  We’ve been busy.  Busy moving, driving, packing, shifting, cleaning, sweating, reunion-ing, playing, swimming, sweating, unpacking, nailing, arranging, driving, driving and more driving. 

Phew.  So forgive my lack of online presence.  And after not touching my camera for a couple weeks, I finally busted it out to capture some moments in our wonderful, spacious, beautiful BACKYARD.  One of the first things I noticed when we moved in was the beautiful light coming into our yard in the evening.  I looove it.

 

 

We find out in a week if baby is boy or non-boy. I can’t wait!  In the interim, the husband will be throwing faux fast balls to our five and three year old.  The five year old can hit ‘em out of the park…er…yard.  Not kidding.  Boys shmoys.

Kindy

   

Posing to make sure I get all the key elements of her outfit in the photograph:  “Make sure you get my shoes and my backpack.”

No tears.

No holding back.

No anxiety.

No extra hug and kiss.

She’s ready.  *sniff*

I scoped out the others.  She’s definitely the cutest one there. 

Deets and Pics

For the curious peeps…

I am due end of Januaryish. 

First trimester=MISERABLE.  I saw more of the inside of our toilets than of my own children.

Second trimester=getting better but still getting waves of grossness. 

Feeling baby move!  In love with it!

Nervous?  Oh yes but each day I feel more confident.  couldn’t say this 10 weeks ago

Names?  Zilch. 

Girlies know and are very excited.  Diva told me my tummy was getting bigger today!  Made me smile. 

And now..what’s a post without pictures?

Cousins on Daddy’s side visiting for awhile. We love them.  Cousin Big B is not pictured because he was busy puking on his mommy. 

 

In her mother’s defense, she did not know her daughter was rockin just a diaper.  Remember?  She was covered in throw-up. 

Whatever the wardrobe, these girls are the cutest.

Beautified

Playing in Mom’s makeup.  8-11-11

Pierced

I allowed two strangers to punch holes in my daughter’s body. 

Doesn’t it look beautiful?

In the zone.  She’s gonna rock childbirth. 

Right after they finished. Not one tear.  I think I need to hire strangers to brush her hair.  I’m seriously confused by her pain tolerance.

Too little for piercing, but she enjoyed watching! 

Maybe

Baby?

How your baby's growing:

15 1/2 weeks old: Your growing baby now measures about 4 inches long, crown to rump, and weighs in at about 2 1/2 ounces (about the size of an apple). She's busy moving amniotic fluid through her nose and upper respiratory tract, which helps the primitive air sacs in her lungs begin to develop. Her legs are growing longer than her arms now, and she can move all of her joints and limbs. Although her eyelids are still fused shut, she can sense light. If you shine a flashlight at your tummy, for instance, she's likely to move away from the beam. There's not much for your baby to taste at this point, but she is forming taste buds. Finally, if you have an ultrasound this week, you may be able to find out whether your baby's a boy or a girl! (Don't be too disappointed if it remains a mystery, though. Nailing down your baby's sex depends on the clarity of the picture and on your baby's position. He or she may be modestly curled up or turned in such a way as to "hide the goods.")

Keeping fingers, toes, eyeballs crossed that this little apple is in for the long haul. 

Will find out boy or girl in a few weeks.  CANNOT WAIT!