Texas & Stuff

So we got back from Texas on Sunday. It was pretty fun. I do have to say, what's with the MEAT??? It was literally a meal of meat with a side of meat with a meat salad for some "veggies". But this is a pretty common thing. It's called "Texas BBQ". Hmm... not so sure that's the thing for us. But Austin was beautiful. There are SO many trees all around the city. We were pleasantly surprised by that. The weather was wonderful and warm while we were there too. All the locals were wearing sweaters, but we were just fine in our t-shirts. Derek's interviews went well and he actually ended up liking the company more than we were expecting. We'll see what happens tho. We're still looking for greener pastures. We hung out with Derek's cousin Peter and his wife Michael and their little boy Anden. It was fun to meet them and hang out with their cute little guy. It made me even more excited for our baby to get here.

... I'm going to be more excited when I feel a little more prepared for having the baby here! I just remembered that I know nothing about babies! Ah! But that's what grandparents are for. And we really don't have to prepare a nursery or anything, so I think it will be ok. We get to hang out with our adorable little nephew Cayson this weekend, so we'll get some experience with taking care of a one year old. I'm so excited to play with him!

Well, its already been a busy week and will only get more busy. Derek leaves to Virginia on Thursday for another interview. He will be back on Friday and I am so happy for that! We're pretty attached at the hip :)

Peace out homefrys!

Drum Roll Please.......

We are having a baby girl! Yaaaaaaay! She is the exact size that she is supposed to be, so our due date is still March 17. I felt like Rachel from Friends during the ultrasound. Derek could see what the technician was pointing out but it just wasn't working for me. It all looked like blobs or TV static to me... It's a good thing that she labeled the pictures for me, otherwise I'd be acting out the Rachel scene and crying right now. Haha. So I will post them when I can figure out how exactly. I need to get a hold of a scanner and then I can post them. Hmm. We are so excited to know that our baby is growing just the way she should be and looks healthy so far. I am excited that I am on the last half of this pregnancy adventure! Haha. So anyway... I suppose that's all for now.

Peace out homefrys!

UPDATE:
Derek fixed the pictures for me so I'll post two. Haha. I'll have to go scan the others, so for now you only get these two. I am debating the face picture too... but I think we could all benefit from my mom's advice: Protect your eyes and ears always! Since I am already scarred for life, I'll spare you all. So, the first picture is her little hand waving... and the second is her little bum showing that she is really a girl. We just barely realized that we don't have a full body picture of her at all... But we're getting another ultrasound in a month, so we'll get one then.

And... I'm still kinda special ed with this blog thing... and I can't figure out how to get the pictures at the bottom instead of the top... so it looks funny but whatever. You get what I'm going for.

That's all folks!

For Reals This Time!

Ok, so I was just trying to figure out how this whole thing works with the first entry... now I'm pretty sure so I'll actually post something of value now.

Hmm....

I guess I'll start with the latest developing news? Whatever. We are going to have an ultrasound on Monday and see our baby for the first time (hopefully) looking like a baby and not a blob anymore. I'm pretty sure it has at least legs b/c I have been feeling kicks for a few weeks now. We'll see about arms and organs and all that other stuff. We will also hopefully be able to find out what the baby is! Other than human, of course. Then we can pick a name and all that other fun stuff that comes along with this baby business. Little do you know what the master plan is.... Mwahahahaha.

In other news, we are going to Austin, Texas next weekend so Derek can interview with some company. I don't remember which one. I am sad b/c Maggie lives in Houston, which is 3 hours from Austin, but we won't be able to go see her. Lame! But it will be cool to get out and see the city where we could potentially be living. Derek will be going to Virginia the following weekend for another interview with some other company. Haha. You'd think I'd keep better track of my future... but whatevs, man. Sick, I don't think I've ever used that word before. I blame Heather. It will be nice to know where we are going so I can put it on the calendar and start the official countdown. I think I'm almost more excited to get out of here than I am for the arrival of our baby! Haha. In my defense, I've been waiting to get out of here for almost two years and only waiting on the baby for 4 months.

I am looking forward to Halloween again this year! Not that we ever do anything fun, but I just love the holiday in general. I'd like to carve a punkin but I soooo don't trust the bratty neighbor kid or the other (million) bratty neighborhood kids.

Anyway, I guess that's really all I have to say for now!

Peace out homefrys!

Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3...

Mwahahaha! Take THAT blog thingy!