Pregnancy Pictures

Brent and I ventured out and tried our hand at taking some last minute pregnancy photos before the big day. I think Brent did pretty good!! Thanks hun!













A few shots in the nursery

Mini Family Reunion

We held a mini family reunion at the El Phoenix in Casa Linda with my dad's side of the family. It was a spontaneous event but turned out really well. We got to see a side of our family that I haven't seen in probably a year or longer. My dad had a great time catching up with members of his side of the family and we got to see all the new kiddos that have joined our family. Everyone was surprised to see my big'o belly as many of them didn't know I was pregnant. It was a good time and great to see everyone!!

Elizabeth Dodd

Yvonne

Jason

Jessie, Tina and Devin

Devin and DeDe Ann

Harrison and Dannie

Josh, Madison and his wife

Dannie, her friend and Josh

Bub, Michelle and Jerod

Genger, Devin and Madison

Dad and Keith

Sherill and her 2 boys

11th Doctors Appointment

Brent and I went for our 11th doctors appointment on Thursday, December 29th. I gained 4 pounds weighing in at 170 lbs. I'm hoping my new brown boots counted for 1 pound of that but probably not. Probably all the holiday food and chocolates I've been eating counted for most of that. I can only image how much more I'm going to gain in the next few weeks. This appointment, Dr. Grisham performed the Group B Streptococcus test which was no big deal to get done...just hope my results come back negative. Now I start seeing him once every week until little Preston arrives. I can't believe I am just weeks away. When I return to work next week, I will be in full baby watch mode because in 2 weeks he will be considered full term.

This week, Brent and I got a lot done in Preston's room. We got his baskets hung on the wall, set up the video monitor, hung his new mobile and finalized his bag for the hospital. We are all set and ready to go. Not its just a waiting game!!

Christmas with Dave & Vicki!!

With our bags packed, Brent and I headed to Dave and Vicki's house late Christmas Eve night to continue our tradition of spending the night and waking up bright and early Christmas morning. When we got to their house, Brad, Jessie, Grams and Peeps were already there although Brad and Grams were fast asleep. This year Vicki decided to not do her traditional stocking gifts and instead stuffed our stocking full of lottery scratch cards. This was a big hit for everyone especially me!!! Everyone got 5 scratch cards and when I was scratching my 3rd card, I realized I had a winning number for $10. As I kept scratching, I kept revealing more winning numbers. I ended up winning $100 on a $2 scratch card!! It was awesome. I couldn't believe it. I never win anything. I felt bad that not everyone won but not bad enough to not cash the darn thing!! Vicki actually ended up winning pretty big too. She won a total of $80 among all her scratch cards. I hope she continues this tradition next year!!

After our scratch card excitement, it was time to hit the hay because we had to wake up by 7am the next morning. Sure enough, come 7am Vicki lightly knocked on the door to wake us up as it was time for breakfast. She had made an egg casserole, fresh hot chocolate and mini cinnamon cakes. I was first in line of course and ate every bite. Then it was time for presents. I got a lot of goodies that included a diaper pale for Preston's room, a cuddly outfit for Preston, craft scissors, bath rug, baby magic bullet and a pretty peacock table. Brent's big gift was a nice TV for the kitchen.

After opening all our gifts, Brent and I headed home to get cleaned up for dinner at Sheila and Steve's. Brent and I opened our stockings when we got home just the 2 of us. He got me my Lovey perfume and I got him a new hat, Polo Black body wash and a few scratch lottery cards. I didn't think we would be lucky enough to win again but we ended up winning another $27 from $1 and $2 scratch cards. I thinking about taking up lottery cards as a new form of income. It has proven to be successful so far!!

We finished our Christmas weekend at Sheila and Steve's with a very delicious meal. I had 2 plates worth and dessert of course.

Merry Christmas everyone. We love you all!!!!