June 10th- Big Day!

After going to the doctor for my 12 week appointment on Thursday, they told me to come back at 17 weeks and we will find out what we're having! We will be heading back to the doctor June 10th to find out if it is a boy or girl! Hopefully we will be successful at this appointment (no legs crossed!). I will let everyone know immediately what we find out. I think this will be the most exciting day for us. You have your ideas and predictions of what you think it may be but only God knows at this point. I definitely WILL NOT be able to sleep on the 9th! Pray for a successful appointment.

Teacher Appreciation Week!

What a great week of appreciation it has been at Cullman City Primary School!! I have received the most wonderful gifts.

Monday was Treat Day- Students brought all of my favorite snacks and drinks!

Tuesday was Stock the Classroom Day- Students brought school supplies and much needed classroom must haves!

Wednesday was Flower Day- Students brought flowers and plants! My class also made me a vase with painted flowers on it made out of their thumbprints.

Thursday was Baby Day- Students brought all kinds of baby items! My students also made me a "Baby Talk" book. It was filled with interviews from each child describing in their own words MY new little baby...such as its hair color, weight, length, who it will look like, names if its a boy or if it is a girl, their predictions-boy or girl, warnings to the child of what things make me mad (such as not walking in a straight line or talking while I am talking) and happy (such as listening, not crying, using their best handwriting,etc.) It will be a book our family will treasure for years to come! :)

Friday was Surprise Day- Students brought in a "surprise me"gift!

Today we will end our appreciation week with a teacher luncheon (NO KIDS!). I have really enjoyed this group of parents and I appreciate them a million times more than they will ever know.

Partners in Pregnancy

So a few weeks ago, Austin and I learned that Matt and Jamie Dellinger are also expecting their first baby a few weeks after ours will be due. We are so excited to be going through this with such close friends. This was such exciting news!! It was extremely exciting news for Austin. Austin and Matt have been friends forever and it is really a friendship that he respects and cherishes. When he found out, all he could say was "This is great...this is great!!" Jamie and I have had the opportunity to share stories (good and bad!) We have been able to relate to each other and ask questions. It has been wonderful! We are so excited to be on this journey with such wonderful friends!!

11 weeks and the word is out!

So this is my 11th week and my back is killing me (Already??)! It is so painful that it takes my breath away at times. I'm going to the doctor next week and I am going to ask them what the deal is. Some people I tell say it happened to them but it was WAY later and others are like you need to call your doctor NOW! If you know me well, you know I am NOT a doctor goer. Its not the doctor part or what they might do it's just the taking time out of my day to see someone for 15 mins or I could be there for hours. Just hate going to the doctor! But if my back is the only thing I have to complain about I guess I'm doing pretty good. I haven't been sick at all so I guess Ill take the severe back pain over vomiting anyday!

I decided to tell my Kindergarten students the news on Monday the 26th. They were SO excited! I gave them the honor of sharing it with their parents. So basically...the news it OUT!

Auburn Goodies

We did find some Auburn goodies for the baby so I thought I would share.

Heading to the Plains

Well, we have planned a quick trip to Auburn tomorrow for the A-Day game. Should be a fun day. We need it! Austin's been gone and so have I. It will be nice to be back in Auburn. We spent 3 LONG years there and to be honest I was ready to come home WAY before the day I graduated. However, I do miss it sometimes and we like to look back on our time that we were able to spend there. I miss the newlywed memories (good and bad), our cute little first home, our fun neighbors, the lifelong friends we each met, the football games, tailgating, my horrible daycare job that paid $75.00 a week, barely getting by, long night walks around campus with coffee in hand, and so much more! God was so gracious to us when we lived in Auburn. He was present in our lives then and looking back we see the blessings he laid upon our lives for that short time in Auburn. He is present in our lives daily and I am so blessed to have such wonderful friends and family that love me just as much as I love them. I'm excited to go back...and possibly most definitely get our little War Eagle some orange and blue while we're there!

SO T-I-R-E-D and Groceries

I have been so tired these past few weeks! Growing a baby is hardwork and my body is feeling it! My back hurts by the end of the day and my comfy clothes have never felt more comfy! This week is my 9th week and today was the first day I havent been wiped out! I cleaned the house and did some intensive grocery shopping. Austin has been buying groceries because going to the grocery store is like a nightmare to me. I either want nothing or I want it ALL! I had a very productive trip today. I got lots of goodies for those strange pregnant cravings that I get! However, I think I put every yummy thing into my shopping cart. It was like the items on the shelves were shouting at me! The fridge is stocked with fruit, veggies, and 4 different types of juice. The pantry is full of the best snacks this house has ever seen. Even better, I had brownies for dessert tonight(which I have been craving for days). Makes me hungry just thinking about it! :) Yummo!