Cute Baby Stuff!!

We just had to show off some of the cutest baby stuff we got this weekend.  The first is from Steven and Nancy Land (friends of Ryan's mom).  It's a book called Tickle Monster and it comes with two little gloves that you can stick your fingers through to tickle with as you read the book....SO FUN!!  Our baby boy will LOVE it (and so will his mommy and daddy).  Thanks Steven and Nancy!

The next 2 are from Kim:

It's a little hat with matching socks and gloves to cover his hands so he won't scratch himself...how cute is this???

The sweetest little golfer hat.  Kim, Baby G thanks you!

Kim and Kiley (Ryan's mom and sister) spent the weekend with us this weekend to kick off their spring break.  We had an awesome time with them watching March Madness and we also put them to work at our house.  We sanded all the trim and started painting it.  Pictures to come!

Almost 21 Weeks Pregnant

I'm not totally sure where this belly came from!  I'm pretty sure it grew overnight on Saturday night, because when I woke up Sunday it looked WAY bigger than ever, and I had 5 different people at different times on Sunday make a comment about how they actually could tell I was pregnant now.  I'm at the stage where I'm supposed to be gaining 1 pound per week...pretty crazy!  My regular T-shirts officially no longer fit, so my sister Kiley totally hooked me up with some of hers...thanks sis!

Per request, I wore a form fitting shirt for this picture instead of a baggy T-shirt :)

We totally took advantage of the Expectant Mothers front row parking at the mall the other day...ha!

Allen and Uncle Joe Inducted into the CHS Hall of Honor

Last night Catholic High School honored the first 3 inductees into their Baseball Hall of Honor, 2 of which include Allen and Uncle Joe!  We are so proud of them!  This is truly a huge honor and we can't think of any two men who are more deserving.  Here are some pics from last night:

Jeff Christensen, Joe O'Brien, Allen Gray

Kiley and Aunt Tronda

It's a...

We are SO EXCITED!!!!!  He looked adorable on the ultrasound, and was happy to show off his boy parts, making his daddy very proud.  He's 11 oz. now and looking perfectly healthy.  We could see his little heart beating, he waved at us a couple times, and we saw him open and close his mouth (and saw his tiny little tongue)!  Here are a couple of images from the ultrasound:

I don't know if you can see it, but there's any an arrow pointing to his "boys parts" 

and it says above "I'm a Boy!"

Saturday and Sunday in New Orleans

Gran and I had another great day in New Orleans yesterday.  Our day began with breakfast in bed and it was the best $40 cereal, eggs, and coffee we have ever had (it better have been for that price, right??)  I then headed to the Spa for my pre-natal massage.  After I changed into my robe, I was taken to the Relaxing Room and - get this - "Retail Playground" where I could sit and read magazines or "play" with all of their lotions, perfumes, and make up.  Kind of hilarious, but I have to admit, I had fun playing (or "flitting" as my dad would call this!).  When I was taken back to my room, Lenny (a beautiful Philippino mother of one) gave me the best massage ever!  The only real difference with a pre-natal massage is that you lie of your sides instead of your stomach and you get extra pillows.  It was awesome!

Then Gran and I took a tour of the city on a tour bus, and here are some pics from the tour:

This is a house that still has the markings as it did after Katrina, indicating the rescue workers had checked this home.  

This is a hole that people made during Katrina to escape the rising water in their home and get on the roof.

This is one of the above ground cemeteries we visited.

At the City Park.

One of the many mansions we saw on the tour.

Gran and me at an Italian restaurant called Domenica.

After dinner.

This was Gran's favorite store.  I couldn't get her away.  Ha!

St. Peter's Cathedral.  I went on a long walk this morning and took the rest of these pics.  The New Orleans Marathon was going on, so it was fun to cheer the runners on.

This is a couple that's on this season's Biggest Loser TV show running the marathon.

Now Gran and I are off to Subway for lunch and to the airport.  What a great trip!

Friday in New Orleans

Gran and I are taking a "girls trip" this weekend to New Orleans, and it has been a great day.  We are getting to stay at The Roosevelt Hotel, thanks to a friend, Honor, who works here and got us a special rate. It's fun pretending we can afford hotels like this!  Our hotel is located right next to the French Quarter.  Here are some pics to show you what we've done today:

First order of business:  Room Service for sorbet and ice cream!

Next order of business: Relaxing!

This is the lobby.

Gran and me with Honor after our delicious dinner at Muriels on Jackson Square.  I had a "Puppy Drum."  I had no idea what it was except that it was supposed to be really good fish, and it was the best thing ever!!  Special thanks to my friend, Rachel, for making reservations for us at her parents' restaurant.  On another note, I look so pregnant in this picture...

Speaking of pregnant:  I felt the baby kick for the first time yesterday!  So cool!  And we get to find out on Tuesday if it's a boy or a girl!!

Well, we are off to bed, but more to come tomorrow.

March 2

We get to find out if Baby G is a girl or a boy on March 2!!!  We are so excited!  And we also get to have a DVD copy of the ultrasound so we can show friends and family.  We absolutely can't wait to find out.  People ask us all the time if we have a preference, but the honest truth is, we don't.  Yes, of course, everyone says they just want a healthy baby, but usually people are hoping for one or the other.  We honestly do not have a preference.  We will cherish whatever Baby G is.  Anyone have any guesses?