and how!

Friday, February 25, 2011

Exciting Times Ahead!

This week has been a whirlwind of excitement! I didn’t think it was possible for so many new things to fall into place into such a short amount of time!

Since Cory graduated from the police academy in September, I have been constantly reminded of the importance of patience. The Lord has a good and perfect plan for our lives and although we may not see it at the time, He reveals His plan in His time. The Lord has bestowed so many blessings upon our lives and we are so thankful.

This week:

Cory was officially named Officer Barrow and will start working in a few weeks!

We bought a “family car”: A Honda Pilot SUV.

Cory sold his 1997 Honda Prelude. I know he was sad to see it go but he is so excited to inherit my Civic Hybrid (sarcastic voice, in case you couldn’t tell :) )

We applied to rent a very cute house in Old Towne Orange and were accepted; we move in April 1! This was super cool because another couple applied for the house at the same time with similar income and credit. They had a major plus going for them considering they don’t have a dog and we do…. But turns out, they liked our application better and offered it to us!

We got our 2010 tax refund! Just in the knick of time :)

I hit 23 weeks in my pregnancy on February 23. I’m still feeling great and trying to take advantage of it before I get huge and uncomfortable.

On a not so happy note.... Lilly has been really sick :(  One trip to doggie urgent car and one stay at the hospital later, we still don’t really know what’s wrong. They ran some tests and she had elevated liver enzymes so she has been on an antibiotic and vitamins that should make her feel better soon. She hasn’t been eating and is definitely not her normal “spunky” self. It’s so sad to see her so uncomfortable and we can’t wait to have our Lilly back.

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend- TGIF!! Maybe I will start packing a few boxes up :) 

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

20 Week Ultrasound!

Today we had our 20 week Ultrasound and it was confirmed that Baby Barrow is, in fact a BOY! :) We had an Ultrasound at 14 weeks and they thought the baby looked like a boy but since it was super early, it wasn't a for sure thing. Even though it wasn't "for sure",  from the moment they told me it looked like a boy, I was convinced we were having a boy!  I was super excited for our Ultrasound today and couldn't wait to see our little bean moving around in there. It was so cool to see the baby's heart beating and all of the body parts that have developed-- such a miracle!


How cute is he already?! :)


His precious little foot :) 

I felt the baby kick for the first time last Friday, with this little foot!  I was sitting at my desk at work and felt a little poke right below my belly button. It was a totally different feeling than I had ever felt before so I knew it had to be little baby saying hello :) It was such a distinct feeling and ever since then, he has been kicking like crazy! It is so amazing to feel him moving around in there and I love it! 


This is.... uh.... his "boy part" :) It's zoomed in, I think! 


Friday, February 4, 2011

Our Colorado Trip

My sister, Katie recently had her 3rd baby, little Allie Jane. We had a great time visiting the Wales Family in Colorado and meeting baby Allie. Although temperatures were in the single digits/ negatives, we still had a great time spending quality time with family. Katie is a great mom to Ava, Adam and Allie and I am so blessed to have such a great example from both of my sisters.

Sweet Allie Jane

Cory got lots of great practice! :)


We were there for Allie's 1st Bath! 





Just hanging out :)


Adam conquered Daddy! 

Proud Big Brother and Sister 


I reached 20 weeks (half way there- ya!) during our trip! 



Miss you kiddos already!! Love you!!