Happy Anniversary

JD planned a great anniversary outing. The outing was supposed to be a surprise but JD must have thought that I wouldn't be doing any cleaning and he left the tickets out on the dresser. I will admit that I usually do try to ruin surprises but I promise this time was a total accident!

So the first stop was a Reds game! I haven't been in such a long time and I really do enjoy Reds games, especially Skyline Chili Dogs! We also enjoyed the fireworks show after the game.







The best part of the evening though was my true surprise gift! I had no clue that JD had went to Fine Threads. Now here is a moment for me to be honest....I knew the gift was from Fine Threads because they always wrap the gifts for JD! So i'm thinking oh, no I hadn't told Mrs. Brawner anything that I had wanted (which is usually what I do...she is the best at pointing JD in the right direction). But JD really did awesome....he got me a Vera Bradly diaper bag!! Which is in my favorite pattern!! It could go for either a boy or a girl!! I am so excited and love it!! Thanks JD!







What a great 6 years and I am sure the best are yet to come! I am truly blessed!

Enjoying my Moment,
Crystal

Brack

I had my first lunch date with Brack (he was in my class this past year) and his mom. It was so fun. I cannot believe how much older Brack looks just in the short time we have been apart…..gosh, they do grow up fast! (It could be his new really cool haircut too)


I have to share this quick story that I will always remember about Brack: My class was all sitting on the carpet area and I was talking to them about leaving after lunch and that they would have a substitute coming for the afternoon.(I was probably doing a lot of bribing and begging for them all to be nice and to please be good) The whole class was quiet and one student asks, "Where are you going?" Before I could come up with a response Brack shouts out, "I know where she is going! She is having a BABY!" It was great....if only I could describe what the other kids faces looked like!! He was right, I did have a doctor's appointment!!

The last day of school Brack had told me that we needed to have a meeting with his mom. He said that maybe we could all meet at El Nopal in Carrollton. He then went on to tell me that he had a surprise for me! I kept trying to get it out of him the rest of the day but he kept it a secret!


Today when we met he gave me a blanket that he had helped his mom and grandma make for the baby! So sweet!!

On the way home I pictured my child and meeting up with his/her teacher. I know I am rushing things but I am just so excited for those moments to happen! I plan to spoil my child's teacher just as Brack and his mom have spoiled me!







P.S. Brack put in his guess….he thinks it is a BOY!


Thanks Brack!

Baby Field

At our last appointment we got to see Baby Field! The little stinker kept its arms in front of its face the whole time! So no good ultrasound pics of the face. (This baby better not be trying to tell me that it is like its daddy and not photogenic....I will not be happy) JD announced to the nurse that it was already acting stubborn like me....I don't mind that! I guess the baby thinks that since we are keeping the gender a surprise, everything should be a surprise! I can't wait to see its sweet face in October!

The baby is doing great and the heartbeat sounds wonderful! I have gained 13 pounds, so I need to do a little better in that area. I am going to try to start walking each morning, yes hold me accountable and ask me how that is going when you see me!

Well, I had to take the video off because Auntie Hoops and the rest of the family couldn't focus on the mouth and they were trying to figure out the gender....wait until October people!


Enjoying my Moment and Continuing to Pray,
Crystal

Thank You Lord for Your Blessings on Me

Can't get this song out of my head tonight but it is okay because I like anything that reminds me of my grandma! Over the last week I have learned that my grandma taught my sister and cousins this song. You may have the same question that I did, "Why didn't she teach this song to me?!" Well, I have decided that she was my grandma, she knew me well, so therefore she probably didn't want to have to tell me that my voice just ruined the song!! Well, now I am singing it loud and proud and I am sure it is making her smile! Can't wait to teach my little one this song someday!

Enjoy!

I Said A Prayer For You Today

As I was cleaning (yes, I was actually cleaning) I came across this cross and prayer that my Grandma Dalphene had sent me....

I Said A Prayer For You Today
And know God must have heard.
I felt the answer in my heart although he spoke no word.
I didn't ask for wealth or fame (I knew you wouldn't mind).
I asked Him to send treasures of a far more lasting kind!
I asked that He'd be near you at the start of each new day; to grant you health and blessings and friends to share your way!
I asked for happiness for you in all things great and small.
But it was for His loving care I prayed for most of all!

Love you Grandma Dalphene!!



Continuing to Pray....

Thump...Thump....Thump...

Thump...Thump...Thump...

Okay...maybe you need to say it a little faster to get the real effect...but yes, that beautiful sound is what we heard at our last appointment.....the sound of our baby's heartbeat!! No better sound in the world! :-)

All the way home JD and I argued what it really sounded like....but you get the picture. I would have a recording of the heartbeat to post for all to hear but Daddy had the phone in his hand....but was in so much shock.....totally forgot to push the record button! He was so upset...but I am sure this will be the only first that we forget to record along the way..:-)

After our appointment we went to Pottery Barn Kids and Babies R Us to get some ideas for the nursery! Our goal is to paint the nursery and have our floors redone over my spring break...that is our goal! Anyway, we can say that I am out of control!! I want to buy everything, I think I need everything! I basically need to calm down and stay away from any kind of store.....believe me, I can walk in a gas station and find something that I think this baby needs!!

Our next appointment is April 4th! Guess what we get to see?! Some baby arms!!!

Enjoying my Moment and Continuing to Pray,
Crystal

First Appointment

While we were anxiously awaiting our Thursday appointment to come around, I continued to pray that God would just give me the reassurance that I needed to let me know that everything was going well and that the baby would be fine! Well, God is Great and answered another prayer...........we got to see the flickering of our baby's heart! Yes, that flickering of the heart has settled my anxiety and I know that God is protecting this baby. What a blessing!!

Dr. Jarrett thinks that due to my ovulation that I may be around 6 weeks and due Oct. 30th! Waiting patiently for October to come around! :-)


Enjoying my Moment and Continuing to Pray,
Crystal