Baby Showers...

This past week I received two Beautiful invitations to my baby showers! I can't wait to celebrate the upcoming birth of the baby with my family and friends! Only 41 more days and counting...

A Letter to the Baby!

Dear Baby Dehls,

Your daddy and I are so excited for your arrival. Your arrival is only weeks away! The day we found out that I was pregnant was a day I will never forget. It was Wednesday, July 1st..just days after your uncle Ryan's wedding. Every thought possible was running through our heads...will it be a boy? girl? due date? names? We had to pick the perfect name for our perfect little baby, so you will either be Parker Wayne or Rylee Jordan! Your nursery may not be ready when you get home but we will be as ready as we can be. We will give you all our love and care for you the best we can. You have a lot of family to meet when you arrive also. They are all very excited for your arrival. Your cousin Meadow has already given you kisses through my belly!

You haven't made me have many cravings...mostly just cereal! I usually eat it twice a day..my favorites are Special K with strawberries or yogurt and Raisin Bran with extra Raisins. Daddy hasn't had to go on any crazy food runs yet! You seem to like music and books...daddy has been reading to you at night and I play music for you at work all day..it really gets you kicking!

Daddy has high hopes of you playing football for OU one day if your a boy and I would love for you to play volleyball if your a girl! We are a family that loves our sports...especially Mimi! She loves her Dallas Mavericks. I can't wait to sit in the stands at your game or audience at your dance recital to support you in what ever your heart desires!

We love you very much and look forward to your arrival! See you soon...

Mommy and Daddy

"She's Nesting"

I started a cleaning out project this past Wednesday and just finished today. Todd likes to tell everyone I'm nesting! I threw away a lot but also got things organized. The baby's toys and clothes that we have so far are divided by size and age! The closets are all in order and the Christmas decorations are put away...the house is clean and laundry is put away. I feel like my life is in order again until a baby shower of course! Then I have a whole new organization project. I love being organized..I would lose my sanity with out it. I know I'm a little crazy but Todd loves me for it!

A New Era...

I feel like I have reached a new era in my pregnancy. My body temperature has sky rocketed and my energy is back. At night I sweat my butt off while Todd is freezing...if you know me at all, you would know that I am ALWAYS cold! I even love this cold weather! I am trying to adjust but it's hard..I love to be wrapped up in blankets!

I am full of energy now too! I have started working out again and it feels great! I'm sure all this energy will be put to good use when I start "nesting".

Well, I am now 30 weeks and it is getting here fast. Only 68 more days...and counting! I think I will miss the feeling the baby kick in my tummy though. It's such a special feeling that you can't explain and will never know until you are pregnant. It's comforting when the baby kicks..It seems to make everything ok!

Here is a picture of me and my big ol belly...enjoy!

Are you listening baby???

Our neighbor Ravi gave us our first book to read to the baby. It's Dr. Suess's Oh, Baby, the Places You'll GO!. I kept wondering if the baby was listening! I'm sure he/she will always listen to his/her mother and father. We ALWAYS know best! We also got a couple baby books for Christmas from Todd's parents that we are going to read tonight.

So, the baby continues to be stubborn. Tonight we tried to listen to the heartbeat. After trying to find it around all the kicking the baby was doing, we finally found it. I was in the process of starting to record it and I lost it..I finally gave up because I couldn't find it again...just lots of kicks and punches from the baby. I sure hope this doesn't mean Baby Dehls isn't going to be stubborn when he/she comes out!

The baby has been a real pain in my back lately. I have almost recoded from my leg injury and now my back hurts...my great boss at work got me a prenatal massage for my Birthday/Early Christmas! Thanks Chrissa! I will enjoy EVERY minute of it!

HoHoHo! Baby Dehls is going to have to wait till next year to enjoy Christmas. I have decided that that is ok..The baby will be at a really fun age for next year's Christmas and we will be able to get all sorts of fun new toys! Only 6 more days...I hope everyone has a Blessed Christmas!

Stubborn Little One!

I went for my 3D today and it was really neat! My parents and Todd's parents also joined us and we made it a very special event for everyone! I didn't think Baby Dehls was going to cooperate but we got some good shots after all! I drank OJ before going and that didn't do much. The baby likes to keep it's face covered with it's hands.

This was one of my favorite pictures! The baby was sticking it's tongue out at us! It did this several times..it was so cute.

This wasn't the best one we got of the little one's face but we got a glimpse into it's eye!

Here's a good one of those sweet little feet!

Wow! Look at those long fingers! We have decided that the baby has my fingers!

The pictures are so real! It's amazing that you can see so much...Now we only have to wait 81 more days for our little angel to arrive!

My mother-in-law gave my a neat little gift today. It is a Willow Tree Figurine..I have put it out in my living room to enjoy! It is called "Cherish". It's a pregnant woman... "ME"!

Only 14 days till Christmas, which means more family gatherings. I hope my sweet baby grows to love and appreciate family as much as I do. They are all such special people to me!

Birthday Fun!

This weekend was my 24th Birthday! Although I spend a lot of time with my new friend "the heating pad", it was a Great Weekend! (I pulled my groin. That is why the heating pad is my friend..not fun at all.) My niece had a dance recital Saturday and she was too cute! She really liked being center of attention!

We also went to Christmas on The Square in Weatherford...it was so so COLD. We didn't last long. We were quick to get back to my parents and eat dinner and my Birthday Dessert (Bread Pudding!!!). My mom's birthday is on the 8th so we went and had Brunch at Blue Mesa today to celebrate both Birthdays!! This was followed by going to Babies R Us and Target to create our baby registry! Oh so much work....It took us 3 hours. I sure am glad that Starbucks accompanied us on this adventure because it was so cold and drizzly. Babies need so much! Those were only 2 of the 4 places I registered. The other two are online only.

The baby will be here soon! I will start my 3rd Trimester Tuesday when I am 28 weeks. It is amazing how time flies. I sure hope this week flies because we get another peak at the baby Friday! Can't wait to share the pictures with you!

I hope everyone has a Blessed Holiday Season and a Merry Christmas!