WOW

It is so crazy that I'm pregnant! First of all, I don't feel hardly any different then I did before I was "with child": no nausea, not super sensitive to smells, etc. It just doesn't seem real!
However, my boobs are sore, and I am very unmotivated and tired (totally not like me, at all). So I'm trying to get used to the fact that my DREAM has come true- I'm growing a teeny tiny little one in my tummy, the one who I already love so very much. I just want to feel something!! I think it will be more real when I see the doctor, which isn't until January 18th!

As for KK--he is an excited daddy-to-be. We were going to try to keep it a secret until after the first doctor's visit, however, he is so happy and proud that I think he would tell a stranger if he had the chance. I'm so happy that he is so happy to be a poppa. It's going to be great.

The BEST early Christmas Gift!

WE'RE GONNA HAVE A BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Holiday Hoopla!

WOW- 2 memes in 2 days! It's like meme-palooza round here! My sweet cousin Ann tagged me, and I'm not gonna be a scrooge about it- so here you go!

here are the rules:
1. List 12 random things about yourself that have to do with Christmas
2. Please refer to it as a 'hoopla' and not the dreaded 'm'-word
3. You have to specifically tag people when you're done.
None of this "if you're reading this, consider yourself tagged" stuff is allowed.
4. Please try and do it as quickly as possible. The Christmas season will be over before we know it
Got the rules?
Here's my list:
1. I have a fake Christmas tree, this is the first year I've decorated it- and I love how easy it is! It only took me 30 minutes! Also, you can manipulate the branches :)
2. I was afraid of Santa coming into my house when I was little, so I always slept with my little bro on Christmas Eve
3. I love spending Christmas Eve with my parents: my mom makes it very magical
4. I can't wait to have kids to do fun kid stuff that makes Christmas what it is!
5. I really want a pretty nativity set: the one I have has the figurines glued to the stable- not pretty or fun
6. I have only bought 2 presents for Christmas. And I'm not even freaked out!
7. I really want to go to Christmas Eve or Christmas Day church service, but I dont' want to go by myself.
8. It makes me sad to think about how many of my students dread the holidays, because of their terrible home lives.
9. Therefore, I wish I had more $$$ so I could give them presents and happy memories!
10. I really wish Rose could be home for christmas, and not preparing to deploy to Iraq.
11. I have not watched a single Christmas movie: not by choice!
12. I love Clamation Christmas

Mine sucked, sorry. I did the best I could considering that I was suppossed to do it fast. And I tag You, and You and You

Random Crap

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? Yes- my mom's friend in high school
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? The last time I cried was thinking about Rose being in Iraq
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING sometimes- it is very teacher-like
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? roast beef
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? I hope I will!
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Yes, I am a loyal friend... and I'm freaking awesome
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A Lot? Me, no! Why would you ask such a damning question! haha, I probably use it too much, and not always at the right times...
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS Yes.
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? Perhaps
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? I love Cocoa Pebbles!
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? no
12. DO YOU THINK YOU'RE STRONG?I'm tough, not strong
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Rocky Road and PB Chocolate
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? Their hands- weird, I know
15. RED OR PINK? Red
16. WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? My pony keg that I keep around my waist. and my zits- when will I conquer puberty?
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST Rose! EVery Day!
18.WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YO U WEARING? Brown snow boats- it's winter! and some jeans
20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE ? Cookies! (reason for pony keg waist)
21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? Rain-slush-snow falling :(
22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? something bright! Like yellow!
23. FAVORITE SMELLS? Clean Laundry, Babies, my husband's shirts, my momma
24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? Mi madre
25. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH? College basketball, football, baseball, and softball.
26. HAIR COLOR?dark blonde
27. EYE COLOR?blue
28. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? Not no mo, lasik baby
29, FAVORITE FOOD? CAKE!!!!!!!!!!
30. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? Happy endings, definitely
31. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? Superbad- hilarious!
32. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? grey hooded sweatshirt
33. SUMMER OR WINTER? I love them all
34. HUGS OR KISSES? both
35. FAVORITE DESSERT? Cake!
36. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? None :( that's what Christmas break is for! 37.WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? don't have one
38. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV.Late LAST NIGHT? Late??? Hah! I am in bed by 9:00 every night!
39. FAVORITE SOUND Babies cooing and sighing
40. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? Beatles
41. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME? Australia and Europe
42. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? Yes, I am amazing at everything. Just kidding, but I do speak a little spanish and I am very good at eating
43. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Coeur d Alene, ID


I tag ann, marriage 101, rachel, and andrea

Let it Snow!

Here is what it looks like right now in my town (I stole this picture from a news website). Growing up, I never really appreciated the snow. Around my teenage years, in fact, I began to despise it. I hated having to shovel it, drive in it; hated having to wear bulky sweaters to school- not to mention totally uncool snow boots, which I found were a necessity if there was any chance of keeping my jeans dry.

Now, for the first year time in about 10 years- I'm loving it! I love how, when I take my doggies for their morning potty, how peaceful the mornings are. The world is quiet, clean, and so calming. It is like everything is in a deep sleep under a big, white blanket. It is a great way to start my mornings, I've found myself really looking forward to it- amazing.

The snow does make me ache for kiddos to share it with. I need an excuse to make snow angels, snowmen, and throw snowballs (as much as I love KK, he's not going for it). Thankfully, my mom is still the biggest kid at heart, and we are planning to make a snowman this weekend.
Come to think of it, everything makes me ache for a baby. This time of year especially.
But, I just need to focus on what I do have, and that is a beautiful, safe place to live- and a momma who will play with me!

The wonderful person you see with me in these pictures (one of them has been edited because someone decided to flip off the camera) is my best friend ROSE. Rose and I were sorority sisters, and could have possibly been separated at birth. She is the other half of weirdness that makes me whole. She is my favorite person. We have so much fun together, and we never ever fight. In fact, we laugh so much that my cheeks literally hurt every time I talk to her.

Rose is currently serving in the Air Force in Turkey with her husband, Jon. They met in the Air Force ROTC. In the next 2-3 weeks, Rose will leave Jon and be stationed in Iraq. for 6 months. Needless to say, this is the worst news I've ever received from anyone in my life. And to make matters worse, Rose is scared. She has never been scared of ANYTHING in her life- she is tough-as-nails. She didn't even cry at her own wedding, for pete's sake!

Being the sentimental that I am, thinking about my sweet Rose being in Iraq brings tears to my eyes. As I write this I'm holding back sobs. I guess it's never hit home for me what this horrible war is doing to our country until my beloved friend has to be a part of it. I feel selfish for saying that, but it's the truth.

So everyday for the past month and a half, my heart breaks a little for my dear friend. It breaks because she is leaving her husband for 6 months. It breaks because she is going to be in an unsafe country doing who- knows -what for 6 months. It breaks because there is a chance she won't come back. It breaks because Rose doesn't deserve to have to do this. She doesn't want to do this. She's too good of a person, and I can't live without her.