Diane's shower

I finally got to see Diane and her baby bump in person! Christina hosted a great shower in Cincinnati this weekend--here are some pics of Diane and me pregnant at the same time---just 8 weeks apart!!! She is due July 8th and I am due Sept 7.

20 weeks

HALFWAY THERE!!!!

I'm 20 weeks along in this picture and feeling great:) We had the ultrasound on Friday April 23 and found out we are having a little GIRL!!!!! We are overcome with joy. She is just so beautiful. Johnny thinks she already looks like me in her mouth and nose. I wish I could post some pictures of her---but for some reason the u/s pics won't upload on here.

She weighs 12 ounces and her heart was beating at 153 bpm. We got to see all of her organs and everything is developing perfectly so far:)

19 weeks

Today marks 19 weeks and 5 days pregnant. I can't believe I am already half way through my pregnancy!!! Johnny felt the first kicks this week... an absolutely indescribable moment it was to feel our son or daughter together for the first time. Our bambino is definitely more active right now at night and in the early morning hours after breakfast. He/She gives most little punches and kicks to my right side--and every time I still can't help but smile. It is more than joyous.

Sporting a noticeable bump:)

Cumberland Trip

We decided to embark on a little get-away at the end of Johnny's spring break and came upon this lovely bed and breakfast in the heart of the Cumberland's and foothills of Appalachia (pronounced like -Throwin' an "apple at cha") called "Cumberland Manor Bed and Breakfast."

This house was built in 1890, a Victorian era home, overlooking historic downtown Middlesboro with views of the Cumberland mountains.

Our room (the Kennedy Room) was on the 3rd floor at the very top.

Here I am...18 weeks pregnant!!!

Jill, the innkeeper, was a FABULOUS cook--we started out with a fresh fruit cup and bran and berry muffins, followed by fluffy pancakes and biscuits and gravy...YUM!

Overlook on Ridge Trail with views of Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky.

Week 17

Here I am...week 17! We had our 16 week check up this week and got to hear the heartbeat again at 158 bpm. I have gained 8 pounds (and all of that happened in the last 5 weeks!)

Our little one is the size of your palm...or a large naval orange (4.5 to 5.5 inches long).

In 3 weeks, we find out the gender...can't wait!!!

More pics from Megan and Ella's visit (March 26-28th)

Starring the cutie herself....Ella Kate:)

Megan and Ella's Visit

We had a GREAT time last weekend with Megan and Ella and tons of family in town.

those big blue eyes...

she loved her Great Grandmothers

Wish Megan and Bob lived closer!!!!!!