a few more updates

20 weeks

We now have some windows and porches!

Mommy's Nose and Daddy's Feet

Check out this beautiful face!

Me, Joel and Nona (my Mom) went for our 20 week ultrasound today. Baby J was fantastic...he/she kept its little legs together the whole time! We think that Baby J has my nose (very distinct) and Joel's long feet.

Everything looked great today! The heartbeat was 152 and the baby weighs approximately 15 oz.

Now that you can see our sweet baby's face, vote on what you think the sex will be!!

This picture doesn't show much, but today was the first time we were able to go upstairs. This is taken from the man room, overlooking the living room, kitchen and our bedroom.

This room will be Joel's pride and joy! I am so glad we will finally have a designated room for him to display all the stuffed animals that are currently hanging on my living room wall!

As of today, we are about a week or two from having the house in the dry and all the siding put on.

Baby J News

Baby J has been very active the past few days! I love feeling him/her squirm around. We are 20 weeks today! It's hard to believe we are half way through the pregnancy. Now the pressure is on - only 20 weeks to get this house finished! (Keep your fingers crossed!)

Amazing progress!

19 weeks

I have become very "plump" in the last week!

We did not have an ultrasound last week because we weren't 20 weeks yet. We go March 18 for our next ultrasound. Dr. McCauley said that I was doing great! I have gained a total of 10 lbs.

Can you tell?

Now for the house...

They have made so much progress! Check it out!

Master bedroom, bathroom and walkin closet
Back porch

(part will be covered and part screened in)

Front door/foyer

Garage side of the house

Front of the house

Roof trusses going up

Man room/Loft area

One of the bedrooms upstairs and balcony

Well that's it for now! We should have the house in the dry within the next 10 days or so. Stay tuned for more updates.

On Saturday, my Mom and her brothers threw their mom, Nona, a surprise 80th birthday party. The party was a great success! Here are a few pictures from the party.

Kenny married Joel and I. He wanted to compare bellies.

Here we are at 18 weeks. We got to the Dr. for an ultrasound on Thursday the 5th!

Joel can still get his arms around me!

My Uncle Bill flew in from Arizona last Wednesday. On Thursday morning, he surprised Nona on our way to the Pancake Pantry in Gatlinburg. We haven't seen him since our wedding.

*If you've never been to the Pancake Pantry, it's a must! I recommend the French Toast!

Nona was so surprised! There were family members, church family, old co-workers and friends there to party with her!

Nona with her grandkids and the money umbrella we made for her. It had 80 one dollar bills on it! Rachel did a great job fixing it up!