Julia Hope :)

I had an ultrasound at 18 weeks a little bit ago (I'll be 20 weeks on Tuesday - halfway there!), and we found out we're having a girl! We're both very excited, of course, and seeing her again makes us more anxious to meet her. She was moving around a lot during the ultrasound, and was even sucking her thumb, and playing with her toes! At one point it looked like she was chewing, so I think she'll be a good eater, she's already practicing! I've also been feeling her move around a lot more, and it's really reassuring. Especially when I'm sitting still or laying down before falling asleep, she gives strong kicks, and I can sort of feel her shifting positions. I'm still not showing very much, but I'm definitely growing. Enjoy the photos :)

Happy Birthday!

Friday was Tom's birthday, he's getting old! Although he didn't do anything special, except go to class that day, we celebrated the weekend before he left. I made him a mango cheesecake...or at least attempted to. The mango glaze I made didn't turn out so well, but the cheesecake part was good! We also had a nice dinner out, and it was nice to get some time together, away from work and everything. I got him a super-duper knife he's been wanting for a long time, and framed a photo of baby. I also got him a air freshner thing that is the same scent as the ones in our house, so he could take it back to the states and have a little piece of home with him. He's had a very interesting and exciting year, and hopefully the next one will be just as good, if not better! Happy Birthday TOM!!!

OSU Baby

A few weeks ago, Tom had to get some OSU stuff to show his pride at work. The deputy commander of his unit was always flashing his school's colors, and rubbing it in his face, all in good fun of course! So, Tom decided to get a Beavers banner and foam finger (he cracks me up!!) to take into work. He also got baby's first Beavers gear! Tom opened the package at work and was showing everyone the outfit, he's such a proud daddy already!!

Random Photos

Madison being cozy in the sink...she's an odd one!

Jaeger and Madison cuddling - a rare moment

Jaeger trying to fit his chunky butt in a paper bag...

"Owner" (a.k.a. Tom) and Jaeger

Relaxing at home!

Mom, Dad, and us enjoying a snack at a castle on the Rhine River!

It's been a little bit since I've posted anything...and I finally got some of our more recent photos a little bit more organized. The cats even have their own photo folder now!! We're all doing well, Tom's back in the states for a little while doing training, and me and the cats are holding down the fort while he's gone. I was telling him that I didn't realize how much he spoils me unitl he's not around to do it! He certainly is a wonderful husband and an amazing man :). Enjoy the photos!!