Hello 2nd Trimester!

I'm now 14 weeks and starting my 2nd trimester! woohoo! I'm feeling good...nausea is pretty much gone and I'm not AS tired as I was, but I still am more tired than I used to be. I went to the doctor on Monday and was able to hear the heartbeat! It was beating strong at 162! We also ordered a fetal heart monitor so Chris and I can listen to it at home when we want! The first time I tried it, it took me like 20 minutes to find it! Freaked me out a little...but I had read that it might take a while so I was just trying to be patient. The 2nd time I used it, I found it right away! Its a fun little toy to use to make sure there's something in there, considering its still too early for me to feel him/her moving around! :) I go back to the doctor at the end of January so we are hoping the appointment after that we'll be able to find out if its going to be a boy or girl! I'd say around the beginning of February we should know something! We can't wait to find out!


13 weeks!

The Holidays 2010

It is so great that Chris and I are both teachers and can enjoy 2 whole weeks off of work together for the holidays! We are very blessed! Week 1 of the break actually went by pretty slow. We hung around the house mostly and finished up a few last minute gifts we needed to get before Christmas. Friday, Christmas Eve, we went and had Christmas with Chris' family during the day! We had a great time getting the whole family together and mingling for a little while. After that, we went to my mom's house and had Christmas Eve with my whole side of the family. Again, great time hanging with family...this time of year is wonderful for that very reason.

Christmas morning for us was pretty uneventful at our house since our Christmas present to each other this year was new floors, a new TV, and a new TV stand we got in early December. After getting ready, we went to my mom's house, opened presents over there, and had a great lunch/dinner of turkey and dressing! mmmmmm!

Week 2 of the break flew by, however! Before we knew it, it was already Friday, New Years Eve. We headed out to our friends' Mario and Jenn's house, and had a great time. Mario fixed a great dinner for all of us and we just talked and drank (except for me, of course). At midnight we toasted with some Champagne, and sparkling pomegranate juice for me...and then we went home soon after.

We love the holidays at our house and in our family. To me, it is always such a bummer to have to take down the tree and decorations. But we are definitely looking forward to next year and all the new excitement that will be in our house with a baby! Times will be different for sure! Can't wait! :)

Best wishes to you all for a happy & healthy 2011!


New TV, TV stand, and tile!


Christmas presents for Baby Malloy


More!


Merry Christmas!


Happy New Year!