Merry Christmas

Christmas at the Ranch

Christmas in Fort Worth

I've been Tagged Twice

I have been tagged twice in the last month, so I am going to write them over the next two posts.

Tagged: All About Shawn

1. Where did you meet? We met at Johnny Carinos, and then went to Marble Slab for dessert on August 9th, 2005.

2. How long did you date? We dated for almost 7 months and then were engaged for 3 months. I never thought I would get married so quickly!

Our first picture together

3. How long have you been married? Two and a half years

4. What does he say that surprises you? He tells me that I have several different smiles that he absolutely loves. The only problem is he won't tell me which ones they are.

5. What is your favorite feature of his? I love his hugs, so I will say his arms.

6. What is your favorite quality of his? He is a hard worker and always does the best job he can.

7. Does he have a nickname for you? I can't think of any.

8. What is his favorite color? Red

9. What is his favorite food? Probably a good steak

10. What is his favorite sport? Baseball, he played year around all growing up.

11. When and where did you first kiss? On my front porch, a few weeks after we started dating.

12. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? Sitting on the couch watching a football game.

13. Do you have any children? One on the way!

14. Does he have a hidden talent? He is a great writer. He has had many articles published.

15. How old is he? He is 34! Nine years older than me!

16. Who said "I love you" first? He did at his apartment after dating for a couple months.

17. What is his favorite type of music? He likes 80's rock and Texas Country music.

18. What do you most admire about him? He is always willing to help others and he never complains about it.

19. Do you think he will read this? He proof reads every post I write.

20. Where did you go on your first date? See number 1. Our first date was the first time for us to meet.

I now tag you Christie C. and Anna.

I am not a Scrooge

Anna tagged me with the Christmas questionnaire. The instructions say to "not be a Scrooge" and complete the survey.

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper. I always thought wrapped gifts were more fun to open when I was little.

2. Real tree or artificial? Right now an artificial tree. You can't beat a prelighted tree.

3. When do you put up the tree? This year right after Thanksgiving, but usually not that early.

4. Do you like eggnog? I like homemade eggnog.

5. Favorite gift received as a child? Cabbage Patch kids.

6. Hardest person to buy for? Our parents

7. Easiest person to buy for? Nieces and nephews under 2.

8. Do you have a nativity scene? Yes, I just got it last year and I love it.

9. Mail or email Christmas cards? No Christmas cards, but next year I will for sure!

10. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? I can't think of any.

11. Favorite Christmas Movie? I love most Christmas movies.

12. When do you start shopping? Usually in November.

13. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Not that I can think of.

14. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Party Mix

15. Lights on the tree? Yes

16. Favorite Christmas song? O Holy Night

17. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Traveling for now, but we will stay home when Ben is older.

18. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer? Yes

19. Angel on the tree top or a star? Star

20. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Christmas Morning

21. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? It bothers me when the stores start selling Christmas items in October.

22. Favorite ornament, theme or color? Red and Green

23. What do you want for Christmas this year? Baby items for Ben

24. What is your favorite dish at Christmas dinner? Nothing comes to mind.

25. What dish should be left off Christmas dinner? Dressing

26. What's a special Christmas memory? Decorating the Christmas tree when I was younger.



I now tag Lindsey, Rebecca, and Christie C.

Our Snow Pictures from Last Week

Belly Picture at 21 Weeks

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!!!

Introducing Benjamin Lee

I love this picture from our ultrasound on Monday. As you can see from the title of this post, we are going to name him Benjamin Lee, but we will call him Ben for short. Lee is Shawn and his dad's middle name. I couldn't believe how well we could see Ben this time. He is measuring about 9 ounces. I go back in a couple weeks for my OB appointment, and they will do another ultrasound because she said his heart wasn't quite big enough for the measurements she needed. A special thanksgiving treat was the first little kicks I felt from Baby Ben on Thursday. We have so much to be thankful for this year!

It's a........

BOY!!!!!!!

Crib

Our baby now has a place to sleep!!! I ordered the crib a couple weeks ago and it was delivered today. I love it, but it looks huge in the nursery. Oh well, I think it will turn out great. The changing table should be delivered in a few weeks. On Monday we find out what we are having. I can't believe how many votes we have received for a girl. We can't wait to find out.

Doctor's Appointment

Today I had my 16 week doctor's appointment. My doctor couldn't find the heart beat with the doppler, so he had to do an ultrasound. It turns out the placenta was in the way. I was relieved to see the baby's legs kicking. The placenta will probably keep me from feeling the baby move for a while, so I am kind of sad about that. But, my next appointment is November 24th. We will get to find out if it is a boy or a girl!!! We are so excited and can't wait to find out. I have a poll set up on the right to vote if you think we are having a boy or a girl.