Merry Christmas 2010

On Christmas Eve we went to my mom's house for the traditional finger foods we have done for years. It was so good. I over ate for sure.

Christmas day Mom, Mike and Ashley came over food Christmas dinner. We pulled out the Wii fit and had so much fun. Take a look for yourself.

Yes that is my baby bump!

This was actually the day after Christmas.

Long Trip!

Well I made it three weeks and two days without Drew. He left Thanksgiving day for Japan to do a survey for work. It is the longest period of time we have been apart since we have been married. I know both us were not looking forward to a long trip. I kept having to talk myself into liking the fact that he was going away. Telling myself that it is good for his career, which it is, and it was a great experience for him.

I am so grateful for everyone who kept me busy. My family has been great. My sister called many times to check on me and see how I was doing. My mom and mother-in-law kept me busy. Jillian went to my work Christmas party with me, which by the way was so much fun. Jillian has become such a good friend. My neighbors had me over for dinner and Melanie went out to eat one night with me. I also went out to dinner with Tara and Rachel. The Moultons had me over for dinner last Sunday which was so yummy. I'm sure there is a few things I forgot but I am so thankful for everyone who has been there to get me through these last few weeks.

Drew will be home for two weeks and leaving again for another three week trip, at least this one is in the country and he gets to come one weekend.

What was that?

Gas, nope definitely not. Our little boy has starting kicking this week. I was pretty sure I felt him kick me on Monday. Then on Wednesday I felt a flutter that I think was him. But tonight I am sure he has kicked. It wasn't just one kick it was multiple kicks and since it was in the same spot I'm sure it's what I felt. Very cool feeling for sure.

With Drew being in Japan I wanted to tell him and I tired calling him knowing he wouldn't be in computer range. He wasn't. As I started to type him an email he called me. I was happy to be able to let him know that his son was having a party in my belly tonight and I could feel it.

Feeling the first kicks is an awesome feeling and I know this little man is going to be quite active and I'm ready for it.