We would like to announce the birth of our son, Caden Daniel. Born December 19, 2007 weighing 7lbs 9 oz.

Do you see what I don't see?!?!?!?

So after several coments from my family telling me that I look pregnant, or that I have a big belly (thanks mom!!) I asked Josh to take a picture of me, because I really don't see that there is a bump or some sign that tells people "Heidi is pregnant." Do you see anything?



I am happily now 11 weeks pregnant, and really according to the many internet sights that I read I am not going to show for a few more weeks. But I am not going to fit my clothes (yeah, tell me about it!) and I will feel bloated, BOTH extremely correct.



After waiting so long to be pregnant, I am happy to say that I LOVE BEING PREGNANT, "all day sickness" and all!

Bubble bath anyone?

Today a coworker, who is also a good friend, came in exhausted from staying up with her little girl last night. Late at night (okay it was at 10 pm, but for my friend it felt like 1 am), she came in to her living room and noticed that there was something wrong with the fish tank, according to her she didn't have her glasses on and was looking at a distance at the fish tank. She noticed white stuff, coming out of the fish tank and as she got closer she passed her daughter's room and noticed that her daughter's bottle of body wash was on the bed empty (new bottle!!). But she kept going and got closer to the fish tank to realize that "hmmmm, this tank smells good". Sure enough her daughter was trying to clean the fish and the tank with her body wash...fish were trying to survive at the bottom of the tank and some had already died and were on top of bubbles, on the top of the fish tank.
As my friend told me this story, as a counselor I had my understanding comments of how frustrating that was for her...then I couldn't help but laugh and she joined right in and stated, "last night it wasn't funny but today I see the humor".........

I can't wait to be a mommy!!!

Proud Auntie!!!

My nephew Wyatt was blessed today! What an amazing experience that it was to see him being blessed and continue the path that Heavenly Father has set out for him and his parents. I was so grateful for such a beautiful nephew and such amazing parents!

A part of me was very excited to see Josh participate in the blessing and know that soon, he will be doing the same for Caden. He will provide Caden with one of the most wonderful gifts, a small view at the blessing that the Lord has instore for him.

Oh, and I have to show off my husband's wonderful taste in choosing the suit that Wyatt is happily wearing.

Time is getting closer

As I am constantly thinking about the time ahead, the more excited and nervous I become. To be a mom seems to have been a dream that would never be reached. But here I am 17 days before the due date of Caden Daniel....
As we talk to Alison, she has shared with us her worries and her concerns, but also her faith in knowing that this is what is right for Caden. She is constantly in our prayers and in our minds, we have so much love for her and want her to achieve all the goals and blessings that our Heavenly Father has instore for her. She is an amazing person!

Grandma bought a Swing!

Time is coming near to when we get to see Caden, one of our greatest spiritual gifts. I think in many ways I'm in "nesting" mode, unfortunatley for Josh that means he has to be an active participant in the CLEANING, and my pickiness to make sure that all is ready for Caden.

We picked out the crib that should be getting hear soon, and are excited to put it together. We are also constantly shopping for things we know we are going to need but also things that are just TOO CUTE to pass out on, afterall Caden deserves the best.

We are now getting a lot of questions from friends and coworkers about when is our son coming, well...like Alison says, "he will come when he is ready!" and we are very excited for him to be ready!

A heart beat

Today we went once again to see our doctor, this time for my first ultrasound! Josh and I were so curious to know if we would be able to see a heartbeat and to see whatever else is going on inside me. After our hour drive we arrived at the clinic.

The doctor did an ultrasound and told us that there was only one sac, one baby, but the chances of two growing is not unlikely. two? well I don't know about that.... one is perfect. We were able to see the heartbeat.