Fort Worth Stockshow and Rodeo

Every year we go to the Fort Worth Stockshow and Rodeo as a family. We walk through the barns so that the kids can see the animals and then we head to the Rodeo. Below are some highlights of the night...

This goat really wanted Matt to pet him. I found out that they put the muzzles on the goats so that they won't chew the shavings on the floor or chew up their blankets before they are shown. If they eat that stuff they will get really bloated and just look fat. So it's not to be mean it helps them stay healthy ;)

Below is a Mommy Pig and her pigglets. Doesn't she look miserable!!?? It took her at least a minute to lay down on the ground so that she could nurse her little ones.

Cooper and Kenzie having fun at the rodeo!

Today marks the day when...

1. People are realizing I am pregnant and not just "gaining weight". I have had 5 customers say something to me ...all of them men ( I guess some are scared to ask ;))

2. The baby woke me up at 5 am moving around!

3. My hips have begun to move...when I stand up after sitting for awhile they will all of a sudden give out on me. ;(

4. I am starting to really stress that my house is not in the order I would like it to be in nor is the nursery even close to being complete!

5. I have exactly 4 months left!

The baby is growing!

Here are a few pictures of my growing belly! It is finally starting to look like I am pregnant instead of a "beer" belly ;). The first picture with my black striped pants on is at 18 weeks and the other two are from today, one day shy of 22 weeks. I am feeling the baby move more and more each day and I love it! We leave for Canada in a week and a half for our "babymoon", so I will be sharing those pictures soon!

19th week update!

We went to the doctor to see our little baby today and it was so exciting! The baby moved it's little hands up to it's mouth and kept turning it's head. The baby was a little camera shy because he/she was facing down but here are some of the shots the doctor took. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers today...everything looked great! The baby weighs 9 oz. and is 7 1/2 inches long, and we stood strong on our decision not to find out the sex! I was so proud of us!

This is the profile of our baby...the baby is lying down facing up.

Can you see it's cute little nose? ;)

A picture of the baby's little behind. If you look close the legs are crossed at the ankles towards the right side of the picture and his/her little bottom is facing the camera.

I am slowly starting the feel the baby move! It feels more like my stomach is in knots when it flips. The doctor told us it should only be 2 more weeks until Matt would feel the baby move and he can hardly wait! As we begin to set up the room I will send pictures...it should be within the next couple of months. We are just so excited meet our little bundle of joy...only 20 more weeks!

Christmas Day Fun!

Christmas this year was a little different for us but it turned out great! We went to church Christmas Eve, and then afterwards we went to my in-laws for the Ferrell Christmas festivities. Christmas morning Matt and I opened our gifts to one another and then headed over to my parents house for breakfast and gifts. I ended up cooking Christmas dinner and it turned out pretty good if I must say! I am one exhausted pregnant girl tonight!

My "Bump"

Ok...since so many people have been asking to see my "bump" here it is at 16 almost 17 weeks!

Christmas Time

Christmas is just around the corner and it seems like yesterday was Thanksgiving! Every year I try to enjoy all the Holiday festivities but can't ever seem to get it all in. This Christmas I started working part time at Bath and Body Works, so I have been super busy between my two jobs. Being pregnant and working two jobs is a bit challenging but I look at it as preparing me for the busy life of a full time working Mom. I am now well into my second trimester and I feel great (other than being very tired)! I have a little bump showing and now I am just waiting for the day I feel my little one move. After Christmas I am going to finally start preparing for baby Ferrell's arrival! The countdown will begin January 1 with 21 weeks to go... :)

Merry Christmas to all of you!!