14 weeks and Happy Halloween

I am 14 weeks pregnant today!!  I can definitely tell that I am starting to show.  I have a baby bump!!  This week, the baby is the size of a lemon.  According to the website that I am following, the baby can make faces, suck its thumb and even pee!  Crazy, I know!  We are still amazed at all the things that are going on inside right now.  The nausea seems to be getting a little better as the days go by.

Since today is Halloween, I had to share some pictures.  We dressed up and handed out candy to the trick-or-treaters. Our neighbors came over to help us pass out candy and look at all the different costumes.  We had a lot of fun and had quite a few trick-or-treaters. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

Auburn Game and Pumpkin Carving

On Saturday, Richard and I were able to go to our first Auburn game since we graduated!  Although Auburn isn't doing so well this season, we still wanted to go to a game.  We went to see Auburn vs. Texas A&M, which was neat to see since this was their first time playing Auburn in the SEC.  It was a beautiful morning and then, all of sudden, it turned quite chilly and was cold toward the end of the game.  Even though the game didn't turn out so well, we still had a great trip!  We were able to spend some time walking around campus and seeing friends!

On Sunday night, we were able to carve pumpkins with our neighbors which was a lot of fun!  We had all forgotten the amount of effort that it takes to carve a pumpkin.  I thought that they all turned out really good!
HAPPY FALL!!!

13 Weeks

I am 13 weeks pregnant this week!! I am still feeling nauseated at different times throughout the day, but it seems to be getting a little bit better.  I love to take naps on my days off to try to catch up on some sleep, and I go to bed early when I can.  We are getting more and more excited as each day passes.  We got to visit my cousin Daniel and his wife Ashley this Monday to see their beautiful baby girl Karsten.  Seeing her made us even more excited about May! (and nervous too!)  I am following a website that tells you about the size of your baby at each week and important things that are going on.  At week 13, the baby should be the size of a shrimp!  And it's fingerprints develop this week!  It is so incredible to think about all that is going on inside.  Here is my first picture!  You can tell that I am starting to get a little baby bump.  I am still wearing my regular clothes, but things are definitely starting to fit a little bit differently!!

We are having a BABY!!!

Richard and I are incredibly excited to announce that we are going to have a baby!!!  The baby is due on May 2nd, 2013.  I was 12 weeks along yesterday.  We are so glad that we can finally let everyone know!  It has been so hard for the both of us to keep such a big secret for so long!  Our parents were very excited and can't wait for the baby to get here!  I really think that their biggest concern right now, is what they want to be called by the baby.  I have been to two doctor's visits, one at 8 weeks and the other at 12 weeks and everything was great at both of the visits.  I haven't actually thrown-up yet, but I feel nauseated throughout the day.  I have learned that if I just keep something on my stomach then I am okay.  I haven't had a lot of energy lately, but I have been told that it will get better soon.  I am going to try to start posting weekly with pictures and updates starting next week.  (We will just have to see how that goes!)

Peanut Butter Rice Krispies

YUMMY!  Richard's Grandma makes these peanut butter rice krispy treats which are wonderful.  We thought that they were the perfect fall treat!

No-Bake Peanut Butter Rice Krispies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1 & 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 cups rice krispies

Directions:

• Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with wax paper.
• Place corn syrup and sugars in sauce pan and bring to a boil over medium to high heat.  Remove from heat after it begins to boil.
• Quickly add peanut butter and vanilla and mix well.
• Add rice krispies and mix well.
• Spread into baking pan and let cool.
• Cut into squares and ENJOY!

HAPPY FALL Y'ALL!!