Best Christmas Present

Tonight I opened a special gift from my sisters and mom. It was completely unexpected and I cried. I'm so happy and excited for my gift. After I opened it my brother-in-law(Bret) said, " Now, that is the type of gift you want to give." I love that he said GIVE rather then Get. I got a new Bernina sewing machine. I've been borrowing my mom's machine for the last 6 years and I really wanted/needed one of my own. I'm not somebody who occassionally uses a sewing machine, I use it often and I love to make things! Shayne even got teary eyed watching me open my gift and he said, " look how happy she is". I think it was the highlight of everybody's night, but especially mine! Thank you girls!

19 Weeks

I'm 19 weeks today. This pregnancy is flying by. I'm offically free from nausea and much happier. I feel like a new woman. I've gained 10 lbs...seems like more then last time but what do you do. I still run 3-4 times a week but no more then 3 miles. I've been running on the treadmill and most days its torture to get to 3 miles. The days I run outside are much more fulfilling and I feel like I can get myself to run further. I'm having lots of cravings and I really love food. Salt and Vingar chips and oranges have been a top choice. My ultrasound is scheduled for a week from Thursday but we decided we don't want to know the gender of our baby. We think a surprise on delivery day will be extra exciting and special this time! People seem to be very opinionated about this, either people love the idea or they seem to be upset I'm not finding out. I'm not finding out for myself and my intentions are not to torture you!! (Except for Jamie...You're cute about it and I am trying to torture you).I feel the baby move all the time now. I'll post a pregnancy picture next monday on my 20 week mark.