Boy or Girl?

We're down to less than 24 hours and we will know if our little critter is a boy or girl!  We get butterflies every time we think about knowing.  It's all going to become so real tomorrow!  I can't stand to wait any longer.  Juan and I did a little experiment with our pets this afternoon in predicting boy or girl.  As many of you know, I have been predicting boy and Juan has been predicting girl.  We decided to leave it up to Homer and Mittens this afternoon and they both chose boy.  I laid two pieces of paper on the floor, one marked girl and one marked boy.  Both Homer and Mittens walked on the boy paper and literally stepped over the girl paper.  The only thing that touched the girl paper was Homer's tail when he was sitting and wagging it.  As for Mittens, we put two of the exact same treats on each paper to see where he would go...he immediately went to the boy paper and completely ignored the treat on the girl paper.  We laughed so hard!  He didn't even go to the treat on the girl paper until Juan directed him to it.  I got a picture of the two of them by the papers after our experiment and as you can see, both are leaning towards boy.  I guess we'll all know in less than 24 hours who is right!  No matter what, it's going to be incredible to know.  We'll keep you posted!

More of the belly...

My brother-in-law, Ross, decided he needed to get in on a belly shot with me.  I LOVE this picture!!

Summer 2011

Funnel Cakes!

I just had to brag on Juan's funnel cake making skills.  We decided to make a batch to celebrate Fourth of July and they turned out great. It will be even greater next year having the baby to celebrate with.  Hopefully he or she likes fireworks because we have a terrific show in our neighborhood!  And, yes, we ate ALL of the funnel cakes!  I mean, I am eating for 2, right?!

Summer Weddings

Juan and I have been attending lots of weddings this spring and summer and I thought I'd share my favorite picture of the two of us at one of the weddings this past June.  Mom and Dad-to-be have been really enjoying themselves!

Independence Day!

4th of July Weekend!

Juan and I were able to have a great weekend celebrating with family and friends.  Here are a few photos taken from our BBQ on Saturday night at my sister's house in St. Louis.  It was very steamy outside, but we enjoyed our time with some cold drinks and sitting in the shade. First, my sister lives in South St. Louis close to Ted Drewes and bought this PERFECT summer onesie!!  We CANNOT wait to get our baby in this for some delicious ice cream next summer!!  Isn't it adorable?!  As you can tell, Grandpa is pretty excited about the baby growing in my belly and grandma is just as content as ever.  My "niece" Elaine was enjoying a belly rub and giving me lots of kisses after dinner when my sister took that picture.  She's an awesome puppy...what's not to love?! Homer enjoyed his time visiting with his cousin Elaine being able to run free in their fenced in yard.  It was a great night! 

Belly Pictures!

 This was my first photo taken in March after we found out we were having a baby!!

 April Photo...There's a little something starting to form, but not much yet!

 May  Photo...there's some belly starting to form!

This is my June photo...I guess it looks like I'm really growing...what a fatty!!  ;)

I have FINALLY added my belly pictures that I've been meaning to post for months now...Juan and I will find out in a few weeks if our little critter is a boy or girl.  We are so excited to know!  Most of these photos were taken in the evening after school...hence the crazy/undone hair and little makeup!  Ah, the life of a teacher. I have been feeling great these days and eating well.  I have not felt any movements yet; I am 18 weeks pregnant now.  One of the parents of a student that I tutor let me borrow a fetal heart monitor, but I haven't been able to pick up any sounds yet.  Maybe in another few weeks or so.  I hope to post more as the summer moves on and we get closer and closer to meeting our little one.  Can't wait to let everyone know our news on July 12th!

June Appointment-16 Weeks!

Well, I haven't fallen off the face of the earth, I just haven't had a good free moment to write what's been going on!  I missed the last two days of the regular school year due to the stomach flu which put me behind on my end of the year duties at school.  I haven't had the stomach flu in YEARS, so let me tell you...I don't ever want it again...not eating for 2 days makes for one hungry mama.  I am also teaching summer school and tutoring several kids, so my days and evenings are full these days...Once July rolls around, my days will be a little more free!  I've also been meaning to get some photos of myself up here too, so when I learn how to upload them on our new computer, I will get them up.

Today was my 3rd baby appointment and it lasted another 5 minutes!  Since my last appointment in May, I have gained 1, yes, 1 pound.  I thought I had gained more than that since everyday it seems I find another pair of pants that don't fit anymore.  The doctor said baby and I are doing just fine.  I also got to hear the heartbeat again and it's just oh so cool.  My doctor was able to find the heartbeat today right away and it was at 147.  We will go next month for another ultrasound to find out if our little critter is a boy or girl.  What are you predicting?  

Thank you for all of the prayers and support for Baby Diaz!  We can't wait to share more soon!!