the whirlwind of june

what a month it has been. my lack of blogging has been due to the lack of internet, being out of town, moving, and life in general. june has been such a crazy month, and even though it's been somewhat enjoyable...i am extremely ready for july.

june consisted of several memorable events...starting with our 2 year anniversary, me completing 2 years at yellowstone academy (sad to say i won't be going back), an incredible, yet very exhausting, week at high school beach retreat (in which the child inside of my grew significantly during this week), moving 3 days later to kingwood, tx (finally), starting our two year commitment as a CARES team in kingwood, patrick having 5 consecutive days of a fever that ranged from 101 - 103.6 (possibly the swine flu), me realizing how strong my immune system is (praise God i did not get sick), attending our 26 week appointment only to find out i am now anemic and potentially could have gestational diabetes, went back to the doctor for the 3 hour gestational diabetes test today (find out the results tomorrow), and there are still 6 more days left in june...what a whirlwind it has been.

the last 6 days still have some excitement in them...patrick's grandma flew in today and will be here until sunday...and my beloved parents are coming down saturday (for one night : ( ) to bring all the furniture for baby t (which was so graciously given to us by the morrisons...such a blessing).

so i apologize for not being tedious in my blogging and maintaining a more consistant blogger life. i will try and do better in july.

back to unpacking...

two years...happy anniversary patrick thurman

today we celebrated our two year anniversary...it is kind of scary how fast time goes by. i feel like i was just walking down the aisle yesterday. but what an amazing two years it has been...patrick has continued to amaze me and impress me day after day making me fall more and more in love with him. as we begin year number three tomorrow, i get excited about all the excitement that will take place especially in the next few months, and as our child grows, and as we figure out how to be the best parents possible for our son....to patrick, thank you so much for these past two years of my life! i would never trade them for anything...you will be such an amazing father, and i am so proud of you! i love you!!

it's only $20,000...

as i was browsing baby websites this afternoon, i came across this ridiculous crib. here are some pictures...i hope no one has ever purchased this item.

i would rather buy a car!

funfilled weekend

this past weekend i was finally able to make a trip to dallas to visit my family. it was very needed. i have missed them so much especially since i'm pregnant. i wish we all lived closer. but since dallas isn't too far...i hopped in the car with my in laws and they graciously took me to my parents. it was such a great weekend. my mom, lindsey, and i went out saturday and got pedicures, ate a good lunch at mi cocina...sooo good. (no mi cocinas in houston : / ), and then went shopping...it was fun to do something like that considering its rare when the three of us are all together. i'm so grateful for this weekend and the time i was able to spend with them. i was able to spend time with some of my extended family that i haven't seen in awhile, and i was even able to spend time with one of my closest friends, jessie.

since i was around my sister the photographer this past weekend...she was able to snap one of many photos of my pregnant belly. i haven't been very good about keeping updated belly pics up...here is one from this past weekend at 20 weeks along.

it's a boy!!

well we found out today that we are having a boy! my instinct was right! it was so awesome sitting there watching our sweet baby boy move around for 30 minutes. he was all over the place...just like his dad : )

everything is perfect. no concerns what so ever which is reassuring. what a blessing. we tried filming it, but the ultrasound lady was not friendly at all, and would not allow the camera in the room. we were able to get several free 4D pictures which are incredible!

here are some pictures...

Boy or Girl?

today is the BIG day!! patrick and i are going to the doctor at 3:30 for our anatomy ultrasound...and they WILL tell us the sex of baby thurman. i'm pretty convinced it's a boy... : )

check back tonight for an update!

Update

Baby Update:

We had our 4 month ultrasound appointment yesterday.
Our little baby has a heart that beats 160 bpm.
Our baby is moving like crazy. Such an awesome feeling.
Patrick felt the baby kick for the first time yesterday. : )
On TUESDAY we will know the sex of baby T! We can't wait!!

Patrick Update:

Patrick has the coxsackie virus...
Hand, foot, and mouth disease...without the hand and foot.
It is very common in children.
Doctor says to drink water and get plenty of rest.

Meredith Update:
I feel really good...except for my back.
I'm extremely worn out from my job.
The kids are really bad right now...3 more weeks...I will make it.
I am going to Dallas this weekend, and I can't wait to see my family.

Stay tuned for the sex of our sweet baby.