For the cause of Baby Sprouse

So, at my place of employment, (a beautiful home furnishings and design store) the men's bathroom has been out of order for months because we've stored our Christmas merchandise in there. That leaves one bathroom for all employees and customers. There are times in which I have to "go now." And I wait and wait and wait.

I have an amazing coworker, Rebecca, who is in charge of a lot of the un-boxing and merchandising here. She stayed late one night last week and totally cleaned out the bathroom for me! And, she posted a sign for me to find in the morning. I think the tulle on the toilet bowl w/ the sign "Baby Sprouse" is also a nice touch :) Needless to say, I don't have to wait anymore as we'll keep it "out of order" due to several boxes still in there.

Dating during pregnancy

So, Bill told me he had made reservations and was taking me out. I was so excited until I realized I was really at the mercy of maternity hand me downs to wear. Don't get me wrong-I've acquired some great things, but most of them don't quite fit yet. So, this is what I came up with to wear and it worked just fine. We had an amazing gourmet meal at Create Bistro and finished off the evening watching The Office with some friends.

New Hair Cut

our back yard

Our "back yard" is in need of major work. In fact, it's so ugly, that I hardly ever open the curtains to see out of our 9 feet of windows. We decided a first and inexpensive step would be staining the inside of the fence. It's not our first choice in color, but it's what we used for the outside to meet "colorcodes" for our homeowners association. So, it was free and at least it is on its way to looking the same. It needs at least one more coat.

Our next step is to buy some small potted evergreens to place around our beautiful air conditioner. We may also paint the cement, haven't decided on that one yet.

20 weeks

Baby Sprouse is....

A GIRL!!!

We are thrilled (would have been either way of course) to now be able to call "it" a girl. We've chosen a name, but are going to wait until she's born to share it.

The ultra sound showed she is healthy and growing. I've felt her move in the last week or so, and I love it! Bill anxiously awaits his turn to feel her as well.

One Hour

In one hour, we have an ultrasound and may potentially find out what the baby is! I can hardly focus today!

Hair Oops

I got my hair cut and highlighted today (much needed-please see photo below where my hair is in the world's shortest pony tail to hide my roots and ends.)
When I got home, I pulled my bangs back with a clip and discovered a little highlight "oops". No big deal, though, because my stylist will gladly fix it tomorrow.

16 Weeks Along

These are from 16 weeks. I'm almost 18 weeks, only 2 more until we find out what gender the baby is (if baby cooperates.) I'm kind of at the point where I can't tell if I've gained healthy "baby" weight or if I've just eaten too much. I had Bill take a bunch of pictures and then I realized I had been pushing my stomach out as far as possible. So, really, when I suck it in, there actually isn't much of a difference. These are maternity clothes compliments of my sister Holly and friend Laurie:)

Our Time in the Outer Banks, NC

Lighthouse in Corolla, NC
Jellyfish!!
Nags Head Beach

On Friday morning, we decided to go overnight to North Carolina. We booked a room at an Inn, and headed out. The weather was amazing, although since I'm with child, what I really remember the most is the food. Oh yes, I almost forgot to mention that Bill beat me twice at mini golf.