Turks & Caicos

Chris and I just got back from Turks & Caicos with my parents - it was so nice to get away! Being in the hot sun makes me so ready for pool time and warm weather. We had an amazing time and I thoroughly enjoyed spending time with the ones I love!

Our arrival at the hotel

Mom and I poolside

Dinner at the marina

Yachts in the marina

The boys were so excited to play golf - the course was GORGEOUS!

Dinner at Coco Bistro

The island has horses and donkeys that roam around freely. There's not enough land to corral them up and too costly to feed them so they allow them to live freely on the island. Pretty strange to see.

Chris and I went fishing. We had a lot of fun. Chris almost had the catch of the day but it got away after reeling it in for almost 5 minutes. It was a gorgeous blue Mahi Mahi and looked to be over 3 feet long. We were bummed it got away but we caught several Bonita's which are a form of Tuna.

We're Having a Baby!

After nearly a year of trying, Chris and I are finally expecting and we could not be more excited! We had our first appointment yesterday and had some surprising news. We went in thinking we were a little over 10 weeks along but after the sonogram, our baby is measuring 15 weeks! My cycle had been very irregular so although the news was shocking, it wasn't out of the question.

I feel so lucky in that I haven't experienced any morning sickness and feel great. My energy levels come and go but compared to being sick, I'll take it. I go back to the doctor in five weeks for my 20 week sonogram. Our doctor is pretty certain on the sex but we'll confirm at that appointment!

Legs crossed with what looks like an extra "member" in between ;)

Super Bowl XLV

Chris and I had a fun filled Super Bowl week. We had been working non-stop on this event for months and all the events leading up to it were stressful so it was nice to enjoy the actual game. Chris and I had the opportunity to attend the Owners Party on Thursday night. There were countless industry celebs there so Chris was pretty excited. Jamie Foxx and Jennifer Hudson were the entertainment.

Super Bowl Sunday is finally here...

Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long & Jimmie Johnson

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Green Bay Packers

National Anthem

Coin toss

Kick off

Black Eyed Peas - Halftime Show

Fergie

Fergie & Slash

Usher

Halftime finale

Let it Snow

Savor the moment - it won't last long

Paco went crazy ... once we convinced him to go outside

Wet mess

Ringing in the New Year

Chris and I celebrated the New Year with John, Cheryl and Caeden. We went out for sushi then went back to their house and played games until the clock struck midnight.

Before bedtime, we played in Caed-man's new playroom. Amongst all the toys, he elected to crawl in and out of the dog kennel.

Check out his new chair! It spins and also has a canopy that closes!

We played Wii to keep us entertained. Sadly my arms were sore from all the "rowing". Chris and I had never played Wii before and it was quite fun. Cheryl and I were laughing hysterically because we felt so silly. Chris took video of us rowing but it's too embarrassing to post!

We woke up and had donuts and kolache's for breakfast - great nutritional start to the New Year!

Chris and I went to see Vanessa, Jeff and baby Haley after we left John and Cheryl's. Haley is now almost 4 weeks old and as cute as can be!

All I want for Christmas...

...is to be surrounded by my family!

There's nothing more comforting than being surrounded by those you cherish the most. Christmas came and went quickly this year but having both families in town was such a blessing. We wasted no time and immediately started cooking.

Lisa started in on the real stuff...

while mom and I attempted to make cake balls.

which didn't turn out so well :(

Dad and Shawn made beautiful pie crusts (who knew)!

One thing I learned quickly after getting married is the Gilmans love the tradition of stuffing stockings full of goodies...so we did!

The boys thought long and hard while writing in their Christmas cards

After Chris read the Christmas story we began unwrapping

We ended the evening at my parent's house for a delicious dinner with the whole family!