It's a...

GIRL!

We are just a tad excited around the Pettis home. Secretly we both were wanting to hear those words - "It's a Girl!" The ultrasound was really interesting. I was told by numerous people that you are surprised at how much the baby moves around. I think our baby is just plain stuck. We watched as she moved a hand, I am sure she was waving at us and she even moved her mouth... but that was it. I do have to admit that there really is not a whole lot of room in there to be practicing backflips. The doctor did not seem real concerned that I have not gained much weight.Of course every woman that has ever carried a child thinks I should be eating more, gaining more and just plain getting bigger. My husband would strongly disagree - Let's just say the phrase "eating for two" does not go over real well around our house. Of course I say it just to get under his skin.



Getting under each others skin was not allowed this past weekend. We went on much needed trip just the two of us. (which I called our "baby moon"). Friday night after work we headed north to spend the night at the Grand Casino in Hinckley. To our surprise it was very nice. Despite the privledge to smoke in casinos, we had a good time. Strange but we have never been to a casino together. It was quite the adventure. We ended up coming out ahead, which is always good when gambling. The next morning we ventured to Duluth and beyond. The drive was incredible, the colors were amazing, God is just really cool. After our adventure on the North Shore and then down on the Pier, we went to a comedy show at a local pub. Nothing better than a good laugh. All in all we had a great time, just the two of us. (well kinda three)



Only 17 more weeks until Preston, me and baby makes three! Even though my belly is growing, my belly button is poking out and my whole body is changing... it still does not feel real. I guess it feels real that I am pregnant, but not real that I will be holding a baby that is my very own in less than 5 months! Ahhh, sometimes it freaks me out a little bit. I am so curious as to what she will look like. We are hoping she does not come out with Preston's nose and my little pin head! Ha, the mental image of that is just too funny. My hope is that she comes out like one of those "grow your own baby" where it is the size of a pill, you put it in water for a few hours and WALA you have a baby! ;)


On that note - I hope you all have a wonderful God filled weekend! I will be at the Women of Faith Conference for most of the weekend - then football!! Go Vikes!