Happy Birthday Daddy

Today is Ricky's Birthday. I am getting him a windshield for his car, which is much needed as some of you may know, but not the most exciting present ever. So I wanted to do something special for him. A friend of mine told me how cool the 3D ultrasounds are. We weren't planning on getting one, but I thought it would be a good present for Ricky. I surprised him, picked him up for lunch and took him to our 12 o clock appointment. We got to spend about 30 minutes watching little Coen. It was amazing. He's already so handsome! Ricky was glad he got to spend his birthday with his little boy. :)

We thought he had the Franco nose from the videos, but I think this picture looks a lot like his mama! The tech also kept talking about how perfect his lips are. Going to have to watch him with the baby girls!

This one is actually my favorite. If you look closely you can see his little face in the background. His legs are up around his head and yes those are his little boy parts. lol But look how adorable his little legs are. I just love him already!

The picture doesn't even do the cuteness justice. We got to see him actually yawn. Technology is incredible!

Happy Birthday Daddy Ricky. WE LOVE YOU!

Drum Roll Please

His name shall be.......

Coen Anthony Franco

Ricky suggested the name Coen, and it just kind of fit! 

We wanted something original, but not made up or too crazy. 

Something strong, not feminine, and easy to understand. 

Anthony is Ricky and his Dad's Middle name. 

Hope you like! 

and... Here is week 23 picture.

Favorite new pass time...

...staring at my baby, I mean belly

Little baby Franco is already so cute! I've not been feeling well the past few days so we've had some time to hang out. He's been moving so much lately! It's now my favorite to just sit here and watch him moving in my tummy. I can tell he's getting so big. The other day I was sitting at work and could feel him kicking my lower stomach then all the sudden I felt him much higher on the opposite side. I couldn't believe he reached that far. I guess it makes sense... he is the size of a carrot! lol

He's going to be here before we know it. 

Oh, and I think we decided on a name! 

Should we keep it a secret? :)

Growing...

Things have been crazy around the Franco house.

Good crazy.

WE'RE BUYING A HOUSE!

About a week ago we found out the bank accepted our offer. We were not expecting this for weeks, maybe even months. In fact, we didn't even know if we would get it. The property was a short sale however very close to being put up for auction, we were all a little skeptical. Luckily, it worked out and if all goes as planned we'll be closing at the end of March. 

I can't wait to decorate!

Between settling on a baby name and color schemes I can't seem to get a good night's sleep. 

Who needs sleep though, right? ;)

Here are a few photos...

Lovely Kitchen

Downstairs Living Room

Downstairs Office

Upstairs Entertainment Room

Also, this past Saturday I hit 20 WEEKS! Half way there. Here is the baby bump.

It's definitely getting bigger. People can tell I'm pregnant, not just getting fat! It's been fun. I get lots of belly looks. I suppose that part of the prego package. :)

Everything is growing.

My belly

Our little family.

Our relationship... 

I love my husband so much. I can't believe how great things have been. How can I not be happy when he makes me laugh daily? Sometimes I just can't believe the things that come out of his mouth, he's so much fun! He does dishes, laundry, takes out the trash, let's me have the covered parking spot and bonus- he's smokin hot!

We've also been growing spiritually. We can't believe all the blessing we've seen by making small changes and setting goals together.

So as great as everything has been, it's still very stressful. With the house closing so soon we had to find someone to take over our apartment. The guy we found needs a place in March. 

Luckly we have family! We'll be living with Ricky's sister Andrea for the next few weeks, till the house closes. If anyone is free Saturday we will welcome any moving help. :) 

The Bump

18 week baby belly!

 I have recently been feeling my little man moving. It is the best. It is still very faint but I know it's him. Today I had been getting a little worried because I didn't feel him yesterday evening or this morning. All day long I've been a little worried. Just now I sat down, got in comfy clothes turned off the television and waited, sure enough I felt my little boy. He knew his mama needed him to say hi. 

I still can't believe I'm going to be a mom. My belly is growing, we bought a crib, we've been talking about names, but it's still a little unreal. I just can't wait to hold him in my arms and kiss him on his sweet little head and wrap his tiny fingers around mine. Then it will be real. I think more real than anything I've ever felt before. Life will be in true perspective. This is why I am here. 

I'm going to be a mom.

I'm going to be a mom.

Moving right along

I can't even believe I'm almost at my half way mark. I have been so incredibly blessed with an easy pregnancy. Not quite sure what I did to desearve it. I've been able to stay very active with sand volleyball, working out and running. I find that when I lay around, (like I'm doing now) I start to get a headache and not feel to well. So Ricky and I have tried to pick a hike or something active to do on Saturdays. Last Saturday we ran London's Run with the Johnsons. We decided to run the 10K. I was a little worried on how my body would handle the 6.2 miles, but everything went great. The race was heald at Schept Farm in Queen Creek. The weather was perfect, there were port of poddys on the trail! (whew) and inspirational signs posted through out. For a pregnant lady it was actually a bit of a mean trick, everytime I read a sign I would get all choked up. It's not that easy running and crying. lol Oh baby hormones! p.s. I totally beat Ricky. :)

At work I have a light bright on my desk, this is my latest design. I had someone ask me, why is that baby in a jar? lol

You may notice in the top of the picture the small paper chain dividing the two cubes. On the other side of that cube is one of my best friends, Brooke Johnson. She just returned from maternity leave and by some miracle we were sat next to each other, not even on the same team anymore. So basically we eat all day and talk about babies. She made me this chain so we could count down the days. It's been fun, I can't believe how much smaller it's gotten. Little baby boy will be here before we know it!

It's a boy!

Will post more later, have to do some online shopping! There are cute boy clothes out there, now I have to find them! :)

P.S. We are thrilled! The Franco name will live on. Can't wait to meet our little Stinky!