Thanksmas or Christmagiving

After going to San Marcos we headed up to Denton to have our Holiday with Dad's family. We did double duty this year and had Thanksgiving at lunch and Christmas at dinner. It is always loud when this side of the family gets together and this year was no exception. We always have a good time laughing, joking and giving each other a hard time. We also ALWAYS take family pictures when we get together. Again no exception this year. The boy cousins are not so fond of this tradition but they always participate anyway. They don't want the wrath of Emily upon them (or Aunt Marcia or Tiffany). So here are our family pictures from Thanksmas.

But first- Terry after eating Thanksgiving lunch. Ate Much?

My cousin Tiffany and I

The girl cousins- Calli, Courtney, Emily, and Tiffany

The boys minus one, my bro Tim could not make it this year. And no this isn't the "best" picture but I thought it was hilarious and totally fitting for how they act when we do this.
Christopher, Blake, Terry, and Tyler

This is a special picture of Blake. He LOVES to have his picture taken. He always smiles so pretty.

The Cox/Richards Family - Me, Terry, Courtney, Mom and Dad

The Browder Family - Blake, Uncle Jerry, Aunt Marcia (Dad's sister), Tiffany, and Tyler

The other Cox family - Uncle Gary, Calli, Aunt Michele, Kilee (Christopher's girlfriend), and Christopher

The "original" Cox family - Uncle Gary, Aunt Marcia, Papa, Mema, and Dad

And that about explains it!

Uncle Ter Ter and Courtney



Terry's idea! 13 weeks and 5 days pregnant!

Friday we stopped in Corsicana on our way home. My camera was in my suitcase so I didn't take any pictures while we were there. We played spades with our niece and nephew. Terry and I started out winning but somehow we lost in the last round. Oh well, we will get them next time!!

Needless to say I am glad to be home. I didn't really get to rest much this Holiday break so I am now looking forward to Christmas break!!!

Shopping Trip

Last Saturday Mom, Dad, Courtney and I headed to San Marcos for our annual Thanksgiving shopping trip. Dad rented a travel trailer for us all to stay in. Courtney loved it. She thought it was her little playhouse. We got some shopping done but for some reason I didn't get as much done this year as last. I think it may have had something to do with being a little preoccupied with being pregnant. I found myself looking for baby stuff and I don't even know if it's a boy or girl yet. I did get a couple of gifts though so at least I got something done. This was our trailer.

Mom, Dad, and Courtney

While we were there I took the opportunity to take a few pictures of Court. I haven't done that in a while.

We had a great time while we were there. I was dead tired, Mom wore me out, but it was still alot of fun. I'm not sure how it will work next year with an infant with us but I'm sure we will figure out something.

Is it Friday YET?!?!

This has been the longest week ever and I didn't even come to work on Monday. I guess waiting for the holiday week is getting to me. I'm so ready to have a break. I am going with Mom and Dad to San Marcos on Saturday and we are going to spend a few days Christmas shopping. So excited to get that out of the way. Mom and I went last year and I got so much shopping done, it was nice to get it all done at one time. Of course we will have Courtney with us this year so we may not get quite as much done. Although she is a huge fan of shopping. She tends to take after her Nana and Auntie Em.

We will be heading to Denton later in the week to have Thanksgiving/Christmas with Dad's side of the family. Then head back through Corsicana to see Terry's family. I'm pretty sure I will be dead tired by the time I make it back home. I hope I have enough energy to put up the Christmas tree. My FAVORITE thing to do!!! I can't believe we get to do that next weekend. This year is flying by. I sure wish this week would.

I noticed that the "GIRL" votes are winning on the pole. Terry says it's because only my "people" are voting. HMMM not sure how I should take that :/ Is he saying I want a girl? Because I am sticking to my guns when I say I just want a healthy baby. But I REALLY want to find out what it is!!!!

Amanda M. - we will be in your neck of the woods until Tuesday morning. Let me know if you want to come over for a day of shopping or lunch or something. I would love to see you!!!

Dr.'s Appt.

Today we went to see Dr. Phillips for the first time. We got to hear the heart beat which was really cool. The baby wasn't totally cooperating so it was pretty faint but it was there. This time it was at about 156 so it dropped a little bit but that is no big deal. We will have our BIG ultrasound in about 5 or 6 weeks. This ultrasound will be our anatomy scan were they look at all the body parts inside and out. This can be scary if they find something wrong but we are praying for a healthy baby so hopefully everything will be fine. We will also get to find out what the baby is at the U/S. Hopefully it will be right before Christmas. I am very anxious to find out what this baby is. Anyway just thought I would update on the baby. Everything is still looking good!!

Last Progesterone Shot

Saturday I gave myself my last Progesterone shot. I am so excited to be through with the HUGE needles. I of course had to have this documented so beware of the pictures!!! If you don't like needles you may not want to look any further. There is an actual shot picture. Don't say I didn't warn you.Preparing for the last shot!

Getting the Progesterone.

Yes I still have to ice my leg. I never could do it without it. (I know this is a horrible picture!)

I'm sorry if this image is disturbing. But we are VERY use to it around here!! Look at my nails though, they are growing.

All DONE!!! NO MORE SHOTS!!!!

Fun at the Nutcracker Market!

Friday, Mom and I went to the Nutcracker Market at the Reliant Center. I love going there because it can really get you in the Holiday spirit. They always have so much to look at, it is almost sensory overload. We had a great afternoon with tired feet, backs and all. Mom told everyone in sight that I was pregnant. It was actually kinda funny. I got to where I could even predict when she was going to throw into a conversation with a stranger. It won't be to long till she doesn't have to tell anyone......it will just be obvious. I think she probably tell people anyway :) We bought some great stuff but here are a few of the favorite purchases. The t- shirt in the middle is mine. It says Mommy on it!!!

We couldn't resist these two onsies. Everything is so gender specific and since we don't know yet what we are having we figured these two could go either way.

Happenings

Well I am being weaned off of all my meds. YEAH!!! I stopped taking the Lovenox shots last week. So the bruises are now gone. Next week I will take my last intramuscular Progesterone shot. I'm so excited to finally be getting off of all of this medicine.

I can't believe I am already nearing the end of the first trimester. I'm still feeling good for the most part. There are still some bouts of nausea but still no vomiting. I feel like a very lucky girl!!!

Terry is giving the baby "talks" pretty often. He keeps talking to it like it's a boy. I keep telling him he is going to have to start all over with those talks if we find out it is a girl. I think he is just doing it to irritate me. He is so sweet! I don't want to get my hopes up either way, I just want a healthy baby. And I am clueless as to what I think it is. I go back and forth with it. Hopefully I will find out on Monday when we will get to find out what it is. I'm ready to start buying gender specific items. Terry is ready to start buying shin guards and cleats :)

Madisen turns 5!!

This past weekend we had the pleasure of celebrating my cousin Madi's 5th birthday. They had the party at a gymnastics gym and the kids (and I must include Terry in that) had a blast.Madi and Terry

Madi and Courtney jumping!

Terry was a little to tall for this one!

Courtney sliding into the foam pit

Em and Braunsen, it kills me how big he is!!! Do I look pregnant or what?!?!?

Technical Difficulties!!

Ultrasound pics coming soon. I'm having computer trouble.