Oh Pregnancy...

(6.5 months pregnant with Skylee,

but this is the best picture to show how I feel :)

Ryan has been gone for two whole weeks, and I've been on the couch for two whole weeks. I obviously have a lot of time on my hands and I can't help but think of pregnancy, it rules my life right now. I just can't figure out why pregnancy has to be so hard for some, and not for others? The only conclusion I've come up with is...the harder the pregnancy, the better the kid? I had a tough pregnancy with Skylee, and she is the sweetest little girl. I'm hoping that because this pregnancy is turning out to be the same, that I have another angel on the way.

This pregnancy was really different at first, I had no symptoms until about 2 weeks ago. With Skylee I had symptoms before I even found out I was pregnant with her. There is nothing like it when Skylee comes over to where I am, wraps her little arms around my neck, gives me a big kiss, and says "I love you mommy". I doesn't make all my aches and nausea go away, but it's a great reminder of why I wanted another one, not to mention it melts my heart. Skylee is my littlest bestest friend, she knows how to make me laugh and she is great company to have around.

Not having Ryan around has been a challenge. Most days I don't even feel like I'm capable of taking care of myself, let alone little Skylee. He went on a military assignment with the Brazilian military to Key West, Panama, Coracao, and now he's stuck in Puerto Rico. He was supposed to be home today, but good old Hurricane Hannah is holding him up. If the weather clears up, he'll be home on Thursday, I'm crossing my fingers! The time away has really made me realize how much I rely on him. Ryan is a great husband and daddy!

This time around, as sick as I've gotten, I have a completely different perspective, I know what blessings are in store and I have a better idea of what to expect. I know I have to do my part, therefore I'll be begging my OB/GYN for the same presription that I took with Skylee! I'm going to try to get in this week, but I'll for sure have an ultrasound picture in 3 weeks. I'll keep you posted :)

Really???

8 people think I'm having a boy already? I think I know who the lone girl voter is...Ryan said he was going to vote girl just to be different. Maybe people really think I'm having a boy? Or, maybe people see that other people think I"m having a boy and don't want to feel like their going to be wrong? We would like a boy, but does it really matter, no! A girl would be totally fun and I would instantly feel like a pro! A little boy would be something totally new, and a nice way to insure that we at least will have one of each gender! So, tell me what you think. For those of you that have voted, why a boy? We have a few months to go until we find out, so we'll see. I should be going in for my first appt. an a couple weeks. I'm excited to get that first ultrasound to see the little baby! We'll keep you posted!

Dress Up

Skylee has found a new hobbie...she LOVES to dress up. If it's not in real "dress up" attire, it's anything she can find. I must say, she has somewhat of a good sense of style, she knows how to layer well :) Usually if she's being quiet back in her room these days, I can safely assume that she is getting dressed, undressed, then dressed again. It's so fun as she changes clothes/costumes, she acts like whatever it is she is wearing. Enjoy a few of the pictures I've snapped lately...

All by herself

Cinderella on her horse

Ballerina

Fairy- she insisted on the sunglasses!

"I'm gunna get you!"

Lion

Unicorn

Tinker Bell

Our Exciting News!

While we were away from Ryan I found out that I am pregnant! I didn't want to break the news over the phone, but I knew I couldn't wait a week and a half to tell him in person. Skylee and I went to the store in Park City Ut and bought supplies to send hime this little package. We sent a baby bottle with "Sugar Babies" inside, along with the positive pregnancy test.

Ryan recieved the box Thursday afternoon and called me after double checking online that two lines meant it ws really positive.

Allen Baby #2 is due April 12, 2009! It seems an eternity away from now, but we are so happy!

Playing Catch Up

It's been a while since the last string of posts. Ironically, all the last posts were of our trip out to California, and these new ones are similar. Just when we thought we were done traveling for a while, Skylee and I had the opportunity to fly back out to CA to go on a road trip with my mom, dad, and brother Alton to Park City for a family reunion. We made a little vacation out of all the driving. The family reunion was great. It was so much fun seeing my aunts, uncles, cousins and their kids, and Grandma Skaggs! Skylee had a lot for fun with her second cousins Hallie and Anne! After the reunion ended our group spent some time near Salt Lake for a few days. Skylee and I visited Temple Square and had a great time visiting more with family there. Thanks Uncle Rich, Aunt Nancy, Kayla and Lauren for letting us stay in your beautiful home! We made a few stops along our trip back home to Mirror Lake, Provo Falls, and Cedar Breaks (breifly). It was a great trip! The few days we were in CA during our trip, we finally got to see Uncle Ryan (my brother), Laura/John and their little girls. We had a nice visit at Grandma Allen's house where Aunt Lynn, and the girls were there. I do regret that my camera's batteries were dead so I didn't get pictures while I was there, but I'll post those soon. By coincidence we were able to attend Carder Lloyds baby blessing, it was great to see and visit with Holli/Jake and family. A very special thanks to my parents for making the entire trip possible. We love you!

Skaggs Family Reunion 2008: Park City, UT

Family Time

Mirror Lake/ Provo Falls

Road Trip

Forget About It

I have no idea what just happened, but I'm so happy. All my pictures are back up! So no one thinks I'm crazy, I was having some technical difficulties, but as you can see, I'm good to go!