Austyn FINALLY cooperated!!!

My mom and I headed back to Bellevue to Baby Pictures yesterday with high hopes of getting some good pictures of Austyn. Our last 2 trips haven't exactly been too successful...apparently, Austyn was a bit shy (or stubborn). Finally, at our third visit, she decided to give us a good long look at her little face! She was rubbing her eyes and moving all over the place...it was great to finally get a good look at her! She has a really pouty bottom lip that is so stinking cute...I can't wait to see it in person!

Austyn Ashley update - 30 weeks

On Friday Matt's parents, my parents, Matt and I drove up to Bellevue to Baby Pictures for a 4D ultrasound. Austyn was less than cooperative. She kept trying to lick her elbow (really?) or the umbilical cord (gross). Melissa (the ultrasound tech) said she's gonna always need something in her mouth. Interestingly enough, both Matt and I and our parents are nail biters and gum chewers! I guess the apple really doesn't fall far from the tree! Did I mention Austyn fell asleep after 10 minutes and WOULD NOT wake up?! We did get a few good pictures, but Melissa invited us back to try again in a few weeks. I am giving Austyn daily pep talks about behaving. I'm also praying this isn't a glimpse into our future. :)

She has a cute little turned up nose...not mine or Matt's. Hmmmmm...

Here's her little tongue trying to lick her elbow

I'm pretty sure she was sleeping at this point

Well...consider this your Christmas card!

Apparently I am not going to get a Christmas Card out this year, soooooo...here ya go! Christmas came and went too quickly, but we enjoyed every moment of it. I especially liked opening presents for Baby Austyn...I think she's going to be one spoiled little girl! We can't wait to open gifts WITH her next Christmas!

Boomer, Tonka, and Lacey

Our attempt at Christmas photo

Lacey's favorite new gift

Opening presents

Christmas Eve at Calvary

Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice...

That's what OUR little GIRL is made of! Yes, that's right...Matt and I found out yesterday that this baby is a GIRL!! I asked the ultrasound technician to verify the sex a few times...she assured me there was "no tescticles or penis." :)

I cannot even begin to tell you the sense of relief I felt the moment I saw her moving around...apparently she is quite the mover! The ultrasound tech was so nice. She explained everything we were seeing, waited for good pictures, and even called the baby's little belly "beautiful." She said everything looks good...I saw 2 hands, feet, 10 little toes, 10 little fingers, and a great heartbeat so, needless to say, Matt and I are thrilled!

This was when the ultrasound tech pointed out her "tiny labia." I was laughing so hard the whole screen was shaking!

This was Matt's favorite...her little hand came out of nowhere

She looks like Matt, right? :)

Pretty Pretty Princess

Lacey REALLY wanted me to post some pictures of her Christmas photo shoot. I couldn't help it, she's my only child for the time being!

Baby Pics!!

Here is the first of many I'm sure! This was our 9 week ultrasound. I am currently 16 weeks pregnant. Three and a half more weeks until we find out if it's a boy or girl, although I'm leaning toward boy because that's what everyone else says!!!

So You Think You Can Dance 2009

By some crazy twist of fate, my friend Sara and I got front row seats and backstage passes to the Season 5 So You Think You Can Dance Tour. I have been to the past 3 tours and they are always incredible! This one was no exception. Meeting the dancers was a great experience and one I will never forget! I only took 118 pictures...I'm not obsessed or anything.

Sara, Evan, and I...he was so sweet and down to earth

Jason!!

Janette and Sara...Janette is one tiny girl!
Sara, Phillip, and I

Sara and Kayla...she was absolutely beautiful in person

Jeanine, the Season 5 winner and one incredible dancer

Randi and Sara

Kupono and I...I didn't like him much on the show, but he is a very humble and thankful person. My opinion has definitely changed!

Brandon and I...I think he might be about 5'2...couldn't believe how little he was

My hero Ade! He was GREAT to watch in person!

The whole crew after the last dance. This was their last show, so there were quite a few tears. Pretty cool to be there for that!Kayla and Kupono in the addiction dance

After the first dance

Our INCREDIBLE seats!!

Sara and I in front of the stage