Families are great!!

This morning I received flowers from David!! They are so pretty! I just love them! Thank you David!

Also, yesterday I went to visit my mom and aunt while Diego was at work and they had went to Kohl's 55% off sale and bought some cute neutral stuff for the baby.. and my mom got me a couple of books full of good information for me to read up on. Thanks Mom!!

Ace Of Cakes

The other day I turned on the TV and it was on Food Network.. and there was a show on called "Ace of Cakes" I watched it for a few minutes and I was hooked! I set the DVR to record all episodes because I thought it was that good! It's a reality show.. of a bakery in Baltimore called Charm City Bakery. They make Awesome cakes!!! They can pretty much make anything you want, it's amazing! I wonder how much these cakes cost.. and I also wonder if they even taste good.. but regardless they look fabulous! Here are some pictures I found online.. but you can check out the website to see tons of pictures.

Happy Birthday Diego!

I just wanted to say Happy Birthday to my Husband!! I Love you!

#11 - Prepare Body For Baby & #13 - Start Pregnancy/Baby Blog

OK, So now that we have made our family and close friends aware of our BIG! Exciting! news.. (if you haven't heard.. read the blog below!) It's time for me to get to work on item #13 on the list of things to do.. my pregnancy blog.. Also, #11 which was prepare body for a baby.. I did start taking Folic Acid pills a few months back so, that basically was the extent of what I did. I did want to drop a few pounds before I became pregnant and I didn't think that had happened.. but I weighed myself this morning and it seems as though I have dropped about 8 or 9 lbs! which is shocking!! I had no idea... even though, people at work have told me that I look like I have lost some weight. So.. that's good!

Anyway! Diego and I are thrilled about having a baby. At first, we were both very scared and nervous and we didn't know what everyone would say.. but now that it's out in the open we are very excited and looking forward to the next 9 months.. and well.. actually the rest of our lives!!

Believe it or not, I had written down the name of the practice that Erica had used when she had Jackson and I called yesterday to make an appointment with the OB that Diego and I were wanting to use (Dr. Reddy) but she was on maternity leave.. and they said she wouldn't be coming back to the practice. Bummer! Instead we went with another doctor in the practice Dr. Eduardo (she is pictured on the far right). I was also bummed to find out that you have to be 8 weeks along before you can see the doctor.. So my appointment is May 23rd!! That's month from tomorrow! Seems like forever! Dr. Eduardo uses both of the hospitals I would want to use, Seton Southwest (right by moms house) and South Austin Hospital. I have had friends have babies at Seton SW, SA hospital and St. David's ..... After working at St. David's, I'd rather not have a baby there. Seton SW was really nice, and SA hospital had HUGE rooms! So.. I'm good with either one of those.

So far, I am feeling good! HUNGRY!!!!! but good! My stomach has been growling like crazy.. and I want to eat, but I don't want to over do it.. So, I just keep things to munch on around me.. such as dry cereal, grapes, carrots, pretzels..etc. I have been having some cramping in my low abdominal area, which concerned me slightly.. but after reading several forums on the Internet I was reassured that this was normal.

I can't wait to start showing.. then this will really.. feel real to me! I'm so excited! I can't even describe it! I want a little GIRL!!!! and Diego, of course... wants a BOY!

So, anyway.. I think that's about all the updating I have for now.. trust me.. there will be lots more to come!

A Message from Mia & Marley

We overheard mommy and daddy talking.. and they said we are going to be big sisters!!! Yup! Mommy took a test and said she's having a baby!! They found out on Friday, April 18th, 2008 and they said the baby might share a birthday with Cousin Jennifer, Aunt Steph, Poppa Andrew or maybe even Christmas Day! Mommy is making an appointment today to see the doctor to get everything confirmed. Our little family is expanding and we couldn't be happier!

Love excited big sisters,

Mia & Marley

Round Rock Express Game

Diego's work invited the whole company to come out to a Round Rock Express game. They rented out the pool section so, it was all ours! Expect is really cold that evening so we didn't get in.. I did stick my legs in the hot tub which was nice. They also provided free burgers and hot dogs.. and free beer! I'm a little bit picky with my food, so I wasn't to impressed with the burgers but they were free so I can't complain all that much. We also got Chubbs & Joey in, saying that they were my cousins in town from New Orleans (the Express were playing the NO Zyphers) Sadly, I forgot the camera.. and the Express lost, but oh well it was a good FREE night of entertainment! Oh and I almost forgot, it was cap night.. we got free RR express ball caps!

#53 - Bring Lunch Everyday for a Straight Week

Not much to talk about here.. besides I saved some money this week.

One Month..

..until I turn 25, I'm so not looking forward to that..

So Much for That...

I mean, why is it that every time things are going good for me.. something goes and fucks up (pardon my french, I'm in a bad mood) I really liked my part time job.. the girls were cool.. the hours were nice.. and I liked the checks I was getting. But, as it always goes.. all good things must come to an end. I wasn't expecting it to be this soon though!!

My store manager informed me today, that due to us not hitting our daily numbers.. she has been forced to cut back hours in the support department.. which means.. Crystal gets the ax. She did however reassure me that it had nothing to do with my performance, and that if she ever has the opportunity to rehire my position.. she would call me first.

All in all.. Today was NOT a good day..

Mary's Paper Crafts

As some of you already know, my mom & aunts have been doing "Stampin' Up" for a few years now.. and you may even remember that my Aunt Mary & Aunt Beverly made all of our wedding invitations, my bridal shower invitations, and paper fans for the wedding.. Well, my Aunt Mary has opened up her own online store where she is selling the stuff she has been making! I personally think the journals are very cute.. and very affordable!!

Check out her website: Mary's Paper Craft