Happy Birthday to Me!

I celebrated my 25th birthday this week. I have been married for five years, am pregnant with my second child, graduated from college, and now I can finally rent a car! What a big milestone. It was a good birthday. Chris and I went to see the Lego Movie, and we had dinner at the Cheesecake Factory. It was really great since we hardly get out anymore (in a good way). We also made our annual trip to DSW where I got some shoes and a LBP (little black purse) to use when I don't have to take Quinn's diaper bag. Everyone says 25 is a great year so I'm looking forward to it.

I am also 17 weeks pregnant. I feel like the time is going by a lot faster with this pregnancy. We will learn the gender on March 4....we are so excited! I just hope that the baby is healthy and growing. I don't care what the gender is. If it's a boy we can use all of Quinn's clothes. If it's a girl, we will have our girl and a balanced little family.

I hate to say that this pregnancy has been easier than Quinn's so far if that is even possible. I wasn't as sick during the first trimester and things are progressing smoothly. My stomach is starting to pop out. I don't think I look pregnant yet, it just looks like I've put on a few pounds which wouldn't be far off taking into consideration all of the treats I have been eating lately. There hasn't been one specific food I've been craving. For a while I just wanted fresh, cool, crisp vegetables. Thai lettuce wraps sum up that craving perfectly. I don't particularly favor anything right now. It's difficult to pinpoint what sounds good; consequently, I haven't been so good about making dinner. Christian has made a lot of trips to Kneaders lately. I'm not complaining, but it probably isn't the best fiscal option.

Derek stopped by to have some of Christian's "going away cake" (oh yeah, he is quitting Goldsmith) and he and Quinn were matching...and so it begins...

We celebrated mine and Noah's birthdays on Sunday at Shanda's house.