A Week of Firsts

It was the first week back to school for the kids. It is amazing how much more energy it takes to be a teacher when all the kids are finally back in class. I am definitely out of teacher shape. Having to TRY and be funny, interesting, and informative for five days in a row is exhausting. But, little did I know that I had an exciting, yet, valid reason to be sooo tired. It all started last Tuesday when I was talking to my friend, Sarah, and complaining about my recent and stubborn weight gain. Then, Wednesday night I was on the phone with my mom, discussing how completely spent I was from the week. Her first question was, "are you pregnant?" "Of course not mom," I replied. Thursday morning I got up to do a jog before school and I just didn't feel normal. I decided to ease my mind and take a pregnancy test. On the day before Jason's 31st birthday, he got the best gift I could ever dream of...WE'RE PREGNANT!!!!!!!!!!!

In case you needed proof, here it is. Notice the blurry plus sign, that means I am "positively" pregnant! I actually took a second test Thursday afternoon just make sure I wasn't dreaming.

Do I look like the cat that ate the canary? That is what I felt like trying to keep this a secret.

This is, of course, the daddy-to-be. He has been so cute already. He wanted to go ahead and pack the duffel bag for our trip to the hospital. And, whenever I leave the house he says, "you all be careful."

This is our new wine cooler we got for his birthday. We (meaning I) decided that we (I) couldn't enjoy any of our Napa Valley wine for the next nine months, so we better have a way to properly preserve it.

After some gift opening, we went with our neighbors, Tommy and Stephanie, to see our favorite local band, The Dirty Guv'nahs. I would like you to notice Jason's stylish Ugg handbag. He has already started working extra hard to support me. He carried my purse all night at the concert. At least it matched his outfit. The show was awesome! They played all our favorite songs. We got to sing along and dance a bit. Jason tried to act like my body guard when anyone came within a few feet of my stomach. Okay, it may be a slight over reaction but I loved every second of it.

Saturday, I had a golf tournament for the basketball team. I was there for nine hours. After the golf outing, we headed to Andrew's (Sarah's husband) surprise graduation party. Although I was beat, it was a nice evening. Her parents have a beautiful home, the food was delicious, homemade banana pudding, gorgeous night and some really good friends to share our exciting news with.

Either she deserves and Oscar or Angelina truly was excited for us. She is one of the few people that have actually started crying when I told them. As twisted as this sounds, I love the tearful reaction the best.

Jason must have known this picture was coming. I'm thinking that warning your "baby momma" (as he calls me) of pending Kodak moments should be added to the "nurturing hubby duties" list.

Chester had an interesting reaction when we told him. I'm not sure if this is him pitching a fit or celebrating with delight. You decide.

Either way, we are so thrilled and truly thankful for this exciting news. Thank you for all the support and love we've received from everyone who is in the know. We truly are blessed.