17 weeks

I am 17 weeks and feeling great. I am really starting to show and can't fit into many of my old clothes. I have been wearing my normal pants with a Bella Band and maternity shirts. I have not been nearly as tired as I was the first 11 weeks but I'll admit, I still need a nap every now and then. We are getting very excited to find out what we're having; we find out in about a week and a half when I am 19 weeks. We still both think it's a boy but we'll see. Once we find out we will get started on the nursery which we are looking forward to. Anyway, here is a belly picture.

Rodeo 2010

Last night Drew and I went to the Houston Rodeo with friends. As always it was very fun! It was the BBQ cook off and everyone enjoyed the food and drinks. Anyway, here are a few pictures of us.

Drew and me

Blake, Drew, Tesa, Sean, Nora and Nathan (with his fake mustache)

Boys will be boys......Nathan and Drew thought it would be funny to push the door so Blake couldn't get out of the potty. Don't worry, it didn't last long.

Blake, Drew and Nathan

Baby Allen

Drew and I went to the Dr. for my 13-week checkup. The purpose of the appointment was to test for Down Syndrome, which is a routine test. I got to do an ultrasound and the baby looked so big and cute! It actually looked like a baby and it was moving its arms and legs around like crazy. It was so great that it made me tear up because I was just so happy! We won't get those results back until Monday or Tuesday but the Dr. said everything looks good. I have had a really easy pregnancy so far and I'm hoping it stays that way! I have gained five pounds and I am already getting a little bump. There is a picture of my belly below. Pictures of the ultrasound will hopefully be up soon when we figure out how to scan them onto the computer.

Christmas 2009

I am a bit behind on my blogging but here are some Christmas photos. Drew and I were in Phoenix for Christmas and it was wonderful! I just love all of the traditions that go along with Christmas. The cookie decorating, Christmas Eve mass, Christmas Eve dinner at Gramma Stiak's house, singing happy birthday to baby Jesus on Christmas morning (yes, my mom still makes us do that before we open presents), Christmas dinner with all of the family just to name a few. Anyway here are the pictures.

Our Christmas tree in Houston.

My mom the expert cookie decorator.

The judges of the cookie decorating. We take our cookie decorating very seriously!

A few of the cookies.

Kyle and Court on Christmas Eve at Gramma's house.

Mom and Dad on Christmas Eve.

Christmas morning.

Santa!!!!!

We went to Flagstaff to go sledding and it was beautiful but freezing! It snowed the whole time. Sledding was fun and I couldn't believe that even my mom went down the hill a few times.

Lisa, Mom and Camille.

Let it Snow Let it Snow Let it Snow

It snowed today in Houston! It was beautiful. It didn't stick a whole lot but it was really coming down! I took my kids outside to run and play in it and they loved it! It was fun to watch their excited little face as they opened their mouths and tried to catch snow! Our school let out early and just in time for carpool (where the teachers have to stand outside for 30 min. and load kids in cars) it really started to snow. It was freezing but fun. One of the moms who drove through even brought enough hot chocolates from Starbucks for all of the teachers who were outside! It was the perfect treat!

Corrie and Me after school in the courtyard.

Here are our cars after school.

Bingo

So last night Drew and I went to play bingo with a group of friends. That's right, bingo. It was surprisingly a lot of fun! It was at a hall that just looks like a place where old people would play bingo but there were lots of young people there. They have cheap beer and food and it only costs $5 for about two hours of fun! The place was packed; there were probably 500 people there. We will be back next Thursday for sure! I hope you get a good laugh when you look at these pictures.....I know I did!

Bingo!

Drew and Sean. Sean was the only one we were with that won.

Just look at this place.

Everyone was pretending they won.

Thanksgiving Weekend

Thanksgiving weekend was very nice with Drew's family. On Thanksgiving we went to a hotel for lunch and then went to a movie. We saw The Blind Side and it was awesome! Later that night some family came over to the Allen's and that was fun! Friday night was Drew's grandmother's 90th birthday party. Paula had it catered, Louise brought a photo booth and everyone gave toasts to Pat. After the party everyone went out. The best part of the night was when Louise put on a performance to a Michael Jackson song. She even did the splits at one point.....priceless! Anyway, here are some pictures.

Drew and Porter at the arcade.

Maggie and Robby at Pat's party.

Drew and me at Pat's party.

Paula and her brother Tommy giving their speech.

This is right before Louise brings down the house!

Louise doing the moon walk.

Baby Drew's baptism.