Yay, Carmen! We're pregnant! I need to post a recent photo. My belly is pink right now, I've been out in the sun since Saturday morning. It's been awesome!

We had our first baby shower. It was a lot of fun. Everyone met at the campsite at the Sabine River. We cooked out and had hamburgers and hot dogs. People fished, played with the dogs, etc. There wasn't any swimming in the river this time, the dam was open and the water was high and fast. But, we've been taking the boat out in Toledo Bend and swimming there. I haven't done any swimming, the water's still too cold for my taste.

After everyone ate, we opened presents and played games. It was a lot of fun! They had a cake decorated with black icing and the Cat in the Hat's red and white hat. It was very cool. We got a bunch of really cute stuff from David's family and friends. The big family gift was the Britax Marathon carseat. It is so nice to know that that item is purchased. It's really the one thing I didn't want to skimp on. And, I'm glad we have it, now.

I will be flying to South Carolina in a couple weeks to spend a few days with my family. I wish David could go, too, but it's just not practical right now. But, I'm still really excited about seeing my parents. I know they'll be here when baby arrives, but I want them to see me pregnant.

And, Carmen, I am always lopsided, whether I'm standing or laying down. I have noticed, now, that I can actually feel her shape. It's incredible to feel the length of her leg or the shape of her head or body. It's wonderful! Even my friend Morgan was able to feel it.

Things are going great, can't wait to get educated on gestational diabetes. Hopefully this week!