oh baby, oh baby!

We are feeling so blessed and loved with all the warm wishes and congratulatory words we have received. Thank you for all the love and support, you guys! We are definitely feeling the love. We have been so excited and anxious to share the news with everyone. We both had a hard time keeping this a secret.

Gabe and I have been dreaming of starting our family for a little while now. A family full of tow head blondes and bright blue eyes. A family filled with giggles and laughter and late night tickles. A family that loves all things outdoors and homemade cookin'...that's the family we dream of. We know it won't be all sunshine and rainbows; that'll we'll have rainy and stormy days too. But isn't that what makes the sunshine and rainbows so much brighter and better? We like to think so. 

Here's a little throwback to when we were oh so adorable and little. Look at Gabe in his cute little overalls! The cuteness just about kills me. I hope all of our children look like this handsome little guy.

Baby Dye has been growing in the womb for 18 weeks now. Almost half way there! I'd really love to tell you that the nausea and vomiting have taken a lovely trip out of town by now, but then I'd be lying. Pregnancy is an interesting and wonderful thing to experience all at the same time. Ever since week three, my sense of smell has seriously tripled. Bad smells make me hurl and good smells do too. I've learned to stay away from Walmart - the overwhelming smell of candles and perfume and the smell of whatever else is there does not mix well with me. So does doing the dishes, taking the trash out and cooking meat. My sweet husband has been THE sweetest man alive by doing these chores and for taking care of me. I sure do love that guy.  I haven't had any unusual cravings, but pizza, subs and kool-aid ALWAYS sound good to me.  My only wish is that whatever goes down doesn't come back up and I will be one happy girl. I think my favorite side effect so far has been my hair! It has grown 3 more inches and has doubled in thickness. For years, my hair has slowly been thinning so it's nice to have it back. 

In a week in a half, we find out if Baby Dye is a girl or a boy! We are SO excited! I have a feeling that it's a girl and husband thinks it's a boy. Our only wish at this point is that baby is healthy & strong.

Stay tuned for April 14. The suspense is just about killing me. ;)