It Might Just be the Weather

Ups, Downs and All Arounds. That's how I've felt the last little while. Sometimes I can't even go a day without breaking down in tears. Granted, they might be good tears. Depends on the day. 

I will have to say that it really hit me today about how much I love this little girl of mine. Whenever my day feels cruddy, I have a little companion to give me a kick to keep me going. Those kicks are the best part of my day. Ever since my placenta has repositioned Brielle has been kicking up a storm, or so what I think is a storm for this stage. 

Honestly, I'm a bit of a bawl baby when it comes to my pea pod. She really is, besides Miguel, the best thing that has come into my life. Even though I won't be able to hold her in my arms until March, I don't know what I would do without her. She's my wake up buddy, my "let's drink Dr. Pepper because I want to feel you kick" buddy, my walking buddy and my work buddy. I never thought I would like to have someone with me at all times, especially someone who responds to the sound of my voice when I talk to her. 

21w6d. 

I love her more than I ever thought I could imagine. The greatest part about it though, is I get to love her more each and every day. 

I wouldn't change this for anything.

I love you, Brielle Avery Ryann Beal. 

<3

Also, I missed bump day!

21w5d, yesterday.

I can't see my toes, and I still look hot! 

Even with that ridiculous facial expression...

:)

Milestones

Lately I've been thinking about all of the things that I've accomplished in my life. 

From the important, but in no particular order:

Graduating High School

Going to College

Participating in Musicals

Holding down a full time job while going to school

Pursing A dream job

Marrying the man of my dreams

Finally being a soon-to-be mommy

To the what seems less important:

Getting 7 hours of sleep each night

Keeping long lasting friendships

Maintaining a healthy weight

Overcoming emotional issues

Eating that Pumpkin Shake from Arctic Circle

Travel to more places outside of Utah

etc. 

All of these things are so important to me, even the small mundane accomplishments. 

Granted, there are more, but those are the ones that come to mind at the moment. 

Now, I can't help but think that with being 20 weeks pregnant with my sweet little girl, I'll have more milestones that I'm going to go experience in the next 4 months; more moments to share with the people closest to me.

Some of them scare me, a lot. Others, not quite so much. Some of these milestones I've been waiting for and can't imagine them not happening. 

So, here's to a grand new adventure: My last 20 weeks of school, clinic and pregnancy. 

<3

Oh Oh We're Half Way There!

Thank you, Bon Jovi (who is actually on Pandora but an entirely different song), for giving our family an inside joke. 

Yes, ladies and gents, I'm half way there! 19w5d. Alright, not quite 20 weeks, but close enough.

Friday will be the mark for week 20, which is super exciting. 

Brielle Avery is looking great! We had her 20 week anatomy scan today. It was so much fun. 

The Ultra Sound Tech loved her beautiful little heart and her cute little bum. :) 

Everything else looks perfect on her as well! She is measuring a day later than our original date (ED would now be 3/3/12), but that's no big deal. 

I'm doing great too! Thanks for worrying about me... 

I actually haven't gained any weight from my last appointment (Upchucking queued), but Dr. L doesn't really mind since Brielle is looking healthy and happy!

I'm so in love with this little girl. She really is the greatest thing that has ever happened to me, minus Miguel of course. 

I really can't wait to see how the rest of this pregnancy goes. It's been a great one (knock on wood), and I have little to nothing to complain about! 

Okay, since you've seen enough bumpage, especially if you follow me on Instagram, I thought I'd share a few pictures of Brielle's 20w photo shoot! 

Enjoy! 

<3

Slacking

Bloggers, I apologize for my lack of posting. I've been overly stressed, emotional and quite tired.

Alas, that is no excuse for not finding sometime to blog, or something to blog about.

While this shouldn't be considered a post, it will have to do until this weekend...after clinic. Yep, we have a lot to catch up on, don't we?

For now, enjoy this photo. I know I needed it, and will use it until this week is over with.

Our Team

Football Season. It's upon us my fellow bloggers, and I couldn't be more excited! 

I grew up in a home with a mother who is NOT a sports fan, at all. She likes to watch certain sports like golf*, karate and dance. *(Not sure if this is a real sport. :P) But when it comes to football, she is not a fan. I was taught that football was a lame sport, and the people who played this particular sport are paid too much money. I won't disagree with the last part, but it isn't a lame sport at all! 

This thanks goes straight to my diehard 49ers fan Nana of mine. She taught me all that I need to know about football: yell at the T.V., read the coaches lips, cheer loudly and always always always cheer for the 49ers. She started me out a valuable age too. If she would have started me out really young, I may have never found enjoyment in watching the game, and if I was too set in my ways, well you know what happens then. Yep, I learned from the best.

Miguel enjoys watching football, and neither of us have a "team." We do root for our Aggies when they play, no matter who they play. Except for this last game they played against UofU. I was bleeding red, and Miguel bled blue. He did win that bet too. Good thing we didn't be anything too big... Oh, and when it comes to anyone playing against BYU, we root for them. So, GO UTES!

Actually my real reason for posting this was to shout out the one team we do root for right now. 

TEAM PINK!

So, any suggestions on a girl name that starts with R? ;)

Thank You Marshall and Lily!

This morning: 

What I hope I get to listen to when I get home tonight: 

:) 

Except, I'm not 32, I'm 21! 

<3

Oh, and this:

Yes, yes! I am ashamed of myself for not being the first to post on you wall for your birthday. There are no excuses. At least not ones that would be acceptable. I hope you can forgive my error. I did give you BIRTH(as Sierra puts it).

Love you sweetie. The Big 21! WOW! We made it. Just the two of us. Ok and a few other important players. I am so grateful God entrusted me with your sweet soul and that I have done a pretty damn good job dragging you up in life. Like I said this past weekend, you are my greatest achievement! I love you sooo very much. You have blessed me in so many wonderful ways and will continue to bless my life. Thanks for being you (and not anyone else). I am excited to have watched you grow and progress into a beautiful woman, daughter, friend and above all child of God. I love you farts and all. Hahaha. Have a very beautiful, exciting, Sober day!

Love your MOM:) okay now I have to go dry all those tears I have been shedding:)

-Love my Mom. ;) 

Amy Would Be So Jealous

That's right, Amy. You're so jealous of this picture... 

Am I right? Not only does he have your batman pants, but now a Snuggie?! :)

This was a fantastic birthday gift from the family to a little boy who loves Batman with all of his heart. 

<3