23 Weeks and Really Kickin'

Last Thursday Debbie went for a checkup appointment and everything looked awesome. We feel so lucky that things seem to be progressing wonderfully. Sorry we haven't updated the blog lately, but we'll try to do better from here on out.

The title of this post is quite truthful. As Debbie lays down to sleep most every night she is greeted with random kicks from the little one. This has just started to become very noticeable over the past week or two. It's such an amazing thing to feel! We've been trying to read to her every night just for fun and because people say that they can really hear you talking to them.

Debbie went to the store this week and bought her first maternity clothes! I told her that she's finally accepted the belly emergence, and that's the first step. I've posted a couple of pictures of her in one of her new purchases. Plus, since everyone's been screaming for a picture of the belly, I've thrown one of those in there too... until Debbie reads this and makes me take it down. We'll see. I think it's pretty cool.

I've also included a snapshot of the first three outfits in the closet for our baby girl. I'm sure you'll know which one is my favorite, and I'm sure you'll be able to figure out which ones came from her two wonderful sets of excited grandparents!

-- This lovely outfit is from my parents --

-- This hot number is from Debbie's parents --

-- And this one is probably my favorite --

Thanks again to everyone for all of your comments and emails with support in our new parenting endeavor. December 8th will be here before we know it!

More to come...

Here are the long awaited pictures of Debbie that I mentioned earlier: