Christmas

I can't believe Christmas is already over. I couldn't wait for it to get here, and then it came and went way too fast.

Christmas Eve we went to church for the children's program. The kids (most of them anyway) did a great job (especially all of my cousins). I told Joe that in three or four years, our little one would be up there singing (or trying to). The little kids are always my favorite. They are just so cute. They sing really loud and are more worried about waving to relatives than doing the hand motions to the songs. After the program we headed over to Grammy's for the annual Christmas gathering. Always very crowded, but very fun. The kids ran around the house, we ate, listened to Matt's Christmas CD, took pictures, ate some more, and opened tons of presents. The baby even got presents from (Great) Aunt Stephanie. A cute music box/wipe holder, and a red Christmas blanket that says "Santa's Little Helper". Very Cute! Joe and I got alot of stuff too. We left there about 11:30 and headed home to rest up for a very busy next day.

Christmas morning we got up and headed to mom's house. We opened presents and ate breakfast casserole (yummy). I got a mirror for my bathroom and scrapbooking stuff. Joe got a back scratcher (he always needs his back scratched) and cologne. We also got a pannini press from my mom. I can't wait to use it! It is going to make delicious panninis!!!!

After mom's house, we headed over to Grandma and Grandpa's. Again, a very full house! Everyone was there this year. Everyone opened gifts and then we did the gift exchange. I got an atomic clock, and Joe got some kind of tool, and a giftcard to Academy (to add to his already large collection of Academy giftcards).

After Grandma and Grandpa's we headed to Joe's parents. We opened gifts there and ate lunch. After that, we were exhausted. Earlier in the week we had planned on going to the movies, but went home instead, because we were worn out. When we got home, we put up most of our presents and then relaxed the rest of the night. It was a very busy two days, and I know next year will be even busier and crazier with a five month old.

I forgot to mention on the last post that our next appointment is January 12, 2009. It would have been a few days sooner, but we are going to be out of town for vacation with friends.

Nothing else has been going on. I was off for the past four days, and really did not want to come back to work. My Christmas shopping is almost done. I have a few more gifts to buy (for Joe, R, Dad, and Mom), but other than that I am done. Everything that I have bought is wrapped and under the tree. R and I went shopping yesterday, and bought quite a bit of stuff. After I got home, I wrapped everything! It wore me out!

That's it for now!

Doctor's Visit

We went to the doctor Tuesday (December 2nd) for more blood tests and another ultrasound (the doctor did an ultrasound the first time we visited, but was unable to see anything yet).
The doctor started the ultrasound, and at first she thought it still may be to early to see anything, but then she found something. She turned the monitor around and pointed out a little spot on the computer screen that was kind of blinking. It was the heartbeat! It was so exciting. She also reassured us that it is just one baby (sigh of relief by Joe).
So we have the baby's first picture, and it is hanging on our fridge! We can't wait for July 13th (or before or after depending on when he/she wants to come)

My First Post

I figured I would start a blog so that family and friends could stay up to date on what is going on at the Rogers' household. I do not promise that this blog with be updated everyday, but I will do my best.

If you haven't figured it out already by looking at the 'ticker' on the blog...Joe and I are expecting! The due date is July 13, 2009. We are both very excited, as is all of our family.