birthday and 23 weeks

I had the best birthday yesterday! I feel so loved by all! Thanks to those who sent loving text messages, facebook posts and phone calls! I really appreciate all of you.

There's something to be said about having a birthday during a major change in life. I feel so happy to be starting our family! I feel really good about where I am in life and the things I have accomplished so far. Having a baby feels like the natural thing to do as our next step!

I had a wonderful birthday and even though I had to work, it really was a great day!

So lots of you have been asking about pregnancy pics. I am reluctant to post them because I know how much people can hate them! Admittedly, I was one of those people who thought it was so overdone, but now that it's my turn I can't help it! I don't think I fully realized the excitement that comes with having a baby until I became pregnant. Now I get it! So.. here are a few pics. I have more, but they are on my phone.

This was around 15-16 weeks.


This was yesterday, 23 weeks. (Even though my baby is measuring 24 weeks).




We went on a trip to Yellowstone this weekend and it was awesome! See post below for pictures!