Is it a Boy or a Girl???

So I was reading an article on iVillage.com and I saw this fun article: Boy or Girl? 38 Fun Ways to Guess Your Baby's Sex. Here is the checklist for a boy, and then a girl!

It's a boy if:

• You didn't experience morning sickness in early pregnancy
• Your baby's heart rate is less than 140 beats per minute
• You are carrying the extra weight out front
• Your belly looks like a basketball
• Your areolas have darkened considerably
• You are carrying low
• You are craving salty or sour foods
• You are craving protein -- meats and cheese
• Your feet are colder than they were before pregnancy
• The hair on your legs has grown faster during pregnancy
• Your hands are very dry
• Your pillow faces north when you sleep
• Dad-to-be is gaining weight, right along with you
• Pregnancy has you looking better than ever
• Your urine is bright yellow in color
• Your nose is spreading
• You hang your wedding ring over your belly and it moves in circles
• You are having headaches
• You add your age at the time of conception and the number for the month you conceived and the sum is an even number

It's a girl if:

• You had morning sickness early in pregnancy
• Your baby's heart rate is at least 140 beats per minute
• You are carrying the weight in your hips and rear
• Your left breast is larger than your right breast
• Your hair develops red highlights
• You are carrying high
• Your belly looks like a watermelon
• You are craving sweets
• You are craving fruit
• You crave orange juice
• You don't look quite as good as normal during pregnancy
• You are moodier than usual during pregnancy
• Your face breaks out more than usual
• You refuse to eat the heel of a loaf of bread
• Your breasts have really blossomed!
• Your pillow faces south when you sleep
• Your urine is a dull yellow color
• You hang your wedding ring over your belly and it moves from side to side
• You add your age at the time of conception and the number for the month you conceived and the sum is an odd number

So far.. I could check more on the girl list than the boy list. Though the Chinese birth calendar says it will be a boy. I am only 9 weeks, so I still have 11 more weeks til we find out, but I just have to do fun little things to keep it interesting until then!

Baby Toys!

My sister showed me a really cute site for baby toys that I just love! They are soft and furry and so cute in a simple way! Most of the toys are in soft subtle colors and just perfect for a newborn to snuggle up to! I am definately going to by our new lil baby a few of these toys, once I can get myself to actually buy something. I feel like I am jinxing myself if I buy something before the first tri is over! :)

Happy Father's Day!

Here's to a great father! Brandon is such a great dad! Chayse loves him so much and really looks up to him! Brandon is a great example of what a man and father should be and I hope that
Chayse picks that up and carries it on to when he has a family of his own! I love Brandon dearly and am so excited for him to be a daddy again, to our lil bun in the oven!

Also to my dad! He has been so great to me, and a great example as well! He was dad, mom, friend and confidant..and still is! What a great blessing he is to me in my life and the life of my family! We truely are thankful for all he does for us and how he is always there!
Brandon's father is a great guy as well, and is always there to help if we need it! Chayse loves his "Papa" and looks forward to the bike rides and walks with him!

We are very thankful to have such great Father figures in our lives! We honor them today and hope they know how much they are loved!

As I Lay Me Down to Sleep...

I wanted to share the a sweet little experience I had with Chayse last night. I was getting Chayse down to sleep and gave him a goodnight kiss and he looks at me and says "paya" (prayer). Then he called for his dad to come join us. Then he folded his arms and closed his eyes, ready for prayer. It was so darling and sweet, that Chayse remembered before I, to pray before he went to sleep. What a humbling experience it was to see how close our little ones are to Heavenly Father! I am so thankful for the great example little Chayse can be to Brandon and I.

Chayse's new pool!

We had such a fun time with Chayse in his new pool! He was scared at first, but eventually tip-toed closer and closer and got braver and braver! He loves his pool now!

We are happy he is liking the water because he starts swimming lessons tomorrow!!! So I am crossing my fingers he loves it and has a great time!

laughing baby

I had to post another blog..because I find this video pretty darn hilarious!

My name is...

Just had to share a cute little thing that Chayse does now. When you ask him his name, he says, "Chayse" with the cutest little lisp on last part of his name! Its so cute that its all coming together and he completely understands what you are asking him. Its fun when they realize what their name is, and they respond when you call their name, and its even cooler when they can say it themselves! :)

So, as you know Brandon and I are trying for another baby. I would love love love to have a girl, but if I do end up having a boy that is just fine too. I have heard there are old wive's tales about being able to "choose" the sex of your child. Here are a few that I find quite interesting/hilarious:


Your child is what you eat
According to folk wisdom, what you put in your body before conceiving may affect what comes out nine months later.
If you want a boy...

*Eat more meat — the redder the better.
*Stick with salty snacks such as pretzels and chips.
*Dads-to-be: Stock up on soda, especially cola drinks.

If you want a girl...

*Both partners should eat lots of fish and veggies.
*Give in to your chocolate craving, or just eat sweets in general.

If you want a boy...

*Make love when there's a quartermoon in the sky.
*Have sex at night.
*Mark your calendar — more boys are conceived on odd days of the month.
*Follow the compass — one of our users swears that pointing the woman's head north while you
make love guarantees a boy.

If you want a girl...

*Do the baby dance when the moon is full.
*Make a date for love in the afternoon.
*Get together on the even days of the month.

Keeping your cool
And we mean both literally and figuratively. According to some stories, being relaxed when you conceive means you'll have a girl. If you're a worrywart, a son's in your future. But the actual temperature may play a role too. Some say a man's testicles should be cool before you have sex if you want a daughter; for a son, warm them up. That idea plays into the common belief about boxers versus briefs — go for the tighty-whities if you want a boy, but hang loose if you're aching for a girl. (FYI, research does suggest that boxers are best for baby-making in general.)

Just plain way out there...
Some sexselection folklore defies categorization. For instance, some say that if the hairline at the base of your last child's neck is a ducktail, your next baby will be a girl. If it's straight across, prepare for a boy. Another story says that the baby's sex is determined by which partner is dominant in the relationship at the time of conception.


Am I crazy if I error on the side of caution in hopes of having a girl? Haha..K even I am not that gullible to believe this!

Happy Mother's Day!

Being that today is Mother's Day, I just wanted to write a little blog on the appreciation I have for being a mother! It is the greatest experience ever! It's like I have my lump of clay, and I can mold it into a beautiful and wonderful creation! At least we all hope so right! At times it can be nerve racking because they say the first seven years of their lives is the learning point and where all the deep seeded truth can be planted. You hope and pray you do all the right things so that they will grow up to be a great and successful person! I love Chayse with all my heart and feel so lucky to have such a great son with my wonderful husband! Everday Chayse says something new, or does something crazy to make me laugh hysterically. I am excited to have more and start the experience of motherhood over again with another little angel from heaven! All in all..I feel very blessed to be a mom and want to give a shout out to all those moms out there who succeed every day in raising their kids in this crazy world!

teach me to cook

So, I spent the weekend with my sister and my brother in law and my new nephew! Had a blast! One thing I love when I am with them is that they are GREAT cooks! Adam is great with the bbq and his steaks make my mouth water. Kimber having worked at a few restraunts has all these fun little side dishes to try out. Well except one..goat cheese with sunflower seeds..the idea is good...the taste is not. For me anyway. Anyway...I realized that I really want to learn how to cook better! I have recently become obsessed with watching Rachel Ray and am start to watch the FOOD network here and there. My friend Tegan is a great cook as well and has given me some really great recipes! I am not a bad cook by any means..I just need to diversify! Though tonight I made some really good steaks and sauted veggies! I was pretty proud of myself! Haha. If anyone has any great recipes...send them my way..cuz I am sure my husband would love something other than spaghetti or chicken or pasta salad all the time! :)