WE ARE HAVING A BABY GIRL!

A baby what??? Yes, that was my reaction when we found out what we were having. On Thursday August 11, 2011 we had our first ultra sound appointment. I have to admit that prior to our appointment I was an emotional wreck! Since becoming pregnant I am way more sensitive than what I normally am and my mind was wondering on the worst possible scenarios. I was able to collect myself before going and my emotions turned from worried to excited. The ultra sound tech got us in right away and so there was no waiting. Cara, the tech, got us in the room, kicked on the machine, poured some jelly on my belly, and right away we saw our baby. I first noticed that spine, then the head. I was in awe that that baby was inside of me. The baby was very wiggly and Cara had to chase the baby around. I kept referring to the baby as a him and this is why...
I've just always had an thought that we were having a baby boy. I don't know why I just did. During my pregnancy I have had only three baby dreams.

Dream 1: The first one was that I had a baby girl at four months. I didn't remember what happened (in my dream) and was concerned about her going to the NICU. My mom and sister where there to reassure me that the baby was fine and that she was just ready to come out early. Then when I saw my baby I thought man, she is kind of ugly and then got freaked out because although she was an infant she was running around the house. My mom and sister were like, "oh look she is a genius baby," and I said, "oh my baby is a freak."

Dream 2: I don't remember it right now but I know that I had one.

Dream 3: I had a baby boy and it was super real! Our baby had my eyes and Chris's eyes put together and they were BEAUTIFUL! They were a crystal blue and I was so excited in my dream. But then I saw my baby's nose and it was my nose and then I started to cry because I felt sorry for the child. (Note, I don't have a problem with my nose at all but for some reason in my dream I did).

But because my last dream was more realistic and also by the way I am carrying the baby (out...every out) I thought I was having a boy. So I was always looking at baby boy clothes. Also, I work with a lot of Hispanic clients. All of there mom's are excited that I am pregnant and one of them in particular told me that I she could tell what I am having. She went to her room and pulled out a golden medallion with el virgin de guatalupe on it. She made me hold it in my hand and then held it up. Then depending on how the medallion spun it would tell me what I am having (circles for girls and back and forth for boys). Mine swung was back and forth. She told me congratulations and that she was never wrong. Sooo everything I thought of and felt pointed towards a little boy.

Back to the ultra sound, Cara told me that I should probably stop referring to the baby as a he and call it a she. "WHAT? ARE YOU SURE?"

Cara told me that she was almost 99 percent positive but that she would keep looking and take lots of pictures. SO to our baby when you get older and are looking through your baby album and are wondering why there are so many pictures of your women parts it's because your mommy wanted to make very very sure that you were a girl and not a boy!

But we are excited! I am looking forward to having a baby girl. Cara took lots of pictures. The baby does look healthy, is active, has a good heart beat, and all her organs! We could also see her little button nose! Chris told me that he is going to have two bossy ladies in the house...it's a good thing that he is soooo patient! HA! We know that this baby is going to melt Chris's heart and he will be wrapped around her little finger!

Pictures soon to come!

Virginia City Montana

Several of my co-workers decided to plan a trip to an old mining town called Virgina City. It was one of the biggest gold mining cities with tons of history and is supposed to be haunted (?). I guess that they have ghost tours at night and regular tours during the day. Chris and I learned that Virgina City was a booming gold mining town (p.s. gold mining is still in operation today) and was built in 1864. During that first year the city grew to 35,000 miners plus a town to support them and had 100 murders!!! During the time of the murders, the sheriff himself was on probation for murder in another state. He hired some of his crook buddies to run the town hence the chaos. Eventually the town went on a vigilante spree and took manners in there own hands, hanging 24 people in two weeks. What was really neat was that most of the towns buildings are the original and are over 100 years old.

WELCOME TO ENNIS....this is not a typo.

On our way to to Virgina City we passed through a small town called Ennis where they have FREAL Milkshakes. I believe Ennis was this guy...

Please excuse my poppin belly I am almost 5 months prego and am showing A LOT!

Ennis people love hats

Finally after passing through Ennis and through some mountains we arrived to Virginia City!
Chris- "gotta go gotta go gotta go right now!"

Some of the scenic shots taken...the middle is of an old brewery where you could get a bucket of beer for a dollar but you had to bring your own bucket!

Home at last! All the houses were built for short people like Chris and I!

The End

The Last of the Yellowstone Pictures

I was trying to make it so that the was looked as if it was spraying out of Chris's mouthWhile I was in the process of trying to get the shot just right, Danielle's son became very concerned with why Chris's mouth was open and needed to take a closer look

Just as Danielle's son moved in closer, Chris startled the boy so much that the boy lost it and began to cry. He told us that he wanted to go home with another couple that he saw

So Danielle's has a monkey lease for her son and today he was determined not to wear it. He wanted us to put it on. It was a bit tight once on but he was excited to take us on a walk.










He was pulling with all he had!














Chris was a lot harder to pull.

More Yellowstone Pictures

This is Chris's Future!







































This is Chris's cousin and her two kids.


















Many people go to Yellowstone to see Old Faithful...however, this time instead of it explored this time it was the little 3 feet high beehive geyser. That thing shoot way high, sadly we had pasted it when it went off.

Yellowstone Adventures

Saturday July 30, 2011 Chris and I headed up with his cousin Danielle and her two kids to Yellowstone for the day!
We we able to walk around geysers, see a couple of eruptions, and waterfalls! Unfortunately, there were not a lot of animals out,
so when there was one bison out it created traffic jams.
Yellowstone was absolutely beautiful and the weather was great.

Just a few of the scenic pictures that were taken!

Our Summer Fun

I have neglected my blog long enough! It is time to recap with some of the things that Chris and I have done this summer!
This summer Chris and I have mostly done work and school. I have been working about 50+ hours per week while battling morning sickness and Chris was taking 19 credits for school. blah. Thankfully life for the moment is getting a little easier as I am feeling less sick, reduced my work hours, and Chris has successfully completed another semester! So now that life is a little less chaotic, we are trying to go out and do more. So here is a recap of the two exciting things we have accomplished this summer.
First was the celebration of America's independence! Every year Idaho Falls, Idaho puts on a big firework production. They claim that it is the biggest west of the Mississippi...I doubt that; but, nevertheless we did have an enjoyable time. We went and heard live music, had some good food, and got to watch fireworks.

I am not normally a fan of cotton candy but I couldn't resist!

Delicious!

One for the kids.

One day I was walkin' by
and I saw this sweet lady with the wanton eyes
and I said hey lady what's your name,
who's your daddy, and what's your game?
She said, Hey, handsome stallion,
my name is m.c. smalls, and i'm kinda lame
but you can call me baby,
and then maybe just maybe
I'll be your woman, and I said, Hold on baby
I didn't even ask your number,
you sure make this game a bummer.
and so it was that two lovebirds,
with a love that would never fail,
ended up serenading each other like an eagle and a quail.

WELCOME TO THE BROWN BLOG

I always told myself that when we started having kids that is when I would start blogging! Well...Chris and I are 12 weeks pregnant and so it is time that I get started! I don't have much time to write but look forward to adding friends and family and sending updates!